AOS & IV Package Double Check

[GuruSikh 6]

Hello VJ,

I have my AOS and IV packages ready, but want to double check before I mail them tomorrow. I had a few questions I wanted to ask so I don't make any mistakes and fix them before I mail the packages.

Even though I make more than enough to clear the poverty rule, my father who is also an US citizen, will be my only joint sponsor.

***I wrote my case number on all papers except the bar coded cover sheet**

AOS:

- Cover Letter (Table of Contents)

- Bar Coded Cover Sheet from payment portal

My Information:

- My I-864 Form Affidavit of Support (printed and signed after printing)

- Employment Letter

- My Tax Doc.

- 2014 Tax Return Transcript

- 2014 Wage & Income Transcript (W-2)

- Copy of my US passport

- 2 Passport Size Photos (2" x 2") with Full Name, DOB, and Case Number on the back of the photo

- Proof of Marriage

-Photocopy of Marriage Certificate

-Photocopy of Marriage Registry Certificate

Joint Sponsor (My Father):

- Father's I-864 Form Affidavit of Support (printed and signed after printing)

- Photocopy of Father's US Citizenship Certificate

- Father's Tax Docs:

-2014 Tax Return Transcript

-2014 Wage & Income Transcript (W-2)

IV:

Cover Letter

Bar-Coded Cover Sheet from payment portal

Wife's Information:

-2 Passport Size photos (2" x 2") Full Name, DOB, Case Number on the back of the photo

-Photocopy of my wife's passport (main page with photo, page with police clearance stamp, and last page of Indian Passport)

-Photocopy of my wife's Birth Certificate

-Photocopy of my wife's Police Clearance Certificate

-Proof of Marriage

-Photocopy of Marriage Certificate

-Photocopy of Marriage Registry Certificate

Thank you

-Guru Sikh

[GuruSikh 6]

*** Questions ****

Q1. I was getting my Tax Doc. from IRS Online, I noticed there are 4 different forms (1.Tax Return Transcript, 2.Wage & Income Transcript, 3. Tax Account Transcript, 4. Record of Account Transcript.)

-I need to include only the Tax Return and W-2 (Wage & Income) right?

Q2. In the I-864 Form, everyone advises not to leave anything blank, but instead type "n/a" Some parts in the form, you are not to allow type that.

-Is it ok to print the form and then write by ink "n/a" where it needs to be written on the form?

Q3. Part 3 of I-864 Form (Affidavit of Support) Im bringing only my wife

-Do I need to fill it in? I don't think I need to, but correct me if Im wrong

Q4. Part 6 of I-864 Form (Affidavit of Support) My Father is the only joint sponsor, but my father and mother has always filled their taxes as "Married with Jointly"

-Do I need to include my mother's income? Because I have to fill out another form for that. My father makes more than enough money, plus he says I only need to include his income because that is enough and they mainly look at your tax return and w-2.

Q5. About my Employment Letter. Since I work in my father's business and manage it, it makes me his employee also.

-Is it ok for my father to type an employment letter for me and sign it?

Q6. My wife's original birth certificate has only her First name, not last name. When she got her passport made, she had to post an ad in the newspaper about the mistake and had to give our original passport and photocopy of the newspaper ad clipping.

-Should I write on a paper explaining the that mistake? I will include the original birth certificate + newspaper ad clipping (photocopy)

Thank you

-GuruSikh

[j&ana 363]

It looks good. There are a couple of things you did not need to include. You do not need a copy of your passport ,only a copy of your wife passport is needed. Also if you are using tax transcripts you do not need to include w-2s. You only need copies of w,2s, if you are sending in copies of the tax return form

Edited April 19, 2015 by j&ana

[Moustafa/Crystal 65]

Don't forget to include the cover sheet from the welcome letter with the checklist of items as that is specifically in the directions. Be sure to put the items in thoe order requested on that cover sheet as it specifcally says to do that as well.

Do not include extra information. Why are you including your W-2, passport, your pics, and a copy of the marriage certificate in the AOS part?

[Moustafa/Crystal 65]

If you make enough for the AOS, I would not complicate things with another sponsor. However, it is up to you what you do.

Put your items in this order....

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Edited April 19, 2015 by Moustafa/Crystal

[Moustafa/Crystal 65]

*** Questions ****

Q1. I was getting my Tax Doc. from IRS Online, I noticed there are 4 different forms (1.Tax Return Transcript, 2.Wage & Income Transcript, 3. Tax Account Transcript, 4. Record of Account Transcript.)

-I need to include only the Tax Return and W-2 (Wage & Income) right? You only need the tax return transcript

Q2. In the I-864 Form, everyone advises not to leave anything blank, but instead type "n/a" Some parts in the form, you are not to allow type that.

-Is it ok to print the form and then write by ink "n/a" where it needs to be written on the form? Do not leave any blanks...write in n/a as necessary

Q3. Part 3 of I-864 Form (Affidavit of Support) Im bringing only my wife

-Do I need to fill it in? I don't think I need to, but correct me if Im wrong I do not know. I did the 864EZ.

Q4. Part 6 of I-864 Form (Affidavit of Support) My Father is the only joint sponsor, but my father and mother has always filled their taxes as "Married with Jointly"

-Do I need to include my mother's income? Because I have to fill out another form for that. My father makes more than enough money, plus he says I only need to include his income because that is enough and they mainly look at your tax return and w-2. I do not know.

Q5. About my Employment Letter. Since I work in my father's business and manage it, it makes me his employee also.

-Is it ok for my father to type an employment letter for me and sign it? It is the truth, so what would be the problem?

Q6. My wife's original birth certificate has only her First name, not last name. When she got her passport made, she had to post an ad in the newspaper about the mistake and had to give our original passport and photocopy of the newspaper ad clipping.

-Should I write on a paper explaining the that mistake? I will include the original birth certificate + newspaper ad clipping (photocopy) If you feel the situation needs an explanation, I would include a letter explaining it.

Thank you

-GuruSikh

Edited April 19, 2015 by Moustafa/Crystal

[Deejunx 1]

correct me if i'm wrong, if you're gonna use your dad as a joint sponsor, shouldn't he be filing the I-864A instead? http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864a.pdf

[GuruSikh 6]

It looks good. There are a couple of things you did not need to include. You do not need a copy of your passport ,only a copy of your wife passport is needed. Also if you are using tax transcripts you do not need to include w-2s. You only need copies of w,2s, if you are sending in copies of the tax return form

Thank you

[GuruSikh 6]

Don't forget to include the cover sheet from the welcome letter with the checklist of items as that is specifically in the directions. Be sure to put the items in thoe order requested on that cover sheet as it specifcally says to do that as well.

Do not include extra information. Why are you including your W-2, passport, your pics, and a copy of the marriage certificate in the AOS part?

Thank you for the advice

I included some of the information because I thought it would better because they are going in separate envelopes. If it is better not to include it, I will remove. As for the W-2, I included that because it was in the welcome letter checklist.

[GuruSikh 6]

correct me if i'm wrong, if you're gonna use your dad as a joint sponsor, shouldn't he be filing the I-864A instead? http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864a.pdf

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process#Step_6_-_Gather_AOS_Package

"The I-864A is used for household members of sponsors. Typically, the only time I recommend using the I-864A is for spouses of joint sponsors who are deciding to contribute their income as well. So, in these cases, the petitioner would file an I-864, the main joint sponsor would file an I-864 as well, and then the joint sponsor's spouse would file an I-864A."

[Moustafa/Crystal 65]

Thank you for the advice

I included some of the information because I thought it would better because they are going in separate envelopes. If it is better not to include it, I will remove. As for the W-2, I included that because it was in the welcome letter checklist.

Please read the directions for your AOS package. You do not need to send w-2's if you send a tax transcript.

Do NOT send the package in two envelopes, The directions specifically say ONE package. I bound my entire package together by two-hole punching the top and then using an ACCO binder.

You have the general idea of what needs to be done...however, I would carefully read through the instructions. You seem to be missing many of the details of preparing a package. I am of the mind that if they give directions, then you should follow them...no matter how minute.

Please look at this website.

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents.html

In the end, I am sure whatever you decide to do will be right for you.

[GuruSikh 6]

Please read the directions for your AOS package. You do not need to send w-2's if you send a tax transcript.

Do NOT send the package in two envelopes, The directions specifically say ONE package. I bound my entire package together by two-hole punching the top and then using an ACCO binder.

You have the general idea of what needs to be done...however, I would carefully read through the instructions. You seem to be missing many of the details of preparing a package. I am of the mind that if they give directions, then you should follow them...no matter how minute.

Please look at this website.

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents.html

In the end, I am sure whatever you decide to do will be right for you.

Just want to make it clear,

I would place the "Document Cover Sheet" (one from welcome letter) on Top & rest of the documents come afterwards?

As for AOS & IV cover letters I would type up myself , that come under the AOS & IV payment portal cover sheets?

Edited April 19, 2015 by GuruSikh

[raven52 233]

I think you did a great job, maybe a little too good.

Just do not understand complicating the AOS, with a co-sponsor, when you say you make enough money.,..,.,just wondering.

Good luck and a speedy approval.

[Moustafa/Crystal 65]

Just want to make it clear,

I would place the "Document Cover Sheet" (one from welcome letter) on Top & rest of the documents come afterwards?

As for AOS & IV cover letters I would type up myself , that come under the AOS & IV payment portal cover sheets?

Sounds great! I just used one portal cover sheet and one cover letter. But your plan sounds good, too.

[GuruSikh 6]

Sounds great! I just used one portal cover sheet and one cover letter. But your plan sounds good, too.

ok good, thank you very much.