Cover check :)

[Selah 1]

Hi!

I'm a new poster and I'm getting ready to submit my application concurrently. I've read the guide and the forums thoroughly however just like to double check that I have not missed anything.

Package

USCIS

Attn: FBAS

131 South Dearborn – 3rd Floor

Chicago, IL 60603-5517

May 22, 2012

Dear Sir/Madam:

Please kindly find enclosed concurrent filing of forms: Concurrent Filing of I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization).

Contents to include:

1. Money order in the amount of $420 for I-130

2. Money order in the amount of $1,070 for I-485

3. Form G-1145 E-Notification of application/petition acceptance

4. I-130 Petition for Alien Relative

a. Copy of US Citizen’s birth certificate

b. Copy of marriage certificate

c. G-325a signed by US Citizen

d. G-325a signed by beneficiary

e. Passport photo of US Citizen (placed in small plastic bag along with beneficiary’s photo)

f. Passport photo of beneficiary (placed in a small plastic bag, labeled with full name)

g. Evidence of Bona fide marriage

i. Copy of joint bank account statement for May

ii. Copy of life insurance policy

iii. Selection of pictures that document relationship and marriage

5. I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

a. Copy of passport’s biographical page

b. Copy of marriage certificate

c. Copy of birth certificate

d. G-325a signed by beneficiary

e. Two passport-type pictures of beneficiary (placed in a small plastic bag, labeled with full name)

f. I-693 completed by civil surgeon (sealed in an envelope)

6. I-864 Affidavit of Support

a. Copy of Petitioner’s IRS tax return transcript for the year of 2011

b. Copy of Petitioner’s employment letter

c. Tax income letter regarding years 2010 and 2009

d. Copy of recent pay stub

7. I-765 Application for Employment Document

a. Copy of biographical page in passport

b. Two passport photos

[signature]

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

So just to confirm, you're from Canada, so no visa or I-94, right? What proof do you have of a legal entry?

[Selah 1]

I'm from Canada, entered legally. I was not given an I-94 and I crossed over by car. From what I have been reading on here I don't need an I-94? Is that correct?

[pasportit 7]

I'm from Canada, entered legally. I was not given an I-94 and I crossed over by car. From what I have been reading on here I don't need an I-94? Is that correct?

Do you have a stamp in your passport that says where you crossed and when?

The packet looks good, when you say "birth certificate" do you mean petitioner or beneficiary? In I-130 you need both.

[jdh 103]

Do you have a stamp in your passport that says where you crossed and when?

The packet looks good, when you say "birth certificate" do you mean petitioner or beneficiary? In I-130 you need both.

No need for a stamp.

The applicant is a Canadian - our passport is understood as your proof of legal entry.

No I-94, no stamp.

From my recollection is that the I-130 only calls for the petitioners birth certificate.

Looks good. Do you have any more paystubs you can throw in or did the petitioner just start work?

Edited May 25, 2012 by jdh

[Selah 1]

Do you have a stamp in your passport that says where you crossed and when?

No stamp at all. I don't think my passport has been ever stamped when I traveled to the US.

The packet looks good, when you say "birth certificate" do you mean petitioner or beneficiary? In I-130 you need both.

I thought you only needed the petitioner's birth certificate for I-130?

The applicant is a Canadian - our passport is understood as your proof of legal entry.

That's what I thought. All my stamp pages in my passport are empty so I figured it's fine.

Looks good. Do you have any more paystubs you can throw in or did the petitioner just start work?

No he started work in November 2011. How many paystubs should I include?

[jdh 103]

No stamp at all. I don't think my passport has been ever stamped when I traveled to the US.

I thought you only needed the petitioner's birth certificate for I-130?

That's what I thought. All my stamp pages in my passport are empty so I figured it's fine.

No he started work in November 2011. How many paystubs should I include?

I believe the standard is two months...I don't recall it being a mandatory number, but I do think sending several along gives a little more support to your ability to be supported.

In regards to the I-94, be prepared to explain the IO that Canadians don't get one. Mine was unfamiliar with that but once I explained it he was fine and checked that there was an entry record.

I think that will depend on how many Canadians your local office processes, as to wether they will need it explained or not. From what I have read, most are familiar with it.

Edited May 25, 2012 by jdh

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

No need for a stamp.

The applicant is a Canadian - our passport is understood as your proof of legal entry.

No I-94, no stamp.

From my recollection is that the I-130 only calls for the petitioners birth certificate.

Looks good. Do you have any more paystubs you can throw in or did the petitioner just start work?

Jdh, it is true that Canadians don't get I-94s and rarely passport stamps, but the passport itself is not always proof of a legal entry. I have seen one case on here where a Canadian was denied because he could not prove legal entry. In that case, it is possible that he really did enter illegally, and his case was certainly messed up, but it apparently happened.

I do think that USCIS checks with CBP and what should happen is they see the entry record and all is well. In any case, I think it's worth it to ask if there is any other proof of legal entry. If not, it's not the end of the world, but if so, it is good to include it. Don't you agree?

Edited May 25, 2012 by Harpa Timsah

[jdh 103]

Jdh, it is true that Canadians don't get I-94s and rarely passport stamps, but the passport itself is not always proof of a legal entry. I have seen one case on here where a Canadian was denied because he could not prove legal entry. In that case, it is possible that he really did enter illegally, and his case was certainly messed up, but it apparently happened.

I do think that USCIS checks with CBP and what should happen is they see the entry record and all is well. In any case, I think it's worth it to ask if there is any other proof of legal entry. If not, it's not the end of the world, but if so, it is good to include it. Don't you agree?

Oh I absolutely agree. In a standard situation though, the passport is essentially the proof for a Canadian as it is expected they have no reason to illegally cross. The only reason to cross illegally would be if you have a record or something...probably similar to the case you are describing.

At my interview he did have the entry record - I believe it may have been added to my file by the fact checkers in Chicago. And it appears they ONLY get the date stamps - not any transcript of the CBP inspection.

I did include a letter of entry signed by myself and included a ticket from NY that I used that day...which really didn't prove entry but I figured helped to support the statement. In the end I think they just used my passport number to get the entry record.

Edited May 25, 2012 by jdh

[engineer21 51]

Just a small suggestion.. I would also send joint lease or mortgage if you have it.

Regarding paystubs.. the instructions say you may send paystubs for the past 6 months if you want.

Include a few more if you want to be safe.

We did not send any paystubs, and petitioner's income was never a question even at the interview.

Other than that, I think your contents are almost identical to what we sent.

Good luck!

[Selah 1]

I would also send joint lease or mortgage if you have it.

I'm not on his lease since his lease expires within a couple months. My husband plans to add me when he renews since it made more sense then getting hit by the application fees twice.

I'll add some more pay stubs for sure. I just wasn't sure how many to exactly send.

[KazuriSana 324]

2011 Tax papers?

[engineer21 51]

I'm not on his lease since his lease expires within a couple months. My husband plans to add me when he renews since it made more sense then getting hit by the application fees twice.

I'll add some more pay stubs for sure. I just wasn't sure how many to exactly send.

Ah i see.. yes, that would be a hassle

I would just bring the new lease to show IO at the AOS interview then.

They may never even ask for it.

Our IO asked during interview if we had anything else to show proof of our marriage, and I was gathering all of the documents in my hands..

But he was too busy looking at our pictures, he never even took the papers from me

After he finished looking at our pictures, he said I can keep all the documents, and he took out a stamp and approved our file.

[Selah 1]

2011 Tax papers

That's the tax transcript.

Ah i see.. yes, that would be a hassle

I would just bring the new lease to show IO at the AOS interview then.

They may never even ask for it.

Our IO asked during interview if we had anything else to show proof of our marriage, and I was gathering all of the documents in my hands..

But he was too busy looking at our pictures, he never even took the papers from me

After he finished looking at our pictures, he said I can keep all the documents, and he took out a stamp and approved our file.

Yup that's what we figured we do. If the lease still had several months we would had for sure added me but it just seemed pointless for a couple months.

I'm hoping for a quick approval but you never know with immigration.

[grrrrreat 109]

That's the tax transcript.

Yup that's what we figured we do. If the lease still had several months we would had for sure added me but it just seemed pointless for a couple months.

I'm hoping for a quick approval but you never know with immigration.

I'd consider adding some document that proves joint residence, if you can, like bills with both of your names on them.