AOS - Requiring initial evidence

[Jeff54321 0]

I am confused as to why our AOS is in "Requiring Initial Evidence". I should be patient and wait the 15 days for the letter to arrive, but I am not the patient type. I was wondering if the readers here could help me and try to figure out what I missed.

I filled out the AOS on January 8th, 2010 and did not have my 2009 taxes yet. I submitted my most recent return of 2008 and had an employment letter stating what my 2009 salary was. Here is what I submitted to USCIS.

I-485 Application to Register Residence or Adjust Status

(envelope has payment of $1010 and 2 passport-style photos 2x2)

-- Birth Certificate and Supporting Documents (for corrected spelling)

-- Copy of passport page with nonimmigrant K-1 visa

-- Vaccination report from St. Luke's

-- G-325A, Biographic Information Sheet

-- I-864 Affidavit of Support (based of K-1 visa)

-- Employment letter stating 2009 salary

-- Most recent Federal Tax Return (2008)

-- I-797 Petition approval notice

-- Official copy of Marriage Licence

-- I-94 Departure Record

I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

(envelope has 2 passport-style photos 2x2)

-- I-94 front side

-- I-94 back side

-- Passport K-1 visa

I didn't do the advance parole document because I didn't think it was needed. For these other two forms though, does it look like I missed anything?

Edited February 1, 2010 by Jeff54321

[Otto 83]

I know you probably don't want to hear this, but its true what everyone will tell you; best to wait and see what the actual RFE notice is asking for.

Our RFE was for something we had actually sent - we responded by sending it again and had no other issues (so you can't really tell).

[ChuckandRhean 0]

I am confused as to why our AOS is in "Requiring Initial Evidence". I should be patient and wait the 15 days for the letter to arrive, but I am not the patient type. I was wondering if the readers here could help me and try to figure out what I missed.

I filled out the AOS on January 8th, 2010 and did not have my 2009 taxes yet. I submitted my most recent return of 2008 and had an employment letter stating what my 2009 salary was. Here is what I submitted to USCIS.

I-485 Application to Register Residence or Adjust Status

(envelope has payment of $1010 and 2 passport-style photos 2x2)

-- Birth Certificate and Supporting Documents (for corrected spelling)

-- Copy of passport page with nonimmigrant K-1 visa

-- Vaccination report from St. Luke's

-- G-325A, Biographic Information Sheet

-- I-864 Affidavit of Support (based of K-1 visa)

-- Employment letter stating 2009 salary

-- Most recent Federal Tax Return (2008)

-- I-797 Petition approval notice

-- Official copy of Marriage Licence

-- I-94 Departure Record

I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

(envelope has 2 passport-style photos 2x2)

-- I-94 front side

-- I-94 back side

-- Passport K-1 visa

I didn't do the advance parole document because I didn't think it was needed. For these other two forms though, does it look like I missed anything?

certainly, ur missing the I-693,certified by a USCIS designated civil surgeon if u havent completed yet ur vaccination record. Try to include 2007,2006 Tax returs

[Nik+Heather 121]

When you get it, especially if it is for an I693, please take the time to type out the whole RFE so we can read it in context....There are lots of rumors flying around lately.

A scan is also OK -- except that someone can't do a keyword search for it later on.

[Jeff54321 0]

certainly, ur missing the I-693,certified by a USCIS designated civil surgeon if u havent completed yet ur vaccination record. Try to include 2007,2006 Tax returs

I double check with my wife, and she say that we did actually submit the DS 3025 vacinnation record with the AOS, which the AOS instructions say is acceptable with a K-1 visa. I'll wait until we receive the letter and I'll keep everyone informed on what was required. Thanks!

[journeyingwithyou 0]

I double check with my wife, and she say that we did actually submit the DS 3025 vacinnation record with the AOS, which the AOS instructions say is acceptable with a K-1 visa. I'll wait until we receive the letter and I'll keep everyone informed on what was required. Thanks!

While waiting for your RFE, I suggest that you keep reading about I-693 related RFE here on VJ. Since December 13, 2009, submitting only the copy of vaccination record from St. lukes is not enough. Check the following link for more info..

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0004718190aRCRD

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0004718190aRCRD

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0004718190aRCRD

[Tygrys 143]

I double check with my wife, and she say that we did actually submit the DS 3025 vacinnation record with the AOS, which the AOS instructions say is acceptable with a K-1 visa. I'll wait until we receive the letter and I'll keep everyone informed on what was required. Thanks!

You're missing I-693 transcribed from DS-3025 by CS in the US

[Shanh 2]

It all depends on what's stated on the DS-3025, if it states "vaccination history complete" then it should be fine and furthermore they should already have it in your file.

But, if your DS-3025 didn't state that, then a I-693 was needed.

[Calypso 464]

Jeff, join the January 2010 AOS filers:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=235083

[VanessaTony 3,567]

If the vaccinations weren't completed in the home country (and other shots were needed in the US) then you need the I-693. Requirements have changed so it's likely you THOUGHT it was complete when it wasn't.

Also, did you include the W2, 1099's and schedule with the tax return? If you send an IRS tax transcript thats all that's needed (no w2s etc) but the tax return requires those I just listed.

Did you remember to write on the back of the photos? The instructions say "name and alien number printed lightly on back in pencil or felt pen"

For the EAD, the form says "If no prior EAD has been issued, you must submit a copy of a Federal Government-issued identity document such as a passport etc.." and from your list you only did a copy of the K1 visa, not the biographical details page of your passport (which is one of the permitted ID's)

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As stated though it could be for various other reasons. Maybe you forgot to sign the form, maybe you mistyped something or the photos aren't good enough. The only way to know is to wait till you get it.

Good luck.

It all depends on what's stated on the DS-3025, if it states "vaccination history complete" then it should be fine and furthermore they should already have it in your file.

But, if your DS-3025 didn't state that, then a I-693 was needed.

Sorry, you're wrong. As requirements MAY have changed since the "vaccinations were complete" then it's best to at least speak with CS to see whether they truly ARE complete with TODAY'S requirements.

[Jeff54321 0]

Did you remember to write on the back of the photos? The instructions say "name and alien number printed lightly on back in pencil or felt pen"

I don't know if this is why I received the RFE yet, but I think I forgot this. I did everything else that was mentioned. I don't think I'm the only one who forgot to do this, so hopefully if they can't write the name themselves, they'd be nice enough to mail them back with the RFE notice. I could always hope, right?

[bassagitator 1]

Your also missing proof that you are legitimatly married. Emails, photos, letters, proof that you are comingling your assets. Proof of a bonifide marriage.

Edited February 1, 2010 by bassagitator

[Nik+Heather 121]

Your also missing proof that you are legitimatly married. Emails, photos, letters, proof that you are comingling your assets. Proof of a bonifide marriage.

What? I don't think so. Maybe for your situation with years of marriage and an overstayed visa this is required, but for adjusting from a K-1, it isn't really. It is my understanding that as K-1s are (supposedly) just recently married and just fresh from their visa interview where the relationship was evaluated they haven't had time for things to evolve, or to fully comingle assets in the couple of weeks (ideally) between entry, marriage, filing. That's why a conditional green card is issued, and after two years, it is reevaluated on the merits you suggest.

Edited February 1, 2010 by Nik+Heather

[HeatDeath 430]

Your also missing proof that you are legitimatly married. Emails, photos, letters, proof that you are comingling your assets. Proof of a bonifide marriage.

This is incorrect.

That stuff is useful for a K-1 application, but is completely unnecessary for Adjustment of Status. The only "proof you are legitimately married" that needs to be sent in with the AOS packet is the marriage certificate. The other stuff can be shown to them at the interview (and indeed, has to be), but only if they schedule you for one.

The only possible reason to include marriage bonafides in the AOS packet would be if that affected whether or not you were selected for an interview. But this does not appear to be the case. The vast, vast majority of people whose I-485 applications are transferred to the California Service Center (and who therefore are not interviewed for their AOS) did not include evidence of marriage bonafides in their AOS packet. They are not mentioned in the instructions for any of the AOS forms, and are simply unnecessary.

By all means gather, organize, and get them ready, in case you have an interview. The interview will definitely want to see them. but you do NOT need to send them with the AOS packet.

[gary9891 10]

I am confused as to why our AOS is in "Requiring Initial Evidence". I should be patient and wait the 15 days for the letter to arrive, but I am not the patient type. I was wondering if the readers here could help me and try to figure out what I missed.

I filled out the AOS on January 8th, 2010 and did not have my 2009 taxes yet. I submitted my most recent return of 2008 and had an employment letter stating what my 2009 salary was. Here is what I submitted to USCIS.

I-485 Application to Register Residence or Adjust Status

(envelope has payment of $1010 and 2 passport-style photos 2x2)

-- Birth Certificate and Supporting Documents (for corrected spelling)

-- Copy of passport page with nonimmigrant K-1 visa

-- Vaccination report from St. Luke's

-- G-325A, Biographic Information Sheet

-- I-864 Affidavit of Support (based of K-1 visa)

-- Employment letter stating 2009 salary

-- Most recent Federal Tax Return (2008)

-- I-797 Petition approval notice

-- Official copy of Marriage Licence

-- I-94 Departure Record

I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

(envelope has 2 passport-style photos 2x2)

-- I-94 front side

-- I-94 back side

-- Passport K-1 visa

I didn't do the advance parole document because I didn't think it was needed. For these other two forms though, does it look like I missed anything?

I really only see 3 things different from your package than mine. Our AOS was approved last week and my wife got her card today!

1. The Biographical page of your spouses passport needs to be included.

2. Completed I-693 vaccination transcription.

3. I sent in 3 years of IRS transcripts (06,07,08). Not sure if this is REQUIRED, but I read somewhere it is helpful for the 864.

Of course it may be a simple "forgot to sign here" etc. I think it is a SIMPLE fix and you will be back on course shortly.