Checklist before Sending

[fport1984 0]

Hello,

I got married in the beginning of this month and I'm ready to send all the forms, but before that i just want to share with you all the content of the package so i know that I'm not doing any mistake. I'm currently with a Valid F-1 Visa

Do i have to send two packages or can i send just one?

CheckList

Package I-130

Payment

Cover Letter (Checklist of the Package)

Form I-130 by Spouse

Copy All Pages of Passport

Copy Marriage Certificate

G-325A, Me and Spouse

Passport-type Photo

Join Bank Account Photocopy

Any Other Relevant Documentation (Photos?)

Package I-485

Payment

Cover Letter (Checklist of the Package)

Form i-485 by Me

Copy of my Passport All

Copy Birth Certificate

Copy Marriage Certificate

Two Passport type Photos

G-325A Me

i-693 Medical Exam

i-864 by Spouse (W-2 Photocopy 2009, Extension Photocopy 2009, Last Tax Return Photocopy 2008)

i-765 by Me

Photocopy of My I-20

I'm thankful for any help that you can provide me.

Thank you

[SOULEY8946 1]

HELLO, YOU CAN SEND EVERYTHING IN ONE PACKAGE TO CHICAGO LOCK BOX ADDRESS.

JUST DONT FORGET I765 APP

I485

I130

I864

I693

AND IT SEEMS TO ME THAT YOU FORGOT YOUR HUSBAND OR WIFE CERTIFICATE OF CITIZENSHIP AND THE 4 PASSPORTS PIC OF YOU AND ONE OF YOUR HUSBAND, FOR FURTHER DETAIL CALL THE USCIS AND DEMAND SOME ANSWERS.

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL DOCUMENT RIGHT AND ORGANIZE AND NEAT, YOU WILL MAKE YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS FASTER.

MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS INCLUDE AND NOTHING IS MISSING OTHERWISE YOU WILL DELAY YOUR APPLICATION FOR MONTHS.

DONT FORGET TO MAKE A CHECK OR 355 I130 AND 1010 I485 SEPARATE CHECKS.

.P

Hello,

I got married in the beginning of this month and I'm ready to send all the forms, but before that i just want to share with you all the content of the package so i know that I'm not doing any mistake. I'm currently with a Valid F-1 Visa

Do i have to send two packages or can i send just one?

CheckList

Package I-130

Payment

Cover Letter (Checklist of the Package)

Form I-130 by Spouse

Copy All Pages of Passport

Copy Marriage Certificate

G-325A, Me and Spouse

Passport-type Photo

Join Bank Account Photocopy

Any Other Relevant Documentation (Photos?)

Package I-485

Payment

Cover Letter (Checklist of the Package)

Form i-485 by Me

Copy of my Passport All

Copy Birth Certificate

Copy Marriage Certificate

Two Passport type Photos

G-325A Me

i-693 Medical Exam

i-864 by Spouse (W-2 Photocopy 2009, Extension Photocopy 2009, Last Tax Return Photocopy 2008)

i-765 by Me

Photocopy of My I-20

I'm thankful for any help that you can provide me.

Thank you

[Briggi 0]

I think you are missing USC's Birth Certificate for I-130?!

Here is my list:

- Form I-130

- $355

- Copy of Petitioner's Birth Certificate (Front & back)

- Copy of marriage certificate

- G-325A @ 2

- Passport photo @ 2 (one from me, one form my husband)

- Evidence

[Briggi 0]

I think you are missing USC's Birth Certificate for I-130?!

Here is my list:

- Form I-130

- $355

- Copy of Petitioner's Birth Certificate (Front & back)

- Copy of marriage certificate

- G-325A @ 2

- Passport photo @ 2 (one from me, one from my husband)

- Evidence

----> 4 months bank statements, total 8 statements from 2 joint accounts

----> Holiday saving account statement

----> 1 month water, power & light bills

----> dog ownership

----> auto insurance bills & cards

----> hotel reservation for a trip

----> 20 photos

- Form I-485

- $1010

- Copy of alien birth certificate

- passport photo @ 2

- Sealed I-693

- Alien's Form G-325A

- Copy of marriage certificate

- copy of alien's passport (biographical page, visa, entry stamps)

- copy I-94 (front & back)

- copy of I-20

- Form I-864

----> 4 earning statements that included YTD earning

----> copy of 2009 W2

----> 2007, 2008, & 2009 tax return transcripts

Edited September 15, 2010 by Briggi

[VanessaTony 3,567]

**moved from "AOS (Other) Progress" to "AOS (Other) Process & Procedures" as this is an AOS qn, not a progress report**

[icee 0]

**moved from "AOS (Other) Progress" to "AOS (Other) Process & Procedures" as this is an AOS qn, not a progress report**

hey,

we are in the same process and I was wondering if the copy of marriage certificate has to be notarized or not?

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

hey,

we are in the same process and I was wondering if the copy of marriage certificate has to be notarized or not?

No, everything for the application can be a normal photocopy. Be sure to have the real thing ready to present at your interview for verification.

[icee 0]

I think you are missing USC's Birth Certificate for I-130?!

Here is my list:

- Form I-130

- $355

- Copy of Petitioner's Birth Certificate (Front & back)

- Copy of marriage certificate

- G-325A @ 2

- Passport photo @ 2 (one from me, one from my husband)

- Evidence

----> 4 months bank statements, total 8 statements from 2 joint accounts

----> Holiday saving account statement

----> 1 month water, power & light bills

----> dog ownership

----> auto insurance bills & cards

----> hotel reservation for a trip

----> 20 photos

- Form I-485

- $1010

- Copy of alien birth certificate

- passport photo @ 2

- Sealed I-693

- Alien's Form G-325A

- Copy of marriage certificate

- copy of alien's passport (biographical page, visa, entry stamps)

- copy I-94 (front & back)

- copy of I-20

- Form I-864

----> 4 earning statements that included YTD earning

----> copy of 2009 W2

----> 2007, 2008, & 2009 tax return transcripts

hey,

I was wondering, where did you get the info about $1010 payment for I-485? from this link: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=5be73dc5cb93b210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=5b33aca797e63110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD

I found out that it is $930 for I-485 and $340 for I-765, and it is the same $355 for I-130. please verify!

thank you!

A

[icee 0]

No, everything for the application can be a normal photocopy. Be sure to have the real thing ready to present at your interview for verification.

oh, thank you! because in the guideline it says "a certified copy of your certified marriage certificate.." so, I guess we don't have to notarize the copy of the marriage certificate.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

hey,

I was wondering, where did you get the info about $1010 payment for I-485? from this link: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=5be73dc5cb93b210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=5b33aca797e63110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD

I found out that it is $930 for I-485 and $340 for I-765, and it is the same $355 for I-130. please verify!

thank you!

A

Your I-130 is correct.

For the I-485, it is curently $930 + $80 for biometrics = $1010

You can just pay one check for $1010.

The I-765 is free IF included with the I-485 packet.

This is in the current I-485 instrutions, which is where you should look for this stuff (make sure you have the most updated version of the I-485 and all is good).

What guide said certified copy of marriage cert? The VJ guide?

[icee 0]

Your I-130 is correct.

For the I-485, it is curently $930 + $80 for biometrics = $1010

You can just pay one check for $1010.

The I-765 is free IF included with the I-485 packet.

This is in the current I-485 instrutions, which is where you should look for this stuff (make sure you have the most updated version of the I-485 and all is good).

What guide said certified copy of marriage cert? The VJ guide?

oh thank you!

yes, vj's step-by-step guide says it has to be certified copy of marriage certificate, so I don't know what it means now...

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

oh thank you!

yes, vj's step-by-step guide says it has to be certified copy of marriage certificate, so I don't know what it means now...

Yeah, I just looked at it too. It is wrong. I checked the I-130 instructions on USCIS website and it says only a copy. We submitted only a copy and never got asked about it (of course we brought the original with us to the interview as requested).

Anyway, maybe we can get a mod to update that outdated info?

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-130instr.pdf

Page 2 here says just a copy.

Good luck.

[icee 0]

Yeah, I just looked at it too. It is wrong. I checked the I-130 instructions on USCIS website and it says only a copy. We submitted only a copy and never got asked about it (of course we brought the original with us to the interview as requested).

Anyway, maybe we can get a mod to update that outdated info?

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-130instr.pdf

Page 2 here says just a copy.

Good luck.

oh, that's very good then that we don't have to certify the copies. I had one more question though - they require for the USC's birth certificate, but on his birth certificate it says it's illegal to duplicate or make copy of birth certificate, so, does it apply in any situation or is it ok to make a copy of USC's birth certificate and send it, or should we order a copy of his birth certificate and send that one? what did you do guys in this situation?

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

oh, that's very good then that we don't have to certify the copies. I had one more question though - they require for the USC's birth certificate, but on his birth certificate it says it's illegal to duplicate or make copy of birth certificate, so, does it apply in any situation or is it ok to make a copy of USC's birth certificate and send it, or should we order a copy of his birth certificate and send that one? what did you do guys in this situation?

I say it's fine to make a photocopy.

You could also just include a photocopy of the USC Passport if you are concerned about the birth certificate. You just need something to show that he is a US Citizen, and either of those (Passport OR birth certificate) prove that.

This is also in the instructions from USCIS, linked above. Have a really careful read?

Edited September 27, 2010 by Harpa Timsah

[Briggi 0]

hey,

I was wondering, where did you get the info about $1010 payment for I-485? from this link: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=5be73dc5cb93b210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=5b33aca797e63110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD

I found out that it is $930 for I-485 and $340 for I-765, and it is the same $355 for I-130. please verify!

thank you!

A

I believe other VJ members have already answered your questions.

Thank you for sharing the website thou. I didn't know they will increase the price. I am glad that I sent the package this month. =]