COVER SHEETS FOR I-130 AND I-485

[Chilean 0]

What do you think about this 2 cover letter. Do I have to include something else or maybe eliminate some items?. (specially in the affidavit of support). Thanks for checking

FOR I 130:

(PETITIONER)& (BENEFICIARY)

(ADDRESS)

(DATE)

U.S. Department Of Homeland Security

U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services

P.O. Box 804625

Chicago, IL 60680

Nature of Submission: I-130 Application

Dear USCIS,

Enclosed please find my Form I-130, Petition for Alien Spouse for (PETITIONER) and supporting documents. Contents include:

1. Check in the amount of $420.00 for application fee.

2. Form I-130. Petition for Alien Relative and a continuation sheet signed and dated.

3. Copy and certified translation of Birth Certificate of US Citizen.

4. Copy of US Citizen’s Certificate of citizenship.

5. Copy of US Citizen’s passport.

6. Copy of US Citizen’s driver license.

7. Copy of US Citizen’s social security.

8. A copy of the non-US Citizen Spouse’s Birth certificate along with English translation.

9. Copy of Certificate of Marriage.

10. Copy of the US Citizen’s divorces documents.

11. Form G325A filled out by the US Citizen and a continuation sheet signed and dated.

12. One passport-type photo of the US Citizen.

13. Form G-325A filled out by the non-US Citizen Spouse, signed and dated.

14. One passport-type photo of the non-US Citizen Spouse.

15. Evidence of bonafide marriage.

o Affidavit of Bona Fide Marriage by colleague of non-US Citizen Spouse.

o Affidavit of Bona Fide Marriage by friend of non US-Citizen Spouse.

o Affidavit of Bona Fide Marriage by English teacher of non-US Citizen Spouse and friend of the couple.

o Photocopies of apartment lease showing common residence from Jun, 2010.

o Selection of Pictures that document relationship and marriage.

Thank you for your time and patience,

Kind regards,

PETITIONER BENEFICIARY

FOR I485

(BENEFICIARY) & (PETITIONER)

(ADDRESS)

(DATE)

U.S. Department Of Homeland Security

U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services

P.O. Box 804625

Chicago, IL 60680

Nature of Submission: I-485 Application

Dear USCIS,

Enclosed please find my Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status for (BENEFICIARY) and supporting documents. Contents include:

1. Check in the amount of $1070.00 for application fee (Form I-485 and Biometrics).

2. Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

3. Copy of non US Citizen’s passport.

4. Copy of non-US Citizen’s I-94 and DS2019.

3. Copy and certified translation of Birth Certificate of non-US Citizen.

9. Copy of Certificate of Marriage.

7. Copy of the US Citizen’s divorce documents.

8. Form G-325A Biographic Information filled out by non-US Citizen, signed and dated.

9. Two passport-type photos of the non-US Citizen Spouse.

10. Form I-864, Affidavit of Support and Supporting documents

o US Tax Return forms W2 of the three most recent tax years of US Citizen

o US Tax Return forms W2 of the three most recent tax years of non-US Citizen Spouse.

o Paystubs for the last 6 months by US Citizen.

o Paystubs for the last 6 months by non-US Citizen Spouse.

o Letter from non-US Citizen Spouse indicating annual salary, and evidencing that his income will continue from the current source.

11. Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization.

12. Form I-131, Application for Travel Document.

13. I-797, Notice of action – USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State and 212E waiver granted letter.

Thank you for your time and patience,

Kind regards,

BENEFICIARY PETITIONER

[la2011 5]

I think your cover letters are excellent

However, if I may, I would like to add that when it comes to evidence of a bona fide marriage, USCIS does prefer to see comingling of financials lives. I would defintely add proof of joint bank accounts, joint cell phones, joint health insurance, car insurance together as well as mail received at your place of residence with both of your names on it.

I read on VJ from a lady who was friends with an actual USCIS IO that, as far as they were concerned, affidavits of support didnt weigh that much in convincing them that the relationship is real, but that comingling of lives and finances did , because when it's real, people put their money where their mouth is. Dont get me wrong, I think you should send your affidavit of supports ( I did send mine!) but it's more of secondary evidence, add common financial assets to your petition.

Wishing you the best of luck and I hope everything turns out great for you two

[VanessaTony 3,567]

You should be posting here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/130-adjustment-of-status-from-work-student-tourist-visas/ as your profile indicates you are AOSing from a J1 visa

[VanessaTony 3,567]

I read on VJ from a lady who was friends with an actual USCIS IO that, as far as they were concerned, affidavits of support didnt weigh that much in convincing them that the relationship is real, but that comingling of lives and finances did , because when it's real, people put their money where their mouth is. Dont get me wrong, I think you should send your affidavit of supports ( I did send mine!) but it's more of secondary evidence, add common financial assets to your petition.

The Affidavit of Support is MANDATORY and is most definitely a criteria you are judged on. Failure to send it, or failure to meet the 125% for your househould size will result in an RFE and a denial if a co-sponsor is not found.

I believe you ACTUALLY mean Affidavits from family and friends attesting to their relationship. THOSE aren't as important. Also be aware the OP is AOSing from a J1 which is different to those AOSing from a K visa and has different requirements.

[la2011 5]

yeah I meant affidavits from friends and family as per what he wrote "Affidavit of Bona Fide Marriage by colleague of non-US Citizen Spouse".

[la2011 5]

Yes, I meant affidavits from friends and family as per what the OP wrote "Affidavit of Bona Fide Marriage by colleague of non-US Citizen Spouse".

[Chilean 0]

Thanks a lot. You are being very helpfully.

[Chilean 0]

However, if I may, I would like to add that when it comes to evidence of a bona fide marriage, USCIS does prefer to see comingling of financials lives. I would defintely add proof of joint bank accounts, joint cell phones, joint health insurance, car insurance together as well as mail received at your place of residence with both of your names on it.

Any payment statement works as a proof or I have to call the company and ask for a letter?

[mystickal 8]

Any payment statement works as a proof or I have to call the company and ask for a letter?

Recent pay stubs, letter from employer, and W2 forms.

[Chilean 0]

yes but I'm talking about evidence of a bona fide marriage.