example of cover sheet

[firdaus 0]

can some1 show me an example of how my cover sheet should be when im submitting my paperwork for AOS? thnaks

[shellyalex 0]

This is what I used for my AOS and I didn't encounter any problems (no rfe's) Probably someone outthere may have a better version.

See below (hope this helps)

10 November 2009

Your address

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Re - I-485 , Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status on:

Dear Sir/Madam,

Enclosed please find the form I-485, application to register permanent residence or adjust status for my (spouse’s name)

Attached is a checklist (i.e. I-485 and evidence, I-864 and evidence, I-693, G325A of all the relevant forms and copies of documents required.

Yours truly,

________________

[Mrs.Mountville 1]

I wrote this cover letter myself and so far, its working !

Hope this help !

Date:

Applicant:

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Alien Registration Number: A XXXXXXXXX (If available)

I – 94 Number: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX (Admitted on xx/xx/xxxx, Washington, DC)

Non-Immigrant Visa Number: XXXXX

U.S Social Security Number: XXXXXX (If available)

Address: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

City, State, ZipCode – USA

Telephone: XXXXXXXXXXX

E-mail: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Via U.S.Postal Service (USPS):

United States Citizenship & Immigration Services

USCIS

P.O.Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

Re: I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status for XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Dear Sir or Madam,

Enclosed please find the Form I-485, Form G-325A, Form I-693, Form I-864, Form I-765, Form I-131, application to Register myself, XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, for Permanent Residence or Adjust Status after entry on K-1 Visa on XXXXXXXX, with the appropriate total filling fee of $ 1,010.00 ($ 930 for Form I-485 + $ 80 for Biometrics).

By way of background, XXXXXXXXXX and I got married on Month, Day, 2009 at XXXXXXXXXXX.

In support of my Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (I-485), I submit the following documents:

1. Form I-485 for XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX and Payment in the amount of $1,010.00; paid by the enclosed personal check to U.S. Department of Homeland Security;

2. Initial Evidence:

a. Copy of Birth Certificate (Original and Certified Translation)

b. Copy of Brazilian Entry Passport + First Page (bio) + U.S. Entry Stamp Page

c. Copy of K-1 Visa Page with Nonimmigrant Visa

d. Copy of I-94 (Front & Back);

e. 02 Passport Photo Style attached with name written on the back side from XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

3. Copy of K-1 Visa Approval Notice of Action (I-797) from USCIS for Petition I-129F;

4. Copy of Marriage Certificate & Original Marriage License Duplicate Certificate;

5. 04 Forms G-325A from XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

6. Form I-693 Vaccination Supplement (sealed envelope) and Copy of DS 3025 Vaccination Documentation Worksheet (information transcribed by designated civil surgeon XXXXXXXXXXXXX, onto Form I-693 in sealed envelope);

7. Form I-864 Affidavit of Support : The Sponsor XXXXXXXXXXXx (The Petitioner) and Supporting Documents (Tax Return for 2008, 2007 and 2006; Copy of Birth Certificate and the Biographic Data page of U.S. Passport)

8. Form I-864 Affidavit of Support : The Only Joint Sponsor XXXXXXX and Supporting Documents (Tax Return for 2008, 2007, 2006; Copy of Birth Certificate and the Biographic Data page of U.S. Passport) - IF APPLICABLE

9. Form I-765 Application for Work Permit

10. Form I-131 Application for Travel Document, Supplement Part 7 and Supporting Documents (Copy of K-1 Visa Page with Nonimmigrant Visa + U.S. Entry Stamp Page, Copy of I-485, Copy of K-1 Visa Approval Notice of Action (I-797) from USCIS for Petition I-129F, Copy of Marriage Certificate)

I trust that the above listed documentation is sufficient to grant for my I-485 Application to Register residence or Adjust Status. Please contact me if anything further is required.

Sincerely,

_____________________

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Alien Registration Number: A XXXXXXXXXX

Edited November 18, 2009 by Mrs.Mountville

[Sky* 0]

I-130 Cover Letter

John Smith

xxx Chase Arbor Commons

Virginia Beach, VA xxxxx

T xxx xxx xxxx

F xxx xxx xxxx

xxxxxxx@xxxx.com

November 15, 2009

National Benefits Center

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services


Attn: AOS


131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor


Chicago, IL 60603-5520

Subject: I-130, Petition for Alien Relative for Jane Smith and supporting documents.

Petitioner: John Smith


Intending immigrant: Jane Smith

To Whom It May Concern;

Enclosed please find form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative for my wife, Jane Smith. Also included are supporting documents and evidence in the following order.

Contents include:

• Personal Check $355 payable to Department of Homeland Security as I-130 fee.
• Form I-130: Petition for Alien Relative, filled out by the US Citizen, John Smith, signed and dated.
• One copy of the birth certificate for the US Citizen, John Smith.
• One copy of the intending immigrant's birth certificate along with English translation.
• One copy of the intending immigrant's passport, biographical & visa page.
• One certified copy of our marriage certificate as evidence of relationship.
• Four copies of G-325A filled out by the US Citizen, John Smith, signed and dated.
• One passport-type photo of the US Citizen, John Smith. Name wrote on the back, attached with the corresponding G-325A.
• Four copies of G-325A filled out by the intending immigrant, Jane Smith, signed and dated.
• One passport-type photo of the intending immigrant, Jane Smith. Name wrote on the back, attached with the corresponding G-325A.
• Evidence of a bona fide marriage;
• Photos of us.
• Joint checking account and copy of our check cards.
• Copy of our IDs with the same address.
• Copy of our joint auto insurance.
• Copy of cards and myspace messages.

Thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if a question should arise.

Sincerely yours,

John Smith

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I-485 Cover letter

Jane Smith

xxx Chase Arbor Commons

Virginia Beach, VA xxxxx

T xxx xxx xxxx

F xxx xxx xxxx

xxxxxxx@xxxx.com

November 15, 2009

National Benefits Center

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services


Attn: AOS
131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor


Chicago, IL 60603-5520

Subject: I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status for Jane Smith and supporting documents.


Applicant: Nudsara Suwanraksa Bell

To Whom It May Concern;

Enclosed please find form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status for Jane Smith. Also included are supporting documents and evidence in the following order.

Contents include:

• Personal Check $1,010 payable to Department of Homeland Security
• Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, signed and dated.
• One copy of the intending immigrant's passport, biographical, visa and entry stamp page.
• One copy of DS 2019 as evidence of current status as J1 Visitor
• One copy of I-797 Notice of Action, Approval of J1 Waiver.
• One copy of 212(e) Waiver Recommendation based on a No Objection application.
• One copy of the intending immigrant's valid I-94 (front and back copies) as evidence of current status.
• One copy of the intending immigrant's birth certificate along with English translation.
• One certified copy of marriage certificate as evidence of relationship.
• Four copies of G-325A filled out by the intending immigrant, Jane Smith, signed and dated.
• Two passport-type photo of the intending immigrant,Jane Smith. Name wrote on the back, attached with the corresponding G-325A.
• Form I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status in the sealed envelope from civil surgeon.
• Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, signed and dated by the petitioner, John Smith.
• One copy of the petitioner’s income tax returns from the IRS for 2006, 2007, and 2008
• One copy of the petitioner’s W-2 for 2006, 2007, and 2008
• One copy of the petitioner’s paystubs for March to November 2009.
• The petitioner’s employment letter.
• Form I-765: Application for Employment Authorization, filled out by the intending immigrant, Jane Smith, signed and dated.
• Two passport-type photo of the intending immigrant, Jane Smith. Name wrote on the back, attached with the corresponding I-765
• One copy of the intending immigrant's valid I-94 (front and back copies) as evidence of current status.
• One copy of the intending immigrant's passport, biographical, visa and entry stamp page.
• One copy of the intending immigrant's ID (front and back)
• Form I-131: Application for Travel Document filled out by the intending immigrant,Jane Smith, signed and dated.
• Two passport-type photo of the intending immigrant, Jane Smith. Name wrote on the back, attached with the corresponding I-131.
• One copy of the intending immigrant's ID (front and back) as evidence of a photo identity document.
• One copy of the intending immigrant's passport, biographical, visa and entry stamp page.
• One copy of DS 2019 as evidence of current status.
• One copy of the intending immigrant's valid I-94 (front and back copies) as evidence of current status.
• One copy of I-797 Notice of Action, Approval of J1 Waiver.
• One copy of 212(e) Waiver Recommendation based on a No Objection application.

Thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if a question should arise.

Sincerely yours,

Jane Smith