AOS AND EMPLOYEE AUTHORIZATION

[Alyssa&Craig 0]

I don't think I've ever been as frustrated as I am now helping my husband fill out his adjustment of status forms.

A big question I have is…Are the i-485 forms the same as applying for his permit to work? And if not do we file the i-765 separate with the fee of $380?? And how would the biometric fees for both forms work?

Thank you in advanced.

[mike79 0]

If you file I-485 and I-765 together you don't have to pay the fee for the I-765.

pay the fee for only I-485 which is $1070, biometrics fee included.

Remember send them together in the same envelope

[blk 87]

Hi the I-485 is for the adjustment of status & the I-765 is for EAD (employment) also there is the I-131 advance parole, if you submit the I-765 & I-131 they are free as you sent them in with the I-485, as for the biometric fee it is included in the AOS fee & it covers the biometrics for all forms that require it.

Brian

Edited March 3, 2014 by blk

[Alyssa&Craig 0]

THANK YOU!

If you file I-485 and I-765 together you don't have to pay the fee for the I-765.
pay the fee for only I-485 which is $1070, biometrics fee included.
Remember send them together in the same envelope

Thank you for your answer. What exactly would the I-131 be for? If he wants to travel out of the country?

Hi the I-485 is for the adjustment of status & the I-765 is for EAD (employment) also there is the I-131 advance parole, if you submit the I-765 & I-131 they are free as you sent them in with the I-485, as for the biometric fee it is included in the AOS fee & it covers the biometrics for all forms that require it.

Brian

[celeste15 2]

I-131 is for AP(advance parole) so he can travel out of the country while he waits for the i-485(green card) to be approved

[blk 87]

Yes it's just in case he needs to go back home in an emergency so that he can get back into the US, as you are waiting for the Green Card, yjust to let you know it can take from 30 to 90 days to get the EAD & AP

Edited March 3, 2014 by blk

[Alyssa&Craig 0]

Yes it's just in case he needs to go back home in an emergency, as you are waiting for the Green Card, yjust to let you know it can take from 30 to 90 days to get the EAD & AP

I-131 is for AP(advance parole) so he can travel out of the country while he waits for the i-485(green card) to be approved

K Thank you for clearing that up. Also, do you know if the evidence we have to give in for the AOS is the same that we already gave in for the K1? Or is it like our marriage cert. ?

[blk 87]

Assembling the I-485 Package: Checklist frequent questions frequent questions

Forms and Documents (follow these assembly instructions. All supporting documents must be in English or be translated as noted here.):

1. Payment as required by USCIS. Use a personal check so you can track the payment. Money Orders are also accepted. Read the Guide to Paying USCIS Immigration Fees. Be sure to include the payment for both the I-485 and the biometrics fee*.

>> The fee for I-485 applications includes the cost of the I-131 and I-765 (no need to pay for them if filed with or while your I-485 application is pending adjudication).

2. Cover Page. This should include the applicants contact information, a description of the benefit being filed for ("Immediate Relative (Spouse) Family Based Adjustment of Status Application") and a table of contents listing the major items in the packet. If you need additional room to explain your case, attach a separate sheet and list the attachment on the cover sheet. Make sure to sign and date the cover sheet.

3. Form I-485: Petition for Alien Relative (note: use the non US Citizen spouse's married name on this form and list previous name/names)

4. Copy of the non US Citizen Spouses Passport (biographical page as well as entry stamps).

4a. Copy of the non US Citizen Spouses K-1 or K-3 Visa from Passport

5. K-1 Visa Holders: Submit Copy of NOA2 "Approval" for I-129F **

K-3 Visa Holders: Submit Copy of NOA2 "Approval" for I-130

6. Electronic I-94 Copy or (for older entries) a copy of the non US Citizen Spouses valid paper I-94 (front and back of form)

7. A copy of the intending immigrant's birth certificate along with English translation. (If in any language other than English)

8. A copy of your marriage certificate. Note: While a regular copy is allowed, submitting a certified copy is preferred as some members have received an RFE asking for this (so if one is available use that instead).

9. G-325A filled out, signed and dated.

10. Two passport-type photos (see specification) of the Non US Citizen Spouse. Write the full name and A# on the back using a soft felt tipped pen or pencil. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of <Insert Name>". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the G-325a.

11. I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status.I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status. If you are a K-1, K-2, K-3 or K-4 visa holder the I-693 instructions state that you are not required to have another medical examination as long as your Form I-485 is filed within one year of your overseas medical examination. If you are missing any shots from your overseas medical a I-693 vaccination transcription is required to be completed by seeing a Civil Surgeon to have certain portions of the I-693 completed and have the Civil Surgeon certify the form (sealing the original in an envelope and giving you a copy).

12. I-864, Affidavit of Support (see poverty limits here)

>> Include any additional required supporting documentation

13. I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, if you want to work while your application is processed (optional)

>> Include any additional required supporting documentation or photos as well as payment as noted here.

14 I-131, Application for Travel Document, if you need to travel outside the United States while your application is processed (optional)

>> Include any additional required supporting documentation or photos as well as payment as noted here.

* Fingerprint fee not needed for applicants under 14

** Should this document be misplaced/lost/never received you can file an I-824 to receive a duplicate copy via mail.

[blk 87]

I hope the above helps, also only send photocopys of things like marriage & birth certificates, passports

[Merrytooth 5,748]

This link might be helpful to you.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331-aos-ead-ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/

[Alyssa&Craig 0]

THANK YOU! That is very helpful.

I hope the above helps, also only send photocopys of things like marriage & birth certificates, passports