I think I am ready to send out my AOS package tomorrow!

[leahzhao1221 0]

Well... It is being a long time... My husband and I got married on Dec 31st 2008... and I just finished gathering all the document I need to apply a green card. I was being so lazy

I came here with a F-1 visa and the visa expired one year ago. But I still have I-20 and attending school.

Here is my checklist for AOS Can anyone take a quick look at it and tell me am I missing anything? Thanks in advance!

• Form I-130

• A Copy of US Birth Certificate for Petitioner

• A Copy of Birth Certificate and Translation for Beneficiary

• A Copy of marriage certificate

• Form G-325A Petitioner

• Form G-325A Beneficiary

• 1 color photo- Petitioner

• 1color photo-Beneficiary

• Paperwork showing joint ownership of a vehicle

• Termination paper of the previous marriage by Petitioner

• Money order of $355.00

• Form I-485

• G-325A Alien Spouse

• G-325A U.S. Citizen

• Termination paper of the previous marriage by U.S. Citizen

• Copy of marriage certificate

• Copy of U.S. Citizen birth certificate

• Copy of Alien Spouse ‘s Birth Certificate and Translation

• Copy of Alien Spouse’s Certificate of Non-Criminality and Translation

• Copy of Passport Page with Nonimmigrant Visa

• Copy of Alien Spouse’s I-20 and I-94

• Two Passport Style Photos

• Medical Examination Report

• Form I-765

 Copy of Alien Spouse’s Passport Page with Nonimmigrant Visa

 Copy of Alien Spouse’s I-20 and I-94

 Two Passport Style Photos

• Form I-131

 Copy of Alien Spouse’s Passport Page with Nonimmigrant Visa

 Copy of Alien Spouse’s I-20 and I-94

 Two Passport Style Photos

• Cashier’s check of $1010.00

• Form I-864

 Proof of Employment- The Copy of Latest Order paper and copy of active-duty military ID

 Pay Stubs of the passed 6 months

 Tax Return Transcript of the passed 3 years from IRS

 Bank Statement of the passed 3 months

[VanessaTony 3,567]

I only know in regards to AOS from K1, including EAD and AP. This thread has the whole list of documents: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=235331

These two things I didn't think were needed, they're not for K1 but maybe for you.. though I can't see where in the instructions...

• Copy of U.S. Citizen birth certificate

• G-325A U.S. Citizen

Edited February 3, 2010 by Vanessa&Tony

[Darnell 8,478]

The list looks complete - but -

focus a bit on the I-130 - the instructions about giving proof for bonafide marriage - I think you should make / prepare additional proof. There's 6 'types' in the instructions - you have some time to make some more proof.

[skidivawannabe 2]

I agree with the poster above. Proof of bonafide marriage is very important. Being newly married, it's possible that you don't have much with you, but if you can, provide copies of the following:

-documents showing co-mingling of finances e.g bank statements of joint accounts, etc.

-health/life insurance documents/evidence showing you made your spouse a beneficiary or vice versa

- photographs documenting relationship - - assuming you've known each other for quite sometime - - preferably photos with friends.

There are other documents you can present. I'm sure they've listed it somewhere here in VJ. take note of those and if you can provide USCIS with a copy, then do so.

[wratran 0]

I only know in regards to AOS from K1, including EAD and AP. This thread has the whole list of documents: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=235331

These two things I didn't think were needed, they're not for K1 but maybe for you.. though I can't see where in the instructions...

• Copy of U.S. Citizen birth certificate

• G-325A U.S. Citizen

Can someone verify this?

We just send ours in...and did not send the USC G325a or birth certificate. I did not see it on the VJ Guide

[HeatDeath 430]

Can someone verify this?

We just send ours in...and did not send the USC G325a or birth certificate. I did not see it on the VJ Guide

When you adjust status from a K1 entry, you do NOT need to include the US citizen's birth certificate or G-325A. The USC already provided those with their I-129F petition (which you will recall was in the USC's name, not the beneficiary's, as the AOS is).

Since the I-130 (as I understand it) is the initial petition filed by the USC and plays the same role in the process that the I-129 does for the the K1, it is filed by the USC and therefore it needs proof of citizenship and a G-325A for the USC. Can anyone confirm?

[dan.and.audrey 2]

I only know in regards to AOS from K1, including EAD and AP. This thread has the whole list of documents: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=235331

These two things I didn't think were needed, they're not for K1 but maybe for you.. though I can't see where in the instructions...

• Copy of U.S. Citizen birth certificate

• G-325A U.S. Citizen

Thank you for providing the thread! It's very helpful.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

When you adjust status from a K1 entry, you do NOT need to include the US citizen's birth certificate or G-325A. The USC already provided those with their I-129F petition (which you will recall was in the USC's name, not the beneficiary's, as the AOS is).

Since the I-130 (as I understand it) is the initial petition filed by the USC and plays the same role in the process that the I-129 does for the the K1, it is filed by the USC and therefore it needs proof of citizenship and a G-325A for the USC. Can anyone confirm?

The OP DID include the documents for the I-130 as they are required for that one, but they aren't needed for the AOS packet. The main reason being, the USC is irrelevant in the AOS process except for support reasons. The alien is the one petitioning for AOS based on the I-130 where the USC's information is.