F-1 AOS marriage based Concurrent filing Cover Letter & Content List

[Brian&Ivy 1]

thanks for your post.

one quick question, what's this? -- 5 Photographs in clear plastic bag is it passport photos??

do u send any photos with ur husband w/ families? sorry if u put on ur post. it is really amazing!!!

best of luck!!!

[Little_My 464]

If you read the instructions carefully, this should all be fairly clear. You need to submit passport photos along with each form that you fill - I cannot remember the exact number, but it is all explained in the form instructions. You'll need passport photos of both the foreign spouse and US spouse.

Other photographs of the couple can be send along as evidence of bonafide marriage for the I-130. These types of photos aren't necessary if there's strong proof otherwise, such as joint lease, joint bank accounts, joint insurance, etc., and they can also be brought to the interview.

VJ has a very good and detailed guide for the AOS process here: http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2

Edited August 13, 2012 by Little_My

[Dave&Judy 3]

Do we need to send copies of SSN of beneficiary and USC?

[ibee 7]

Do we need to send copies of SSN of beneficiary and USC?

I don't recall it being a requirement to send the copy of it. The forms ask for the numbers though!

I copied husband's ssn together with his drivers license to prove citizenship... his passport was expired (still put it in) and the birth certificate we had at the time was in 3 pieces... I put a copy of... whatever was left of it... in the packet anyway

Edited August 14, 2012 by ibee

[DandT14 272]

I didn't include a copy of my social security card. I just put my number in the forms where they asked for it and included a copy of my birth certificate.

I really followed the instructions exactly. If they asked for the USC birth certificate, that's what they got. They didn't ask for a copy of my SS card, so they didn't get it.

I know most people say there's no harm in including extra stuff, and I guess there isn't, but there's also no need to clutter up your file with stuff they don't want.

[Jessica B 0]

Sorry to jump in this late but just started putting together my application packet and had a questions about the cover letters.

Do you put the first part on a front page and then the other covers letters or indexes on each form? with the first part I mean this:

Dear Sir/Ma’am:

Please find enclosed concurrent filing of forms with payment for:

Petitioner: (U.S. Spouse)

Beneficiary: (intending immigrant)

• I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative)

• I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status)

• I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization)

• I-131 (Application for Travel Document)

And then the rest on separate sheets before each packet/form starts?

Thanks!

[Jessica B 0]

Hello all ! It's a blessing that all you VJers are so helpful and kind!

I am asking all your kindness to please take one last look at my Cover letter and Content lists to make sure I didn't miss anything.

I have always been saying "currently preparing the paperwork" for the past month , and now it's finally the time to send off the AOS package tomorrow. Thank you all for your great input and patience for my questions, and the numerous guides and samples provided by VJers! Without you all, I have no idea where to begin this huge process!

Background - I am a F-1 student, married USC, and filing I-130, I-485, I-765 & I-131 Concurrently.

Here is the Cover Letter, and Content List respectively:

Nature of the Submission:

Original Submission of Immediate Relative (Spouse) Family Based Adjustment of Status Application (I-485) with concurrent filing of I-130, I-131, and I-765

Date

Dear Sir/Ma’am:

Please find enclosed concurrent filing of forms with payment for:

Petitioner: (U.S. Spouse)

Beneficiary: (intending immigrant)

• I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative)

• I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status)

• I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization)

• I-131 (Application for Travel Document)

Form I-130, payment, related forms, and supporting documents:

$420 check for filing fee

Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative

Copy of petitioner birth certificate

Copy of petitioner passport biographical page

Copy of marriage certificate

Copy of wife’s passport biographical page

Copy of wife’s birth certificate

Copy of wife’s F-1 visa page

Copy of Wife’s Form I-94 front and back

Form G-325A of U.S. Spouse with his passport style photo attached to his G-325A form

Form G-325A of intending immigrant with her passport style photo attached to her G-325A form

Proof of bona fides marriage:

IRS Transcript of Joint Federal Tax Return for Year 2011

Copy of Joint Apartment Lease (past)

Copy of Joint Apartment Lease (current)

Copy of joint bank account statements

Copy of Joint Health Insurance ID Cards

Copy of Joint Health Insurance Policy

Copy of Driver Licenses

Copy of Joint credit card statements

Copy of Joint auto insurance coverage summary

Copy of joint auto insurance ID Cards

Copy of utilities bill

Affidavit by friend with a copy of photograph

Affidavit by friend with a copy of photograph

Copy of local spa receipt from winter travels

Copy of boarding passes for winter travels

Copy of itinerary for winter travels

5 Photographs in clear plastic bag

Enclosed please find my Form I-485: Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, supporting documents and evidence in the following order,

Contents include:

This covering letter

Check: for the amount of $1070.00 for Form I-485 ($985) and Biometrics ($85)

2 Passport Photos of intending immigrant

Form I-485: Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

Exhibit 3B- Supplement listing present and past membership for I-485 Part 3.C.

I-693: Sealed envelope containing medical reports from civil surgeon.

Copy of Marriage Certificate

Copy of intending immigrant’s Birth Certificate

Copy of intending immigrant’s passport biographical page

Copy of intending immigrant’s F1 visa stamp

Copy of intending immigrant’s I-94 card (front and back)

Copy of intending immigrant’s I-20s

Copy of Enrollment Verification Letter from University

Form G-325A for intending immigrant

I-864 Affidavit of Support (filed by Spouse)

i. Form I-864 filed by U.S. Spouse/Sponsor

ii. Copy of Sponsor’s Passport Biographical Page

iii. Copy of Sponsor’s Birth Certificate

iv. Copy of Sponsor’s Social Security Card

v. Employment Verification letter for US Spouse

vi. Copies of 8 most recent earning statements issued to US Spouse

vii. IRS Transcript for tax year 2011 and copy of 1099-MISC for tax year 2011

viii. IRS Transcript for tax year 2010 and copy of 1099-MISC for tax year 2010

ix. IRS Transcript for tax year 2009 and copy of 1099-MISC for tax year 2009

I-864 Affidavit of Support (filed by Joint Sponsor )

i. Form I-864 filed by U.S. Spouse/Sponsor

ii. Copy of Sponsor’s Passport Biographical Page

iii. Employment Letter

iv. Copies of 13 most recent earning statements issued to Joint Sponsor

v. IRS Transcript for tax year 2011 and copy of W-2 for tax year 2011

vi. IRS Transcript for tax year 2010 and copy of W-2 for tax year 2010

. IRS Transcript for tax year 2009 and copy of W-2 for tax year 2009

I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization)

Applicant: (my name)

Documents included:

• Copy of form I-94 (front and back)

• Copies of I-20 forms from 2003 to present

• Copies of Enrollment Verification Letter from University

• Two passport-style photographs

I-131 (Application for Travel Document) and evidence

Applicant: My name

Form -131, Application for Travel Document

- explanation for I-131 Part 7

• Copy of state driver’s license

• Copy of passport identity page

• Copy of form I-94 (front and back)

• Copy of F-1 Visa Stamp

• Copies of I-20 forms

• Copy of Enrollment Verification Letter from University

• two passport-style photos

Sorry to jump in this late but just started putting together my application packet and had a questions about the cover letters.

Do you put the first part on a front page and then the other covers letters or indexes on each form? with the first part I mean this:

Dear Sir/Ma’am:

Please find enclosed concurrent filing of forms with payment for:

Petitioner: (U.S. Spouse)

Beneficiary: (intending immigrant)

• I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative)

• I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status)

• I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization)

• I-131 (Application for Travel Document)

And then the rest on separate sheets before each packet/form starts?

Thanks!

[Frenchican 13]

Nope , i didn't. best of luck!

HI!

I am in a similar situation, married on F1.

differences: (just saying this in case all my paperwork works smoothly and someone wants to ask something)

- F1 on OPT

- filing I-864A "Contract between sponsor and Houshold member" to complete the household amount, my husband was short for $2000 after deducting work expenses

- not filing travel authorization

anyway,

I read everywhere send one check for $1415, I understand you sent different checks in case different agents reviewed your application, but where did you see that? Have you seen people doing that and everything working out ok? trying to send package tomorrow!!

thanks

[DandT14 272]

HI!

I am in a similar situation, married on F1.

differences: (just saying this in case all my paperwork works smoothly and someone wants to ask something)

- F1 on OPT

- filing I-864A "Contract between sponsor and Houshold member" to complete the household amount, my husband was short for $2000 after deducting work expenses

- not filing travel authorization

anyway,

I read everywhere send one check for $1415, I understand you sent different checks in case different agents reviewed your application, but where did you see that? Have you seen people doing that and everything working out ok? trying to send package tomorrow!!

thanks

Unless I've forgotten something, it's $1490. And I think they used to require 2 checks, but now they will accept 1. I've heard of people having their applications returned if they only send 1, but I don't know if that still happens or that was the "old days". I'd send 2 to be safe.

[Little_My 464]

$420 for the I-130

$985 for the I-485 + $85 for biometrics fee

Totaling $1,490.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Sorry to jump in this late but just started putting together my application packet and had a questions about the cover letters.

Do you put the first part on a front page and then the other covers letters or indexes on each form? with the first part I mean this:

Dear Sir/Ma’am:

Please find enclosed concurrent filing of forms with payment for:

Petitioner: (U.S. Spouse)

Beneficiary: (intending immigrant)

• I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative)

• I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status)

• I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization)

• I-131 (Application for Travel Document)

And then the rest on separate sheets before each packet/form starts?

Thanks!

I would make a single cover letter personally, but it doesn't matter. Make it in a way that is neat; that's the most important part.

And, Ma'am is kind of a rude word at worst or casual at best... in a formal letter you should say Madam, or use the gender-neutral formula, "To Whom it May Concern."

[Dave&Judy 3]

I would make a single cover letter personally, but it doesn't matter. Make it in a way that is neat; that's the most important part.

And, Ma'am is kind of a rude word at worst or casual at best... in a formal letter you should say Madam, or use the gender-neutral formula, "To Whom it May Concern."

Do we have sample for single cover letter, by any chance?

[mariapenalorca 0]

Is it ok if I just put the 2 Passport Photos attached just to one of the forms. Or should I attached 2 for the I-130 and another ones to each form. I have the same questions regarding the other documents that the USCIS ask more than one time.