I-824

[Captain America87 0]

Hello, I am a US Citizen and I am trying to bring my mother here. The I-130 got approved and I am filling out the I-824 while my mother is in a different country. But I am confused because I am not sure if I am filling out the application myself or is my mother supposed to fill it out because it requires her signature. 

[Just Paul 4,595]

5 minutes ago, Captain America87 said:

The I-130 got approved

When did it get approved?  Normally it is sent to the NVC and you get a welcome letter ( after some time), An I-824 is for a petition that was approved but never was interviewed and gets the petition out of storage and moving on tis way.

[Captain America87 0]

The I-130 got approved in august and i am currently working on the 824

[Just Paul 4,595]

12 minutes ago, Captain America87 said:

The I-130 got approved in august and i am currently working on the 824

Were you instructed to file an I-824?   If anything you should be looking at an I-864 for the NVC process.

[Captain America87 0]

From what i could read, it stated the I-824 on the approved letter. 

[arken 4,197]

3 minutes ago, Captain America87 said:

From what i could read, it stated the I-824 on the approved letter. 

Did you happen to check "adjustment of status" option on i130?

[Just Paul 4,595]

2 minutes ago, Captain America87 said:

From what i could read, it stated the I-824 on the approved letter. 

Reread it -  that isn't a common item for an I-130 for a family member overseas.   But the answer your original question, since you filed for you mother you are the petitioner.  

[Captain America87 0]

I will re read it. But also do i fill out the preparer’s portion? Since I am the one getting the application ready? 

[Captain America87 0]

The above petition has been approved. The petition indicates that the beneficiary is in the United States and wishes to apply for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident. He or she should submit a copy of this notice, along with a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. He or she can obtain Form I-485 from the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov, by contacting the USCIS National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at 1-800-375-5283, or by visiting the local USCIS field office. Filing address information can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov.
If the beneficiary decides to apply for an immigrant visa outside the United States based on this petition, you should file Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, to request that we send the petition to the U.S. Department of State National Visa Center (NVC).
The NVC processes all approved immigrant visa petitions that require consular action. It also determines which consular post is the appropriate consulate to complete visa processing. The NVC will then forward the approved petition to that consulate. The NVC will then contact the beneficiary concerning further immigrant visa processing steps.
THIS FORM IS NOT A VISA AND MAY NOT BE USED IN PLACE OF A VISA.
The approval of this visa petition does not in itself grant any immigration status and does not guarantee that the alien beneficiary will subsequently be found to be eligible for a visa, for admission to the United States, or for an extension, change, or adjustment of status.
NOTICE: Although this application or petition has been approved, USCIS and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reserve the right to verify this information before and/or after making a decision on your case so we can ensure that you have complied with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other legal authorities. We may review public information and records, contact others by mail, the internet or phone, conduct site inspections of businesses and residences, or use other methods of verification. We will use the information obtained to determine whether you are eligible for the benefit you seek. If we find any derogatory information, we will follow the law in determining whether to provide you (and the legal representative listed on your Form G-28, if you submitted one) an opportunity to address that information before we make a formal decision on your case or start proceedi

[Just Paul 4,595]

That was a $495 mistake. Since she is not in the US (you checked Adjustment of Status), file the I-824 and pay the fee.  If you didn't check the adjustment of status box you need to contact them to send it on the the NVC.

[Captain America87 0]

Seriously? Ahh man 

[Captain America87 0]

As you can see in the picture i didn’t fill out the part where it asks if she was in the US nor did i check any box for adjustment of status. 

[Just Paul 4,595]

4 minutes ago, Captain America87 said:

As you can see in the picture i didn’t fill out the part where it asks if she was in the US nor did i check any box for adjustment of status. 

Note the correct section. Look on the next page . . .  Items 61 & 62

[Captain America87 0]

Wow i think you may be right. I thought it was asking where in the U.S she will apply. 

[Just Paul 4,595]

Sorry - it was processed as if she was in the US.