can I write a personal letter to USCIS to speed up rossesing my I485?
961783
You can give it a shot, but chances are it won't speed up the process.  I work for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and I get people who call me once a week asking about the status of their case.  Repeated phone calls or letters won't make me put their case in front of anyone else's.  The rule is first-in-first-out.  It's going to take some time, so the best advice I can give you is to be patient and realize most Federal workers have huge backlogs in their workload.
799
first contact USCIS.gov and take a look at the immigration forms and fees for applying.  I'm sure you fall into a paticular category so I can't be anymore direct.
469657
990 to 999 sounds quite low, I wouldn't be surprised if it took longer, 10 years sound more accurate if you are a Mexican national, 5 years otherwise.\nUnfortunately, there is nothing that you can do except bring her illegally of course (everybody seems to do it :) ). \n\nRight now there is a V visa available for people who applied before December 21, 2000 and still did not get their permanent residency status. The visa allows them to come to US live and work while waiting for their visa number...\n\nIt's a sad reality but this is where is stands\n\nShe will not qualify for any non-immigrant status (i.e. students visa) since her immigration status is pending.
1101137
You can not petition until you are 21 years of age it was at age 18 a few years back. go to www.uscis.gov you can get all the information you need from there for free make there are other websites they try to look the government website.  so make sure  you go to the right one.  the information is free.
70377
http://www.ilrg.com/forms/\n\nGo to the personal section, about half way down the page. \nHope this helps.
388905
Help him do it the LEGAL way. If you want it bad enough the papers DONT take too long to process. If you dont like the wait.. You could stay in your own country :)
181731
It may take up to a month for the NVC to receive your case from USCIS. \n\nHow long has it been since your USCIS petition was approved?
880473
Firstly, I must say that my wife and I have never regretted engaging an immigration attorney.  It made everything so much easier.  They can help with filing the petition, adjustment of status, work permit application and citizenship.  It will cost several thousand dollars over the course of about 3-4 years but, in my view, it was worth every last penny.  If you file something wrong they will send it back and you will go to the end of the queue.\n\nMy fiancee filed the petition in June 2001 (Vermont SC) and was approved about three weeks later.  I got the appointment at the doctor and the embassy in mid-October 2001 and was on the plane on Hallowe'en.  As embassies go, I gather London is one of the better ones, both in terms of getting an appointment and on the day you go there.  However, you should travel light, if you can.  Take a book to read - I was there for five hours and spent about 15 minutes actually doing something.  Have you found the US Embassy's London website yet?  It gives lots of good advice.  See the link below.  I also found the helplines well worth the money.  It's the same cost as calling an adult chatline, but much more satisfying!\n\nYou will have to keep on top of the paperwork at your end(police certificate and innoculations - sort out your innoculations NOW) it will be fairly pain-free (except the jabs of course!)\n\nOnce you are here you should get married as soon as possible so that you can apply for adjustment of status and work permit.  My wife and I did a very quick civil ceremony in front of the Mayor and then did the big wedding a few months later when we had time to plan everything.  I was able to work fairly soon because, for some reason, the immigration officer stamped my passport allowing me to work pending issuance of a work permit.  I gather that happens very rarely, so don't bank on it.  If I did not have that, I would have waited about four months for my work permit. \n\nPlease be aware that time scales vary greatly depending on which service center your file goes to.  I got lucky with Vermont - the other three generallyhave longer delays.  Go to the link below to see what the processing times are.  You can get that information without registering at the site.  I must observe that I got all my appointments or responses ahead of the posted times.\n\nAnyway, I hope this, and the other answers you will get, will help you.  You are about to enter a period of your life which can get quite stressful at times.  For instance you cannot usually visit the USA whilst your petition is pending.  All you can do is focus on the "prize."  For me, the prize is being able to take my lovely wife to an expensive restaurant tonight for our fifth wedding anniversary.  Good luck and welcome to the Land of Opportunity.
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Until the visa number becomes available, you can not adjust your status. While the I-130 was filled by your husband, the I-485 should be filled by you (once the visa number is available). You get a letter when the visa number is available.\n\nIf you waited for 2 years then it sounds to me that USCIS screwed up somewhere, the visa number should've been available by now. There is no quota for spouses of US citizens so there is no waiting period (other then processing) for get your green card.\n\nYou need to call USCIS customer service 1 (800) 375-5283 and find out what's going on
1131976
Yes, people at the Consulate are going to be suspicious if the names don't match. That might jeopardize your visa entirely. Can you ask the university to speed up the process of sending you a corrected I-20?
133587
depends where you live......look at the timetables at www.uscis.gov
773671
Copies will do just fine! Do not send anything original. USBCIS will ask for any originals if needed! When I filed for my permanent residence, I sent only copies of all documents including immunization records! INS will specify at a later date which documents must be original! They will notify you in writing. The only original I handed over was my medical exam and my I-94 (Arrival/ Departure Record).My passport and visa was looked at, at the interview , stamped  and approved for I-485 (Permanent residence). Good luck!
1027482
It sounds like you are saying that a US citizen is petitioning you to come to the US on a fiancee visa.  If that is the case, his being involved in a high speed chase and imprisoned would not affect your ability to get a visa.  Keep in mind that the consular officer who interviews you will probably know if the petitioner (your fiancee) has a criminal record and may ask you about this.  Please be careful and make sure you know your fiancee well (through personal meetings, not just internet chat) before proceeding to immigrate.
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Are you talking about a letter of invitation for a non-immigrant visa?  If so, this is a very common question.  If you do a search on Yahoo answers, you will see many answers.\n\nBear in mind that providing a letter of invitation many not necessarily improve the outcome, but not having a letter can worsen the outcome.\n\nIn the letter, describe your relationship to the visa applicant, how you met and when, and demonstrate that you are financially able and willing to provide for the applicant during the duration of the visit.  Provide contact information, including a phone number and e-mail address, if avaiblable.\n\nIf you are talking about a financial affidavit of support, form I-864, it is available on the CIS website, or at the embassy:\n\nhttp://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=b70f8875d714d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
193566
go to www.USCIS.gov and ask there, you 'may' have to re-apply\n(only just got mine)
1119449
You could, but it is at best be considered informal writing. \n\nIf you are writing anything more official than a letter to a friend, it would be better to say "about half a dozen," or "approximately half a dozen."
537063
Maybe, contact immigration