Almost ready to send the package. Have some questions about the payment

[NEGRITA1987 10]

Hello, well im almost done with my papers and im gonna send them next monday but i have a couples questions regarding the payment. I was reading the process here in visajourney and it says pay with your checks to track payment. What if i don't have checks? Is that a problem? Can my husband pay with his own checks? Also about the package do you have to take it to the us postal office? Do you pay for it too? If so, how much? Thanks in advance.

[Njordan 6]

Cashier check, personal check, or money order are fine. Make sure you put what type of petition and or name of applicant on check. I believe it's better to send it certified and of course you will have to pay for that service. It's better to track the package to make sure it goes where you want it to.

How much?? I guess it depends on the weight of the package

[Adrian-Gloria 43]

Hey, he can use his check, that's fine as well, we used a money order and shipped it through DHL, it was about $60.

[NEGRITA1987 10]

Okey thanks! I think i'll go eith usps and use my husband's checks. About the envelope, what do I have to write on it? Just the po box address? Anything about the 'ORIGINAL SUBMISSION' i read sth Bout putting thet but i'm not sure where. Thanks

Hey, he can use his check, that's fine as well, we used a money order and shipped it through DHL, it was about $60.

What did you write on the yellow envelope?

[Pitaya 2,577]

Okey thanks! I think i'll go eith usps and use my husband's checks. About the envelope, what do I have to write on it? Just the po box address? Anything about the 'ORIGINAL SUBMISSION' i read sth Bout putting thet but i'm not sure where. Thanks

What did you write on the yellow envelope?

Put the return address in the upper right hand corner of the manila envelope, put the recipient's address mid-way down on the right-hand side of the manila envelope. It is advisable to include a cover page in the manila envelope.

From the K1/K3 AOS Guide:

"Cover Page" Information:

In the checklist above it is recommended that you include a Cover Page with your application. While this is optional, filing a cover page will help the USCIS understand what benefit your are applying for and specifically what items you have included in your package. Again, make sure the cover page includes:

-- the applicants contact information (name, address, phone number)

-- A description of the benefit you are applying for, (Immediate Relative (Spouse) Family Based Adjustment of Status Application)

-- A table of contents listing the major items in your package (i.e. I-485 and evidence, I-765, I-131, etc)

-- A line with the applicants signature and date

Where to File Everything:

Applicants are required to mail applications to a national mailbox (Chicago) as stated on the form (not your local USCIS office). Be sure to mail the package with return receipt requested / delivery confirmation. Send via USPS.

Don't overthink this, it can drive you crazy.

Good luck on your immigration journey.

Edited July 2, 2014 by A&B

[NEGRITA1987 10]

Put the return address in the upper right hand corner of the manila envelope, put the recipient's address mid-way down on the right-hand side of the manila envelope. It is advisable to include a cover page in the manila envelope.

From the K1/K3 AOS Guide:

Don't overthink this, it can drive you crazy.

Thank you. I already have an overall cover letter sith all the info you just told me and 2 other more specific for the i-130 and the i-485. All that is ready! I was just wondering about the yellow envelope haha. Thanks whole check thing kinda freaked me out because it says personal checks and i don't have those but my husband's should be fine thanks for the help!

Good luck on your immigration journey.

[Pitaya 2,577]

What visa are you adjusting from?

[NEGRITA1987 10]

What visa are you adjusting from?

Im adjusting of status through marriage. I came here on a visa tourist and now i'm married to a US citizen. Not sure the name sth about immediate relative haha

[Pitaya 2,577]

~Moved from Family-based AOS to WST-based AOS Forum~

~Adjusting from tourist visa~

[Adrian-Gloria 43]

Okey thanks! I think i'll go eith usps and use my husband's checks. About the envelope, what do I have to write on it? Just the po box address? Anything about the 'ORIGINAL SUBMISSION' i read sth Bout putting thet but i'm not sure where. Thanks

What did you write on the yellow envelope?

I don't remember, hahaha, I think Gloria just wrote something like "I-129F submission Gloria Lepko and Adrian Garcia"

[NEGRITA1987 10]

Hahaha i hate this whole process haha can't wait until it's over! Haha thanks