US Immigration from Croatia

Hi there,

I m applying for a spouse-based green card, so I m submitting I-130, I-130A, I-864, I-485, and I-944. At the same time, I m filing I-765 and I-131. Do all these forms go to the same office? In other words, can all the forms be a part of one big package or are there better ways to do this? I noticed I could file some forms online, but not all of them, any thoughts on that? I was planning to send everything via regular mail, but now this question regarding one or multiple locations popped up.

In addition, maybe a silly question, but... Can I print pictures as a proof of a bona fide marriage, e.g. 2 pics per page, with captions beneath each pics, or should these be printed as actual pictures on photo paper?

Thank you!

Hello,

I have a question about the Form I-765. I will file for employment along with the marriage-based green card petition package. I m struggling with the Information About Your Eligibility Category (27) section of the I-765. I am on F-1 visa, married to a U.S. citizen. Which letter and number from "Who May File Form I-765 section of the Form I-765 Instructions do I list?

Thanks!

Hi there,

I am applying for a spouse-based green card and I m going to file for advance parole (permit to travel), too. However, I m curios how safe is it to travel abroad on a valid advance parole? After doing some research, it seems that some don t see any problems with traveling abroad , while some are more skeptical. For instance, I run across a website that says that if something goes wrong with my green card application, I might have problems because, after using my the advance parole, upon my return to the US, I will be treated as arriving alien. Another website says that traveling with a a valid advance permit does not decrease a risk that I may not be allowed to re-enter the United States upon my return. It also says that advance parole travel document doesn t entitle one to parole into the United States it simply allows one to travel to a US port of entry and request parole into the United States. Another risk is that the Department of Homeland Security may revoke or terminate my advance parole I m abroad.

What are your thoughts about this? There is no emergency for me to travel, I m simply planning to visit my family this upcoming summer.

Also, how long is the wait time for the advance parole? Again, I came across different information. Some say its up to 90 days, some between 3-5 months.

Thank you!

Hi there,

I m filing for a spouse-based green card and I have some questions regarding some of the forms. Some of the questions might seem redundant, but since my husband (a U.S. citizen) and I are planning to file with no lawyer assistance, I want to make sure we re doing this right. I currently reside in the U.S. Here it goes.

I-130, Petition for Alien Relative:

1) Is it ok to submit uncertified photocopies of our marriage certificate and birth certificates?

2) As a proof of U.S. citizenship, multiple websites list examples of acceptable documents, such as the U.S. birth certificate, Valid U.S. passport, Naturalization Certificate, Certificate of Citizenship, and Consular Report of Birth Abroad. Should my husband submit all of these docs, or is one or two from the list enough?

3) Regarding our join joint bank account statements, statements for what period should we consider to submit? We have had two joint bank account for almost three years and submitting all the statements seems a lot.

4) What are good proofs for our bona fide marriage, aside bank statements, photos, and proofs of traveling together?

5) What is the best proof that we live together now? (We ve been living together for two years)

I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status:

6) Can I use an uncertified photocopy of my foreign birth certificate and translate it on my own, or do I need to turn to a certified translator?

7) As a proof of lawful U.S. entry and status, is it ok if I send an uncertified photocopy of my visa in my passport?

8) I do not have any previous interactions with law enforcement, do I still need police records testifying that I do not have any records?

9) Do I duplicate documents that are asked for in multiple multiple forms, e.g. I-94 travel record, valid U.S. visa, passport, images, or is one of each good?

I-765, Work Permit Application Form:

10) I m currently on my student visa (F-1). Based on my F-1 visa, I have been allowed to work on campus. Does this count towards previous work permit, i.e. do I need to count my F-1 status and submit proof of previous authorization to work in the United States? If so, how does this proof look like?

11) Do I need to include an additional 2-inch-by-2-inch passport-style photo with I-765, or the one asked for the I-130 enough?

Many thanks! Wish me luck.

Hello! I am hopping someone can help me. So I applied for my green card in December, 2019 i had my biometrics in January and now I just received an RFE regarding the I-864. We used my father in law as my joint sponsor bc my husband is self employed and he has so much write offs and on his taxes it showed low income. In the RFE says the joint sponsor doesn t make enough.. (he makes triple the amount needed) they are telling me to find another qualifying joint sponsor.. I am not gonna do that.. Can I use my husband the petitioner instead? he shows great income for the previous year..
I hope someone can help me! Thank you!