I-130 Approved, confused on next steps! (merged)

[SKTX123 0]

Hi all, 

 

I filed my I-130 during September 2020 and it was approved Dec 8, 2020. On the 11th it was sent to the Department of State. They sent it to the NVC even though I am in USA (TX). I am currently on a student visa but when I filed I was on a work visa (TN) . I am wondering my next steps, I believe it would be the following if someone can confirm / point me in the right direction!

 

->File package I485/I765/I131/I944/I864 to Chicago 

-> Contact NVC to tell them I am in US and to send my paperwork to correct location 

 

Thank you!

Edited April 12, 2021 by Penguin_ie

[igoyougoduke 1,675]

you can file I-485 if your priority date is current. check your category and the visa bulletin 

[SKTX123 0]

32 minutes ago, igoyougoduke said:

you can file I-485 if your priority date is current. check your category and the visa bulletin 

Thanks for the quick reply! 

 

I just checked my PD and it's 9/23/2020 so does that mean I am good to file now? Also anything unique I need to do as they mistakenly sent it to the NVC? 

 

Thanks again!

[igoyougoduke 1,675]

2 hours ago, SKTX123 said:

Thanks for the quick reply! 

 

I just checked my PD and it's 9/23/2020 so does that mean I am good to file now? Also anything unique I need to do as they mistakenly sent it to the NVC? 

 

Thanks again!

in your i-130 did you opt for consular processing or adjustment of status. if you said consular processing they would send it to NVC which would send it to the consulate in your home country.  who filled out the forms ?

[SKTX123 0]

I filled out the forms and I remember saying AOS but I think now I can just file it and then they will get my paperwork for the NVC right? 

[SKTX123 0]

Hi,

 

I only sent my I-130 and it was sent to NVC even though I am in USA. My PD is Sept 2020 , am I fine to file the rest of my package ? Thank you for the help. 

[igoyougoduke 1,675]

what address did you send it to or did you file online ?

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

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[HRQX 4,145]

On 4/8/2021 at 8:12 AM, SKTX123 said:

->File package I485/I765/I131/I944/I864 to Chicago

Form I-944 no longer exists: https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/public-charge/inadmissibility-on-public-charge-grounds-final-rule-litigation "As of March 9, 2021, applicants and petitioners should not provide information related solely to the Public Charge Final Rule. That means that applicants for adjustment of status should not provide the Form I-944, Declaration of Self-Sufficiency, or any evidence or documentation required on that form with their Form I-485."

On 4/8/2021 at 8:12 AM, SKTX123 said:

 -> Contact NVC to tell them I am in US

You can do that if you want. USCIS should request the approved petition from them eventually.

[SKTX123 0]

2 hours ago, igoyougoduke said:

what address did you send it to or did you file online ?

I believe I had filed it online, I can still see my I-130 on my USCIS when I login as a PDF.