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Is I-20 copy required with I-130/I-485 concurrent filing?

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Hi, I have been prepping materials for a concurrent I-130/I-485 filing (adjustment for my wife from student status) based on the helpful guides provided on this site.

I had not given any thought to obtaining a copy of my wife's I-20, mostly because it is not mentioned as necessary in the this site's I-485 guide, but also because she has not attended school in more than a year so the I-20 would be quite out of date anyway.

However, I have seen some people in the forum mention that the I-20 must be included with the I-485. Is this the case? And if so is a copy sufficient? I am not even sure if we have a copy of this document handy at the moment.

Thanks for your help!

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It is not specifically requested, but most F1/J1 adjusters do include copies of I-20s and DS-2019s, as they show that the person has maintained their status while in the US. If your wife is out of status, then the I-20 probably won't serve any purpose. I doubt they'll ask for it if you don't include it. However, just for future reference, you want to keep originals and copies of ALL immigration/visa related papers and correspondence that your wife has/gets.

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It is not specifically requested, but most F1/J1 adjusters do include copies of I-20s and DS-2019s, as they show that the person has maintained their status while in the US. If your wife is out of status, then the I-20 probably won't serve any purpose. I doubt they'll ask for it if you don't include it. However, just for future reference, you want to keep originals and copies of ALL immigration/visa related papers and correspondence that your wife has/gets.

Great, thanks for your help! I figured the I-20 wouldn't help our I-485 filing much, since she hasn't been to school since we were married. I guess I will leave it out then.

And good point about keeping all documents.

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Great, thanks for your help! I figured the I-20 wouldn't help our I-485 filing much, since she hasn't been to school since we were married. I guess I will leave it out then.

And good point about keeping all documents.

I-20 is never required, especially if she is out of status anyway. What is required is I-94 or other proof that your wife was legally admitted to the U.S. at some point.

 
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