G-325A in new I-485 form & Help with Checklist!

[minemar 96]

Good Morning VJ

 

I am in the final steps of preparing my package and I read the G-325A form isn't no longer required for the applicant in the new version of the I-485. I know the USC spouse used to send an updated version of their G-325A form.  

Does this mean my husband will need to update his G-325A and include it? 

 

Also I have my final checklist, do u mind checking it and see if I am missing something?  

 

Contents include:

-Money Order of $1,225.00 (AOS fee $1,140.00 + Biometrics fee $85.00) payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security

 

USCIS Forms/Biographic Information

-G-1145 E-Notification

-G-325A (Spouse)

-Form I-485 Signed by Applicant

-Copy of Birth Certificate of Applicant and Certified Translation

-2 U.S. Passport Style Photos of Applicant

-Passport Copies (Copies of Bio page, Stamps, and K1 Visa)

-I-94 Admission Record

 

I-129F Petition / K1 Evidence

-Notice of Action 1 from I-129F Copy

-Notice of Action 2 from I-129F Copy

-National Visa Center Approval Letter Copy

 

Medical Documentation

-DS-3025 K1 Medical Vaccination Worksheet

 

Marriage Documentation

-Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate  (Proof of Legal Name Change)

-Wedding Pictures

-Joint Bank Account

 

Form I-864 Affidavit of Support from U.S. Petitioner

-Cover Letter for Form I-864

-Form I-864 Signed by Sponsor

-Copy of Birth Certificate of Sponsor

-Letter of Employment of Sponsor

-Tax return and tax account transcripts for 3 most recent years (2016, 2015, 2014)

-Copies of W-2 forms for most recent tax year (2016)

-Copies of pay stubs for the most recent 6 pay periods

 

Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

-G-1145 E-Notification

-Form I-765 Signed by Applicant

-2 U.S. Passport Style Photos of Applicant

-Passport Copy (Bio page, Stamps, and K1 Visa)

-National Visa Center Approval Letter Copy

- Copy of Marriage Certificate (Proof of Legal Name Change)

-I-94 Admission Record

 

Form I-131 Application for Advance Parole

-G-1145 E-Notification

-Form I-131 Signed by Applicant

-2 U.S. Passport Style Photos of Applicant

-I-94 Admission Record

-Passport Copy (Bio page, Stamps, and K1 Visa)

-Form I-131 Supplement (Explanation of why you are applying for a Travel Document)

- Copy of Marriage Certificate (Proof of Legal Name Change)

 

 

Thanks for your feedback!

 

[Mr Geminian 691]

1 hour ago, minemar said:

Good Morning VJ

 

I am in the final steps of preparing my package and I read the G-325A form isn't no longer required for the applicant in the new version of the I-485. I know the USC spouse used to send an updated version of their G-325A form.  

Does this mean my husband will need to update his G-325A and include it? 

 

Also I have my final checklist, do u mind checking it and see if I am missing something?  

 

Contents include:

-Money Order of $1,225.00 (AOS fee $1,140.00 + Biometrics fee $85.00) payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security

 

USCIS Forms/Biographic Information

-G-1145 E-Notification

-G-325A (Spouse)

-Form I-485 Signed by Applicant

-Copy of Birth Certificate of Applicant and Certified Translation

-2 U.S. Passport Style Photos of Applicant

-Passport Copies (Copies of Bio page, Stamps, and K1 Visa)

-I-94 Admission Record

 

I-129F Petition / K1 Evidence

-Notice of Action 1 from I-129F Copy

-Notice of Action 2 from I-129F Copy

-National Visa Center Approval Letter Copy

 

Medical Documentation

-DS-3025 K1 Medical Vaccination Worksheet

 

Marriage Documentation

-Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate  (Proof of Legal Name Change)

-Wedding Pictures

-Joint Bank Account

 

Form I-864 Affidavit of Support from U.S. Petitioner

-Cover Letter for Form I-864

-Form I-864 Signed by Sponsor

-Copy of Birth Certificate of Sponsor

-Letter of Employment of Sponsor

-Tax return and tax account transcripts for 3 most recent years (2016, 2015, 2014)

-Copies of W-2 forms for most recent tax year (2016)

-Copies of pay stubs for the most recent 6 pay periods

 

Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

-G-1145 E-Notification

-Form I-765 Signed by Applicant

-2 U.S. Passport Style Photos of Applicant

-Passport Copy (Bio page, Stamps, and K1 Visa)

-National Visa Center Approval Letter Copy

- Copy of Marriage Certificate (Proof of Legal Name Change)

-I-94 Admission Record

 

Form I-131 Application for Advance Parole

-G-1145 E-Notification

-Form I-131 Signed by Applicant

-2 U.S. Passport Style Photos of Applicant

-I-94 Admission Record

-Passport Copy (Bio page, Stamps, and K1 Visa)

-Form I-131 Supplement (Explanation of why you are applying for a Travel Document)

- Copy of Marriage Certificate (Proof of Legal Name Change)

 

 

Thanks for your feedback!

 

That's a perfect list and yes, the G-325A is no longer required as all the info that's in G-325A is asked in the I-485 form. Also, the petitioner need not submit their G-325A. 

 

Also when you make the money order make it as two money orders as the money order limit at post office, banks etc is $1000. So make it $1000 + $225 which totals to $1225. Also, behind all the 6 Passport sized photographs write down the Applicant's full name and Alien number. Good Luck.

Edited August 15, 2017 by Aviinashh M

[minemar 96]

 

5 minutes ago, Aviinashh M said:

That's a perfect list and yes, the G-325A is no longer required as all the info that's in G-325A is asked in the I-485 form. Also, the petiotioner need not submit their G-325A. 

 

Also when you make the money order make it as two money orders as the money order limit at post office, banks etc is $1000. So make it $1000 + $225 which totals to $1225. Also, behind all the 6 Passport sized photographs right down the Applicant's full name and Alien number. Good Luck.

 

Thanks I didn't know what to put in those pictures. Do I need to do the same with the wedding pictures?

[Mr Geminian 691]

Just now, minemar said:

 

 

Thanks I didn't know what to put in those pictures. Do I need to do the same with the wedding pictures?

To be honest, wedding pictures are not necessary, just a copy of the marriage certificate. There's no harm in sending wedding photographs though. It's upto you if you want to write details behind the wedding photographs.

[tab0712 141]

On 15/8/2017 at 10:15 AM, minemar said:

Good Morning VJ

 

I am in the final steps of preparing my package and I read the G-325A form isn't no longer required for the applicant in the new version of the I-485. I know the USC spouse used to send an updated version of their G-325A form.  

Does this mean my husband will need to update his G-325A and include it? 

 

Also I have my final checklist, do u mind checking it and see if I am missing something?  

 

Contents include:

-Money Order of $1,225.00 (AOS fee $1,140.00 + Biometrics fee $85.00) payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security

 

USCIS Forms/Biographic Information

-G-1145 E-Notification

-G-325A (Spouse)

-Form I-485 Signed by Applicant

-Copy of Birth Certificate of Applicant and Certified Translation

-2 U.S. Passport Style Photos of Applicant

-Passport Copies (Copies of Bio page, Stamps, and K1 Visa)

-I-94 Admission Record

 

I-129F Petition / K1 Evidence

-Notice of Action 1 from I-129F Copy

-Notice of Action 2 from I-129F Copy

-National Visa Center Approval Letter Copy

 

Medical Documentation

-DS-3025 K1 Medical Vaccination Worksheet

 

Marriage Documentation

-Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate  (Proof of Legal Name Change)

-Wedding Pictures

-Joint Bank Account

 

Form I-864 Affidavit of Support from U.S. Petitioner

-Cover Letter for Form I-864

-Form I-864 Signed by Sponsor

-Copy of Birth Certificate of Sponsor

-Letter of Employment of Sponsor

-Tax return and tax account transcripts for 3 most recent years (2016, 2015, 2014)

-Copies of W-2 forms for most recent tax year (2016)

-Copies of pay stubs for the most recent 6 pay periods

 

Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

-G-1145 E-Notification

-Form I-765 Signed by Applicant

-2 U.S. Passport Style Photos of Applicant

-Passport Copy (Bio page, Stamps, and K1 Visa)

-National Visa Center Approval Letter Copy

- Copy of Marriage Certificate (Proof of Legal Name Change)

-I-94 Admission Record

 

Form I-131 Application for Advance Parole

-G-1145 E-Notification

-Form I-131 Signed by Applicant

-2 U.S. Passport Style Photos of Applicant

-I-94 Admission Record

-Passport Copy (Bio page, Stamps, and K1 Visa)

-Form I-131 Supplement (Explanation of why you are applying for a Travel Document)

- Copy of Marriage Certificate (Proof of Legal Name Change)

 

 

Thanks for your feedback!

 

This is a GREAT list to have when we do this in a couple months. But I do have a question...  Do you really have to send in the I-129F petition? Or is it just the approval notices given after the petition was mailed in? I never received any of what you listed... 

-Notice of Action 1 from I-129F Copy

-Notice of Action 2 from I-129F Copy

-National Visa Center Approval Letter Copy

And they have refused to mail any duplicates out. This is VERY concerning to me, and pretty ignorant on their part as none of what they send is send certified, so there is no proof it was even mailed. 

 

[LionessDeon 2,060]

I did not send I-129f or NOA1   Only the NOA2 approval notice.

[minemar 96]

5 hours ago, tab0712 said:

This is a GREAT list to have when we do this in a couple months. But I do have a question...  Do you really have to send in the I-129F petition? Or is it just the approval notices given after the petition was mailed in? I never received any of what you listed... 

-Notice of Action 1 from I-129F Copy

-Notice of Action 2 from I-129F Copy

-National Visa Center Approval Letter Copy

And they have refused to mail any duplicates out. This is VERY concerning to me, and pretty ignorant on their part as none of what they send is send certified, so there is no proof it was even mailed. 

 

The important one is the NOA2 I sent the 3 of them cause I had them all and it seemed handy.

 

I don't know how to get a copy of those.  Maybe it should be proof enough that your fiance got a k1 visa in his passport at the moment to arrive to the U.S.?  

 

Also in that list, we didn't add the G325A.  Hope that helps you more

Edited August 21, 2017 by minemar
Added info

[Scandi 4,180]

17 hours ago, tab0712 said:

This is a GREAT list to have when we do this in a couple months. But I do have a question...  Do you really have to send in the I-129F petition? Or is it just the approval notices given after the petition was mailed in? I never received any of what you listed... 

-Notice of Action 1 from I-129F Copy

-Notice of Action 2 from I-129F Copy

-National Visa Center Approval Letter Copy

And they have refused to mail any duplicates out. This is VERY concerning to me, and pretty ignorant on their part as none of what they send is send certified, so there is no proof it was even mailed. 

 

They want to see the NOA2 as proof of an approved petition that makes you eligible to file for AOS. So that's quite an important piece of paper to hold on to, you send a copy of it with the i-485 package. Always keep the originals to yourself unless told otherwise. 

 

The NOA2 is very expensive if you need to get another one from USCIS. I have seen other threads on here where people have lost their NOA2 and successfully sent something else instead, can't remember what document they sent though. Try to search the forum unless you're willing to spend a smaller fortune on another piece of paper.

Edited August 22, 2017 by Scandi

[tab0712 141]

17 hours ago, minemar said:

The important one is the NOA2 I sent the 3 of them cause I had them all and it seemed handy.

 

I don't know how to get a copy of those.  Maybe it should be proof enough that your fiance got a k1 visa in his passport at the moment to arrive to the U.S.?  

 

Also in that list, we didn't add the G325A.  Hope that helps you more

You would hope so. I have copies of all the online updates of the tracking from when they received it, it being approved, it moving to the NVC and then it going onto the Consulate. Sooo... you'd think its enough, They already told me they will not be sending any 2nd copies of the NOA1 or the NOA2, which I find horrible after paying them over $500 for the petition portion. 

[tab0712 141]

5 hours ago, Scandi said:

They want to see the NOA2 as proof of an approved petition that makes you eligible to file for AOS. So that's quite an important piece of paper to hold on to, you send a copy of it with the i-485 package. Always keep the originals to yourself unless told otherwise. 

 

The NOA2 is very expensive if you need to get another one from USCIS. I have seen other threads on here where people have lost their NOA2 and successfully sent something else instead, can't remember what document they sent though. Try to search the forum unless you're willing to spend a smaller fortune on another piece of paper.

After what I have already paid for this process, I won't send them a penny more for something I never received, and they have no proof of sending me. Plus both the USCIS and NVC said they will not send out any copies. They didn't even mention they would for a fee. They can really go F*$% off on this. 

[AAA0914 0]

On 8/15/2017 at 8:15 AM, minemar said:

Good Morning VJ

 

I am in the final steps of preparing my package and I read the G-325A form isn't no longer required for the applicant in the new version of the I-485. I know the USC spouse used to send an updated version of their G-325A form.  

Does this mean my husband will need to update his G-325A and include it? 

 

Also I have my final checklist, do u mind checking it and see if I am missing something?  

 

Contents include:

-Money Order of $1,225.00 (AOS fee $1,140.00 + Biometrics fee $85.00) payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security

 

USCIS Forms/Biographic Information

-G-1145 E-Notification

-G-325A (Spouse)

-Form I-485 Signed by Applicant

-Copy of Birth Certificate of Applicant and Certified Translation

-2 U.S. Passport Style Photos of Applicant

-Passport Copies (Copies of Bio page, Stamps, and K1 Visa)

-I-94 Admission Record

 

I-129F Petition / K1 Evidence

-Notice of Action 1 from I-129F Copy

-Notice of Action 2 from I-129F Copy

-National Visa Center Approval Letter Copy

 

Medical Documentation

-DS-3025 K1 Medical Vaccination Worksheet

 

Marriage Documentation

-Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate  (Proof of Legal Name Change)

-Wedding Pictures

-Joint Bank Account

 

Form I-864 Affidavit of Support from U.S. Petitioner

-Cover Letter for Form I-864

-Form I-864 Signed by Sponsor

-Copy of Birth Certificate of Sponsor

-Letter of Employment of Sponsor

-Tax return and tax account transcripts for 3 most recent years (2016, 2015, 2014)

-Copies of W-2 forms for most recent tax year (2016)

-Copies of pay stubs for the most recent 6 pay periods

 

Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

-G-1145 E-Notification

-Form I-765 Signed by Applicant

-2 U.S. Passport Style Photos of Applicant

-Passport Copy (Bio page, Stamps, and K1 Visa)

-National Visa Center Approval Letter Copy

- Copy of Marriage Certificate (Proof of Legal Name Change)

-I-94 Admission Record

 

Form I-131 Application for Advance Parole

-G-1145 E-Notification

-Form I-131 Signed by Applicant

-2 U.S. Passport Style Photos of Applicant

-I-94 Admission Record

-Passport Copy (Bio page, Stamps, and K1 Visa)

-Form I-131 Supplement (Explanation of why you are applying for a Travel Document)

- Copy of Marriage Certificate (Proof of Legal Name Change)

 

 

Thanks for your feedback!

 

My husband was a stidebt in 2014, and I am also filing AOS. So which tax info should I only indicate?