Jhay Jhay
Dec 28, 2024
Next step advice for a returned i485
Hello all,
I am a family of three and submitted i485 with medicals. Mine (principal applicant) was approved and my dependents’ forms were returned.
Finally, the notice came in the mail and it looks like we missed a part of the i485 while filling for my dependents.
The USCIS already unpacked the documents, inserted some bar codes at the bottom of the pages, opened the sealed medical envelopes, and arranged it in some sort of orders (I guess based on their preference).
So, I have the following follow-up questions:
1. Since we missed only a part of the filling, can we go ahead and fill part we omitted, and resubmit exactly the same form with the initial dates… or we should fill a new i485 altogether
2. Now that the medical report is unsealed, do we go back to the doctor for another sealed report… or the USCIS will take the unsealed one back since they are the ones who opened it initially
3. Since the document came stapled and arranged in some sort of order… We still need to unstable it, and remove the green notice to place it on top. So, should we staple it back after that and maintain the current order they sent the package to us?
4. There is a white notice that came with the form which had a receipt number with MSC2590*** I am assuming we don’t need to include G-1145 anymore
5. Some of the pages (not all) has some squiggly lines with CD written in front with ink 🖊. *I am curious what this meant and whether we are required to do anything on that page*, because those aren’t the pages where we had any incomplete or incorrect filing.
Thank you 🙏 everyone in anticipation of your inputs and sharing your experience
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Bob Stock Dec 29, 2024
Hello@Jhay Jhay , hope you’re doing well!
It looks like your situation involves a few delicate steps, but here are some suggestions that might help based on the details you’ve shared:
1. Regarding filling out the I-485 again:
• You should carefully review the notice that USCIS sent with the returned forms.
They usually specify what was missing or filled out incorrectly.
• To be safe, it’s recommended to complete a new I-485 form for your dependents, including the corrected information, rather than using the original form. This helps avoid any confusion about modifications.
2. Regarding the opened medical reports:
• USCIS requires medical reports to be in sealed envelopes to be considered valid. Since the envelopes were opened by them, you’ll need to go back to the doctor who performed the medical examination and request new reports in sealed envelopes.
3. Regarding the document order:
• It’s important to maintain the same order USCIS returned the documents in when you resubmit the package. The green notice should be placed on top as you mentioned.
• If the documents were stapled, there’s no need to restaple them; you can use paper clips or removable fasteners to keep them organized.
4. Regarding the ink markings and “CD”:
• These markings are internal notes from USCIS and generally don’t require any action on your part. They’re used for their internal processing.
Make sure to review all the documents carefully before resubmitting them, and if possible, have someone else or an immigration attorney review the package to ensure everything meets USCIS requirements.
I hope this helps! If you need anything else, feel free to reach out.
Good luck with your process!
B OODec 29, 2024
well detailed respond. good job @Bob Stock
Jhay JhayDec 29, 2024
Good day @Bob Stock
Thank you for the detailed response. The RFE was simply a case of no signature, according to the notice. Everything else was fine.
That’s why I was curious whether one needs to fill out a new i485.
Or simply sign the missing signature spot on the page, and resubmit the returned form.
B OODec 29, 2024
file a new one with the rfe letter on top
B OODec 29, 2024
I had rfe too. I did what @Bob Stock said
