Entered the US when i was 13.. now married

[eas2ki 0]

anybody??? the guide says... we both have to file one (g-325a)... i read on some post that only the beneficiary needs to do it... which statement is true?

Edited March 3, 2011 by eas2ki

[Little_My 464]

If you look at the guides here, or the instructions on USCIS, they both tell you the answer:

For I-130, you BOTH fill out the G-325A and attach the photos

For I-485, YOU (the alien) has to fill out G-325A

So - if you are filing both forms, you fill that same form for both of them (i.e. fill it out and print 2 copies..) and your spouse will fill out one copy, for I-130.

Edited March 3, 2011 by Mrs.Finland-USA

[eas2ki 0]

If you look at the guides here, or the instructions on USCIS, they both tell you the answer:

For I-130, you BOTH fill out the G-325A and attach the photos

For I-485, YOU (the alien) has to fill out G-325A

So - if you are filing both forms, you fill that same form for both of them (i.e. fill it out and print 2 copies..) and your spouse will fill out one copy, for I-130.

oh ok thank... you... for your answer...

[eas2ki 0]

OK... I'm done with all the forms and everything, anybody can show me how the cover sheet should look like?? and also how should i send it??? should i staple them or put the forms in two different envelopes? and how much should the money order should be made of?

[Myopia 93]

OK... I'm done with all the forms and everything, anybody can show me how the cover sheet should look like?? and also how should i send it??? should i staple them or put the forms in two different envelopes? and how much should the money order should be made of?

This was my cover sheet for my packet.

To Whom It May Concern,

Please find enclosed my application for Permanent Residence based on marriage.

Form G-1145

Form I-130

• Filing fee of $420

• Copy of petitioner’s US Birth certificate

• Copy of beneficiary’s UK Birth Certificate

• Copy of beneficiary’s Change of name document (Statutory Declaration of change of name)

• Copy of Marriage Certificates( Religious Certificate and NYS Certificate)

• Copy of beneficiary’s UK Passport Biography Page

• Copy of form I-94

• G-325A form for petitioner

• G-325A form for beneficiary

• Copy of petitioners NYS ID

• Copy of petitioners Social Security Card

• One color photograph of petitioner

• One color photograph of beneficiary

Supporting Documents

• Letter from landlord confirming joint residence

• Letter from New York State Department of Taxation to both beneficiary and petitioner

• Letter from IRS to petitioner showing address and home business

• Copy of Aflac NY Accident Policy showing Named Insured/Spouse coverage

• Copy of Joint Bank Statement

• Copy of Amazon purchases made in petitioners name being sent to beneficiary.

Form I-485

• Filing fee of $985 + $85 Biometrics Fee. ($1070)

• Copy of beneficiary’s UK passport

• Copy of form I-194

• Copy of Beneficiary’s Uk Birth Certificate

• Copy of Beneficiary’s change of name document (Statutory Declaration of change of name)

• Copy of Marriage Certificates (Religious certificate and NYS certificate)

• G-325A form for petitioner

• G-325A form for beneficiary

• Four passport pictures of beneficiary

• I-864 for petionary

• Supporting Documents for I-864( US Birth certificate for petitoner,Tax transcripts for 2009,Employment letter, Last six pay stubs)

• I-693 (Sealed Envelope)

• I-765

Supporting Documents for I-765 (Copy of I-94, 2 passport pictures of beneficiary)

All copies attached are exact photocopies of original documents.

Yours Sincerely,

Edited March 9, 2011 by Myopia

[Little_My 464]

Just list the content of each application / petition in the cover letter. You can find plenty of examples from these forums.. I just posted mine here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/299032-example-assembly-documentcover-letter-anyone/page__p__4525310__fromsearch__1#entry4525310

The fees for filing each form are listed on USCIS site and on this site.

for I-130, $420

for I-485, $1,070 (which includes the biometrics fee)

Attach each check to the corresponding form with a paper clip etc.

Send all in one envelope.

[Myopia 93]

The ID and SSN are not required usually. I sent them because my husband's last name is misspelled on his birth certificate and the ID/SSN show the correct spelling, also my friend for an RFE for her SSN so I figured I'd sent that too just in case.

We sent two checks for $420 and $1070.

I had a brown envelope inside the priority mail envelope. The I-130 was clipped together with its relevant documents and the I-485/I-693/I-765 was clipped together with its relevant documents.

I clipped the whole thing together with the cover letter and G-1145 form on top of the whole thing.

I dont think it matters how you send it as long as its all arranged properly.

[rosie's baby 5]

So I see your package has gone Myopia - best of luck! I am confident for you!

[Myopia 93]

So I see your package has gone Myopia - best of luck! I am confident for you!

Ty!

[eas2ki 0]

do i need two cover sheets?

[katgrl 14]

It's not necessary. I only sent one for the entire package. Some send an overall coversheet, a cover sheet for I-130 and cover sheet for I-485. Even if you don't send a cover sheet, they won't reject your package. It just makes it much easier for them. Myopia and Little_My both gave excellent examples of a cover sheet. You seem to be making this more difficult than you need to be. Just relax!

[Bobby+Umit 161]

If you and your wife are having problems - is she going to go along with sponsoring you for the AOS?

[Harsh_77 718]

If you and your wife are having problems - is she going to go along with sponsoring you for the AOS?

I am guessing he meant to say they are having problem filling out the correct paper work or they were not aware of the correct paperwork to be done.

[eas2ki 0]

I am guessing he meant to say they are having problem filling out the correct paper work or they were not aware of the correct paperwork to be done.

yup..

[eas2ki 0]

today i was curious about what we sent, so i start checking all the copies , i noticed that we marked female and male on the gender in the form i765... do you guys think we will be denied?