July 2020 AOS Filers

[Celebi 136]

I finally got the RFIE. Apparently, they did not accept our I-864EZ. Anyways, we'll be sending the I-864 instead.

Does anyone here know what "tax schedules" are? It was one of the required supporting tax document they were asking for. We tried to google it and was given the pdf copy of: TAX AND EARNED INCOME CREDIT TABLES which I'm sure isn't what USCIS was asking for. 

[lstm 12]

Hi,

 

I have applied for I-485, I-131 and I-765 in August 2020 for employment based EB2. Application will be sent to National Benefit Center (I was told that). I am wondering: How long did it take to get receipt notice for National Benefit Center? How long did it take to get biometrics appointment?
 

Also it seems that their I-131 processing times are fair now (according to their web site) but EAD card time at National Benefit Center is RIDICULOUS. Could first receive Advance to Parole and later on EAD card? 

[theflyhigh 63]

18 minutes ago, Celebi said:

I finally got the RFIE. Apparently, they did not accept our I-864EZ. Anyways, we'll be sending the I-864 instead.

Does anyone here know what "tax schedules" are? It was one of the required supporting tax document they were asking for. We tried to google it and was given the pdf copy of: TAX AND EARNED INCOME CREDIT TABLES which I'm sure isn't what USCIS was asking for. 

Schedule are usually what you file with your 1040. Mostly include Schedule 1, 2, 3 and D. (For ex: Schedule 1:https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s1.pdf)

If you file your taxes manually you should already know what these schedules are. But if you use TurboTax just download recent copy it should have these schedule forms. Otherwise best option is to just send USCIS your tax transcript that will summarize everything for them.

Note: Schedule forms are supplement form to tell IRS more information about your deduction.

[theflyhigh 63]

20 minutes ago, lstm said:

Hi,

 

I have applied for I-485, I-131 and I-765 in August 2020 for employment based EB2. Application will be sent to National Benefit Center (I was told that). I am wondering: How long did it take to get receipt notice for National Benefit Center? How long did it take to get biometrics appointment?
 

Also it seems that their I-131 processing times are fair now (according to their web site) but EAD card time at National Benefit Center is RIDICULOUS. Could first receive Advance to Parole and later on EAD card? 

You should post this in Work visa thread. Family Based petition have different timeline all together. 

But usually to get the receipt its between 2-3 weeks from the day USCIS received the package. You should not worry about EAD/parole assuming you are on H1B or some work visa currently and if Yes you can travel and come back as long as you have valid visa and USCIS won't reject your AOS package since H1B/L1 work visa are exempted. Read I-131 instructions.

[Celebi 136]

3 minutes ago, Geekosnap said:

Schedule are usually what you file with your 1040. Mostly include Schedule 1, 2, 3 and D. (For ex: Schedule 1:https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s1.pdf)

If you file your taxes manually you should already know what these schedules are. But if you use TurboTax just download recent copy it should have these schedule forms. Otherwise best option is to just send USCIS your tax transcript that will summarize everything for them.

Note: Schedule forms are supplement form to tell IRS more information about your deduction.

Thanks @Geekosnap

Should I just send the whole thing? My husband used Turbo Tax and if I remember correctly, the whole report has a couple of pages. Should I also send the 2017 and 2018 tax reports? I just don't want to keep getting RFIE'd as they might just reject the whole application for the back and forth 😅

[lstm 12]

3 minutes ago, Geekosnap said:

You should post this in Work visa thread. Family Based petition have different timeline all together. 

But usually to get the receipt its between 2-3 weeks from the day USCIS received the package. You should not worry about EAD/parole assuming you are on H1B or some work visa currently and if Yes you can travel and come back as long as you have valid visa and USCIS won't reject your AOS package since H1B/L1 work visa are exempted. Read I-131 instructions.

Basically I am on an O1 visa status. Hence, if I leave without approved advance to parole I am abandoning AOS. I guess and hope that advance to parole will be approved before EAD (if EAD takes like 30 months). 

[theflyhigh 63]

1 hour ago, Celebi said:

Thanks @Geekosnap

Should I just send the whole thing? My husband used Turbo Tax and if I remember correctly, the whole report has a couple of pages. Should I also send the 2017 and 2018 tax reports? I just don't want to keep getting RFIE'd as they might just reject the whole application for the back and forth 😅

I would recommend sending IRS transcripts if you can get that. If not, send turbo tax print out (exclude the state forms). Yeah, safe to include 2017/2018 info as well.

 

Good luck  @Celebi

[theflyhigh 63]

1 hour ago, lstm said:

Basically I am on an O1 visa status. Hence, if I leave without approved advance to parole I am abandoning AOS. I guess and hope that advance to parole will be approved before EAD (if EAD takes like 30 months). 

Ohh right, O is not exempted. Usually 765/131 should be processed together since EAD card carry parole annotations.

 

I don't think so it going to take 30 months when almost all USCIS staff is resuming their work.

[lstm 12]

33 minutes ago, Geekosnap said:

Ohh right, O is not exempted. Usually 765/131 should be processed together since EAD card carry parole annotations.

 

I don't think so it going to take 30 months when almost all USCIS staff is resuming their work.

Yes this is my belief too. It is so ridiculous though that Advance to Parole processing time is up to 5 months and EAD card to 30 months. #######  
 

 I am looking other employment and family based petitions and they are not taking that long. USCIS staff should process much of the backlog. I think USCIS has cut budget spending for the third party company which is printing those cards. This is the issue as far as I have heard

Edited August 28, 2020 by lstm

[Jacobo 122]

 

Hi guys, I concurrently filed for AOS with the Forms I-130 and I-485.  Mailed out on July 31st, USCIS received the package on August 1st.  They cashed the check for Form I-130 today August 28th ($ 535 USD), but did not cash the I-485 & Biometrics check ($ 1225 USD).  Do you guys know if USCIS usually cashes first one check and then the other one?  Or do they use to cash both at the same time?  I want to stay positive and don't think that there is an error on the I-485 or other forms (I-131, I-765, I-864, and I-693)

[Dgaines205 51]

Well got an RFE dated the 28th (today) I was checking my case status  on the uscis website and saw that it was issued I think it’s the birth certificate 

[lstm 12]

Hi,

 

Anyone either family based or employment based AOS filer has Field Office at Seattle WA? If so, could share experience for biometrics appointment and how long it took to be scheduled after NOA at USCIS? 

[HRQX 4,145]

19 minutes ago, lstm said:

If so, could share experience for biometrics appointment and how long it took to be scheduled after NOA at USCIS? 

Expect a wait. Most Application Support Centers didn't reopen till late July. There are still many early March filers waiting for Biometrics appointment.

[lstm 12]

4 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Expect a wait. Most Application Support Centers didn't reopen till late July. There are still many early March filers waiting for Biometrics appointment.

Thanks for the reply. I hope Seattle not to be heavily backlogged  

 

New York or Bay Area is a “joke” for waiting times. Also it depends on your case. I have seen some H4 renewals to be “frozen”. Maybe an administration choice  

[HRQX 4,145]

12 minutes ago, lstm said:

Thanks for the reply. I hope Seattle not to be heavily backlogged

Have you done biometrics inside the US at a ASC before? If so, the following reuse notice might be a possibility: "U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has received your form and is currently processing your application, petition, or request. This notice informs you that USCIS is able to reuse your previously captured fingerprints and other biometrics. USCIS will run the same security checks and use your biometric data as in the past, however, it is not necessary for you to appear at a USCIS Application Support Center (ASC) for a biometrics appointment."