Package ready to be send....

[Eshansmommy 2]

Hey!

I want to thank everyone who has helped me with the billions of questions I have posted in the last month.

I have my package ready to be send.

And I just want to make sure I am doing this right.

I have ONE big envelope, in this one envelope, I made 3 small packages, hold together by paperclips.

Package 1: cover letter, money order, I-130 & attachments

Package 2: cover letter, money order, I-485 & attachments

Package 3: cover letter, Work Employment Application & attachments.

Are the paperclips enough, or should I buy smaller envelopes and put the 3 packages in a seperate envelope and then the 3 envelopes in one big envelope?

I plan on going to the local post office here and send it out as PRIOR. If I send it through United States Post Office, is there a way to track the package or to get a receipt as soon as it arrives there? And how much did you pay to send it out the way you did? Just want to be prepared for when I go to the post office tomorrow or the day after.

[EstebanTrabajos 7]

Hey!

I want to thank everyone who has helped me with the billions of questions I have posted in the last month.

I have my package ready to be send.

And I just want to make sure I am doing this right.

I have ONE big envelope, in this one envelope, I made 3 small packages, hold together by paperclips.

Package 1: cover letter, money order, I-130 & attachments

Package 2: cover letter, money order, I-485 & attachments

Package 3: cover letter, Work Employment Application & attachments.

Are the paperclips enough, or should I buy smaller envelopes and put the 3 packages in a seperate envelope and then the 3 envelopes in one big envelope?

I plan on going to the local post office here and send it out as PRIOR. If I send it through United States Post Office, is there a way to track the package or to get a receipt as soon as it arrives there? And how much did you pay to send it out the way you did? Just want to be prepared for when I go to the post office tomorrow or the day after.

Paperclips are enough, that's how I sent them and that was ok with USCIS. Be sure to mail the package with return receipt requested /delivery confirmation. Send via USPS. I don't remember how much I paid. The only advice I would give is to send checks instead of money orders since it's easier to track when it gets cashed.

[2xHollyx2 3]

I send it via Fedex. I don't remember how much I paid but I guess it was about $8

I put everything in a folder and each document in a sleeve. I had 4 (I didn't aplly for AP) sections.

I also had a cover letter for the whole folder and one for each section.

e.g.

Section 1

Petition for Alien Relative:

- I-130 ( $355 check attached with a paper clip)

- G-325A

- required documents

Section 2

Application to Adjust to Permanent Resident:

- I-485 ($930 check and $80)

- I-693

- I-864

- required documents

Section 3

Application for Employment Authorization:

- I-765

- required documents

Section 4

Application for Travel Document:

- I-131

- required documents

Section 5

- bonafide documents

Edited November 11, 2008 by Gina-S

[VSfansfans 2]

Yes, paper clips would be enough. Do not use envelop to make them do more work to take out your documents!

I would suggest you to put the I-485 on the top, since that is the main thing and the I-131 and I-765 at the bottom. For the filling fee, I use checks since it is easier to track. I sent through USPS Express Mail flat rate envelop, cost $16 (arrive the office in 2 business days and can track delivery information online) You can also sent through USPS Priority Mail, cost about $10 with delivery confirmation. Or you can even paid extra for a return receipt. If you want to save $, see if you can stuff your package inside the Priority flat rate envelop cost like $5.

***Make sure you have all documents ready, like 2 passport photos on EACH application (total 6 and label them at the back), medical exam in sealed envelop, bonafide documents...etc

[myangelblue 0]

Yes, paper clips would be enough. Do not use envelop to make them do more work to take out your documents!

I would suggest you to put the I-485 on the top, since that is the main thing and the I-131 and I-765 at the bottom. For the filling fee, I use checks since it is easier to track. I sent through USPS Express Mail flat rate envelop, cost $16 (arrive the office in 2 business days and can track delivery information online) You can also sent through USPS Priority Mail, cost about $10 with delivery confirmation. Or you can even paid extra for a return receipt. If you want to save $, see if you can stuff your package inside the Priority flat rate envelop cost like $5.

***Make sure you have all documents ready, like 2 passport photos on EACH application (total 6 and label them at the back), medical exam in sealed envelop, bonafide documents...etc

when you say make sure you have all documents and photos ect ... should you send that with the packet ? or if they ask ?

[myangelblue 0]

Yes, paper clips would be enough. Do not use envelop to make them do more work to take out your documents!

I would suggest you to put the I-485 on the top, since that is the main thing and the I-131 and I-765 at the bottom. For the filling fee, I use checks since it is easier to track. I sent through USPS Express Mail flat rate envelop, cost $16 (arrive the office in 2 business days and can track delivery information online) You can also sent through USPS Priority Mail, cost about $10 with delivery confirmation. Or you can even paid extra for a return receipt. If you want to save $, see if you can stuff your package inside the Priority flat rate envelop cost like $5.

***Make sure you have all documents ready, like 2 passport photos on EACH application (total 6 and label them at the back), medical exam in sealed envelop, bonafide documents...etc

when you say make sure you have all documents and photos ect ... should you send that with the packet ? or if they ask ?

sorry what i am asking is other then needed documents im lost on what else t send for bonifide info? everythig or jus some things ?

[VSfansfans 2]

The reason I mentioned "make sure to check you have all documents ready", just to remind you to double check since you do not want to have a RFE. Some didn't know they need 6 photos total or they need to do medical exam kind thing.......etc.......for the bonafide info, just send everything you have, send more info doesn't hurt. Since I do not have any joint property, or insurance, I only attached joint bank statement, credit card info, and some photos.

Good Luck all the way!

Yes, paper clips would be enough. Do not use envelop to make them do more work to take out your documents!

I would suggest you to put the I-485 on the top, since that is the main thing and the I-131 and I-765 at the bottom. For the filling fee, I use checks since it is easier to track. I sent through USPS Express Mail flat rate envelop, cost $16 (arrive the office in 2 business days and can track delivery information online) You can also sent through USPS Priority Mail, cost about $10 with delivery confirmation. Or you can even paid extra for a return receipt. If you want to save $, see if you can stuff your package inside the Priority flat rate envelop cost like $5.

***Make sure you have all documents ready, like 2 passport photos on EACH application (total 6 and label them at the back), medical exam in sealed envelop, bonafide documents...etc

when you say make sure you have all documents and photos ect ... should you send that with the packet ? or if they ask ?

sorry what i am asking is other then needed documents im lost on what else t send for bonifide info? everythig or jus some things ?

[Wholess 0]

The reason I mentioned "make sure to check you have all documents ready", just to remind you to double check since you do not want to have a RFE. Some didn't know they need 6 photos total or they need to do medical exam kind thing.......etc.......for the bonafide info, just send everything you have, send more info doesn't hurt. Since I do not have any joint property, or insurance, I only attached joint bank statement, credit card info, and some photos.

Good Luck all the way!

I have a stupid question..

What kind of evidence of the bonafided marriage do they need. I mean, i dont have US SSN so we dont have joint bank account and im not mentioned in the apartments lease papers. Could this be a problem? I mean, to include me in his insurance plans etc. i should have a SSN, right?

Urgent replies needed, since we are sending the paperwork out tomorrow and now i really got worried if we have everything we need

[LikeALadybug 2]

It depends on the bank if you need a SS, ask and see what they say.

Other things that could be used as proof would be pictures of the two of you together, letters/e-mails, christmas cards (or any other holiday/occasion such as your wedding) that were addressed to both of you would be good proof too...anything really that proves you have had an ongoing relationship/marriage.