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shoobi   9

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I know there is a lot of info out there about this but I've read different things and clarification would be helpful since I'm filing tomorrow! Most of the info I've seen is around 2010 when it seemed they had different filing addresses.

Q: Do I need 1 cover letter for both I-485 and I-765 or do they each require their own?

Thank you!

K1

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2014-12-16 I-129F Sent
2014-12-22 (TSC) I-129F NOA1
2015-06-25 Messaged Congressman, 2015-06-30 Sent Privacy form for them to inquire with TSC on our behalf, 2015-07-09 Congressman inquired on our behalf: 2015-07-09

2015-08-11 I-129F NOA2 APPROVED
2015-11-20 Visa Interview
2015-12-23 POE
2016-01-27 Marriage

 

AOS

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2016-02-11 Mailed application
2016-02-16 Application received
2016-02-23 NOA 1 texts EAD + AOS
2016-02-29 NOA 1 Hard copies
2016-03-17 Biometrics Appt
2016-03-22 RFE on case status
2016-03-28 RFE hardcopy. Reason: i864 page 3 part 4 not filled out. Do not delete sponsor's name in part 11 "additional info" it will delete name in part 4.
2016-04-04 Mailed RFE response
2016-04-08 RFE response received by USCIS (case status updated on 2016-04-11)

2016-04-22 EAD APPROVED

2016-04-29 EAD Hard copy received

2016-05-09 RFE blue sheet (from Irving TX?) saying Medical is expired??? (Medical was performed November 2015)

2016-05-10 Called USCIS. Was told to mail a response that my medical is not expired. Did that, then freaked out after seeing people got DENIED doing that. Intercepted my package with USPS Package intercept... Thankfully it worked.
2016-05-18 Mailed new Medical. No status update re: if it was received.
2016-06-07 NEW CARD IS BEING PRODUCED CASE STATUS UPDATE

 


ROC
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2018-03-13 Mailed application
2018-03-15 NOA1 date
2018-04-20 Biometrics notice date
2018-05-11 Biometrics Appt

2019-04-24 Greencard received! 

 

N400

2020-09-30 Receipt Notice (filed online)
2020-12-14 Biometrics Reuse
 

 
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Pitaya Grand Master

Pitaya   2,577

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You are sending in one package with two or more applications? One package = one cover letter.

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Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

"Si vis amari, ama" - Seneca

 

 

 

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ckibs   52

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I'm in the midst of compiling my AOS packet too. I have one cover letter explaining what's in the packet and then there will be three different "sections" since I'm filing 3 different applications; one with the I-485, one with the I-765 and one with the I-131. Each of these will have their own cover letters. There's A LOT of supporting documents to include for the I-485 so it makes sense TO ME to have cover letters for each of the applications :)

Our Visa Journey (L) (See our Immigration timeline for a very detailed K-1 and AOS process)

 

08/17/2015 - I-129F petition/packet sent off
12/17/2015 - Visa Interview in Sweden. We're APPROVED!!!
01/14/2016 - P.O.E. @ Newark International Airport
03/21/2016 - Got married @ town hall
03/22/2016 - AOS, EAD, AP packet sent off
08/03/2016 - Became a Conditional Permanent Resident
05/07/2018 - ROC packet sent off

06/12/2019 - ROC approved (no RFE, no transfer, no interview)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Pitaya Grand Master

Pitaya   2,577

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What many people who have successfully completed their AOS (including ourselves, K1/K2) was to state all of the contents of the AOS/EAD/AP package on ONE cover letter. Though, we had two AOS/EAD/AP packages, one for my wife and another for my stepson. It isn't really going to matter, USCIS will "slice and dice" up the various application, sort them, and them off for adjudication. It is likely of more importance to make sure that all of the applications and evidence are complete and accurate.

Good luck on your immigration journey.

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Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

"Si vis amari, ama" - Seneca

 

 

 

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I know there is a lot of info out there about this but I've read different things and clarification would be helpful since I'm filing tomorrow! Most of the info I've seen is around 2010 when it seemed they had different filing addresses.

Q: Do I need 1 cover letter for both I-485 and I-765 or do they each require their own?

Thank you!

You can do it however you like. You can use one cover letter that lists everything, or you can use a cover letter for each application. It really doesn't matter.

The cover letter is not a required document. It is for your benefit only, to help you keep your AOS packet organized and for you to make sure you have everything included. Once your packet is received, your cover letter(s) are essentially thrown out.

Some people use one cover letter to list everything for AOS/EAD/AP. I used 3 cover letters, one for each application. No issues either way you do it.

K-1
NOA1: 04/08/2014; NOA2: 04/21/2014; Visa interview, approved: 07/15/2014; POE: 07/25/2014; Marriage: 09/05/2014

 

AOS

NOA1:  09/12/2014;  Biometrics:  10/06/2014;  EAD/AP Received:  11/26/2014;  Interview Waiver Letter:  01/02/2015;  

RFE:  07/09/2015;  Permanent Residency Granted:  07/27/2015;  Green card Received:  08/22/2015

 

ROC

NOA1:  05/24/2017;  Biometrics:  06/13/2017;  Approved without interview:  09/05/2018;  10 Yr Green card Received:  09/13/2018

 

Naturalization

08/09/2020 -- Filed N-400 online

08/09/2020 -- NOA1 date

08/11/2020 -- NOA1 received in the mail

12/30/2020 -- Received notice online that an interview was scheduled

02/11/2021 -- Interview

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shoobi   9

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Thanks so much everyone!

Just got back from sending off my package to the post office. All the best to everyone on their immigration journey :)

K1

Spoiler

 

2014-12-16 I-129F Sent
2014-12-22 (TSC) I-129F NOA1
2015-06-25 Messaged Congressman, 2015-06-30 Sent Privacy form for them to inquire with TSC on our behalf, 2015-07-09 Congressman inquired on our behalf: 2015-07-09

2015-08-11 I-129F NOA2 APPROVED
2015-11-20 Visa Interview
2015-12-23 POE
2016-01-27 Marriage

 

AOS

Spoiler

 

2016-02-11 Mailed application
2016-02-16 Application received
2016-02-23 NOA 1 texts EAD + AOS
2016-02-29 NOA 1 Hard copies
2016-03-17 Biometrics Appt
2016-03-22 RFE on case status
2016-03-28 RFE hardcopy. Reason: i864 page 3 part 4 not filled out. Do not delete sponsor's name in part 11 "additional info" it will delete name in part 4.
2016-04-04 Mailed RFE response
2016-04-08 RFE response received by USCIS (case status updated on 2016-04-11)

2016-04-22 EAD APPROVED

2016-04-29 EAD Hard copy received

2016-05-09 RFE blue sheet (from Irving TX?) saying Medical is expired??? (Medical was performed November 2015)

2016-05-10 Called USCIS. Was told to mail a response that my medical is not expired. Did that, then freaked out after seeing people got DENIED doing that. Intercepted my package with USPS Package intercept... Thankfully it worked.
2016-05-18 Mailed new Medical. No status update re: if it was received.
2016-06-07 NEW CARD IS BEING PRODUCED CASE STATUS UPDATE

 


ROC
Spoiler

 

2018-03-13 Mailed application
2018-03-15 NOA1 date
2018-04-20 Biometrics notice date
2018-05-11 Biometrics Appt

2019-04-24 Greencard received! 

 

N400

2020-09-30 Receipt Notice (filed online)
2020-12-14 Biometrics Reuse
 

 
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