AOS'rs...

[Inky 1,110]

I didn't send 4 copies of the G325a... I didn't think it was needed anymore. I haven't got an RFE for it, at least not yet. In hindsight I probably should have sent 4 just to be safe.

For the 131 form I just made up some dates I would ideally want to visit on. I think the point of that it to show you need a multiple entry AP.

how long did it take them to cash the check and stuff? been a week for me and nothin yet. I figure 1-2 weeks for it to go through but my husband is getting pissed lol.

[Hugglebuggles 60]

I didn't send 4 copies of the G325a... I didn't think it was needed anymore. I haven't got an RFE for it, at least not yet. In hindsight I probably should have sent 4 just to be safe.

For the 131 form I just made up some dates I would ideally want to visit on. I think the point of that it to show you need a multiple entry AP.

how long did it take them to cash the check and stuff? been a week for me and nothin yet. I figure 1-2 weeks for it to go through but my husband is getting pissed lol.

My check was cashed in just over a week (8 days) and then I got the NOA's a few days after that. It should happen soon!

[JillA 2]

I didn't send 4 copies of the G325a... I didn't think it was needed anymore. I haven't got an RFE for it, at least not yet. In hindsight I probably should have sent 4 just to be safe.

For the 131 form I just made up some dates I would ideally want to visit on. I think the point of that it to show you need a multiple entry AP.

Imagine if you got an RFE for only sending one copy of the 325... you'd think USCIS could walk over to the photocopier and make 3 copies

[Hugglebuggles 60]

I didn't send 4 copies of the G325a... I didn't think it was needed anymore. I haven't got an RFE for it, at least not yet. In hindsight I probably should have sent 4 just to be safe.

For the 131 form I just made up some dates I would ideally want to visit on. I think the point of that it to show you need a multiple entry AP.

Imagine if you got an RFE for only sending one copy of the 325... you'd think USCIS could walk over to the photocopier and make 3 copies

that's exactly what I was thinking! If they really wanted a couple extra copies they could make some, no? If they want to send an RFE for something stupid then ok, be my guest. It would be an easy response!

[chadlaure 2]

Oh it's been a long time I didnt post ...

Well i have a stupid question.

At the interview, did you bring a new letter of employer + I-864 or did you just bring new paystubs?

It says on the letter to bring I-864 + letter + taxes + paystubs if not already submitted.

Well obviously we have submitted these docs (for him and our co-sponsor) but did you guys resubmitted new copies?

I'm going to use my recent paystubs (thanks for the reminder!), but already submitted taxes and letter, so I'm not doing new ones.

Sweet me too then

Do you bring one of your birth certificate or just copy of your passport? (for the USC)

I'll have mine + translation but i'm wondering if his copy of bio page in passport is enough to prove US citizenship

Edited October 10, 2009 by chadlaure

[TimandJoyce 1]

Ok...really dumb question here..and I hope I'm not the only person confused about it..

Do I fill out the entire I-485? And what part of all of this will Tim fill out? I know we have to include all income information, so he'll play a part there

Yeesh..I can't wait till all this is over.. Thanks for answering!

[Starburst 4]

Hi everyone!

I've been so busy with work. I never have time to catch up!

I just wanted to say congrats on any recent approvals! I hope everyone is doing well!!

- Star

[ozone_1974 1]

ok just 3 more questions about the AOS .. last ones I promise

here is the list of our AOS package .. we just want to make sure we have everything before sending it out.

The contents of this I-485 package include:

- Payment in the amount of $1010.00; paid by the enclosed personal check.

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

- Copy of the non US Citizen Passport

- Copy of the non US Citizen K-1

- Copy of NOA2 "Approval" for I-129F

- Copy of the non US Citizen valid I-94 front and back

- Copy of the intending immigrant's birth certificate along with English translation.

- Copy of Marriage Certificate

- G-325A from 4 copies

- 2 passport style photos (non USC)

- Vaccination Documentation Worksheet

- Form I-864 EZ, Affidavit of Support and supporting documents of the Sponsor

- Form W2 – Wage and Tax Statement 2008 of the sponsor;

- 6 most recent pay stubs;

- US Tax Return form for 2008

- Letter of employment

- Copy of USC Birth Certificate

- Copy of USC Biographic Passport page

- Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization

- Copy of the non US Citizen Passport

- 2 passport style photos (non USC)

- Copy of the non US Citizen valid I-94 front and back

- Copy of the non US Citizen K-1

- Form I-131, Application for Travel Document

- Form I-131 Supplement Part 7

- Copy of the non US Citizen Passport

- 2 passport style photos of (non USC)

- Copy of the non US Citizen valid I-94 front and back

- Copy of the non US Citizen K-1

so 1st question (just to double check) .. do we have everything in our package or are we missing something ? (we have been through the check list 3 or 4 times already)

2nd question : for the I864, do we have to include the last 3 tax returns years or is the most recent year enough ?

And finally but not last .. Where do we send this package ? on the documentation. we have different addresses .. would it be the Chicago address or the Texas address ?

Thanks for your help

[MapleLeafBaby 1]

Send to Chicago lockbox, via UPS with tracking.

If you meet the financial requirement on the 864 'comfortably' one previous year is fine.

Only suggestion is to include a copy of the marriage certificate with each application for AOS, EAD and AP....more so if you are changing name to married name. They seperate the applications and it's good to have the marriage certificate with each one.

Other than that...you should be good to go

ok just 3 more questions about the AOS .. last ones I promise

here is the list of our AOS package .. we just want to make sure we have everything before sending it out.

The contents of this I-485 package include:

- Payment in the amount of $1010.00; paid by the enclosed personal check.

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

- Copy of the non US Citizen Passport

- Copy of the non US Citizen K-1

- Copy of NOA2 "Approval" for I-129F

- Copy of the non US Citizen valid I-94 front and back

- Copy of the intending immigrant's birth certificate along with English translation.

- Copy of Marriage Certificate

- G-325A from 4 copies

- 2 passport style photos (non USC)

- Vaccination Documentation Worksheet

- Form I-864 EZ, Affidavit of Support and supporting documents of the Sponsor

- Form W2 – Wage and Tax Statement 2008 of the sponsor;

- 6 most recent pay stubs;

- US Tax Return form for 2008

- Letter of employment

- Copy of USC Birth Certificate

- Copy of USC Biographic Passport page

- Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization

- Copy of the non US Citizen Passport

- 2 passport style photos (non USC)

- Copy of the non US Citizen valid I-94 front and back

- Copy of the non US Citizen K-1

- Form I-131, Application for Travel Document

- Form I-131 Supplement Part 7

- Copy of the non US Citizen Passport

- 2 passport style photos of (non USC)

- Copy of the non US Citizen valid I-94 front and back

- Copy of the non US Citizen K-1

so 1st question (just to double check) .. do we have everything in our package or are we missing something ? (we have been through the check list 3 or 4 times already)

2nd question : for the I864, do we have to include the last 3 tax returns years or is the most recent year enough ?

And finally but not last .. Where do we send this package ? on the documentation. we have different addresses .. would it be the Chicago address or the Texas address ?

Thanks for your help

[TimandJoyce 1]

Wow! Where did you find the information for all that? I read the guides but it didn't say anything about passport pic' with the AP and EAD application, ( unless its' written on the forms itself ) or the USC birth certificates etc. And I've been reading about people needing another med. exam? I did read something about that, that unless asked, you don't need one if it's been done in the last year. Oh boy...I think we're in for some confusing times..

congats to the most recent approvals...Poprocks, Hapycloud, Star...and any others I may have missed. I just want to get this in the mail soon and join the millions of others waiting for the GC.. But I want to make sure we fill out the forms and provide everything we should. Any extra tips will be appreciated....Thanks!

ok just 3 more questions about the AOS .. last ones I promise

here is the list of our AOS package .. we just want to make sure we have everything before sending it out.

The contents of this I-485 package include:

- Payment in the amount of $1010.00; paid by the enclosed personal check.

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

- Copy of the non US Citizen Passport

- Copy of the non US Citizen K-1

- Copy of NOA2 "Approval" for I-129F

- Copy of the non US Citizen valid I-94 front and back

- Copy of the intending immigrant's birth certificate along with English translation.

- Copy of Marriage Certificate

- G-325A from 4 copies

- 2 passport style photos (non USC)

- Vaccination Documentation Worksheet

- Form I-864 EZ, Affidavit of Support and supporting documents of the Sponsor

- Form W2 – Wage and Tax Statement 2008 of the sponsor;

- 6 most recent pay stubs;

- US Tax Return form for 2008

- Letter of employment

- Copy of USC Birth Certificate

- Copy of USC Biographic Passport page

- Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization

- Copy of the non US Citizen Passport

- 2 passport style photos (non USC)

- Copy of the non US Citizen valid I-94 front and back

- Copy of the non US Citizen K-1

- Form I-131, Application for Travel Document

- Form I-131 Supplement Part 7

- Copy of the non US Citizen Passport

- 2 passport style photos of (non USC)

- Copy of the non US Citizen valid I-94 front and back

- Copy of the non US Citizen K-1

so 1st question (just to double check) .. do we have everything in our package or are we missing something ? (we have been through the check list 3 or 4 times already)

2nd question : for the I864, do we have to include the last 3 tax returns years or is the most recent year enough ?

And finally but not last .. Where do we send this package ? on the documentation. we have different addresses .. would it be the Chicago address or the Texas address ?

Thanks for your help

[JillA 2]

Joyce, be sure to read each instruction per form, not just the guides... the instructions are on USCIS website. It will state exactly what you need to send in with each form. You do need to send in 2 passport pics per application, so 6 in total.

[TimandJoyce 1]

Joyce, be sure to read each instruction per form, not just the guides... the instructions are on USCIS website. It will state exactly what you need to send in with each form. You do need to send in 2 passport pics per application, so 6 in total.

Ok thanks!! I'll have to go there to check it out then. Good thing we're not ready to send everything off then. All I've done so far is a saved copy of my G325 on my computer. Between housework, trying to figure out where all these wedding gifts go...and AOS...I'm in for some busy weeks!

[Inky 1,110]

Well Checked this morning and still no cash check. Starting week two today of waiting! Haha am I impatient or what!! Meh I hate having money in the account that we can't touch. Worried im going to use it and then be stuck.

[chadlaure 2]

And for the interview, for the USC, do we need a copy of the birth certificate or can we just bring a copy of bio page in the passport to prove US citizenship ?

[July09Bride 1]

And for the interview, for the USC, do we need a copy of the birth certificate or can we just bring a copy of bio page in the passport to prove US citizenship ?

I believe, it asks for both... lemme look on the appointment letter... the letter states...

"If your eligibility is based on your marriage, in addition to your spouse coming to the interview with you, bring:

~ "A certified copy of your Marriage Document issued by the appropriate civil authority

~ "Your Spouse's (USC) Birth Certificate AND your spouse's evidence of United States Citizenship or Lawful Permanent status"

and also

~ Divorce decrees, etc. from previous marriages for both of you if you have been previously married

~ Birth Certificates for all children of this marriage and custody papers of other children

So, yes, you have to bring both. As the USC, I'm bringing my passport as ID and proof of citizenship as well as my birth certificate (and copies of both).