Nervous on Filing I-485 - PLEASE HELP!

[BlueLightning 0]

Hello Fellow Members:

It has been since March since my wife came here to the United States on a K-3 Visa and I am about to file for her I-485. Since I used a lawyer to do my K3 application, I decided to omit the lawyer this time and file it myself. So this is why I am nervous.

Well, I need you expertise and guidance before I fill out the application.

Just to clarify here are the following documents I have ready to be sent in my packet.

1) Cover Letter

2) Money Order for the amount of $1,010.00

3) I-485 Application Completed and Signed

4) Copy of Marriage Certificate

5) Copy of I-130 Approved Letter and I-129F Approved Letter

6) Copy of her Passport Front and Back

7) Copy of her Birth Certificate

8) Copy of her I-94 Card

9) I-693 - Completed by Doctor and in a sealed envelope

10) 4- Copies of G-325 of me and my wife

11) I-765 Signed

12) 6 Passport Size Photos

13) I-864 Signed and Notarized

14) My Latest Tax Returns for 2007

15) My Latest W2 for 2007

16) Current Employers Employment Letter

17) Last 3 pay stubs

Is there anything missing?

Also, I hear that people are sending photos, letters, and other types of marriage proof. Is this required? Also can someone verify the mailing address of the Chicago Lockbox?

I have the following address:

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

Thanks,

Manmit

[RaTBoX 1]

No where on any of the forms that make up an AoS application does it ask for any proof of a relationship other than a marriage certificate. Only send them what they ask for.

The correct address can be found on I-485.

[BlueLightning 0]

Other than the proof of relationship, do you see anything else that I am missing on my packet?

Thank you!

No where on any of the forms that make up an AoS application does it ask for any proof of a relationship other than a marriage certificate. Only send them what they ask for.

The correct address can be found on I-485.

[I luv my chappara 0]

hi your lists seems complete

you can add copy of marriage certificate too in 1-765 supporting documents

did u photocopied the 1-94 front and back?

how about the k3 visa and etry stamp? did u photocopied it also?

4 photos are enough if you don't file for 1-31

good luck

Edited July 14, 2008 by I luv my chappara

[kjw 0]

Hello Fellow Members:

It has been since March since my wife came here to the United States on a K-3 Visa and I am about to file for her I-485. Since I used a lawyer to do my K3 application, I decided to omit the lawyer this time and file it myself. So this is why I am nervous.

Well, I need you expertise and guidance before I fill out the application.

Just to clarify here are the following documents I have ready to be sent in my packet.

1) Cover Letter

2) Money Order for the amount of $1,010.00

3) I-485 Application Completed and Signed

4) Copy of Marriage Certificate

5) Copy of I-130 Approved Letter and I-129F Approved Letter

6) Copy of her Passport Front and Back

7) Copy of her Birth Certificate

8) Copy of her I-94 Card

9) I-693 - Completed by Doctor and in a sealed envelope

10) 4- Copies of G-325 of me and my wife

11) I-765 Signed

12) 6 Passport Size Photos

13) I-864 Signed and Notarized

14) My Latest Tax Returns for 2007

15) My Latest W2 for 2007

16) Current Employers Employment Letter

17) Last 3 pay stubs

Is there anything missing?

Also, I hear that people are sending photos, letters, and other types of marriage proof. Is this required? Also can someone verify the mailing address of the Chicago Lockbox?

I have the following address:

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

Thanks,

Manmit

use this for your comparison:

*Sample cover letter*

Date:

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services

Nature of the Submission:

I-485 Application to Register Permanent or Adjust Status

To Whom It May Concern:

I NAME the petitioner and legal in age. Please find enclosed the following forms, payment, and supporting documents for my wife NAME the beneficiary, to adjust her status from K1/Fiance (e) visa. The following documents are:

* I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

* I-864 Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act

* I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

* G-325A, Biographic Information

If there's anything you need to complete my petition, please just contact in my phone the number is (xxx) xxx-xxxx or e-mail me to blank@blank.com. Thank you and God bless you.

Respectfully yours,

Signature

NAME PETITIONER

RESIDENCE ADDRESS

CONTACT #.

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CONTENT OF THE SAID PETITION

I-485 Application to Register Permanent or Adjust Status

* Check: Payment in the amount of $1010.00 (Biometrics Included)

* Copy of BC

* Copy of Passport with biographic information

* Copy of K1/Fiance (e) visa

* Copy of I-94 ( Front and Back)

* Copy of I-797C Notice of Action for Approval

* Copy of Certified Marriage Certificate

* I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record in Sealed envelop

by US Civil Surgeon

G-325A, Biographic Information

* Two (2) Passport size photos

I-864 Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act: PETITIONER'S DOCUMENTS

* Copy of IRS, W2, and ITR of the last three years: 2007, 2006, 2005

* Employment Summary

* Employment full Statement

* Bank Statement

* Divorce Paper

* Birth Certificate

* Copy of Passport with biographic information

* Copy of Driver's License

* Copy of resent pay stub

* G-325A, Biographic Information with two (2) photos in passport size

I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

* Copy of Passport with biographic information

* Copy of K1/Fiance (e) visa

* Copy of I-94 ( Front and Back)

* Copy of I-797C Notice of Action for Approval

* Copy of Certified Marriage Certificate

* Divorce Paper

* Two (2) Passport size photos

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*Sample Cover letter*

Date:

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services

Nature of the Submission:

I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

To Whom It May Concern:

I NAME legal in age. Please find enclosed the form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization for my self, to have authorized to accept employment here in the United States of America, while my adjustment of status is still on process.

If there's anything you need to complete my request, please just contact me in this number (xxx) xxx - xxxx or e-mail me to blank@blank.com. Thank you and God bless you.

Respectfully yours,

Signature

name

address

contact #.

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CONTENT OF THE SAID REQUEST

I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

* Copy of Passport with biographic information

* Copy of K1/Fiance (e) visa

* Copy of I-94 ( Front and Back)

* Copy of I-797C Notice of Action for Approval

* Copy of Certified Marriage Certificate

* Divorce Paper

* Two (2) Passport size photos

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Note: Pls. dont be surprise with some of my documents that i listed. Becoz thats just a miscellaneous for me. And be read the instruction very wisely and provide all the documents required. This is just for guide and comparison for future use to those who need it. Thank you and enjoy!

[ronjie 0]

Hello Fellow Members:

It has been since March since my wife came here to the United States on a K-3 Visa and I am about to file for her I-485. Since I used a lawyer to do my K3 application, I decided to omit the lawyer this time and file it myself. So this is why I am nervous.

Well, I need you expertise and guidance before I fill out the application.

Just to clarify here are the following documents I have ready to be sent in my packet.

1) Cover Letter

2) Money Order for the amount of $1,010.00

3) I-485 Application Completed and Signed

4) Copy of Marriage Certificate

5) Copy of I-130 Approved Letter and I-129F Approved Letter

6) Copy of her Passport Front and Back

7) Copy of her Birth Certificate

8) Copy of her I-94 Card

9) I-693 - Completed by Doctor and in a sealed envelope

10) 4- Copies of G-325 of me and my wife

11) I-765 Signed

12) 6 Passport Size Photos

13) I-864 Signed and Notarized

14) My Latest Tax Returns for 2007

15) My Latest W2 for 2007

16) Current Employers Employment Letter

17) Last 3 pay stubs

Is there anything missing?

Also, I hear that people are sending photos, letters, and other types of marriage proof. Is this required? Also can someone verify the mailing address of the Chicago Lockbox?

I have the following address:

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

Thanks,

Manmit

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As i have here the address of Chicago Lockbox is:

U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services

P.O. Box 7218

Chicago, IL 60680-7218

Hope I had helped u...on this matter.

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Hello Fellow Members:

It has been since March since my wife came here to the United States on a K-3 Visa and I am about to file for her I-485. Since I used a lawyer to do my K3 application, I decided to omit the lawyer this time and file it myself. So this is why I am nervous.

Well, I need you expertise and guidance before I fill out the application.

Just to clarify here are the following documents I have ready to be sent in my packet.

1) Cover Letter

2) Money Order for the amount of $1,010.00

3) I-485 Application Completed and Signed

4) Copy of Marriage Certificate

5) Copy of I-130 Approved Letter and I-129F Approved Letter

6) Copy of her Passport Front and Back

7) Copy of her Birth Certificate

8) Copy of her I-94 Card

9) I-693 - Completed by Doctor and in a sealed envelope

10) 4- Copies of G-325 of me and my wife

11) I-765 Signed

12) 6 Passport Size Photos

13) I-864 Signed and Notarized

14) My Latest Tax Returns for 2007

15) My Latest W2 for 2007

16) Current Employers Employment Letter

17) Last 3 pay stubs

Is there anything missing?

Also, I hear that people are sending photos, letters, and other types of marriage proof. Is this required? Also can someone verify the mailing address of the Chicago Lockbox?

I have the following address:

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

Thanks,

Manmit

I don't understand what you mean by front and back of passport. You would need the two pages with her picture and data. Also include a copy of the K3 visa page. "Front and back" would apply to the I-94.

If you used an I-864 with a place for a Notary to sign and seal, you used an old one. Current I-864 forms are not notarized.

We did include first pages of a couple bank statements and a utility bill or two, in the hopes it might help get the case transferred to CSC and avoid an interview. The cases were not transferred, and we were asked for the same evidence anyway. If I were doing it again, I wouldn't bother sending any bona fides evidence.