Photos for AOS

[MrsMitch 0]

I am filing a AOS for my spouse.

I know I need 2 passport photos each for the:

I-485

G-325A

But do I need passport picture of myself, I-130 other than the copy of my USA passport?

Do I need to send cover letter?

Thank you all

[Jawaree 718]

No cover letter is needed, petitioner only need to send copy

of PP, no passport photos only the intending immigrant PP photos

[braveheart97xxx 7]

Did you follow the guides here in VJ? it is all stated there ...

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

No cover letter is needed, petitioner only need to send copy

of PP, no passport photos only the intending immigrant PP photos

No, the USC needs one passport photo for the I-130.

A cover letter is a good idea.

[Tina and Johan 206]

We sent six for each applicant (1 K1 and 1 K2)! 2 each for I-485, I-131, and I-765. I didn't attach any for the g-325a. I hope that wasn't necessary too, since 8 seems like overkill. I also didn't include any pictures of myself (USC). And a cover letter itemizing what's in the application also helps YOU organize and make a checklist for all you're including.

[CdnRN 40]

You definitely do need a photo as the USC for the g-325a! It is outlined in the USCIS instructions as well as here in the visa guides.

A cover letter is a good idea for you but also for the person receiving it. Imagine opening a package with a 1 inch thick stack of papers. Without a cover letter it would be substantially harder to organize and the chances of pages going missing could increase etc.

The USCIS has package assembly tips that I followed. http://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-and-fees/general-tips-assembling-applications-mailing

I reasoned that the easier I made it on the recipient, the better.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Guys, this is the concurrent AOS forum. Please make the advice appropriate for concurrent AOS, unless the OP clarifies that they are filing a K-1 AOS.

Edited August 6, 2014 by Harpa Timsah

[greenalien 3]

I am filing a AOS for my spouse.

I know I need 2 passport photos each for the:

I-485

G-325A

But do I need passport picture of myself, I-130 other than the copy of my USA passport?

Do I need to send cover letter?

Thank you all

you don't "need" one but you should have one. kind of like when you apply for jobs, cover letters are usually not required but you should submit one anyway if this helps, here's a page with a link to my cover letter.

[sweet cakes 326]

I am filing a AOS for my spouse.

I know I need 2 passport photos each for the:

I-485

G-325A

But do I need passport picture of myself, I-130 other than the copy of my USA passport?

Do I need to send cover letter?

Thank you all

For concurrent filing of I-130 and I-485: http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2

-Do note that each form has its own requirements. So 2 pictures each, etc. The link has a good checklist for you to follow.

The I-765 and the I-131 are optional to be filed with the I-485. But if you guys decide to apply for these, just do note that they also need to be submitted with their own supporting documents. Additional 2 pictures each, etc.

A cover letter is optional. But it's definitely a good idea to have this since it shows a summary of the application contents and will be easier for whoever will review the application.