***i-130/i-485/i-765/i-131 checklist***greencard spouse**

[meowyyt 2]

I found the list to be very comprehensive.. might include a few not-so-
necessary documents here and there!

Please let me know if you think it's missing anything.. otherwise, feel free
to take it, use it, or share it for your GC application. =^,^=

I. Form I-130 Immigrant Petition for Alien Relative
a) Form G1145 E-Notification of Petition Acceptance;
b) Check for filing fee in the amount of $420.00;
c) Form I-130 Petition For Alien Relative;
d) 1 passport-style photo of US LPR with full name & Alien# on back;
e) 1 passport-style photo of intending immigrant/foreign spouse with full
name on back;
f) Copy of the front and back of US LPR’s permanent resident card;
g) Copy of US LPR’s foreign birth certificate and Social Security Card ;
h) Copy of Intending immigrant’s foreign birth certificate;
i) Copy of Intending immigrant’s passport pages: Biographical page, Visa
within last year;
j) Copy of Intending immigrant’s current Form I-94 & I-797 H1-B Approval
Notice, evidencing that she is in the U.S. on a valid nonimmigrant status;
k) Form G-325A signed by US LPR;
l) Form G-325A signed by intending immigrant.
m) Copy of US LPR’s foreign notarial certificate of divorce;
n) Copy of marriage certificate;
o) Evidence of bona fide marriage:
• Copy of lease verification showing joint tenancy of common
residence;
• Copy of joint credit cards and shared accounts;
• Copy of joint auto-insurance & renter’s insurance;
• Copy of life insurance verifications showing spouse as
beneficiary;
• Copy of flight tickets to visit each other when long distance;
• 10 selected photographs documenting relationship and marriage.

II. Form I-485 Application to Adjust Status as Permanent Resident
a) Form G1145 E-Notification of Application Acceptance;
b) Check in the amount of $1070: I-485 filing fee of $985 and Biometric
fee of $85;
c) Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status as Permanent Resident;
d) 2 passport-style photos of intending immigrant/alien spouse with full
name on back;
e) Copy of marriage certificate;
f) Form I-693 Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record;
g) Copy of intending immigrant’s foreign birth certificate;
p) Form G-325A signed by intending immigrant;
q) Copy of Intending immigrant’s passport pages: Biographical page, Visa
within last year;
r) Copy of Intending immigrant’s current Form I-94 documenting lawful
admittance into the U.S.;
s) Evidence of the applicant’s lawful status in the United States;
t) Form I-864EZ, Affidavit of Support:
• Form I-864EZ filed by Sponsor/Spouse;
• Copy of the front and back of Sponsor/US LPR’s permanent
resident card;
• Copy of Sponsor/US LPR’s passport biographical page;
• Copy of Sponsor/US LPR’s birth certificate and Social Security
Card;
• Copy of Sponsor/US LPR’s letter of employment;
• Copy of federal tax returns for 2012, 2011, 2010 with W-2s and
Form 1099s;
• Copy of Sponsor’s paystubs from January to July 2013.

III. Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization
a) Form G1145 E-Notification of Application Acceptance;
b) Form I-765 filed by Beneficiary;
c) 2 passport-style photos of intending immigrant/foreign spouse with
full name on back;
d) Copy of Intending immigrant’s passport pages: Biographical page, Visa
within last year & Form I-94;
e) Copy of Intending immigrant’s last EAD (front and back);
f) Copy of Intending immigrant’s foreign birth certificate.

IV. Form I-131 Application for Advance Parole Travel Document
a) Form G1145 E-Notification of Application Acceptance;
b) Form I-131 filed by Beneficiary;
c) 2 passport-style photos of intending immigrant/foreign spouse with
full name on back;
d) Copy of Intending immigrant’s foreign birth certificate;
e) Copy of Intending immigrant’s passport pages: Biographical page, Visa
within last year & Form I-94.

[newacct 688]

• There is just one G1145 that goes on the front of everything

You don't need "Copy of US LPR’s foreign birth certificate and Social Security Card ;"

For I-864EZ, you don't need "Copy of the front and back of Sponsor/US LPR’s permanent resident card;", "Copy of Sponsor/US LPR’s passport biographical page;", or "Copy of Sponsor/US LPR’s birth certificate and Social Security Card;"

Just one year's tax return is enough, unless there's a reason you think you need more.

"Copy of Intending immigrant’s foreign birth certificate;" is only needed for the I-485

"Copy of marriage certificate;" is only needed for the I-130

[lindenTree 5]

• There is just one G1145 that goes on the front of everything
• You don't need "Copy of US LPR’s foreign birth certificate and Social Security Card ;"
• For I-864EZ, you don't need "Copy of the front and back of Sponsor/US LPR’s permanent resident card;", "Copy of Sponsor/US LPR’s passport biographical page;", or "Copy of Sponsor/US LPR’s birth certificate and Social Security Card;"
• Just one year's tax return is enough, unless there's a reason you think you need more.
• "Copy of Intending immigrant’s foreign birth certificate;" is only needed for the I-485
• "Copy of marriage certificate;" is only needed for the I-130

1) Don't you need "Copy of US LPR’s foreign birth certificate and Social Security Card ;" at none of them?

2)

Copy of Intending immigrant's passport pages : Biographical page, Visa last year

I have 3 passports (2 of them are expired).

1st passport includes : US visa, Schengen visas and entrance of US and Europe

2nd passport includes : Canada visa, entrance of Canada

3rd passport includes : US entrance

So which pages do i need to copy? All of them?

3)

Copy of Intending Immigrant's last EAD (front and back)

what is EAD?

Edited September 4, 2013 by mzzzmira

[newacct 688]

1) Don't you need "Copy of US LPR’s foreign birth certificate and Social Security Card ;" at none of them?

No. To prove that person is an LPR, you just need a copy of the green card. And then you only need that for I-130, not any other forms.

2)

Copy of Intending immigrant's passport pages : Biographical page, Visa last year

I have 3 passports (2 of them are expired).

1st passport includes : US visa, Schengen visas and entrance of US and Europe

2nd passport includes : Canada visa, entrance of Canada

3rd passport includes : US entrance

So which pages do i need to copy? All of them?

For the "visa" and I-94, you need the passport with the visa you last entered the U.S. on. If that one is expired and you have a newer one, it wouldn't hurt to also have that one. I think copying the pages with the visa you entered on, the entry stamp, and the I-94, and also the passport's biographical page, should be enough.

3)

Copy of Intending Immigrant's last EAD (front and back)

what is EAD?

EAD = Employment Authorization Document. You only need this if you've previously had an EAD (e.g. for OPT).

[lindenTree 5]

newacct, thank you very much, this forum is like a life saver .) we're trying to catch September opportunity and i have B2 visa, my spouse is a GC holder.

I have some more questions :

1) (I-130 & I-485) For the foreign spouse birth certificate : It's going to be translated by a licensed translator. Do i also need to notarial it?

2) (I-130) Evidence of bona fide marriage : We got married 1,5 wks ago. So we only have copy of lease verification document. We can add some pictures of us though. But i'm really curious if these 2 evidences will be enough?

3) (I-485) Form I-864EZ : I quit my job and i am not earning my money now. I'm not eligible for this form. Instead I'm filling form I-864. Am i on the right way?

4) For all the documents starts with "Copy of...." means simple copy, right? There is no need for any stamp or any notarial?

Edited September 4, 2013 by mzzzmira