April 2017 AOS Filers

[lovewins2016 73]

17 minutes ago, Beefheart said:

I have copies. I always thought you were supposed to send your original with the AOS, no?

The I-485 instructions clearly state "a copy of your marriage certificate." However, some applicants opted to send the original. 🙂

 

 

[yutekao 43]

15 hours ago, Pinkielicious said:

I think that's all you need to resubmit. My I-485 was rejected because they couldn't find my record for I-130 approval (I know, shame on them). They returned the whole package to me, nicely stapled and organized. I only needed to add G-1145, a copy of the NOA1 for my I-130, a copy of the rejection letter; for the rest of the package, I left them as how it had been. 

 

Good luck to you and your wife! Hope they won't mess it up this time!

 

Thank you!

 

So on question 11 on Form I-765 asking 

"Have you ever before applied for employment authorization from USCIS?"

 

Should I put Yes or No? 

 

[Pinkielicious 17]

8 minutes ago, yutekao said:

 

Thank you!

 

So on question 11 on Form I-765 asking 

"Have you ever before applied for employment authorization from USCIS?"

 

Should I put Yes or No? 

 

In this case, I think you should put it as No. That's what I think. If you put Yes, and your wife doesn't have any record for that such as a copy of an old work permit, they'd reject your application again. 

[Ninatica 56]

1 hour ago, Bryonym said:

Thanks soooooo much for reminding about this! I have my bio appointment today and had forgotten that

Mine is tomorrow 🤗🤗🤗

Let us know how was your experience all the best.

[yutekao 43]

1 hour ago, Pinkielicious said:

In this case, I think you should put it as No. That's what I think. If you put Yes, and your wife doesn't have any record for that such as a copy of an old work permit, they'd reject your application again. 

Yeh I thought so too. 

 

I wouldn't think initial rejection is the same as denied.

 

I shouldn't need to do cover letter correct? or it won't hurt if I list down what we have in the package?

[cyanmavi 101]

21 hours ago, yutekao said:

 

So my wife have received her rejection notice letter and on the letter it is stating that she has filed the incorrect fee 

 

What we will do now is sending the package back with copy of I-485 NOA1.

 

What should my wife send in for the I-765 now?

 

1. G-1145

2. I-765

3. Passport Photos (2)

4. Copy of I-485 Notice of Action

5. Proof of her Identify??? (Like Passport and K-1 Visa page?)

 

 

I sent the following plus a cover letter below:

I-765 Application for Employment Document

• Form G-1145 e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

• Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

• Copy of passport biographical page

• Copy of passport pages with K-1 visa and entry stamp

• Copy of Electronic Form I-94

• Two (2) Passport size photos

• Copy of Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate

 

Cover letter:

 

I-765 COVER LETTER

 

Name Last name

Address

Phone                                                                                                                                                             Date

U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

P.O Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120 USA

 

I-765 Application for Employment Document

-Filing concurrently with I-485 Immediate Relative (Spouse) Family Based Adjustment of Status Application

 

To Whom It May Concern:

Enclosed please find Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization and all supporting documents. My eligibility is based on admission as the fiancé of a U.S. citizen with a K-1 visa, and subsequent marriage to that citizen within 90 days of entry. Contents include:

 

• Form G-1145 e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

• Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

• Copy of passport biographical page

• Copy of passport pages with K-1 visa and entry stamp

• Copy of Electronic Form I-94

• Two (2) Passport size photos

• Copy of Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate

• Copy of old EAD card and mailing information on the back

 

Copies of documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and I understand that I may be required to submit original documents to an Immigration or Consular officer at a later date.

Sincerely,                                               

Name Last name           

[cyanmavi 101]

5 hours ago, Nin&Way said:

And if you are adjusting from K1 visa pls bring with you your mariage certificate 

This is not necessary. They did not ask for my marriage certificate and the biometrics letter says to bring the letter only and proof of ID. I did take my marriage certificate with me because my name changed so the name in my passport and the biometrics letter were different and even then they did not ask me for it.

Also this is not specific to K-1 visa at all, a lot of people are adjusting status based on marriage that have not entered the country on a K-1.

I think I am also a little annoyed that my marriage certificate got a little wet in the corner because it was a rainy day

[cyanmavi 101]

2 hours ago, lovewins2016 said:

The I-485 instructions clearly state "a copy of your marriage certificate." However, some applicants opted to send the original. 🙂

 

 

When you get your marriage certificate from the city clerk, it is already a copy. It's called a certified copy of the marriage certificate, since it is from the official source and it has the official seal on it.

You can send that certified copy, or make a photocopy of the certified copy for AOS purposes.

I got two certified copies from the city clerk after we got married and sent one of those certified copies with I-485. For I-765 and I-131 packages, I included a photocopy of the certified copy.

The second certified copy I keep at home to use as necessary. I carry a photocopy of it with my passport to use as a name change document. I would take the certified copy with me to travel and bring it along with my passport.

[lovewins2016 73]

4 minutes ago, cyanmavi said:

When you get your marriage certificate from the city clerk, it is already a copy. It's called a certified copy of the marriage certificate, since it is from the official source and it has the official seal on it.

You can send that certified copy, or make a photocopy of the certified copy for AOS purposes.

I got two certified copies from the city clerk after we got married and sent one of those certified copies with I-485. For I-765 and I-131 packages, I included a photocopy of the certified copy.

The second certified copy I keep at home to use as necessary. I carry a photocopy of it with my passport to use as a name change document. I would take the certified copy with me to travel and bring it along with my passport.

I am under the impression that when the term "original marriage certificate" is used in these discussions, people are referring to the one obtained from the county or city clerk days or weeks after the wedding has occurred, and a "copy" is a photocopy of that same document. 🙂

 

But thanks for the technical clarification. 👍🏼

[emchappie 119]

I just wanting to actually say hi on this forum, I've been using the March filers forum since i sent my package, but I actually sent the package at the end of march, so most of my process has been taking place from April onwards, so actually thought I'd come say hi to you guys

[lovewins2016 73]

1 minute ago, emchappie said:

I just wanting to actually say hi on this forum, I've been using the March filers forum since i sent my package, but I actually sent the package at the end of march, so most of my process has been taking place from April onwards, so actually thought I'd come say hi to you guys

Hello @emchappie! Welcome! I am also following the March filers forum. It is a busy one as they are now starting to receive updates on their applications. 😆

[Pinkielicious 17]

11 minutes ago, emchappie said:

I just wanting to actually say hi on this forum, I've been using the March filers forum since i sent my package, but I actually sent the package at the end of march, so most of my process has been taking place from April onwards, so actually thought I'd come say hi to you guys

Hi @emchappie! It's good to see you here again. I used to be a March filer, but USCIS had rejected my application, and I resent it nearly towards the end of April. So I guess I belonged to both forums lol. The March filers have been receiving good vibes; I hope we will be next 

[Bryonym 33]

2 hours ago, Ninatica said:

Mine is tomorrow 🤗🤗🤗

Let us know how was your experience all the best.

Thanks Ninatica  

 

It was a very pleasant experience! All the staff were extremely nice and friendly at the San Antonio office, and I was in and out within 20 minutes.

 

I hope all goes well for you tomorrow!

[Pinkielicious 17]

59 minutes ago, yutekao said:

Yeh I thought so too. 

 

I wouldn't think initial rejection is the same as denied.

 

I shouldn't need to do cover letter correct? or it won't hurt if I list down what we have in the package?

It depends on you. I didn't include one when I resubmitted. However, if you want to make sure they know what included in your application, you should attach a cover letter. 

[Nin&Way 69]

58 minutes ago, cyanmavi said:

This is not necessary. They did not ask for my marriage certificate and the biometrics letter says to bring the letter only and proof of ID. I did take my marriage certificate with me because my name changed so the name in my passport and the biometrics letter were different and even then they did not ask me for it.

Also this is not specific to K-1 visa at all, a lot of people are adjusting status based on marriage that have not entered the country on a K-1.

I think I am also a little annoyed that my marriage certificate got a little wet in the corner because it was a rainy day

Even though the bio letter doesn't mention to bring it, its important to have it with you because its the proof of legal name change, if you had your name changed of course, and spare you the time waisting in the manager's office for a name check. Hahaha yes it's for everyone adjusting from marriage based. 

Edited May 24, 2017 by Nin&Way