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[lecilia 15]

IMPORTANT!
Make TWO copies of the entire package before you send it in. This includes the money orders too. You want to have a perfect replica of the package you are sending in. All Forms that you submit must be originals with original signatures. Supporting Evidence that you submit may be photocopies. Retain ALL original supporting Evidence since the USCIS has the right to check them by issuing an RFE (Request For Evidence). If you receive an RFE, follow the direction exactly, and make two copies of what you sent back. During any future interviews the USCIS may also want to examine the original supporting evidence

ok so it says all that but u know im a dumb brunette a little help can i photo copy everything before i send it off and do it like that i mean i can print everything off again and copy the ones i will be sending off but i do NOT have enough money to do 2 sets of money orders i barley had enough to send the one for the 485 and the 130 forms when they say make including money orders too do i have to i mean i cant afford to get anymore money orders ?

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Here's the deal-- you don't want to send anything off without keeping a copy for your records. So get everything ready for the entire packet including the check you are going to send.

That would be --

the signed forms,

the photocopies of your documents like birth certificate, evidence, etc

the check or money order

Then before mailing it, put it on a copy machine page by page and make an exact duplicate. Mail the packet with your signed forms and real check. Put the duplicate in a folder or binder. You only need one duplicate copy.

Edited March 2, 2015 by Nich-Nick

[CowBoE 429]

IMPORTANT!

Make TWO copies of the entire package before you send it in. This includes the money orders too. You want to have a perfect replica of the package you are sending in. All Forms that you submit must be originals with original signatures. Supporting Evidence that you submit may be photocopies. Retain ALL original supporting Evidence since the USCIS has the right to check them by issuing an RFE (Request For Evidence). If you receive an RFE, follow the direction exactly, and make two copies of what you sent back. During any future interviews the USCIS may also want to examine the original supporting evidence

ok so it says all that but u know im a dumb brunette a little help can i photo copy everything before i send it off and do it like that i mean i can print everything off again and copy the ones i will be sending off but i do NOT have enough money to do 2 sets of money orders i barley had enough to send the one for the 485 and the 130 forms when they say make including money orders too do i have to i mean i cant afford to get anymore money orders ?

" i do NOT have enough money to do 2 sets of money orders"

I'm not sure I follow this comment...when the advice was to make 2 copies of everything...

it mean xerox copies...yes...including xerox copy of the money order...for record purposes.

Did you think it was suggesting to go get new money orders???

It kind of reads that way...

Back to making copies...what I did was I scanned everything into a PDF file,

and kept the file in safe places (my PC, USB drive, and in email) and printed one back up copy

to make it convenient to reference them.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

I wasn't as efficient as scanning everything. I xeroxed the entire packet in order exactly how it was going to be mailed. Then I put the whole xerox copy in one of those school pocket folder type binders with brads. I put my birth certificate, passport type things back where they live so they could be found for the next time needed. Now I have a binder for each time I sent a packet to USCIS---petition, adjustment of status, removing conditions, naturalization.

The reason you want to do that is because if some disaster happened and it got lost in the mail, you could easily see what was included and do it over without having to remember all the parts again. Or the other reason is because you will start reading on VJ mistakes people made and think ""OMG! I can't remember if I did that or not." You can look at your xerox copy and know exactly what you sent.

[lecilia 15]

so basically photo copy all of my package that i will be sending off and keep it as a back up in case i need to make another but what do i do about the money orders I DO NOT have money to get a second set so do i just leave that alone or wait untill i send my package off and if something goes wrong try to get rein burs ted or what ?

Edited March 2, 2015 by lecilia

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

so basically photo copy all of my package that i will be sending off and keep it as a back up in case i need to make another but what do i do about the money orders I DO NOT have money to get a second set so do i just leave that alone or wait untill i send my package off and if something goes wrong try to get rein burs ted or what ?

Why do you think you need to purchase spare money orders?

Write a check or purchase the required many order. Take the payment (check or money order) to a xerox machine. Lay it on the glass. Press COPY. Save it with the photocopy of the packet.

Put the payment (check or money order) in the envelope with your packet to be mailed.

Or skip making a photocopy of anything. It it not part of the actual process. It is merely a good organizational habit.

[lecilia 15]

really sorry i dont mean to annoy anyone or anything but thanks alot i have started photo copying everything just dont wana mess anything up u know

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

really sorry i dont mean to annoy anyone or anything but thanks alot i have started photo copying everything just dont wana mess anything up u know

Not annoyed at all. Just trying to break it down into simpler terms for you.

Are you adjusting status from a K1 visa? You are in the family based visa forum, but you mentioned doing an I-130.

[lecilia 15]

no im new to this site so have no idea where to post just in need of help fast but im a overstaying VWP entry

[lecilia 15]

ok so i got everything ready for my adjustment of status marriage based one to send just got both my money orders one for $1070 another for $420 but on the pay to the order of who do i write it to ?

[kzielu 1,149]

ok so i got everything ready for my adjustment of status marriage based one to send just got both my money orders one for $1070 another for $420 but on the pay to the order of who do i write it to ?

US Department of Homeland Security.

[ISLANDBOY 21]

question what is the $420 for? AOS is just $1070.00? which includes AOS, EAD AND AP.

[Merrytooth 5,748]

question what is the $420 for? AOS is just $1070.00? which includes AOS, EAD AND AP.

$420 for I-130.

OP is AOS from VWP.

[lecilia 15]

hey guys curious has anyone heard anything about a government shut down im starting to panic now as i plan to send off all my forms I-130 and my aos this week will this effect me if its true does anyone know anything about it help ?

[lecilia 15]

ok so guys i made one but i want to know if its ok please take a look and tell me what you think my document contains this -

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Immediate Relative (Spouse) Family Based Adjustment of Status Application with a concurrent I-130 filing.

To Whom It May Concern:
USCIS
P.O. Box 804625
Chicago, IL 60680-4107.
My eligibility is based on admission as visa wavier program tourist without the intent to get married

contents in this envelope include :-

• 2 photographs & receipt for photographs (date on the receipt to show they were taken within 30 days of the filing
• Two money orders in the amount of $1070 and $420 made payable to the Department of Homeland Security

Form I-485: Petition for Alien Relative

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

Electronic I-94 Copy

A certified copy of marriage certificate.

G-325A filled out, signed and dated.

I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status

I-864, Affidavit of Support
>> Include any additional required supporting documentation

I-765, Application for Employment Authorization,

Form I-130: Petition for Alien Relative

Copy of the Full Birth certificate (front and back) for the US Citizen

G-325A filled out by the US Citizen, signed and dated.

One passport-type photo of the US Citizen.

Evidence of a bonafide marriage Such as

Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship signed with full name address, date and place of birth.