Will someone look at my cover sheet ?

[florida_guy07 0]

Hey everyone... seems like I have everything now. So I hope... but before I send everything, I needed to ask some of your to look over my cover sheets so I can double check and make sure I didnt miss anything. Thanks guys !

I-485 - COVER LETTER

“Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Statusâ€

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

P.O. BOX 805887

CHICAGO – IL 60680-4120

04-02-2007

Nature of Submission: I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status – ORIGINAL SUBMISSION

APPLICANT: XXXXXXXXXXXX

PETITIONER: XXXXXXXXXXXX

ADDRESS: XXXXXXXXXXXX

ORLANDO, FL

To Whom It May Concern:

Enclosed please find all forms and supporting documents for package I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status).

1) I-485 PACKAGE

a) Payment in the total amount of $ 395.00 ($ 325 for I-485 + $ 70 for Biometrics)

B) Form I-485 – Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

c) Additional Information to FORM I-485

i) Letter and 7 pages of additional evidence

d) Copies of immigrant’s passport

i) Biographical page of current passport;

ii) Biographical page of invalidated passport;

iii) Passport number page of current passport;

iv) Passport number page of invalidated passport;

v) Copy of B2 visa from invalidated passport as well as entry stamps;

vi) Copy of I-94 (front and back);

e) Copy of Original immigrant’s birth certificate (Portuguese);

f) Original Translation of immigrant’s birth certificate;

g) Copy of Marriage Certificate;

h) Two passport-type color photos of the intending immigrant;

i) Form G-325A filled out by immigrant, signed and dated (4 pages);

j) Form I-693 inside envelope sealed by physician;

k) Form I-864 Affidavit of Support (US Citizen Petitioner)

i) Copy of 1040A Form 2—6 (US Individual Income Tax Return 2006)

ii) Copy of W-2 Forms for the year 2006 (3 pages)

iii) Copy of 2004 and 2005 Tax Transcripts (3 pages)

iv) Letter from both employers (2 pages)

Copies of documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and we understand that we may be required to submit original documents to an Immigration or Consular officer at a later date. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (XXX) XXX-XXXX. Thank you.

Sincerely,

OUR SIGNATURES

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I-130 - COVER LETTER

“Petition for Alien Relativeâ€

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

P.O. BOX 805887

CHICAGO – IL 60680-4120

04-02-2007

Nature of Submission: I-130 Application Petition for Alien Relative – ORIGINAL SUBMISSION

BENEFICIARY: XXXXXXXXXXX

PETITIONER: XXXXXXXXXXX

ADDRESS: XXXXXXXXXXX

ORLANDO, FL

To Whom It May Concern:

Enclosed please find all forms and supporting documents for package I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative). My eligibility to adjust from B-2 Visa to permanent resident status is based on marriage to a U.S. Citizen.

1)I-130

a) Payment in total amount of $190.00

B) Form I-130 – Petition for Alien Relative

c) Copy of the U.S. Citizen’s Birth certificate

d) Copy of the U.S. Citizen’s Passport

e) Copy of Immigrant’s Birth Certificate (Portuguese)

f) Original translation of Immigrant’s Birth Certificate

g) One passport-type color photo of the U.S. Citizen

h) Form G-325A (all four pages) filled out by the U.S. Citizen, signed and dated

i) One passport-type color photo of U.S. Citizen

j) Form G-325A (all four pages) filled out by the intending immigrant, signed and dated

k) One passport-type color photo of the intending immigrant

l) Lease showing joint tenancy

m) Photos (3 photos)

n) Affidavits from common friend

Copies of documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and we understand that we may be required to submit original documents to an Immigration or Consular officer at a later date. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (XXX) XXX-XXXX. Thank you.

Sincerely,

OUR SIGNATURES

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is everything right ???????? are we missing anything ??

Edited April 3, 2007 by florida_guy07

[Silke 1]

I-485 package:

what do you mean by additional info, letter and 7 pages of additional evidence? it is form I-130 that asks for additional evidence (see page 2 of instructions)

If your wife wants to work or travel, you should also submit forms I-765 and I-131

I-130 package:

be sure to include a certified copy of the marriage certificate!!

why do you want to submit 2 pictures of yourself (USC)?

[lostunderwaves 0]

I-485 package:

what do you mean by additional info, letter and 7 pages of additional evidence? it is form I-130 that asks for additional evidence (see page 2 of instructions)

If your wife wants to work or travel, you should also submit forms I-765 and I-131

I-130 package:

be sure to include a certified copy of the marriage certificate!!

why do you want to submit 2 pictures of yourself (USC)?

The I-130 asks for passport-style photos of both people.

[florida_guy07 0]

what do you mean by additional info, letter and 7 pages of additional evidence? it is form I-130 that asks for additional evidence (see page 2 of instructions)

This is due to my wife having been arrested before in the US... it is not that serious and according to 2 lawyers there will be no problem, but we had to submit a letter explaining what happened as well as court papers... that's what that is.

If your wife wants to work or travel, you should also submit forms I-765 and I-131

She has overstayed her B2 visa for 6 years, so no I-131 - and she doesnt have to work until her green card is approved, so we are passing on I-765 as well.

be sure to include a certified copy of the marriage certificate!!

A certified copy ???????????????? All I have is a copy that was sent to us by the county and I made copies of that. I needed something certified by them ?

I have to send one with the I-130 ?

why do you want to submit 2 pictures of yourself (USC)?

Oops...

Edited April 3, 2007 by florida_guy07

[Silke 1]

@lostunderwaves: I know that you have to include passport pictures of both the intending immigrant and USC. But I noticed that the USC wanted to submit two pictures of himself when only one of himself is required

[lostunderwaves 0]

@lostunderwaves: I know that you have to include passport pictures of both the intending immigrant and USC. But I noticed that the USC wanted to submit two pictures of himself when only one of himself is required

Oh, I gotcha. I didn't see that he'd listed it twice.

[florida_guy07 0]

@lostunderwaves: I know that you have to include passport pictures of both the intending immigrant and USC. But I noticed that the USC wanted to submit two pictures of himself when only one of himself is required

Oh, I gotcha. I didn't see that he'd listed it twice.

Yeah, i listed it twice... I cant tell you guys how many time I read this cover sheet and I didn't catch that.

[Silke 1]

Yes, you do have to submit a copy of your marriage certificate with the I-130. In the guides, it says it should be a certified copy...

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=i130guide2

[florida_guy07 0]

You also included it in the Cover Sheet Sample you sent me a few days ago, I just missed it.

Oh well, I am going to the court house tomorrow morning and get a certified copy of it. Get 3..4... lol ... I've called and it is $2.50 each, I just hope they give it to me right away... I wanted to send everything tomorrow LATEST.

[florida_guy07 0]

ok on the I-130 itself, it says:

7. What Documents Do You Need to Prove aFamily Relationship?

You have to prove that there is a family relationship betweenyou and your relative. If you are filing for:

A. A husband or wife, submit the following documentation:

1) A copy of your marriage certificate.

and on the I-485, it says:

If you are applying as the spouse of that person, also attach a copy of your marriage certificate and copies ofdocuments showing the legal termination of all othermarriages by you and your spouse;

Doesn't require it to be certified.

Edited April 3, 2007 by florida_guy07

[Silke 1]

I was referring to the guides here on VJ....

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=i130guide2

[florida_guy07 0]

Right, but having to choose between the 2, I would rather go with the instructions on the forms.

I am done. Everything is ready to go tomorrow. I also made an exact copy of what I am sending for our records...

I will put it in the mail tomorrow morning... !

Wish me luck. Did you any of you kiss the papers before putting it in the envelope ? Lol.. I got caught by my wife kissing the papers and she was like

[Silke 1]

I still think I will submit certified copies...if you choose to go with regular copies and someone is not happy with that, you can always refer to the forms' instructions

Good luck!

[florida_guy07 0]

Exactly... only reason why I will send just a regular copy is because it doesnt say on the forms it has to be certified. And worst case scenario I will get an RFE, which I know might delay the process, but I will take a chance.

It is weird noone has said anything besides you, after all everyone here is somehow adjusting status and had to send their marriage certificate... well, it might be because of the subject of this thread - not very attractive. hehehehe