Questions regarding updated forms & prices

[adzgem 1]

Hi all, my husband (UK citizen) and I (US citizen) have been compiling all the required forms to submit to USCIC, for his green card and aos, so far I have been following this:

https://www.visajourney.com/guides/i130-spouse-inside-usa/

 

Which has helped me a lot, we will be filing concurrently (i-130 & i-485) I have a couple of questions as I see a lot of conflicting information online:

 

• is it correct that form I-485 no longer includes the cost of the I-131 and I-765
• he doesn't need advanced parole i-131, however, he will need I-765; the cost online is now $520 and can be reduced to $260 if I file I-485, with a fee on or after April 1, 2024, and Form I-485 is still pending.  (what does this mean?)
• Is it better to file i-130 and i-485 together, and then submit the i-765 at a later date so that I can make use of the reduced fee? Or will the reduced fee apply if I submit it with the i-485 when I file it all together? 
• Final question, when submitting the whole packet, would 1 original Birth certificate for my husband suffice for both forms? or is it a must to include 1 per packet (i-130 and i-485) as at the moment I only have 1 copy 😕

 

I ask as I just want to make sure I am putting the correct amount on the cheque when submitting everything as I would rather not do anything to delay the process. 

 

Sorry if it seems jumbled up, I tried to make myself as clear as possible. 

 

 

[Lil bear 4,364]

1 hour ago, adzgem said:

Hi all, my husband (UK citizen) and I (US citizen) have been compiling all the required forms to submit to USCIC, for his green card and aos, so far I have been following this:

https://www.visajourney.com/guides/i130-spouse-inside-usa/

 

Which has helped me a lot, we will be filing concurrently (i-130 & i-485) I have a couple of questions as I see a lot of conflicting information online:

 

• is it correct that form I-485 no longer includes the cost of the I-131 and I-765
• he doesn't need advanced parole i-131, however, he will need I-765; the cost online is now $520 and can be reduced to $260 if I file I-485, with a fee on or after April 1, 2024, and Form I-485 is still pending.  (what does this mean?)
• Is it better to file i-130 and i-485 together, and then submit the i-765 at a later date so that I can make use of the reduced fee? Or will the reduced fee apply if I submit it with the i-485 when I file it all together? 
• Final question, when submitting the whole packet, would 1 original Birth certificate for my husband suffice for both forms? or is it a must to include 1 per packet (i-130 and i-485) as at the moment I only have 1 copy 😕

 

I ask as I just want to make sure I am putting the correct amount on the cheque when submitting everything as I would rather not do anything to delay the process. 

 

Sorry if it seems jumbled up, I tried to make myself as clear as possible. 

 

 

Moved to Adjustment  of status from a student, work or tourist visa as this reflects the OP’s process. 
 

What visa did he use to enter the US? Just wanting to make sure i have moved it to the correct subforum. 

[adzgem 1]

1 minute ago, Lil bear said:

Moved to Adjustment  of status from a student, work or tourist visa as this reflects the OP’s process. 
 

What visa did he use to enter the US? Just wanting to make sure i have moved it to the correct subforum. 

He came in on an ESTA visa. 

[Lil bear 4,364]

49 minutes ago, adzgem said:

He came in on an ESTA visa. 

Thx. It’s in the correct subforum. You should be getting some useful replies soon! 

[wildbug100420 180]

5 hours ago, adzgem said:

He came in on an ESTA visa. 

Was it the intention of adjusting status before entering the US?

[adzgem 1]

22 minutes ago, wildbug100420 said:

Was it the intention of adjusting status before entering the US?

No not at all, it was a routine visit to the US, we come every year with our kids to spend Eid with our family. And we decided to adjust his status and stay. 

Edited 7 minutes ago by adzgem