Concurrent filing of I-485, I-131, I-765, I-130 Cover Letter/Checklist

[iBillz 1]

United States Department of Homeland Security

USCIS

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

March 22, 2016,

Adjustment of Status Application - Concurrent Form I-485 and Form I-130 U.S. Citizen: <insert> (Alien Spouse): <insert>

Dear USCIS Officer,

Please find enclosed concurrent an adjustment of status application for <insert>. Included in this application are the following documents:

• Check in the amount of $420 for I-130

• Form G-1145 E-Notification of application/petition acceptance

• I-130 Petition For Alien Relative

  • Copy of US Citizen's passport biographical "page"

  • Certified Copy of marriage certificate

  • Copy of F-1 Visa, I-20, SEVIS confirmation

  • Copy of CBP I-94 Retrieval Print-out

  • Copy of transcript from <school>

  • Copy of Alien’s passport biographical “page”

  • Copy of Alien’s birth certificate

  • G-325A Biographical Information for Petitioner

    • Passport-type photos

  • G-325A Biographical Information for Applicant

    • Passport-type photos

  • Proof of bonafide marriage

    • Photos

    • Copy of lease

    • Copy of proof of joint bank account

    • Copy of insurance policy

Warm regards,

United States Department of Homeland Security

USCIS

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

March 22, 2016,

Adjustment of Status Application - Concurrent Form I-485 and Form I-130 U.S. Citizen: <insert> Applicant (Alien Spouse): <insert>

Dear USCIS Officer,

Please find enclosed concurrent an adjustment of status application for <alien>. Included in this application are the following documents:

• Check in the amount of $1,070 for I-485 (including biometrics)

• Form G-1145 E-Notification of application/petition acceptance

• I-485 Application To Register Permanent Residence Or Adjust Status

  • Copy of applicant's birth certificate

  • Copy of applicant's passport biographical "page”

  • Copy of applicant’s social security number

  • Copy of CBP I-94 Retrieval Print-out

  • Certified Copy of marriage certificate

  • Copy of F-1 Visa, I-20, SEVIS confirmation

  • G-325A Biographical Information for Applicant <insert>

    • Passport-type photos (2)

• I-864 Affidavit of Support

• Copy of Sponsor's Federal Tax Return for year 2014

• Copy of Sponsor’s Naturalization certificate

• I-765 Application For Employment Document

  • Passport-type photos (2)

  • Copy of applicant's passport biographical "page”

• I-131 Application For Travel Document

  • Passport-type photos (2)

  • Copy of F-1 Visa, I-20, SEVIS confirmation

  • Copy of applicant's passport biographical "page”

  • Copy of CBP I-94 Retrieval Print-out

• I-693 Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (unopened)

Warm regards,

I have a few questions, I'm really trying to avoid RFEs!

a) I have black and white copies of the passport does this matter?

b) How strict are they on the passport photo rules?

c) Is it enough to have the tax information from 2014, my sponsor hasn't filed for 2015 yet?

d) Anything else I should add/ take out

Edited March 23, 2016 by iBillz

[chimichanga 3]

What is a SEVIS confirmation and why did you send a transcript? Is it the latest transcript? Why did you send I-20?

a) Black and white copies dont matter. Just bring originals on the interview

b) Very.
c) I would say have them file for 2015 so you do not get any RFE. (Who is your sponsor?)

How long have you been married and is there any other evidence of Bona fide marriage you can include?

Edited March 23, 2016 by chimichanga

[iBillz 1]

What is a SEVIS confirmation and why did you send a transcript? Is it the latest transcript? Why did you send I-20?

a) Black and white copies dont matter. Just bring originals on the interview

b) Very.

c) I would say have them file for 2015 so you do not get any RFE. (Who is your sponsor?)

How long have you been married and is there any other evidence of Bona fide marriage you can include?

Married since 12/12/15. included

• Photos

• Copy of lease

• Copy of proof of joint bank account

• Copy of insurance policy

My sponsor is my uncle as my wife doesn't make nearly enough. Does she still have to fill the I-864? She's only filed taxes for the past 2 years, but we're talking <6k$

Edited March 23, 2016 by iBillz

[chimichanga 3]

Your Proofs look good for the length of marriage. Maybe you can get a joint credit card if possible. Your wife does not make much so your uncle will fill I-864. Make sure that he files his 2015 taxes. By the time interview is scheduled it would be after April 15 and they would need you to have his 2015 Returns. They may also send you an RFE for that before the interview.

[iBillz 1]

Your Proofs look good for the length of marriage. Maybe you can get a joint credit card if possible. Your wife does not make much so your uncle will fill I-864. Make sure that he files his 2015 taxes. By the time interview is scheduled it would be after April 15 and they would need you to have his 2015 Returns. They may also send you an RFE for that before the interview.

So she doesn't need to fill an I-864 at all?

[chimichanga 3]

No. She is not your sponsor anymore. She is just your petitioner. Your sponsor is your uncle.

[chioparis 15]

I agree with some other folks here, I would file 2015 taxes before sending application.

[iBillz 1]

I agree with some other folks here, I would file 2015 taxes before sending application.

My sponsor said he will be filing for extension this year so I don't think this is an option

No. She is not your sponsor anymore. She is just your petitioner. Your sponsor is your uncle.

A lot of other people are saying the petitioner needs to fill the I-864 regardless

[aleful 1,905]

My sponsor said he will be filing for extension this year so I don't think this is an option

A lot of other people are saying the petitioner needs to fill the I-864 regardless

hi

of course, the petitioner is always the primary sponsor and MUST file the i864, even if she had $0 income, the uncle will be the joint sponsor

and will file another i864