Filing Together I-485, I-765 and I-131

[VisaJourneyDude 0]

I'm filing I-485 accompanying with I-765 and I-131 as a whole package. I noticed that some of the required supporting documents are overlapping Do I really need to make a copy for each of these overlapping documents for each form?

[ashydad 1]

yes.... because each form goes somewhere else

USCIS send them to different places once they recieve them......do EXACTLY as told for EACH form

[HollyGolightly 72]

I agree with ashydad.

Treat each form as a separate application and provide appropriate evidence for each. It will seem redundant but assume that different people are going to read and evaluate them so naturally, you will need to provide proof for each application separately.

[brr5 6]

I made only one copy for the three forms and one set of passport photos. That worked for me as they combine the 765 and 131 onto one card when it is issued. Your milage may vary though.................

[HK12 273]

I agree with ashydad.

Treat each form as a separate application and provide appropriate evidence for each. It will seem redundant but assume that different people are going to read and evaluate them so naturally, you will need to provide proof for each application separately.

Agree with that.

Always assume they will pick your files apart.

[VisaJourneyDude 0]

This really sucks the life out of me. Now I have to get a bunch more passport photos and bunch more marriage certificates and a bunch more of a bunch of everything else.

But then again, someone said they got away with sending just one copy.

[VisaJourneyDude 0]

I agree with ashydad.

Treat each form as a separate application and provide appropriate evidence for each. It will seem redundant but assume that different people are going to read and evaluate them so naturally, you will need to provide proof for each application separately.

This is the 21st century though. We got Internet, iPhones, Skype and Facebook. Surely the government agency must have copiers.

I made only one copy for the three forms and one set of passport photos. That worked for me as they combine the 765 and 131 onto one card when it is issued. Your milage may vary though.................

Thank you! I would seriously like to see a few more of these answers.

[HollyGolightly 72]

This is the 21st century though. We got Internet, iPhones, Skype and Facebook. Surely the government agency must have copiers.

Thank you! I would seriously like to see a few more of these answers.

Yes, but don't assume they will do this work for you. They provide the list of requirements in there for a reason. They cannot and in most cases will not make copies of evidences for the hundreds of case folders that come into each office. I would make it as easy as possible for the evaluating officer to read your application or risk putting yourself at a disadvantage.

[VisaJourneyDude 0]

I just called USIC and they said YOU MUST supply the overlapping documents even though they are being filed together. They even said you must supply a G1145 for each of the application.

[Kiwitopia 0]

Yes, I agree I sent overlapping copies of everything. Always best to provide more than not enough. It's a huge pain in the butt as I spent nearly $80 on multiple copies of passport photos alone. Keep in mind you do not need certified copies of marriage certificates, I sent in color photocopies of all my documents and did not recieve any RFEs. In fact, I received notification today tat my EAD and AP card has been mailed to me. It's annoying to do all the work for the agency, but I would rather take the time now and submit a complete package than go through the hassle of responding to an RFE.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

If you read the instructions there really is hardly any overlap. Overlap on photos, yes. Not marriage certs, though, or BCs. Not sure what you are reading.