Gearing up to send off my AOS Package - Have a checklist with a few questions

[Goldfinger 4]

Just wondering a few things. For starters, I remember, when my wife submitted my initial K-1 petition, that we weren't supposed to bind the package using staples, but instead had to use one of those big black paperclips. Is that still the case?

Also, on top of sending my vaccination records, my immigration physical doctor sent me along with a CD of my chest x-rays. Am I supposed to send that as well as my DS-3025? Also, I see on the Visajourney Checklist that I am supposed to have an I-693? Is that true? I thought I was just supposed to have my DS-3025, and that my immigration physical would have been sent off with my package when I crossed the border?

If I have to send the Chest X-Rays, how should I package them? Should I somehow affix the CD in it's paper holder onto a larger piece of paper?

Also, could someone confirm that I have what I need? I have the following, ready to send away:

Passport, W/ Visa and stamps copied (I just need my biographic page, my Visa page, and the pages w/ stamps relevant to my recent K-1 entry, correct? I also have a copy of my paper I-94 stapled into my passport).

Electronic I-94 Copy
NOA2 copy
Marriage License - certified copy
Vaccination Report (DS 3025) and Chest X-Rays on CD
Cover Page (Should this just look like the K-1 cover page? Does anyone have an example of this?)

Passport Photos: (Should these be included in my package the same way that they were included in the K-1 petition package?)
G-325a
I-864 x 2, one from my Wife and one from my Mother in Law:
Letter from Wife's Employer, and two recent paystubs. Letter explaining why no tax return filed
- Letter from Mother in Law's employer, recent paystubs, last 3 years of tax returns. Birth Certificate from Mother in Law

I-485

I-765

I-131
G-1145

Payment in cheque form. ($1070, correct)

Is there anything I am missing here? Any help with any of my questions would really be appreciated. Thanks a ton!

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Yes, same tips for mailing thing to the USCIS > http://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-and-fees/general-tips-assembling-applications-mailing

No x-ray CD needed. That is yours to keep. The USCIS does not accept any forms of digital media anyway. See this post for whether or not you need an I-693 > http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/428381-i-693-report-of-medical-examination-and-vaccination-report/?p=6206232

You need the supporting documentation for the I-765 and I-131 too, including the 2 passport photos for each of those. That is a total of 6 passport photos needed. The instructions for those forms tell you what is needed for each. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/472439-evidence-for-756-and-131/?p=6723671

And yes, cover letter is basically the same as the K-1 cover letter. You just list what documents are included in the order you placed them for mailing.

[Goldfinger 4]

Yes, same tips for mailing thing to the USCIS > http://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-and-fees/general-tips-assembling-applications-mailing

No x-ray CD needed. That is yours to keep. The USCIS does not accept any forms of digital media anyway. See this post for whether or not you need an I-693 > http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/428381-i-693-report-of-medical-examination-and-vaccination-report/?p=6206232

You need the supporting documentation for the I-765 and I-131 too, including the 2 passport photos for each of those. That is a total of 6 passport photos needed. The instructions for those forms tell you what is needed for each. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/472439-evidence-for-756-and-131/?p=6723671

And yes, cover letter is basically the same as the K-1 cover letter. You just list what documents are included in the order you placed them for mailing.

Okay, so I need 6 passport photos in total.

Thanks for the help, as usual Jay-Kay. I appreciate it a lot. I have a few more questions...

So for my I-131, I need my Biographic page of my passport, my Visa page, and my entry stamp? For the I-765 I need only my passport biographic page?

Does that mean I'll need three copies of my passport's biographic page, and 2 copies of my Visa page and entry stamps? Or will 1 copy of each do? I'm confused in areas where there is overlap in terms of required evidence.

Other than that, is there anything else I need to grab, or does it all look good?

Thanks a lot in advance.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Yes, you need the bio page/K-1 visa/entry stamp copied 3 times, and 6 passport photos. Just place what each form need behind that particular form to keep everything organized, then list the order you placed them in on the cover letter.

Besides those extra copies, you seem to have included everything else that is required.

[dutdutout 4]

This is an example of my cover letter. It was quite comprehensive, but I hope this help.

Nature of Submission: I-485 Adjustment of Status

To Whom It May Concern:

Enclosed please find my form I-485, Adjustment of status for Jason Edward Smith, and supporting documents

Contents Include:

1. Payment in the amount of $1070

2. Form G-1145 e-notification

3. I-485

a. I-94 Electronic Admission Form

b. Criminal History

c. Birth Certificate

d. Copy of Passport including K-1

e. Fiancé petition approval Notice I-797 including all corresponding visa notifications and approvals.

f. Certified copy of Marriage Certificate

g. 2 passport style photos

4. Form G-325a

a. 2 passport style photos

5. I-864 Affidavit of Support from Petitioner-Denelle Acosta

a. Letter from Employer

b. Letter from petitioner concerning self-employment

c. Pay Stubs

d. 2012 Tax Return with W2s

e. 2011 Tax Return

f. 2010 Tax return

g. Copy of Petitioners Passport

h. Copy of Petitioners Birth Certificate

6. I-864 Affidavit of Support from joint sponsor

a. I-864a Contract between sponsor and household member

b. 2012 tax return with W2s

c. Investments

d. Earnings report

e. Proof of citizenship for joint sponsor and household member

7. Form G-1145 e-notification

8. I-131 Application for Travel Document

a. I-94

b. Copy of Passport including K-1

c. Birth Certificate of Beneficiary

d. Fiancé petition approval Notice I-797 including all corresponding visa notifications for proof of status

e. 2 passport style photos

9. Form G-1145 e-notification

10. I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

a. I-94 Electronic Admission Form

b. Birth Certificate of Beneficiary

c. Copy of Passport including K-1

d. 2 passport style photos

11. I-693 Medical examination sealed