I-130, I-485, I-765, I-864, G-325a all together question

[kr78 0]

Hello all,

I have read many posts and decided I needed to post one of my own as I have a few questions. My wife and I are almost finished with our package to send into USCIS and I want to make sure we are not forgetting anything. We are sending in I-130, I-765, I-485, I-864, and G325a all in together.

My questions are

1. Do we send in two passport photos of each of us or do they need more than 2?

2. Do we send in photo copies of entire passports or just the bio info page?

3. Do we send in and original copy or photocopy of the marriage certificate?

4. Do they need the proof of marriage, ie. shared accounts, shared lease etc upfront or after? This one is an issue as I am not able to have a SSN yet so therefor am not on anything as of yet. When I get an EAD and SSN we will be able to join everything.

5. I came from Canada as a visitor and met my wife. Because i'm Canadian I am not required to get a travel visa. I have been told by both USCIS and a lawyer to write a letter to explain my circumstances. What do I say in this letter?

6. Do you see anything I am missing?

Thanks everyone:)

[aleful 1,905]

Hello all,

I have read many posts and decided I needed to post one of my own as I have a few questions. My wife and I are almost finished with our package to send into USCIS and I want to make sure we are not forgetting anything. We are sending in I-130, I-765, I-485, I-864, and G325a all in together.

My questions are

1. Do we send in two passport photos of each of us or do they need more than 2?

2. Do we send in photo copies of entire passports or just the bio info page?

3. Do we send in and original copy or photocopy of the marriage certificate?

4. Do they need the proof of marriage, ie. shared accounts, shared lease etc upfront or after? This one is an issue as I am not able to have a SSN yet so therefor am not on anything as of yet. When I get an EAD and SSN we will be able to join everything.

5. I came from Canada as a visitor and met my wife. Because i'm Canadian I am not required to get a travel visa. I have been told by both USCIS and a lawyer to write a letter to explain my circumstances. What do I say in this letter?

6. Do you see anything I am missing?

Thanks everyone:)

you didn't mention the i693 medical exam and vaccinations, by a civil surgeon, it goes in the packet.

[Sgt. McGee 27]

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2

Read it, learn it, love it...

[qcmeetsnc 1]

I was also confused and overwhelmed when I was getting all those forms ready. I stumbled upon the link below and all the information that was put together by Vanessa (if I remember correctly) was absolutely great. I was able to get things ready quickly and accurately so that I could get back to waiting for the mailman... Good luck!

AOS-EAD-AP from K1 the Aussie way

[Kathryn41 3,205]

moved from General Immigration Discussion to AOS from Work, Student & Tourist Visa as OP is applying for a green card from a tourist status

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Hello all,

I have read many posts and decided I needed to post one of my own as I have a few questions. My wife and I are almost finished with our package to send into USCIS and I want to make sure we are not forgetting anything. We are sending in I-130, I-765, I-485, I-864, and G325a all in together.

My questions are

1. Do we send in two passport photos of each of us or do they need more than 2?

2. Do we send in photo copies of entire passports or just the bio info page?

3. Do we send in and original copy or photocopy of the marriage certificate?

4. Do they need the proof of marriage, ie. shared accounts, shared lease etc upfront or after? This one is an issue as I am not able to have a SSN yet so therefor am not on anything as of yet. When I get an EAD and SSN we will be able to join everything.

5. I came from Canada as a visitor and met my wife. Because i'm Canadian I am not required to get a travel visa. I have been told by both USCIS and a lawyer to write a letter to explain my circumstances. What do I say in this letter?

6. Do you see anything I am missing?

Thanks everyone:)

Read Vanessa's guide, and the USCIS instructions, and the VJ guide linked above. But to answer your questions in short form...

1. 1 of USC, 7 of beneficiary

2. Vj guide says all, we just did bio (pre-finding VJ). If it's not good enough, worst that can happen is a RFE.

3. Photocopy.

4. Yes, they need proof of marriage. In the I-130 instructions, there lists acceptable items for proof. One of the suggestions is affidavits from friends and family about your relationship. You don't need SSN for that. Often, a landlord will also add to a lease without SSN. There are other ways to establish a real marriage without SSN.

5. No need to explain. Who at USCIS told you this?

Edited January 19, 2011 by Harpa Timsah

[kr78 0]

Read Vanessa's guide, and the USCIS instructions, and the VJ guide linked above. But to answer your questions in short form...

1. 1 of USC, 7 of beneficiary

2. Vj guide says all, we just did bio (pre-finding VJ). If it's not good enough, worst that can happen is a RFE.

3. Photocopy.

4. Yes, they need proof of marriage. In the I-130 instructions, there lists acceptable items for proof. One of the suggestions is affidavits from friends and family about your relationship. You don't need SSN for that. Often, a landlord will also add to a lease without SSN. There are other ways to establish a real marriage without SSN.

5. No need to explain. Who at USCIS told you this?

For point 4 I can get letters but my hands are tied for anything else. We can't get a joint bank account. My father is the co-signer on the lease because they ran credit checks so that disqualified me. Could a copy with name on it help me?

Point 5 was mentioned to me because as a Canadian who came in as a visitor, I don't have a visa or i-94 so I have to explain myself. I'm assuming they want to make sure I did not enter with the intention to get married or to immigrate. Anyone on here come in to the country as a visitor from a country that does not require a visa and get married?

Thanks for the help everyone, I really appreciate this.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Canadians have a unique situation; they do not need a visa, yet they enter under the terms of a B-2 visa (VWP entrants are not the same). I have heard of Canadian adjusters who just put "Canadian Visitor" under the I-94 questions. You don't need to explain yourself at this stage. Intent is not, by itself, enough to deny an AOS application. If you did intend to immigrate here on your visitor visa, then you have committed visa fraud, but only material misrepresentation at the border will get you denied (or other inadmissibility factors). They may ask you about it in your interview, but no need to write a letter at this stage.

[kr78 0]

Canadians have a unique situation; they do not need a visa, yet they enter under the terms of a B-2 visa (VWP entrants are not the same). I have heard of Canadian adjusters who just put "Canadian Visitor" under the I-94 questions. You don't need to explain yourself at this stage. Intent is not, by itself, enough to deny an AOS application. If you did intend to immigrate here on your visitor visa, then you have committed visa fraud, but only material misrepresentation at the border will get you denied (or other inadmissibility factors). They may ask you about it in your interview, but no need to write a letter at this stage.

I'm going for my medical tomorrow. After that is all said and done I will be putting the finishing touches on the whole package and sending it off. Just to be sure, I should not include a letter explaining my situation here? I just don't want them to send the package back. I would love to hear from a Canadian who has gone through this already.

Thanks everyone