Green Card Questions Part 4

[harvardiv 5]

Hello folks:

 

Question about greencard submittal.  Should I send by certified mail or FedEX?  Also, is there any particular way I should arrange it and package it?  I am thinking of including 485 and 864 and medical info all together.   I was also thinking manila envelope and in numerical order of forms with checks on top. 

 

Thanks!

[Mr Geminian 691]

6 hours ago, harvardiv said:

Hello folks:

 

Question about greencard submittal.  Should I send by certified mail or FedEX?  Also, is there any particular way I should arrange it and package it?  I am thinking of including 485 and 864 and medical info all together.   I was also thinking manila envelope and in numerical order of forms with checks on top. 

 

Thanks!

Hey... you will have to do the Adjustment of Status after marrying your fiancee within 90 days of entering the US on your K-1 visa. You will need the following application forms and documents to file you Adjustment of Status(AOS). I have recently sent in my AOS package and the following is my checklist..

 

I-485 Form with Supporting Documents

Application to Adjust Status

 

1.     Payment in the amount of US $ 1,225 (Filing fee + Biometrics fee in two money orders as the money order limit at the post office was $1000 so i recommend you do $1000 & $225 money orders)

2.     Form G-1145

3.     Duly accomplished I-485 form

4.     Copy of I-797, Notice of Approval for the I-129F petition

5.     Certified copy of marriage certificate (Original)

6.     Copy of birth certificate

7.     Copy of biographic page of passport

8.     Copy of K1 visa page and form I-94

9.     (2) 2”X 2” size colored photos with name and A# at the back

10.  Copy of Vaccination Documentation Worksheet, Form DS-3025

11.  Sealed envelope for the Form I-693 signed by a USCIS recommended civil surgeon

12.  Duly accomplished form I-864, Affidavit of Support with supporting documents

 

I-765 Form with Supporting Documents

Application for Employment Authorization

 

1.     Form G-1145

2.     Duly accomplished I-765 form

3.     Copy of biographic page of passport

4.     Copy of K1 visa page and form I-94

5.     Certified copy of marriage certificate

6.     (2) 2”X 2” size colored photos with name and Alien # at the back

 

I-131 Form with Supporting Documents

Application for Travel Document (Advance Parole)

 

1.     Duly accomplished I-131 form

2.     Copy of biographic page of passport

3.     Copy of K1 visa page and form I-94

4.     (2) 2”X 2” size colored photos with name and Alien # at the back

 

Hope this helps....Good Luck

[Mr Geminian 691]

You can use USPS or Fedex ...it's upto you...BUT the most important thing is...sending address is different....

 

USCIS Chicago Lockbox

 

For U.S. Postal Service (USPS) deliveries:

USCIS
PO Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

 

For FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:

USCIS
Attn: FBAS
131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517

[harvardiv 5]

Thanks for the info.  Some of it is not correct.  Highlighted in red.  

 

Correct info  from USCIS website:

 

"Use the following guidelines when you prepare your checks or money orders for the Form I-485 filing fee and biometric services fee: 1. The check or money order must be drawn on a bank or other financial institution located in the United States and must be payable in U.S. currency; and 2. Make the checks or money orders payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security. NOTE: Spell out U.S. Department of Homeland Security; do not use the initials “USDHS” or “DHS.”

 

No money order required, and checks must be separate.

 

"A biometric services fee of $85 is also required for applicants between 14 and 79 years of age."

 

"The filing fee for Form I-485 is $1,140."

 

This brings the total to $1,225 

 

 

 

1 hour ago, Aviinashh M said:

Hey... you will have to do the Adjustment of Status after marrying your fiancee within 90 days of entering the US on your K-1 visa. You will need the following application forms and documents to file you Adjustment of Status(AOS). I have recently sent in my AOS package and the following is my checklist..

 

I-485 Form with Supporting Documents

Application to Adjust Status

 

1.     Payment in the amount of US $ 1,225 (Filing fee + Biometrics fee in two money orders as the money order limit at the post office was $1000 so i recommend you do $1000 & $225 money orders)

2.     Form G-1145

3.     Duly accomplished I-485 form

4.     Copy of I-797, Notice of Approval for the I-129F petition

5.     Certified copy of marriage certificate (Original)

6.     Copy of birth certificate

7.     Copy of biographic page of passport

8.     Copy of K1 visa page and form I-94

9.     (2) 2”X 2” size colored photos with name and A# at the back

10.  Copy of Vaccination Documentation Worksheet, Form DS-3025

11.  Sealed envelope for the Form I-693 signed by a USCIS recommended civil surgeon

12.  Duly accomplished form I-864, Affidavit of Support with supporting documents

 

I-765 Form with Supporting Documents

Application for Employment Authorization

 

1.     Form G-1145

2.     Duly accomplished I-765 form

3.     Copy of biographic page of passport

4.     Copy of K1 visa page and form I-94

5.     Certified copy of marriage certificate

6.     (2) 2”X 2” size colored photos with name and Alien # at the back

 

I-131 Form with Supporting Documents

Application for Travel Document (Advance Parole)

 

1.     Duly accomplished I-131 form

2.     Copy of biographic page of passport

3.     Copy of K1 visa page and form I-94

4.     (2) 2”X 2” size colored photos with name and Alien # at the back

 

Hope this helps....Good Luck

 

[harvardiv 5]

"In addition to the evidence listed in the What Evidence Must You Submit with Form I-485 section, you must submit a copy of the marriage certificate to show that the K-1 nonimmigrant fiancé(e) married the U.S. citizen (Form I-129F petitioner) in the 90-day period."

[Mr Geminian 691]

38 minutes ago, harvardiv said:

"In addition to the evidence listed in the What Evidence Must You Submit with Form I-485 section, you must submit a copy of the marriage certificate to show that the K-1 nonimmigrant fiancé(e) married the U.S. citizen (Form I-129F petitioner) in the 90-day period."

I sent in a original Certified Marriage Certificate because when i ordered for marriage certificates at my local county probate court I ordered extra 3 copies( $3 for an extra copy) so i sent in a original copy. You can send a photocopy as well. 

 

The checklist i got above was copied and pasted here form my AOS cover letter and so i forgot to delete the word "original" next to marriage certificate

Edited August 13, 2017 by Aviinashh M

[Mr Geminian 691]

47 minutes ago, harvardiv said:

Thanks for the info.  Some of it is not correct.  Highlighted in red.  

 

Correct info  from USCIS website:

 

"Use the following guidelines when you prepare your checks or money orders for the Form I-485 filing fee and biometric services fee: 1. The check or money order must be drawn on a bank or other financial institution located in the United States and must be payable in U.S. currency; and 2. Make the checks or money orders payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security. NOTE: Spell out U.S. Department of Homeland Security; do not use the initials “USDHS” or “DHS.”

 

No money order required, and checks must be separate.

 

"A biometric services fee of $85 is also required for applicants between 14 and 79 years of age."

 

"The filing fee for Form I-485 is $1,140."

 

This brings the total to $1,225 

 

 

 

 

I paid with two money orders. The limit to take a money order is $1000 and since we (AOS applicants) have to pay a total of $1225 ($1140 + $85) so I had to split the amount with two money orders

that is; $1000 + $225 = $1225. I put both the money orders in the envelope and sealed it and sent it. USCIS also knows that the money order limit at banks, post office and other financial instuitions is $1000 so they will accept two money orders. Many AOS applicants have done that.

Edited August 13, 2017 by Aviinashh M

[harvardiv 5]

Another question--

 

Do I need several sets of 2x2 photos if I am submitting the I-765, i-485, and i-864 all at once if all require them?

[trudi 1,317]

13 minutes ago, harvardiv said:

Another question--

 

Do I need several sets of 2x2 photos if I am submitting the I-765, i-485, and i-864 all at once if all require them?

Yes, each application that asks for a photo has to have its own set.

 

Dont worry too much about organizing everything to look nice, I paper clipped each individual application together, put them all together with a big paper lip & put them all in an envelope

[harvardiv 5]

1 minute ago, trudi said:

Yes, each application that asks for a photo has to have its own set.

 

Dont worry too much about organizing everything to look nice, I paper clipped each individual application together, put them all together with a big paper lip & put them all in an envelope

Hi Trudi:

 

Here's another question-On the i-864, it asks like this in part 6 :

 

1a.what you do

 

1a1.Name of employer 1

 

1a2. name of employer 2

 

1b.  self employed as

 

1c. retired from?

      since?

1d. Unemployed?

      since?

Does the question since? apply to 1a-1c or just to 1c?

 

Thanks!

 

 

[trudi 1,317]

Check the guide here http://www.visajourney.com/examples/INS-Form-I-864.pdf

 

Thats what I used

[harvardiv 5]

Thanks!  It's an older form, but it's a good example!  

[harvardiv 5]

On 8/12/2017 at 7:28 PM, Aviinashh M said:

Hey... you will have to do the Adjustment of Status after marrying your fiancee within 90 days of entering the US on your K-1 visa. You will need the following application forms and documents to file you Adjustment of Status(AOS). I have recently sent in my AOS package and the following is my checklist..

 

I-485 Form with Supporting Documents

Application to Adjust Status

 

1.     Payment in the amount of US $ 1,225 (Filing fee + Biometrics fee in two money orders as the money order limit at the post office was $1000 so i recommend you do $1000 & $225 money orders)

2.     Form G-1145

3.     Duly accomplished I-485 form

4.     Copy of I-797, Notice of Approval for the I-129F petition

5.     Certified copy of marriage certificate (Original)

6.     Copy of birth certificate

7.     Copy of biographic page of passport

8.     Copy of K1 visa page and form I-94

9.     (2) 2”X 2” size colored photos with name and A# at the back

10.  Copy of Vaccination Documentation Worksheet, Form DS-3025

11.  Sealed envelope for the Form I-693 signed by a USCIS recommended civil surgeon

12.  Duly accomplished form I-864, Affidavit of Support with supporting documents

 

I-765 Form with Supporting Documents

Application for Employment Authorization

 

1.     Form G-1145

2.     Duly accomplished I-765 form

3.     Copy of biographic page of passport

4.     Copy of K1 visa page and form I-94

5.     Certified copy of marriage certificate

6.     (2) 2”X 2” size colored photos with name and Alien # at the back

 

I-131 Form with Supporting Documents

Application for Travel Document (Advance Parole)

 

1.     Duly accomplished I-131 form

2.     Copy of biographic page of passport

3.     Copy of K1 visa page and form I-94

4.     (2) 2”X 2” size colored photos with name and Alien # at the back

 

Hope this helps....Good Luck

Hello folks:

 

I have a question about the evidence of cohabitation for AOS (i-864).  What sort of evidence do you submit with the i-864 to show your wife lives with you?  My wife doesn't have her ssn yet so it makes it hard for getting a bank account and utility bill together.

 

Thanks!

[Mr Geminian 691]

11 hours ago, harvardiv said:

Hello folks:

 

I have a question about the evidence of cohabitation for AOS (i-864).  What sort of evidence do you submit with the i-864 to show your wife lives with you?  My wife doesn't have her ssn yet so it makes it hard for getting a bank account and utility bill together.

 

Thanks!

The only document you need is Certified Marriage certificate ( I sent in a original because i have 3 certified copies) which shows your wife's name on it and supporting documents that I've mentioned above and you dont need to send in SSN or joint bank account details of your spouse because the purpose is to show that you guys have got married within 90 days. The petetioner needs to send their work related documents with I-864. You will need evidence of cohabitation when you file for I-751 Removal of Conditions.