Not eligible to file an adjustment of status application

[TallyK 0]

"A"...

Thank you!

This forum is a godsend. I used to think I was fairly smart - until we got involved with all this. It's amazingly complex.

Incidentally, when we file this, should I attach a copy of the NOA from the I-130?

Edited February 23, 2010 by TallyK

[milimelo 4,521]

Thank you!

This forum is a godsend. I used to think I was fairly smart - until we got involved with all this. It's amazingly complex.

Incidentally, when we file this, should I attach a copy of the NOA from the I-130?

You definitely want to attach it - without it you don't have a basis to AOS and you don't want to give USCIS any reason to deny your petition for AOS.

[TallyK 0]

Sorry to blow this up but I just want to make sure I'm doing this correctly.

When we file the I-485 should I include documents that show we have a bonafide marriage? For example, our apartment lease that has both our names on it, photographs of the wedding, emails dating back 3 years, photos of all our visits to one another, and letters of support from people who know us and know us to be a genuine couple. Should we send these with the I-485 or wait and take that stuff to the interview, assuming we get one?

Also, you said we should attach the NOA for the I-130...will copies suffice or should we send the original? Thanks.

Edited February 23, 2010 by TallyK

[payxibka 10,047]

Thank you!

This forum is a godsend. I used to think I was fairly smart - until we got involved with all this. It's amazingly complex.

Incidentally, when we file this, should I attach a copy of the NOA from the I-130?

yes, generally speaking regular photocopies are sufficient

Edited February 23, 2010 by payxibka

[TallyK 0]

yes, generally speaking regular photocopies are sufficient

And the other documents, should I enclose those too?

Thanks

[payxibka 10,047]

And the other documents, should I enclose those too?

Thanks

Provide all the evidentiary documents as required for the filing (even if the I-130 has them as well). Unless an original is specifically asked for, regular photocopies

Edited February 23, 2010 by payxibka

[TallyK 0]

Provide all the evidentiary documents as required for the filing (even if the I-130 has them as well). Unless an original is specifically asked for, regular photocopies

I'm sorry this sounds so dense, but what I really want to know is - aside from our marriage certificates and the other stuff they ask for like the affidavit of support - should I send proof of our relationship (photos etc.), even though they haven't asked for it?

[payxibka 10,047]

I'm sorry this sounds so dense, but what I really want to know is - aside from our marriage certificates and the other stuff they ask for like the affidavit of support - should I send proof of our relationship (photos etc.), even though they haven't asked for it?

If they don't ask for it it is not needed... all that stuff is in the I-130 or will be presented at an interview

[TallyK 0]

If they don't ask for it it is not needed... all that stuff is in the I-130 or will be presented at an interview

Thank you! Going to go ahead and get this filed then, wish me luck

[Starburst 4]

You have to apply for:

1) I-485 and I-130 for both of you.

For the I-485, you just select "An Immigrant Petition giving me an immediately available immigrant Visa number that has been approved" which is selection "A" on the form.

At least that's what I selected when I applied (came in as a tourist, married and adjusted) and everything went fine.

Good Luck!!

/star

[TallyK 0]

You have to apply for:

1) I-485 and I-130 for both of you.

For the I-485, you just select "An Immigrant Petition giving me an immediately available immigrant Visa number that has been approved" which is selection "A" on the form.

At least that's what I selected when I applied (came in as a tourist, married and adjusted) and everything went fine.

Good Luck!!

/star

Thank you, that's exactly what I needed to hear! We already filed and got the NOA for the I-130, and we're filing the I-485's in the morning. I've been going through and making printed copies of emails, photos etc that they might need in the near future and I am keeping my fingers crossed. Glad we had some money saved up though, $2020 for filing 2 forms is insane!

[M.O 6]

Good luck with your process guys...

[trillium13 84]

I'm sorry this sounds so dense, but what I really want to know is - aside from our marriage certificates and the other stuff they ask for like the affidavit of support - should I send proof of our relationship (photos etc.), even though they haven't asked for it?

Make sure you read through the guide before you send everything-it's really helpful. We were VWP adjusters, and our understanding of the instructions was that we DID need to send some proof of bonafide marriage when we filed the I485. Feel free to PM me if you want and I will tell you all the things we did.

Good luck!