Sponsor my mother for a GC from inside the US [merged threads]

[HRQX 4,145]

4 hours ago, chancecody said:

At first glance, your mother is not an immediate relative and not exempt from bars to adjustment.

If OP is aged 21 or older then OP's mother would become an Immediate Relative upon OP taking the naturalization oath: https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-7-part-b-chapter-8

Immediate Relatives

Certain adjustment bars do not apply to an immediate relative, including the spouse or child (unmarried and under 21 years old) of a U.S. citizen, and the parent of a U.S. citizen older than 21. ^[2] 

An adjustment applicant applying as an immediate relative may be eligible to adjust status even if:

• The applicant is now employed or has ever been employed in the United States without authorization;

• The applicant is not in lawful immigration status on the date he or she files the adjustment application;

• The applicant has ever failed to continuously maintain a lawful status since entry into the United States;

• The applicant was last admitted to Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) as a visitor under the Guam or CNMI Visa Waiver Program and is not a Canadian citizen;

• The applicant was last admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant visitor without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program; or

• The applicant has ever violated the terms of his or her nonimmigrant status.

3 hours ago, edsperfect said:

i believe you should have filed an adjustment of stus before her visa expired

No. OP cannot currently (nor previously) file I-130 for parent because OP is a LPR.

 

But after OP naturalizes then the I-130 can be filed.

On 8/16/2021 at 11:58 AM, GWagon said:

My Mother’s have been in the US since end of 2019. She came here through visitor visa which expired June 2021.

Check her I-94 record: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/recent-search Her B-2 status most likely ended way before 2021 assuming an Extension of Status (EOS) was not filed and approved.

Edited August 21, 2021 by HRQX

[GWagon 2]

Thanks for your answers I opened another topic see below.

 

 

[HRQX 4,145]

On 8/19/2021 at 1:28 PM, GWagon said:

So pretty much I need to print every document, fill it out manually and send in one envelope right?

I-130 and I-864 are filled-out by the US citizen, and the rest of the forms are filled-out by the immigrant. In general, send the following four packets (*note that I-765 and I-131 packets are optional, but highly recommended) in the same envelope to the Chicago Lockbox:

• I-130 with copy of your naturalization certificate, copy of your birth certificate, filing fees, etc.;
• I-485 with I-864 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.

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

On the I-130 packet, I-130 payment method (check, money order, or Form G-1450) must be the very first item of this packet.

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.

 

She'll eventually have to go to a doctor that has Civil Surgeon designation from USCIS. https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-8-part-b-chapter-4

Timing of the Submission of the Medical Examination Report

Applicants may submit the Form I-693 medical examination report to USCIS:

• Concurrently with the immigration benefit application; or

• At any time after filing the immigration benefit application but before USCIS finalizes adjudication of that application. If not submitted simultaneously with the immigration benefit application, applicants may bring the medical examination report to an interview or wait until USCIS issues an RFE requesting the medical examination report.

Edited August 21, 2021 by HRQX

[TBoneTX 45,291]

Related threads have been placed in the same forum and merged.  Please stick to this one thread on this topic.

Edited August 22, 2021 by TBoneTX

[GWagon 2]

Hello everyone,

So, I followed all of your advice and submitted my packet a couple weeks ago. Today, while checking my mail, I found that USCIS rejected and returned all my documents with the below reason for each form (I-797C) : 

Your G-1450, authorization for a credit card transaction is invalid due to incomplete information and/or the credit card information you supplied was denied

 

USCIS Is asking me to resend everything with the proper payment. 

 

I have submitted two G–1450 forms, one for I-485 with $1225 fee and one for the I-130 with $535 fee. I am pretty sure that I have checked about 10 times all the credit card information and address.

I called my bank to check,  they said there were no denied transaction on my account or anything like on their side. I am very disappointed about this.

 

My question is : Should I send personal checks this time instead? Could you please confirm the fees?

 

Also, I noticed that the issued a new Medical examination form where they added a new section for COVID-19 vaccine. At the time of my submission, the civil surgeon filled out the old version and included a photocopy of the vaccination card. Should I have my civil surgeon fill out the new version of  I-693?

 

Thank you in advance.

 

 

 

 

[HRQX 4,145]

*** Moved to the AOS from Tourist, Work, etc. forum ***

[HRQX 4,145]

33 minutes ago, GWagon said:

Could you please confirm the fees?

If she is aged 14-78 then it's correct: https://www.uscis.gov/feecalculator But if she's aged 79 or older then it's a bit less.

33 minutes ago, GWagon said:

Should I send personal checks this time instead?

Yes

33 minutes ago, GWagon said:

Should I have my civil surgeon fill out the new version of  I-693?

When did the Civil Surgeon sign the medical? Also, a reminder that the medical cannot be older than 60 days when you resubmit it:

• https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-8-part-b-chapter-4 "The civil surgeon signs Form I-693 no more than 60 days before the applicant files the underlying benefit application with USCIS"
• https://www.uscis.gov/i-693 "Medical examinations signed by the civil surgeon Oct. 1, 2021, or later must use the 09/13/21 edition. We will continue to accept prior editions for medical examinations signed by the civil surgeon before Oct. 1, 2021. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions."

 

Also, the filing address may have changed.

you live in:

• Alaska
• California
• Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• District of Columbia
• Florida
• Georgia
• Guam
• Hawaii
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Puerto Rico
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Texas
• U.S. Virgin Islands
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washington
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin

Then file at:

USCIS Chicago Lockbox

U.S. Postal Service (USPS):

USCIS
Attn: AOS
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680

FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:

USCIS
Attn: AOS (Box 805887)
131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517

 

you live in:

• Alabama
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• Colorado
• Idaho
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Mississippi
• Montana
• Nevada
• New Mexico
• Oklahoma
• Tennessee
• Utah
• Wyoming

Then file at:

USCIS Phoenix Lockbox

U.S. Postal Service (USPS):

USCIS
Attn: AOS
P.O. Box 20500
Phoenix, AZ 85036-0500

FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:

USCIS
Attn: AOS (Box 20500)
1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S
Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85034-4850

Last Reviewed/Updated:

11/15/2021

[GWagon 2]

@HRQX Yes she is aged between 14-74.

 

- The Civil surgeon signed the I-693 (7/15/19 edition) on 9/21/2021. Can I keep the same document? If, yes,  I need send back quickly before 11/21 right?

 

- I sent to the correct Chicago address since we live in the NJ. 
 

Thanks. 

 

[HRQX 4,145]

59 minutes ago, GWagon said:

If, yes,  I need send back quickly before 11/21 right?

In order to use the existing medical it must arrive at the Chicago Lockbox on or before 11/20. See 8 C.F.R. 103.2(a)(7)(i): "USCIS will consider a benefit request received and will record the receipt date as of the actual date of receipt at the location designated for filing such benefit request whether electronically or in paper format."

[GWagon 2]

I have to send it first thing this morning. Hopefully, It will arrive by Saturday. 

[arken 4,197]

5 hours ago, GWagon said:

I have to send it first thing this morning. Hopefully, It will arrive by Saturday. 

I'd use the next day delivery so it gets delivered tomorrow.

[GWagon 2]

5 hours ago, arken said:

I'd use the next day delivery so it gets delivered tomorrow.

Will do thanks 🙏 

[bobarola 5]

Curious, after you last filed, how long did it take for i-797 NOA to be received? 
Did you get any texts or emails about the case after filing? 

I filed last week for my parents, bank shows the CC was charged for all fees, but have not received any texts/emails/i-797 

[GWagon 2]

@bobarola I did not receive no text no emails didn’t got charged either. 

Today, as a matter of fact, (after 3 weeks) I checked my mail. I found my application got returned to me for the second time!! The Reason is the same as last time “ The payment amount is incorrect or has not been provided”

 

I submitted two personal checks Because the credit card form did not work last time. There was enough fun in my checking account .

 

$535 for the I- 130

$1252 for the I–485

 

can anyone help me. I’m starting to get tired of this process. Thank you.

[SalishSea 17,829]

On 12/10/2021 at 3:18 PM, GWagon said:

@bobarola I did not receive no text no emails didn’t got charged either. 

Today, as a matter of fact, (after 3 weeks) I checked my mail. I found my application got returned to me for the second time!! The Reason is the same as last time “ The payment amount is incorrect or has not been provided”

 

I submitted two personal checks Because the credit card form did not work last time. There was enough fun in my checking account .

 

$535 for the I- 130

$1252 for the I–485

 

can anyone help me. I’m starting to get tired of this process. Thank you.

Isn't the I-485 supposed to be $1225?