Concurrent Filing (I-130/I-485) Biometrics

[moonyanyo 0]

Hello,

 

I am confused about the biometrics aspect when filing concurrently from within the US. I am from Canada and currently residing with my husband in the US. I am preparing the necessary documents needed to file I-130 and I-485 concurrently. However, I am confused as to whether or not I must obtain a certified criminal record check from Canada to submit with the initial documents, or if I wait until the biometrics appointment where my fingerprints are taken and USCIS performs the check instead of me...

 

I've tried researching this quite a bit, but I'm still confused.

 

Any help is appreciated!

 

Thank you.

[mushroomspore 3,044]

32 minutes ago, moonyanyo said:

Hello,

 

I am confused about the biometrics aspect when filing concurrently from within the US. I am from Canada and currently residing with my husband in the US. I am preparing the necessary documents needed to file I-130 and I-485 concurrently. However, I am confused as to whether or not I must obtain a certified criminal record check from Canada to submit with the initial documents, or if I wait until the biometrics appointment where my fingerprints are taken and USCIS performs the check instead of me...

 

I've tried researching this quite a bit, but I'm still confused.

 

Any help is appreciated!

 

Thank you.

You don't need a criminal record check for concurrent I-130/I-485 and I don't believe it says anywhere on those forms that you do. Where are you reading that you might need one or what is the source of confusion?

[Timona 4,207]

 

 

[moonyanyo 0]

Thanks to both of you for the help! I think I was just confused looking at conflicting information on Google. Lesson learned! 😝

[JeanneAdil 6,514]

You submitted the Canadian criminal report for the K1 visa

now ,  in the US immigration can check the status of criminal reports here in the states by computer for completion of your process

We don't submit one ,  the government knows all about us

[mushroomspore 3,044]

1 hour ago, moonyanyo said:

Thanks to both of you for the help! I think I was just confused looking at conflicting information on Google. Lesson learned! 😝

Easy to get confused but ultimately, the forms themselves directly from the USCIS website have all the info you need to know.