I-485 Filing Checklist

[Teja9999]

Yes, you can... there is a checkbox on the FP notice that you have to check ( its for asking them to potpone your FP date). Also, write a cover letter explaining that you left for India/ are leaving for India, when you would be back and requesting for another FP date, after your date of arrival in US...... and also include a copy of your flight itinerary.
Make sure this person whose monitoring your mail does this for you.

Great Thank you, you are very helpfull

[Monica12]

Guys ,

As a dependent on I 485 filing when it becomes current , do I need to provide all my historical H1's and H4's that I have had over the period of time .
Or do I just submit only my latest current status which is H1 valid till 2013 . PD is Dec 2007 eb2-I

My understanding is that you have to provide copies of all your previous h1, h4 and 1-20
PS : If you have something missing / lost it, there is always a risk of RFE but if there is absolutely nothing you can do about it, leave it at that and hope for the best. Also, check with your previous lawyers who filed your previous h1, h4 etc... they usually also get a copy

[rdsingh79]

My companies’ lawyer (Fragomen) sent out a note to employees with EB2IC priority date after Nov 1 to get ready with I-485 documents (fill in questionnaires etc), as they anticipate the cut-off dates to move forward in coming months. One of my frd with PD in Jan 2008, got such note. I know it is not surprising but just thought about sharing with you guys….

[Teja9999]

on the same note, how long does normally it take to send FP notice once we apply for 485?

[Monica12]

on the same note, how long does normally it take to send FP notice once we apply for 485?

They are supposed to send it within 30 days of filing..but for some people it comes within 1 week and for others it takes longer than 30 days.
Also, the person who checks yr mail.. tell him/her to look out for mail, not only from USCIS but also from your lawyer ( they usually Fed-ex papers) because sometimes the lawyer gets the FP notice also ( in this case, the Fed-ex person will leave it sometimes at your door and not in the mail-box )

[veni001]

Guys ,

As a dependent on I 485 filing when it becomes current , do I need to provide all my historical H1's and H4's that I have had over the period of time .
Or do I just submit only my latest current status which is H1 valid till 2013 . PD is Dec 2007 eb2-I

My understanding is that you have to provide copies of all your previous h1, h4 and 1-20
PS : If you have something missing / lost it, there is always a risk of RFE but if there is absolutely nothing you can do about it, leave it at that and hope for the best. Also, check with your previous lawyers who filed your previous h1, h4 etc... they usually also get a copy

Yes, that's what attorney usually recommend. Copies of all prior Visa approvals and H1-H4 extension approvals.

[nishant2200]

My companies’ lawyer (Fragomen) sent out a note to employees with EB2IC priority date after Nov 1 to get ready with I-485 documents (fill in questionnaires etc), as they anticipate the cut-off dates to move forward in coming months. One of my frd with PD in Jan 2008, got such note. I know it is not surprising but just thought about sharing with you guys….

Fragomen is big shot attorney. If he says this, it has weight.

rdsingh79, dude, you have in the last few days, contributed utmost significantly. May you win a BMW X5 M series in lottery.

[soggadu]

Fragomen is big shot attorney. If he says this, it has weight.

rdsingh79, dude, you have in the last few days, contributed utmost significantly. May you win a BMW X5 M series in lottery.

zamaane ke saath ashirwaad bhi change ho gaye batao... kahan phooloo phalooo aur kahan BMW jeeto lottery mein :-) ( i cant translate this...)

[nishant2200]

TeddyK and everyone who became current in November VB, CONGRATULATIONS and Good Luck!

btw, Leo. I called up my university for the I-20 etc, and at first they told me everything 5 years more older, they dont retain. This was on email. I then called, and the guy at front desk, gave me number of someone higher up. I called her, left voice message. Two days later, she called, asked for my identification details. next day she told me she has located my records with an external third party company they archive records with, and that company is going to fax over my stuff to her. She posted that to me and I got it in 3 days. It has all my I-20, my first I-94, second I-94 copies, OPT application copies, everything.

[soggadu]

btw, Leo. I called up my university for the I-20 etc, and at first they told me everything 5 years more older, they dont retain. This was on email. I then called, and the guy at front desk, gave me number of someone higher up. I called her, left voice message. Two days later, she called, asked for my identification details. next day she told me she has located my records with an external third party company they archive records with, and that company is going to fax over my stuff to her. She posted that to me and I got it in 3 days. It has all my I-20, my first I-94, second I-94 copies, OPT application copies, everything.

Hey N... i got all my vaccination records from my school after reading your post on this.... thnx for that... they mailed me a copy and i am going to show it to the doc when i go visit her...

[nishant2200]

Hey N... i got all my vaccination records from my school after reading your post on this.... thnx for that... they mailed me a copy and i am going to show it to the doc when i go visit her...

wonderful. I have to do the next step with my school's health dept. First attempt, just like the I-20 request etc, was shot down, but I am pretty sure, I just need to find the right person to call.

[10102007]

btw, Leo. I called up my university for the I-20 etc, and at first they told me everything 5 years more older, they dont retain. This was on email. I then called, and the guy at front desk, gave me number of someone higher up. I called her, left voice message. Two days later, she called, asked for my identification details. next day she told me she has located my records with an external third party company they archive records with, and that company is going to fax over my stuff to her. She posted that to me and I got it in 3 days. It has all my I-20, my first I-94, second I-94 copies, OPT application copies, everything.

Wow Nishanth. You have to send that lady a big Panettone for Christmas. It is very nice of her to take this extra step to help you.

[gaurav811]

We got current in Nov bulletin. I and my wife both came to US as students. She did not finish her undergrad and went back to India.We got married after few years and she came to US on H4.

So for me

F1(4-5 I20`s issued because of double masters) + H1(4 I-797 issued for renewals and changing jobs)

For my wife
F1(1 I-20 and visa issued) + H4(3 times issued because of renewal)

So my question is........ will my wife need to provide her F1 documents also ? At present the attorneys don't even know that she was in US on F1 before.

[soggadu]

We got current in Nov bulletin. I and my wife both came to US as students. She did not finish her undergrad and went back to India.We got married after few years and she came to US on H4.

So for me

F1(4-5 I20`s issued because of double masters) + H1(4 I-797 issued for renewals and changing jobs)

For my wife
F1(1 I-20 and visa issued) + H4(3 times issued because of renewal)

So my question is........ will my wife need to provide her F1 documents also ? At present the attorneys don't even know that she was in US on F1 before.

i dont think so as she would be the dependent, but them i am not too sure, wait for someone knowledgeable to answer...

[10102007]

Buddy,

The attorney only knows what you say. So it is important that the attorney knows about this. What is also important is to not hide any information from USCIS (or any govt agency).

My lawyer asked me to send both my I-20s and my wife's. Perhaps they use it to check if you have stayed legally/ in status. In your case, explain the issue to your attorney. It shouldn't be an issue if she left the country right after she discontinued. But only your attorney can say for sure.

Employer can cancel an approved I-140.

We got current in Nov bulletin. I and my wife both came to US as students. She did not finish her undergrad and went back to India.We got married after few years and she came to US on H4.

So for me

F1(4-5 I20`s issued because of double masters) + H1(4 I-797 issued for renewals and changing jobs)

For my wife
F1(1 I-20 and visa issued) + H4(3 times issued because of renewal)

So my question is........ will my wife need to provide her F1 documents also ? At present the attorneys don't even know that she was in US on F1 before.

[venkimakthal]

My friend had a similar issue and he said he filed a name affidavit that listed all the different names he used -like
First Name
First Name Last Name
Last Nsme First Name
Short form of First Name Last Name
Etc.

Please check with your lawyer.

Thanks for the quick reply.

[venkimakthal]

Do we need to use below link to find the civil surgeons for the medicals? or Any other source?
What are the things need to consider finalizing one of the civil surgeon?

https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?ac...ffice_type=CIV

[grnwtg]

Thanks for the tip Nishant, i will try again. school official said they wont retain more than 10 yrs.

Question Though:
I heard most of the vaccinations will expire after 10yrs, do you think is it worth time to dig those?

btw, Leo. I called up my university for the I-20 etc, and at first they told me everything 5 years more older, they dont retain. This was on email. I then called, and the guy at front desk, gave me number of someone higher up. I called her, left voice message. Two days later, she called, asked for my identification details. next day she told me she has located my records with an external third party company they archive records with, and that company is going to fax over my stuff to her. She posted that to me and I got it in 3 days. It has all my I-20, my first I-94, second I-94 copies, OPT application copies, everything.

[Monica12]

Buddy,

The attorney only knows what you say. So it is important that the attorney knows about this. What is also important is to not hide any information from USCIS (or any govt agency).

My lawyer asked me to send both my I-20s and my wife's. Perhaps they use it to check if you have stayed legally/ in status. In your case, explain the issue to your attorney. It shouldn't be an issue if she left the country right after she discontinued. But only your attorney can say for sure.

Absolutely, tell your attorney everything and always tell the truth to USCIS..never hide anything or it can lead to serious trouble. Also, even if in the past she she was out of status on F-1 but came back to US later on a valid H-1 or H-4, there is some rule...that the previous out of status will not matter anymore.

[nishant2200]

Thanks for the tip Nishant, i will try again. school official said they wont retain more than 10 yrs.

Question Though:
I heard most of the vaccinations will expire after 10yrs, do you think is it worth time to dig those?

You are in fact correct, I had the same impression of 10 years, and definitely my immunization is old than that, I forgot that.

I love this forum, so much help I have got.

[mysati]

You are in fact correct, I had the same impression of 10 years, and definitely my immunization is old than that, I forgot that.

I love this forum, so much help I have got.

Like someone mentioned in the forum earlier, you are immune if you take most of the vaccations once (unless it requires multiple doses). So any vaccination records older than 10 years should also be fine (except for flu shots). That's my understanding. Please correct me if I am wrong.

[soggadu]

You are in fact correct, I had the same impression of 10 years, and definitely my immunization is old than that, I forgot that.

I love this forum, so much help I have got.

only TETANUS is for 10 years...everything else is for life

[nishant2200]

only TETANUS is for 10 years...everything else is for life

I finally talked just to another guy at the health office at school and he said it will be extremely difficult to track down the old stuff. So I give up on the school path.

I will next contact local doctor under insurance network and explain situation, I will post what I find.

[makmohan]

Friends,

I have an important question which needs informed action over this long weekend. Any reply will be appreciated.

My PD is Apr-2008. My wife works's on her own H1 which expires in Q1-2013. She is changing her job and is in process of H1 transfer. Her lawyer asked me for my copy of I140 so that he can ask for extension of her H1B. No problem sending my I140 copy but I am not sure whether this is possible.

Has there been any recent rule change which approves h1b extension based on spous's approved i140? or is it only if spouse has dependent h4?

- Makmohan

[Spectator]

Friends,

I have an important question which needs informed action over this long weekend. Any reply will be appreciated.

My PD is Apr-2008. My wife works's on her own H1 which expires in Q1-2013. She is changing her job and is in process of H1 transfer. Her lawyer asked me for my copy of I140 so that he can ask for extension of her H1B. No problem sending my I140 copy but I am not sure whether this is possible.

Has there been any recent rule change which approves h1b extension based on spous's approved i140? or is it only if spouse has dependent h4?

- Makmohan

Your thoughts are correct and there has not been a recent rule change to my knowledge.

A spouse cannot obtain an H1B extension beyond 6 years based on the other spouse's PERM or I-140 situation.

It is only possible if the person has there own PERM pending at least 365 days or an approved I-140.

I remember that one of the White House petitions asked for this rule change.

PS - I hope you will both have your GCs by Q1-2013, or at least have filed the I-485 and associated EAD.