i130 Online file, same documents as i485 mail in

[sstrickland 4]

I have some documents that I submitted when filing my i130 online tonight that according to the VisaJourney step by step guide here,

 

 

I should provide with the i485 as well as the i130. The guide seems to not take into account online filing of i130. For example I submitted our marriage certificate when I filed the i130 online. Do I need to also include a copy of the marriage certificate when mailing in the 485/864/944? Seems a bit redundant but then that's what they do best.

 

Thank you.

[HRQX 4,145]

28 minutes ago, sstrickland said:

Do I need to also include a copy of the marriage certificate when mailing in the 485/864/944?

Yes include a photocopy: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-485instr-pc.pdf

 

From the following documents I-864 is filled out by the US citizen, and the rest by the immigrant. In general, send the following three packets (*note that I-765 and I-131 packets are optional, but highly recommended) in the same envelope to the Chicago Lockbox:

• I-485 with copy of I-130 receipt notice, I-864 and supporting documents, I-944 and supporting documents, electronic I-94 copy, filing fees, etc.;
• I-765 with electronic I-94 copy, etc.; and
• I-131 with electronic I-94 copy, etc.

You'll separate each packet with rubber bands or fasteners: https://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-information/form-filing-tips

On the I-485 packet, I-485 payment method (check, money order, or Form G-1450) must be the very first item of this packet.

[sstrickland 4]

10 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Yes include a photocopy: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-485instr-pc.pdf

 

From the following documents I-864 is filled out by the US citizen, and the rest by the immigrant. In general, send the following three packets (*note that I-765 and I-131 packets are optional, but highly recommended) in the same envelope to the Chicago Lockbox:

• I-485 with copy of I-130 receipt notice, I-864 and supporting documents, I-944 and supporting documents, electronic I-94 copy, filing fees, etc.;
• I-765 with electronic I-94 copy, etc.; and
• I-131 with electronic I-94 copy, etc.

You'll separate each packet with rubber bands or fasteners: https://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-information/form-filing-tips

On the I-485 packet, I-485 payment method (check, money order, or Form G-1450) must be the very first item of this packet.

 

.. when you say a copy of the I-130 receipt notice, do you mean the 797 that should be received in a couple weeks?

[Ryan H 3,812]

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[HRQX 4,145]

14 minutes ago, sstrickland said:

.. when you say a copy of the I-130 receipt notice, do you mean the 797 that should be received in a couple weeks?

Check if you can print it out from your online account. Select "Receipt Notice" to open the PDF.

[sstrickland 4]

I don't have anything under where it says Receipt Notice like you do, however under the "Case Status" tab it says that the case was received and a receipt notice was emailed. The email I got just shows the following:

 

Application Name: USCIS I-130   
Pay.Gov Tracking ID: 26xxxxxx
Agency Tracking ID: GLY5Exxxxxxx
Transaction Type: Credit Card
Transaction Amount: $535.00
Payment Date: Feb 21, 2021

Transaction Date: Feb 21, 2021 07:45:18 PM


 Your payment was applied to the following case(s):
        IOE92xxxxxxxx

 

It doesn't look like an official receipt notice but USCIS own website identifies it as being a receipt notice 

 

THank you for your time and help by the way

[HRQX 4,145]

24 minutes ago, sstrickland said:

It doesn't look like an official receipt notice but USCIS own website identifies it as being a receipt notice 

Don't print out that email.

 

Wait a few days. The notice should say something like "Form I-797C, Notice of Action" in upper-left hand corner.

[sstrickland 4]

Will do thank you

[HRQX 4,145]

13 hours ago, sstrickland said:

Will do thank you

I meant to say "upper-right hand corner" in my last post.