Confused about AOS package assembly

[chantpleure 0]

1). When we file, we are sending each package within an envelope marked: Form I-130 to the filing address, then form I-485 to that filing address. When we put all of these envelopes inside one large envelope to send to the Chicago lockbox, do we need separate postage within the large envelope for the different packages?

[Otto 83]

1). When we file, we are sending each package within an envelope marked: Form I-130 to the filing address, then form I-485 to that filing address. When we put all of these envelopes inside one large envelope to send to the Chicago lockbox, do we need separate postage within the large envelope for the different packages?

Most folks will separate each form/package with a cover letter and perhaps using binder-clips - then all goes in one envelope to the Chicago Lockbox address - not sure you need to use separate envelopes as they'll be opened/separated once received (but it can't hurt).

[chantpleure 0]

Also, if I file for a I-131 concurrently with the I-485 I see there is no additional fee. Can I leave around the date I specify in the I-131 form or does it have to be that date?

[alexpapa 4]

Also, if I file for a I-131 concurrently with the I-485 I see there is no additional fee. Can I leave around the date I specify in the I-131 form or does it have to be that date?

You can use it any date I believe, it's just an indication for them.

Don't make their life too difficult - they have their own filing system once it gets to them and everything will be separated anyway, it all goes to the Chicago Lockbox - they take of it from there, no need for postage within the package.

[chantpleure 0]

thanks, you guys.. you're the best

I have one more question though, I am an F-1 student, where do I include copies of my I-20?

[rajemr2119 0]

1). When we file, we are sending each package within an envelope marked: Form I-130 to the filing address, then form I-485 to that filing address. When we put all of these envelopes inside one large envelope to send to the Chicago lockbox, do we need separate postage within the large envelope for the different packages?

well, my husband and I just put it in order and clip it with paper clips and the first page is our cover letter..

I do have a checklist, here it is..

1. MONEY ORDER WORTH 1,010 payable to US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

2. FORM I-485(ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS)

3. VACCINATION SUPPLEMENT(MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS)

4. G-325a FORM(BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SHEET)

5. I-864 FORM(AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT)

6. I-765 FORM(EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENT)

7. I-131 FORM(ADVANCE PAROLE TRAVEL DOCUMENT)

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

1. copy of intending immigrants births certificate

2. copy of non US Citizen spouse passport

3. copy of non US Citizen spouse K-1 visa from passport

4. 6 pcs passport-type photos

5. copy of income tax return

6. copy of W - 2 summary

7. letter of employment

8. payslips

9. I-94 FORM,front and back(evidence of eligibility)

10. certified copy of mariage certificate

11. copy of petitioners birth certificate and passport

this is what we do and then after getting a cashier check @ the bank, I did clip the check at the back of our COVER LETTER..

and we did put it on USPS envelope and sent it last fri(23rd of this month)!

thus my checklist have similarity to what you prepared?? I hope this will help you..:-)

[VSfansfans 2]

thanks, you guys.. you're the best

I have one more question though, I am an F-1 student, where do I include copies of my I-20?

I put all copies of my I-20 in the I-485 package and stated on the cover letter too. GOOD LUCK!