Please can someone review my cover letter [merged threads]

[Lizjones 0]

Express Mail and Ups
USCIS
Attn: FBAS
131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517

October 21, 2015

Concurrent Filing of I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), I 864 ( Affidavit of support) ,I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) and I-131 (Application for Travel Document)

Petitioner (U.S. Citizen):
(Alien Spouse):

Dear Sir/ Madam:

Please kindly find enclosed concurrent filing of forms: I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), I 864 ( Affidavit of support) ,I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) and I-131 (Application for Travel Document) and supporting documents.

Contents include:

1. Form G-1145 E-Notification of application/petition acceptance

2. I-130, Petition for Alien Relative
   • Payment of $420 made payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security
   • Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative
   • Form G-325A, Biographic Information of Petitioner
   • Form G-325A, Biographic Information of Alien Spouse
   • Copy of Petitioner’s Birth Certificate and U.S. Passport
   • Copy of Alien Spouse’s Birth Certificate
   • Copy of Alien Spouse’s Passport (Biographical page)
   • Copy of Alien Spouse’s Passport (Visa and stamped passport page)
   • Copy of Marriage Certificate
   • Copy of Termination of previous marriage for Petitioner’s
   • Passport Photo for Alien Spouse’s
   • Passport Photo for Petitioner’s

   Evidence of relationship between Petitioner and Beneficiary
   • Copy of our Daughter's birth paper
   • Selection of pictures that document the relationship
   • Copy of Wedding Day Photo
   • Copy our joint bank accounts period September 2015 – October 2015
   • Copy of Western Union Money Transfer March of 2013
   • Copy of Airline Itinerary Confirmation

3. I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence Or Adjust Status
   . Check payable to U.S. Department of Homeland of Security for $1070 ( includes Biometrics)
   . Copy of Alien Spouse’s Passport (biographical page as well as entry stamps).
   . Copy of Electronic I-94
   . Copy of Alien Spouse’s Birth Certificate
   . Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate
   . Two passport-type photos of Alien Spouse
   . Letter of Explanation for question no. 2 in Part 3
   . Medical Form l-693 (Sealed envelope by the Civil Surgeon)
   
   
   

4. I-864 Affidavit of Support
   . Copy of Petitioner's Federal Tax Returns 2012 - 2013
   . Copy of Petitioner’s W-2's for the years 2010 - 2014
   . Copy of Petitioner's most recent Pay Stubs

5. I-765 Application For Employment Document
   . Copy of Alien spouse passport biographical page
   . Two Passport photo for Alien Spouse
   . Electronic copy of I-94
   . Copy of Alien Spouse’s Passport (Visa and stamped passport page)
   
   

6. I-131 Application For Travel Document.
   . Copy of Alien Spouse’s Passport (Visa and stamped passport page)
   . Two Passport photo for Alien Spouse
   . Electronic copy of I-94
   . Copy of Alien Spouse’s Passport biographical page
   
   
   
   
   

Edited October 21, 2015 by Ashleyfred

[DeKi 10]

You don't technically need to include a cover letter but having a full list of what you are sending is actually helpful for your own records during the process. What you have listed looks good. The only thing that I would wonder about is whether maybe one of you has health insurance under the other one's account. (Presumably the alien spouse under the USC's if the former is not currently working.) That is considered good piece of evidence for a bona fide marriage as well. If you have that, include it as well.

Also, make absolutely sure all the signatures are there -- this is easy to overlook.

And in my opinion, there is little point in paying extra for express mail or courier service considering the length of waiting ahead of you. The 2-3 day difference it might make at this point is negligible -- you are still going to wait for months even in the best of circumstances. USPS with tracking was my choice.

Good luck!

Edited October 21, 2015 by DeKi

[Lizjones 0]

Thank you

[Lizjones 0]

I am filing i-130, G325A,i-485,I-864, I-765 and I-131 together

[Lizjones 0]

How would do his cover letter

[teeak 224]

Could you provide more information? Are you a US Citizen or a legal permanent resident? Is the child's father a US citizen or a legal permanent resident?

How old is the child? Did you marry the child's father before he turned 18? Is the child in the US?

Edited October 21, 2015 by teeak

[TBoneTX 45,222]

Look at each application separately (as though it's the only one that you're doing) and follow the instructions precisely.

These are all distinctly individual packages that simply happen to be mailed together in the same envelope.

[Lizjones 0]

He is 5 years old and person filing is a US citizen, ... yes the child is now in the US

Edited October 21, 2015 by Ashleyfred

[teeak 224]

What visa category did the child enter the US on? Tourist visa?

I'm just asking these questions since it's necessary in order to give you an accurate response.

Edited October 21, 2015 by teeak

[teeak 224]

Since he's in the US, you'll need to do an adjustment of status for him. You can follow this guide loosely to see what forms you'll need but, the supporting documentation will be different since this one is for marriage and you're filing for your stepson.

In your case, you'll need to submit a copy of his birth certificate, a copy of your marriage certificate to your spouse (child's parent) and a copy of your spouse's divorce certificate (if any).

The G-325As will not be necessary in your case and the I-765 since there's no reason he'll need employment authorization.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2

[Lizjones 0]

He is on a B1/B2 visa

[teeak 224]

Ok, you can follow the above guide loosely for what forms to file but, it's also best to read the instructions of each form since they will explain what documents you will need to submit with each one. Some documents/forms won't be necessary because of his age so it's best to read each one thoroughly.

Edited October 21, 2015 by teeak

[Boo Rowe 9]

All together about 12 for Jamaica the way I read it and that's for the whole process including police certificate and medical

I am filing i-130, G325A,i-485,I-864, I-765 and I-131 together

Edited October 21, 2015 by Al & Deidre

[TBoneTX 45,222]

Four related threads have been merged -- please post only in one thread if the topic is highly similar.

Thread is moved from Introducing Our Members forum to the "Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas" main forum. Please read and follow the Guides.