Is there a difference between I-130 and I-485 form?
Unfortunately, what you attach to this form is pivotal and should be done the best way possible. The I-130 petition is simply asking the government to do something, but its process can lead many astray. As for the I-485, this process is similar to the I-130, but concerns the eligibility of the immigrant / beneficiary of the petition.
Is the I-130 Form all you need for an immediate relative?
For instance, the I-130 is considered the Petition for an Immediate Relative, and some would think that this form is all that would be needed. Sadly, the I-130 is only the beginning point.
How much does it cost to pay the I-130 fee?
PAY THE CORRECT FEE, THE RIGHT WAY You can either pay with one (1) check, in which case you pay 1760.00 for all forms. Or, you can pay with two (2) checks, in which case you pay for the I-130 fee, $535.00, on the first check, and the combined I-485 fee and biometrics fees, $1225.00, on the second check.
Do you have to be in the US to file I-485?
You must be physically inside the United States to file the I-485 application. Generally, your presence in the U.S. must have been through a lawful entry at a port of entry. What’s more, many applicants must remain in a lawful immigration status.
Can an immigrating spouse submit an I-485 at the same time?
The immigrating spouse can, in such a case, submit a Form I-485 at the same time that the U.S. citizen husband or wife submits Form I-130. On Form I-485, the immigrating spouse would check the box that says: „I am applying for an adjustment of status to permanent resident status because…
Who is the petitioner on Form I-130 for green card?
The „petitioner“ who submits Form I-130 has to provide enough evidence to convince the immigration authorities of two things: that the petitioner is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and. that the beneficiary (the person who wants a green card) is related to the petitioner.
Where to file Form I-130 for an Alien Relative?
The filing location for your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, depends on where you live and if you are filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, at the same time (this is called “concurrent filing”).
How to file an I-485 form for a relative?
Provide a copy of the receipt notice to your relative to include in their Form I-485 packet. *You may request to file at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in certain limited circumstances, as described in USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 6, Part B, Chapter 3, if you:
Where do I Send my I-130 Form in Chicago IL?
USCIS. P.O. Box 805887. Chicago, IL 60680-4120. FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS. FBAS. 131 South Dearborn, 3rd Floor. Chicago, IL 60603-5517. You can file Form I-130 online even if your relative is in the United States and will file Form I-485 by mail.
What should be on the memo line of an I-130 check?
Note that if you are paying with two separate checks, the memo line should say “I-130” for the first check and “I-485” for the second check, in addition to having the petitioner’s and beneficiary’s names. It is necessary for the check to have the name and address of the sender, as in the top left corner of the check below.