Updating the payment method for I-130 and I-485

[gilka]

Hi,
I've just filled last week a concurrent filing of I-130, I-485, I-864 and I-765.
I've sent all the paperwork to Chicago USCIS and it was received last Thursday.
I filled the credit card slip to pay with it for both I-130 and I-485.
Yesterday my bank decided someone is using my credit card without my permit and canceled it immediately.
They gave me a new card but the card number is not the same.
I don't see in my bank account the payment to USCIS yet, and my bank says they cannot reactivate the card after disabling it

I've called USCIS and they told me the only option will be to wait for the payment to be rejected and send everything again.
Is there any way to prevent this mess?
If I have to wait for USCIS to reject it, will they send me the paperwork back or should I start printing that huge amount of pages again?
Thanks for the help!

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Hi,
I've just filled last week a concurrent filing of I-130, I-485, I-864 and I-765.
I've sent all the paperwork to Chicago USCIS and it was received last Thursday.
I filled the credit card slip to pay with it for both I-130 and I-485.
Yesterday my bank decided someone is using my credit card without my permit and canceled it immediately.
They gave me a new card but the card number is not the same.
I don't see in my bank account the payment to USCIS yet, and my bank says they cannot reactivate the card after disabling it

I've called USCIS and they told me the only option will be to wait for the payment to be rejected and send everything again.
Is there any way to prevent this mess?
If I have to wait for USCIS to reject it, will they send me the paperwork back or should I start printing that huge amount of pages again?
Thanks for the help!

This is from the instructions for form G-1450 - "USCIS will reject your application, petition, or request for lack of payment if your
credit card is declined. USCIS will not attempt to process your credit card payment a second time."

Sorry. That sucks but it's not something that cannot be solved. I would try calling your credit card company and get the call escalated to a supervisor. Tell the supervisor you understand the card cannot be reactivated but would it be possible for that charge from pay.gov to be honored? Explain you would have to pay the $1,760 again and that you have no way of doing that. The same way they reject a payment, the same way they can honor it. You should find out how the charge reflects on a credit card statement.

Hope you find a solution!

[ppsmp2002]

Hi im sorry to hear that but maybe you could help me. How did you organize the forms? What goes first? The g1450 or the g1145? Did you put thebfukl amount ($1225)??? Now Im worried that my bank does the same thing to me.

Thanks for share your experience.

Hi,
I've just filled last week a concurrent filing of I-130, I-485, I-864 and I-765.
I've sent all the paperwork to Chicago USCIS and it was received last Thursday.
I filled the credit card slip to pay with it for both I-130 and I-485.
Yesterday my bank decided someone is using my credit card without my permit and canceled it immediately.
They gave me a new card but the card number is not the same.
I don't see in my bank account the payment to USCIS yet, and my bank says they cannot reactivate the card after disabling it

I've called USCIS and they told me the only option will be to wait for the payment to be rejected and send everything again.
Is there any way to prevent this mess?
If I have to wait for USCIS to reject it, will they send me the paperwork back or should I start printing that huge amount of pages again?
Thanks for the help!

[gilka]

This is from the instructions for form G-1450 - "USCIS will reject your application, petition, or request for lack of payment if your
credit card is declined. USCIS will not attempt to process your credit card payment a second time."

Sorry. That sucks but it's not something that cannot be solved. I would try calling your credit card company and get the call escalated to a supervisor. Tell the supervisor you understand the card cannot be reactivated but would it be possible for that charge from pay.gov to be honored? Explain you would have to pay the $1,760 again and that you have no way of doing that. The same way they reject a payment, the same way they can honor it. You should find out how the charge reflects on a credit card statement.

Hope you find a solution!

Thanks,
Unfortunately my bank refuses to allow it, I'm so pissed at them since it's definitely possible from their side. Their argument is that it is not safe from their side to allow a transaction on a canceled card.
I guess I have no choice but to wait for everything to come back and send it again.
One thing for sure I'm switching to another bank this weekend.

[gilka]

Hi im sorry to hear that but maybe you could help me. How did you organize the forms? What goes first? The g1450 or the g1145? Did you put thebfukl amount ($1225)??? Now Im worried that my bank does the same thing to me.

Thanks for share your experience.

I'm not an expert on that matter, just used some advice I've found online and in this forum and send it in the same way.
In addition my case might be different since I'm in the US on a L1 visa.

My advice is not a legal advice in any way and I'm not an expect.

Anyway this is the cover letters I sent, first the general then for each form:

USCIS
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

March 11th, 2018

Re: Concurrent Filing of I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) and I-131 (Application for Travel Document)

Petitioner (U.S. Citizen): YYYY
Beneficiary (Alien Spouse): YYYY

Dear Sir/Madam:

Please kindly find enclosed the concurrent filing of forms:
? I-130, Petition for Alien Relative
? I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
? I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
? I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA
? I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
? I-131, Application for Travel Document
? G-325A, Biographic Information (Petitioner)
? G-325A, Biographic Information (Beneficiary)
? G-1145 ? e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

Contents include:
A. I-130 Petition for Alien Relative
1. Authorization for Credit Card Transaction of $535 for I-130 Filing Fee
2. Cover letter of the contents for I-130 packet
3. Form G-1145, E-Notification Application/Petition (Petitioner)
4. Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative
5. Copy of US Citizen?s birth certificate
6. Copy of US Citizen?s driving license
7. Copy of US citizen?s passport of all pages
8. Copy of alien spouse birth certificate
9. Copy of alien spouse passport biographical page
10. Copy of alien spouse passport stamped pages
11. Copy of alien spouse driving license
12. Copy of alien spouse I-94 form
13. Copy of marriage certificate
14. Form G-325A, Biographic Information (Petitioner)
15. Passport photo of US Citizen with full name on back and name on plastic bag
16. G-325A, Biographic Information (Beneficiary)
17. Passport photo of alien spouse with full name on back and name on plastic bag
18. Evidence of Bona Fide marriage
i. Joint apartment lease
ii. Joint bank account
iii. Joint ownership of a car
iv. Invoices of flights and hotels together
v. Invoice for wedding rings
vi. Selection of pictures that document relationship and wedding ceremony


B. I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
1. Cover letter of the contents for I-485 packet
2. Authorization for Credit Card Transactions of $1,225 (filing fee for form I-485, $1140 + $85 biometric fee)
3. Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
4. Copy of alien spouse passport biographical page
5. Copy of alien spouse passport stamped pages
6. Copy of alien spouse I-94 form
7. Copy of alien spouse birth certificate.
8. Copy of marriage certificate
9. Form G-325A, Biographic Information (alien spouse)
10. 2 Passport photos of alien spouse with full name on back and name on plastic bag
11. I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (sealed by civil surgeon)
12. L1B visa of alien spouse
13. I-797 L1 blanket visa approval note
C. I-864 Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA
1. Cover letter of the contents for I-864
2. Form I-864, Affidavit of Support under Section 213A of the INA
3. Copy of W-2s for the year 2017
4. Copy of last 4 paychecks for dates: 02/28/18, 02/15/18, 01/31/18, 01/15/18
5. Copy of last bank statement for 02/01/8 - 02/28/18
D. I-765 Application for Employment Authorization
1. Cover letter of the contents for I-765
2. Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
3. Copy of passport biographical page
4. Copy of passport stamped pages
5. 2 Passport photos with full name on back and name on plastic bag
6. L1B visa of alien spouse
7. I-797 L1 blanket visa approval note
8. Copy of I-94 form
E. I-131 Application for Travel Document
1. Cover letter of the contents for I-131
2. Form I-131, Application for Travel Document
3. Copy of passport biographical page
4. Copy of passport stamped pages
5. Copy of I-94 form
6. 2 Passport photos with full name on back and name on plastic bag


Copies of documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and I understand that I may be required to submit original documents to an Immigration or Consular officer at a later date. Please feel free to contact me, if you have any questions. Thank you very much for your help.

Sincerely,
ZZZ
YYY 
Dear Sir/Madam:

Please kindly find enclosed the concurrent filing of form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative:

Contents include:
1. This cover letter of the contents for I-130 packet
2. Authorization for Credit Card Transactions of $535 for I-130 Filing Fee
3. Form G-1145, E-Notification Application/Petition (Petitioner)
4. Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative
5. Form I-130A, Supplement Information for Spouse Beneficiary
6. Copy of US Citizen?s birth certificate
7. Copy of US Citizen?s driving license
8. Copy of US citizen?s passport of all pages
9. Copy of US citizen?s Social Security card (both sides)
10. Copy of alien spouse birth certificate
11. Copy of alien spouse passport biographical page
12. Copy of alien spouse passport stamped pages
13. Copy of alien spouse driving license
14. Copy of alien spouse I-94 form
15. Copy of marriage certificate
16. Copy of Social Security card of alien spouse (both sides)
17. Form G-325A, Biographic Information (Petitioner)
18. Passport photo of US Citizen with full name on back in a plastic bag
19. G-325A, Biographic Information (Beneficiary)
20. Passport photo of alien spouse with full name on back in a plastic bag
21. Evidence of Bona Fide marriage
i. Joint apartment lease
ii. Joint bank account
iii. Joint ownership of a car
iv. Invoices of flights and hotels together
v. Invoice for wedding rings
vi. Selection of pictures that document relationship and wedding ceremony


Sincerely,
ZZZ
YYY
 
Dear Sir/Madam:

Please kindly find enclosed the concurrent filing of form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status:

Contents include:
1. This cover letter of the contents for I-485 packet
2. Authorization for Credit Card Transactions of $1,225 (filing fee for form I-485, $1140 + $85 biometric fee)
3. Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
4. Copy of alien spouse passport biographical page
5. Copy of alien spouse passport stamped pages
6. Copy of alien spouse I-94 form
7. Copy of alien spouse birth certificate
8. Copy of marriage certificate
9. Form G-325A, Biographic Information (alien spouse)
10. 2 Passport photos of alien spouse with full name on back in a plastic bag
11. I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (sealed by civil surgeon)
12. L1B visa of alien spouse
13. I-797 L1 blanket visa approval note


Sincerely,
ZZZ
YYY
 
Dear Sir/Madam:

Please kindly find enclosed the concurrent filing of form I-864 Affidavit of Support under Section 213A of the INA:

1. This cover letter of the contents for I-864
2. Form I-864, Affidavit of Support under Section 213A of the INA
3. Copy of W-2s for the year 2017
4. Copy of last 4 paychecks for dates: 02/28/18, 02/15/18, 01/31/18, 01/15/18
5. Copy of last bank statement for 02/01/18 - 02/28/18


Sincerely,
ZZZ
YYY
 
Dear Sir/Madam:

Please kindly find enclosed the concurrent filing of form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization:

1. This cover letter of the contents for I-765
2. Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
3. Copy of passport biographical page
4. Copy of passport stamped pages
5. 2 Passport photos with full name on back in a plastic bag
6. L1B visa of alien spouse
7. I-797 L1 blanket visa approval note
8. Copy of I-94 form



Sincerely,
ZZZ
YYY
 
Dear Sir/Madam:

Please kindly find enclosed the concurrent filing of form I-131 Application for Travel Document
Authorization:

1. This cover letter of the contents for I-131
2. Form I-131, Application for Travel Document
3. Copy of passport biographical page
4. Copy of passport stamped pages
5. Copy of I-94 form
6. 2 Passport photos with full name on back and name on plastic bag



Sincerely,
ZZZ
YYY

[flyforever85]

I'm not an expert on that matter, just used some advice I've found online and in this forum and send it in the same way.
In addition my case might be different since I'm in the US on a L1 visa.

My advice is not a legal advice in any way and I'm not an expect.

Anyway this is the cover letters I sent, first the general then for each form:

USCIS
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

March 11th, 2018

Re: Concurrent Filing of I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) and I-131 (Application for Travel Document)

Petitioner (U.S. Citizen): YYYY
Beneficiary (Alien Spouse): YYYY

Dear Sir/Madam:

Please kindly find enclosed the concurrent filing of forms:
? I-130, Petition for Alien Relative
? I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
? I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
? I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA
? I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
? I-131, Application for Travel Document
? G-325A, Biographic Information (Petitioner)
? G-325A, Biographic Information (Beneficiary)
? G-1145 ? e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

Contents include:
A. I-130 Petition for Alien Relative
1. Authorization for Credit Card Transaction of $535 for I-130 Filing Fee
2. Cover letter of the contents for I-130 packet
3. Form G-1145, E-Notification Application/Petition (Petitioner)
4. Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative
5. Copy of US Citizen?s birth certificate
6. Copy of US Citizen?s driving license
7. Copy of US citizen?s passport of all pages
8. Copy of alien spouse birth certificate
9. Copy of alien spouse passport biographical page
10. Copy of alien spouse passport stamped pages
11. Copy of alien spouse driving license
12. Copy of alien spouse I-94 form
13. Copy of marriage certificate
14. Form G-325A, Biographic Information (Petitioner)
15. Passport photo of US Citizen with full name on back and name on plastic bag
16. G-325A, Biographic Information (Beneficiary)
17. Passport photo of alien spouse with full name on back and name on plastic bag
18. Evidence of Bona Fide marriage
i. Joint apartment lease
ii. Joint bank account
iii. Joint ownership of a car
iv. Invoices of flights and hotels together
v. Invoice for wedding rings
vi. Selection of pictures that document relationship and wedding ceremony


B. I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
1. Cover letter of the contents for I-485 packet
2. Authorization for Credit Card Transactions of $1,225 (filing fee for form I-485, $1140 + $85 biometric fee)
3. Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
4. Copy of alien spouse passport biographical page
5. Copy of alien spouse passport stamped pages
6. Copy of alien spouse I-94 form
7. Copy of alien spouse birth certificate.
8. Copy of marriage certificate
9. Form G-325A, Biographic Information (alien spouse)
10. 2 Passport photos of alien spouse with full name on back and name on plastic bag
11. I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (sealed by civil surgeon)
12. L1B visa of alien spouse
13. I-797 L1 blanket visa approval note
C. I-864 Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA
1. Cover letter of the contents for I-864
2. Form I-864, Affidavit of Support under Section 213A of the INA
3. Copy of W-2s for the year 2017
4. Copy of last 4 paychecks for dates: 02/28/18, 02/15/18, 01/31/18, 01/15/18
5. Copy of last bank statement for 02/01/8 - 02/28/18
D. I-765 Application for Employment Authorization
1. Cover letter of the contents for I-765
2. Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
3. Copy of passport biographical page
4. Copy of passport stamped pages
5. 2 Passport photos with full name on back and name on plastic bag
6. L1B visa of alien spouse
7. I-797 L1 blanket visa approval note
8. Copy of I-94 form
E. I-131 Application for Travel Document
1. Cover letter of the contents for I-131
2. Form I-131, Application for Travel Document
3. Copy of passport biographical page
4. Copy of passport stamped pages
5. Copy of I-94 form
6. 2 Passport photos with full name on back and name on plastic bag


Copies of documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and I understand that I may be required to submit original documents to an Immigration or Consular officer at a later date. Please feel free to contact me, if you have any questions. Thank you very much for your help.

Sincerely,
ZZZ
YYY 
Dear Sir/Madam:

Please kindly find enclosed the concurrent filing of form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative:

Contents include:
1. This cover letter of the contents for I-130 packet
2. Authorization for Credit Card Transactions of $535 for I-130 Filing Fee
3. Form G-1145, E-Notification Application/Petition (Petitioner)
4. Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative
5. Form I-130A, Supplement Information for Spouse Beneficiary
6. Copy of US Citizen?s birth certificate
7. Copy of US Citizen?s driving license
8. Copy of US citizen?s passport of all pages
9. Copy of US citizen?s Social Security card (both sides)
10. Copy of alien spouse birth certificate
11. Copy of alien spouse passport biographical page
12. Copy of alien spouse passport stamped pages
13. Copy of alien spouse driving license
14. Copy of alien spouse I-94 form
15. Copy of marriage certificate
16. Copy of Social Security card of alien spouse (both sides)
17. Form G-325A, Biographic Information (Petitioner)
18. Passport photo of US Citizen with full name on back in a plastic bag
19. G-325A, Biographic Information (Beneficiary)
20. Passport photo of alien spouse with full name on back in a plastic bag
21. Evidence of Bona Fide marriage
i. Joint apartment lease
ii. Joint bank account
iii. Joint ownership of a car
iv. Invoices of flights and hotels together
v. Invoice for wedding rings
vi. Selection of pictures that document relationship and wedding ceremony


Sincerely,
ZZZ
YYY
 
Dear Sir/Madam:

Please kindly find enclosed the concurrent filing of form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status:

Contents include:
1. This cover letter of the contents for I-485 packet
2. Authorization for Credit Card Transactions of $1,225 (filing fee for form I-485, $1140 + $85 biometric fee)
3. Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
4. Copy of alien spouse passport biographical page
5. Copy of alien spouse passport stamped pages
6. Copy of alien spouse I-94 form
7. Copy of alien spouse birth certificate
8. Copy of marriage certificate
9. Form G-325A, Biographic Information (alien spouse)
10. 2 Passport photos of alien spouse with full name on back in a plastic bag
11. I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (sealed by civil surgeon)
12. L1B visa of alien spouse
13. I-797 L1 blanket visa approval note


Sincerely,
ZZZ
YYY
 
Dear Sir/Madam:

Please kindly find enclosed the concurrent filing of form I-864 Affidavit of Support under Section 213A of the INA:

1. This cover letter of the contents for I-864
2. Form I-864, Affidavit of Support under Section 213A of the INA
3. Copy of W-2s for the year 2017
4. Copy of last 4 paychecks for dates: 02/28/18, 02/15/18, 01/31/18, 01/15/18
5. Copy of last bank statement for 02/01/18 - 02/28/18


Sincerely,
ZZZ
YYY
 
Dear Sir/Madam:

Please kindly find enclosed the concurrent filing of form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization:

1. This cover letter of the contents for I-765
2. Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
3. Copy of passport biographical page
4. Copy of passport stamped pages
5. 2 Passport photos with full name on back in a plastic bag
6. L1B visa of alien spouse
7. I-797 L1 blanket visa approval note
8. Copy of I-94 form



Sincerely,
ZZZ
YYY
 
Dear Sir/Madam:

Please kindly find enclosed the concurrent filing of form I-131 Application for Travel Document
Authorization:

1. This cover letter of the contents for I-131
2. Form I-131, Application for Travel Document
3. Copy of passport biographical page
4. Copy of passport stamped pages
5. Copy of I-94 form
6. 2 Passport photos with full name on back and name on plastic bag



Sincerely,
ZZZ
YYY

wow you sent a lot of documents. I did send the birth certificate only of my US citizen husband, not the passport too (either is fine according with the instructions). I didn't send any copy of our SSN card. I wonder if more documents make the case going faster, I hope so for you!!!

My application was received by USCIS on March 14th, still no info nor check were cashed.

[azblk]

wow you sent a lot of documents. I did send the birth certificate only of my US citizen husband, not the passport too (either is fine according with the instructions). I didn't send any copy of our SSN card. I wonder if more documents make the case going faster, I hope so for you!!!

My application was received by USCIS on March 14th, still no info nor check were cashed.

More documents wont make the case move faster but its advisable to front load your applications so the IO has some insight on your case even before interview.

[SmithB]

wow you sent a lot of documents. I did send the birth certificate only of my US citizen husband, not the passport too (either is fine according with the instructions). I didn't send any copy of our SSN card. I wonder if more documents make the case going faster, I hope so for you!!!

My application was received by USCIS on March 14th, still no info nor check were cashed.

I realize this is from 2018 but may be someone can help! I am ready to file my entire application for AOS and want to usef orm G-1450. My understand is that I will need two forms one for the I30 and want for the I485 plus biometrics fees. Now my question since I 485 is filled and signed by the beneficiary and I 30 is filled and signed by the pettinior do the two G-1450 need to me filled out with the respective names 130 -petrininer credit card and name and i 485 beneficiary credit card and names or could be just the beneficiary name?