AOS Newbie Question

[BlueLightning 0]

Hello Fellow Members:

It has been around 2 months since my wife entered the states and just got time around to begin the process for AOS. But before I do I need your expertise on some questions I have. The Guide on VJ states that I should have the following in my package.

1. Payment as required by USCIS. Be sure to include the payment for both the I-485 and the biometrics fee*. Use a money order so you can track the payment. If a personal check is allowed, use that instead.

2. Cover Letter. Should include a description of what your are petitioning for (I-485), a table of contents (list everything in the packet). If you need additional room to explain your case, attach a separate sheet (list the attachment on the cover sheet). Make sure to sign and date the cover sheet.

3. Form I-485: Petition for Alien Relative

4. Copy of the non US Citizen Spouses Passport (biographical page as well as entry stamps).

5. Copy of the non US Citizen Spouses valid I-94 (front and back copies)

• Question: I just took my spouse to the Bahams on a cruise but when we reentered into the states, they officer did not give my another I-94 card so she still has her initial card stating arrival on March 1 but her passport does have a new entry stamp though. Would this be a problem?
• Question: On her I-485 form, what should I use for date of entry to the united states? The date that is on her passport or the date on her I-94 card?

6. A copy of the intending immigrant's birth certificate along with English translation. (If in any language other than English)

7. A certified copy of your marriage certificate. (If filing for your spouse)

8. A copy of the petitioner's and/or intending immigrant's divorce documents. (If filing for a spouse, and one or both of you have been divorced before)

9. A copy of a prior spouse's death certificate. (If filing for a spouse, and one or both have you were married before, and the prior spouse died)

10. Two passport-type photos (see specification) of the Non US Citizen Spouse. Write the full name on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of <Insert Name>". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.

11. G-325A (all four pages) filled out,signed and dated

• Question: Do I need to submit G-325 as well or just for my wife?

12. I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status

• Question: Where do I go and get this. She got her medical done from India before coming to the states since she needed it for her K3 Visa. But upon arrival she submitted the medical report to the INS officer. Do I need to get another medical done and if so where?

13. I-864, Affidavit of Support (see poverty limits here)

>> Include any additional required supporting documentation

14. I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, if you want to work while your application is processed (optional)

15. I-131, Application for Travel Document, if you need to travel outside the United States while your application is processed (optional)

16. I-485 Supplement A, and penalty fee if applicable. See 8 CFR 245.10

17. I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Excludability**, if applicable

* Fingerprint fee not needed for applicants under 14

** an I-601 is NO FEE, if, and ONLY if filed WITH an I-485. Later filing DOES require a fee. Whether to file an I-601 is an important decision -- like the J-1, consulation with an attorney is recommended. [/color] [/font][/b][/color][/b]

[Otto 83]

[*]Question: I just took my spouse to the Bahams on a cruise but when we reentered into the states, they officer did not give my another I-94 card so she still has her initial card stating arrival on March 1 but her passport does have a new entry stamp though. Would this be a problem? Not a problem

Question: On her I-485 form, what should I use for date of entry to the united states? The date that is on her passport or the date on her I-94 card?

Date on the I-94

Question: Do I need to submit G-325 as well or just for my wife?

Just the foreign spouse.

[Cécy 44]

For the medical, you need to go see a Dr validated by USCIS (I believe their is a list on uscis.gov by states) and they need the vaccination sheet to put it on a special form. They will check that all the necessary vaccinations have been done.

There is a thread about this pinned at the top of the AOS forum.