1) I-20: Original or copy? 2) I-864

[anek241 0]

Hello!

1) I was wondering if someone could help me understand whether I-20 should be submitted as original or as a copy with the AOS.

This USCIS link here says it should be the original link

But in several sample cover letters I've seen that people were submitting a copy. What's the right thing to do?

2) For I-864, the supporting documents should be EITHER letter from the employer or 6 pay stubs, not both, right?

And I know it's mandatory to send the most recent tax refund and optional for the ones for the last three years but I was wondering if it's kinda frowned upon to only send one?

Do they need the copy of all pages of the tax refund? State and Federal?

Sorry for multiple questions. If you can help me with any of those that would be great!

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

USCIS says that I-20 should be an original, as per your link. I am sure that people send in copies only, and that "error" is not enough to make or break their application. They may be asked for it at the interview. When asking yourself "which one is right?" always go by USCIS instructions, not what random people have put in their cover letters. I am guessing that since you will have an interview and a chance to show all originals, it doesn't matter too much.

As to your second question, either of those will establish your current employment. Sending in both will not harm you, but it is not required. It is not frowned upon to send only one year of tax return. They do require a copy of your complete federal tax return (not state). What constitutes complete will differ from person to person, but yes, it includes all pages, all W2s, any 1099s, schedules, etc.

Good luck.

[anek241 0]

USCIS says that I-20 should be an original, as per your link. I am sure that people send in copies only, and that "error" is not enough to make or break their application. They may be asked for it at the interview. When asking yourself "which one is right?" always go by USCIS instructions, not what random people have put in their cover letters. I am guessing that since you will have an interview and a chance to show all originals, it doesn't matter too much.

As to your second question, either of those will establish your current employment. Sending in both will not harm you, but it is not required. It is not frowned upon to send only one year of tax return. They do require a copy of your complete federal tax return (not state). What constitutes complete will differ from person to person, but yes, it includes all pages, all W2s, any 1099s, schedules, etc.

Good luck.

Thank you! I didn't realize that it should include W2 and 1099. Thanks!!!