i485 I need your help!

[Archie Fassbender 13]

Hello everyone and thank you for letting me be part of this wonderful forum. I have been coming to this forum for quite sometime as an intruder reading some great advice from all of you so, I said "why not create an account" and here I am. 

Now, the reason for this posting is that I need your help: I am about to become a US citizen in a few days and right after my oath ceremony I am planning to petition for my wife whose B1/B2 visa expired. I'd like to add that the forms have already been filled out and they are pretty much ready to be mailed. However, I need help assembling the package in the correct way so as to not encounter any issues or delays along the way. Your help is certainly appreciated!!!

[Coco8 1,042]

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

 

[DrEllaNJ 288]

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

 

you can search for sample cover letters, for example, here. However, do make sure you use the newest forms, found on uscis.gov and verify the filing fees (which have changed from Sep 2016). The filing instructions also contain the necessary supporting documents. In your case, you'd for example also have to include your naturalization certificate. 

 

[Archie Fassbender 13]

Coco8, thank you so much! I just skimmed through the information and it is just what I needed! Now, how up-to date is this info? I see form G325a and, if I am not mistaken, that is a form that has been discontinued and replaced by I130a (I130 supplement). Again, thank you very much!

[Archie Fassbender 13]

DrEllaNJ, thank you also! I have read the instructions very thoroughly and you are absolutely correct, the fees have changed and they do also have a section where they list supporting documents. I raised a question in my mind while reading the instructions and it seems that the evidence for form I130 and I485 are very similar. For example: for I130 I need to attach my marriage certificate and for I485 as well... I guess I would have to attach two copies one for I130 and the other for I485. Thank you so much for the cover letter! 

[Ontarkie 14,562]

~~Moved to AOS From Work, Student and Tourist Visas, from AOS from K1/K3~~

[tato2017 41]

Here is the checklist for you:

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Form I-130 Completed and signed form by Petitioner (U.S. Citizen).
Form I-130A Completed and signed by spouse beneficiary.
A personal check or Money Order amount of $535 made out to U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
https://www.uscis.gov/forms/our-fees

Two-passport style photo of U.S. Citizen with full name on the back and name on plastic bag.
Two-passport style photo of beneficiary with full name on the back and name on plastic bag.
Copy of U.S. Citizen`s Birth Certificate or Passport Biographical Page, or Naturalization Certificate.
Copy of U.S. Citizen`s Driver License or Passport Biographical Page.
Copy of Marriage Certificate.
Copy of Divorce Decree (If you are divorced previously).
Copy of beneficiary`s passport biographical page.
Copy of beneficiary`s most recent I-94.
https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/recent-search

Evidence Showing Bona Fide Marriage:
 ☐ Joint IRS Tax Return Transcripts (if you have it).

 ☐ Birth Certificate of your children (if you have any).

 ☐ Joint Lease or Mortgage showing joint tenancy (if you have it).

 ☐ Joint Bank Statements. (Checking, Saving, Credit Cards etc.).

 ☐ Joint Utility Bills (Or Utility Bills showing the same address for each spouse)

 ☐ Joint Cell Phone Bills.

 ☐ Joint Car title.

 ☐ Joint Car Insurance.

 ☐ Life insurance showing each other as beneficiary.

 ☐ Retirement accounts showing each other as beneficiary.

 ☐ Health, dental Insurance showing you are on one another plan.

 ☐ Photographs (Weddings, Trips, Family gatherings, Friends)

 ☐ Affidavits from your family, friends having personal knowledge of your bona fides marriage.

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 Form I-485 Completed and Signed by Beneficiary (Alien Applicant).
A personal check or Money Order amount of $1225 made out to U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Including biometric fee).
Copy of foreign birth certificate for beneficiary accompanied by full-certified translation.
Copy of beneficiary`s passport Biographical page.
Copy of beneficiary`s passport nonimmigrant visa page (if you have)
Two-passport style photo of beneficiary with full name on the back and name on plastic bag.
Copy of beneficiary most recent I-94.
https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/recent-search

Copy of Marriage Certificate.
Copy of Divorce Decree (If you are divorced previously).
 Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (sealed by civil surgeon)
“You do not need to send with your initial application but you need have it with you during the interview”
Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA:
 ☐ Petitioner copies of IRS federal income tax return transcripts for the last one year (Optional last 3 years).
 ☐ Copies of Petitioner`s W2`s or 1040`s forms.

 ☐ Copies of Petitioner`s pay stubs.
 ☐ A letter of employment verification for the petitioner.

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Form I-765 Completed and Signed by Beneficiary.
Two-passport style photo of beneficiary with full name on the back and name on plastic bag.
Copy of beneficiary`s passport Biographical page.
Copy of beneficiary most recent I-94.
https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/recent-search

*No Filing is required for I-765 since it is being submitted along with I-485.

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Form I-131 Completed and Signed by Beneficiary.
Copy of beneficiary`s passport Biographical page.
Copy of beneficiary most recent I-94.
Two-passport style photo of beneficiary with full name on the back and name on plastic bag.

 

 

[Archie Fassbender 13]

tato2017, thank you very much! You guys are such a great help!! Question: I previously mentioned that my wife came on a B1/B2 visa and we married one year and a few months after her arrival. Would not applying for a fiance visa be an issue during the interview? She came with no intentions of marrying, we decided to get married after she overstayed. Once again, thank you all for your great responses and help.

[tato2017 41]

3 hours ago, Archie Fassbender said:

tato2017, thank you very much! You guys are such a great help!! Question: I previously mentioned that my wife came on a B1/B2 visa and we married one year and a few months after her arrival. Would not applying for a fiance visa be an issue during the interview? She came with no intentions of marrying, we decided to get married after she overstayed. Once again, thank you all for your great responses and help.

"She came with no intentions of marrying, we decided to get married after she overstayed" 

That is the key here. They may question why you did not go route of applying fiance visa  etc but most likely wont change the outcome since she was inspected and admitted to US.

https://immigrationworkvisa.wordpress.com/2017/01/24/marriage-green-card-after-visa-overstay/

 

[DrEllaNJ 288]

7 hours ago, tato2017 said:

Here is the checklist for you:

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Form I-765 Completed and Signed by Beneficiary.
Two-passport style photo of beneficiary with full name on the back and name on plastic bag.
Copy of beneficiary`s passport Biographical page.
Copy of beneficiary most recent I-94.
https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/recent-search

*No Filing fee is required for I-765 since it is being submitted along with I-485.

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that's a great list! I added the word "fee" under i-765. You definitely should file, but you don't need to pay the filing fee.

Good luck!

[tato2017 41]

13 hours ago, DrEllaNJ said:

that's a great list! I added the word "fee" under i-765. You definitely should file, but you don't need to pay the filing fee.

Good luck!

thank you. I updated my notes.

[Frage 67]

Hi Archie, I'm almost in the same situation as you. I became a citizen and I'm filing for my spouse who overstayed his visitor visa. We filed I-130, I-485, I-765 and I-131. We already received the biometrics appointment. 

 

I honestly don't remember if I filed G325a with I-130. I might have and I also included the I-130a. I think the guide needs to be updated because I just recently filed with this outdated information. 

[Archie Fassbender 13]

On 8/10/2017 at 10:51 AM, Archie Fassbender said:

On 8/10/2017 at 11:00 AM, Ontarkie said:

 

Hello all, I  wanted to give you a very exciting update: as of 8/15/17 I am a new US citizen!! I am very excited and proud to be part of this great nation and even though I was not part of this forum throughout the citizenship process , I couldn't have done it without coming here as an outsider to get information.

As you all know, my wife's journey to permanent residency is just beginning, we are getting ready to file all the necessary forms and supporting documents. I want to thank each and everyone of your who has responded to my initial and follow-up questions. I am looking forward to receiving much more feedback from  you, and of course, help and be a guide when needed. I will keep you up-to-date of my wife's case. Thank you again! 

[Frage 67]

13 minutes ago, Archie Fassbender said:

Hello all, I  wanted to give you a very exciting update: as of 8/15/17 I am a new US citizen!! I am very excited and proud to be part of this great nation and even though I was not part of this forum throughout the citizenship process , I couldn't have done it without coming here as an outsider to get information.

As you all know, my wife's journey to permanent residency is just beginning, we are getting ready to file all the necessary forms and supporting documents. I want to thank each and everyone of your who has responded to my initial and follow-up questions. I am looking forward to receiving much more feedback from  you, and of course, help and be a guide when needed. I will keep you up-to-date of my wife's case. Thank you again! 

Congratulations on becoming a citizen! 

[Ilove2laughja 2]

On 8/16/2017 at 0:38 PM, Frage said:

Hi Archie, I'm almost in the same situation as you. I became a citizen and I'm filing for my spouse who overstayed his visitor visa. We filed I-130, I-485, I-765 and I-131. We already received the biometrics appointment. 

 

I honestly don't remember if I filed G325a with I-130. I might have and I also included the I-130a. I think the guide needs to be updated because I just recently filed with this outdated information. 

Hello, did you file the I-130 with the I-485 or separately. How long did the process take?