AOS Checklist

[APGG94 35]

Hi! We are close to submitting my AOS packet and wanted to make sure we have everything for the millionth time. We've made copies of everything included as well. For reference, I'm adjusting from an out of status F1 visa. I also have questions that I'm unsure of that I'll insert at the end.

 

Form I 485: Application to Register Permanent Residence 

 

1. Money order for $1225 (filing fee for form I­485, $1140 + Biometrics fee, $85)

2. Cover letter

3. Form I­485 with 2 photographs;

4. Sealed medical examination results; 

5. Certified copy of marriage certificate;

6. Copy of alien spouse birth certificate;

7. Copies of the identification and stamped pages of Applicant’s passport;

8. Copy of the electronic I­94 upon last arrival into the US;

9. Copies of the identification, visa, and stamped pages of the beneficiary’s expired passport.

 

Form I 130: Application to Petition for Alien Relative 

 

1. Money order for $535 to cover the filing fee;

2. Form I­130 with 2 photographs each of the Petitioner and the beneficiary;

3. Form I-130A – Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary

4. Form G­325A for petitioner;

5. Form G­325A for beneficiary;

6. Copy of the petitioner’s birth certificate;

7. Copy of the couple’s marriage certificate;

8. Copies of the identification and stamped pages of the beneficiary’s current passport;

9. Copies of the identification, visa, and stamped pages of applicant’s expired passport;

10. Copies of the applicant’s I­20 forms;

11. Copies of beneficiary’s 2014 ­-2015 W2 and federal tax returns / tax transcripts.

12. Signed Form I­864 by the I­130 petitioner with the following:

• Copy of job letter from employer;

• Copies of three most recent pay statements;

• Copies of petitioner’s 2015 ­-2017 W2 and federal tax transcripts

 

Form I­765: Application for Employment Authorization

 

1. Form I­765 with 2 photographs attached;

2. Copy of the identification page of the applicant’s current passport;

3. Copy of I­94 upon last entry; and

4. Copy of OPT denial letter to show that I attempted to obtain employment authorization after graduating but was denied due to filing late. 

 

Form I-131: Application for Travel Document

 

1. Form I-131

2. Letter of Explanation for why travel may be necessary.

 

Here are my questions: 

 

- Do I have to send in my W2s and tax transcripts for when I was employed on campus or is this unnecessary since I never gained permission from USCIS to work (since I was a student I was allowed to do so)

 

- Does the copy of my spouses birth certificate (USC) have to be certified?

 

- When does the medical exam expire if done in the US? 

 

- I worked unauthorized for 2 months and paid taxes. Should I include this information in my applications? Should I obtain a tax transcript for that as well?

 

- Do I have to send in 2 certified marriage certificate copies?

 

- I've seen folks saying on here that you need to submit all pages of passport. That's a lot of blank pages to submit, especially as I have two passports. Is this necessary? 

 

- Where do I include evidence of a bonafide marriage? We have a joint bank account, lease, phone plan and I'm on my spouses medical, vision and dental insurance. 

 

[EvieMN 105]

Forms G-325 are no longer needed.

Read the instructions for both 130 and 485 very carefully.

All of my evidence is in my I-130 package, as per instructed.

I only included a copy of the marriage certificate in the I-485 and no issues so far.

I don't think you need to copy the blank pages of your passports, just those with visas and stamps.

Definitely list every employer on your employment history, even if you worked without authorization.

You don't need to provide any of your financial information as far as I know (W2, tax transcripts, etc)

[iGalin 7]

I noticed that you mentioned fee for forms(I-130, 485) but didn't see for I-765, is it waived or you forgot to mention it?

 

Thanks.

[EvieMN 105]

On 25.12.2017 г. at 9:48 PM, iGalin said:

I noticed that you mentioned fee for forms(I-130, 485) but didn't see for I-765, is it waived or you forgot to mention it?

 

Thanks.

There is no fee for I-765 and I-131 if you're filing them together with I-485

[APGG94 35]

On 12/21/2017 at 11:11 AM, EvieMN said:

Forms G-325 are no longer needed.

Read the instructions for both 130 and 485 very carefully.

All of my evidence is in my I-130 package, as per instructed.

I only included a copy of the marriage certificate in the I-485 and no issues so far.

I don't think you need to copy the blank pages of your passports, just those with visas and stamps.

Definitely list every employer on your employment history, even if you worked without authorization.

You don't need to provide any of your financial information as far as I know (W2, tax transcripts, etc)

Thank you! 

[NadiaK 47]

Is the checklist in the original post current as of August 2018? 

[PollyC 119]

This is my checklist (I filed them in May 2018)

 

Form I-130

1.     Money order for $535.00 to cover the filing fee;

2.     Two (2) passport-style photos of the petitioner

3.     Two (2) passport-style photos of the beneficiary;

4.     Completed form G-1145 (E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance);

5.     Completed and signed Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative);

6.     Completed and signed Form I-130A (Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary);

7.     Copy of petitioner’s birth certificate & passport;

8.     Copy of beneficiary’s birth certificate & passport;

9.     Certified copy of the Marriage certificate;

10.  Evidence of bona fide marriage.

 

Form I-485 (Application to Adjust Status)

a.   Money order in the total amount of $1,225;

b.   Two (2) passport-style photos of the beneficiary;

c.   Form I-485 signed by the beneficiary;

d.   Copy of the beneficiary’s passport (biographical page);

e.   Copy of the beneficiary’s birth certificate;

f.    Copy of the beneficiary’s Nonimmigrant visa & entry stamp page;

g.   Copy of the beneficiary’s I-94;

h.   Certificate copy of Marriage Certificate

 

Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support)

a.   Form I-864 signed by the petitioner;

b.   Copy of the petitioner’s passport (biographical page);

c.   Copy of the petitioner’s birth certificate as proof of U.S. citizenship;

d.   Copy of petitioner’s tax account transcript (from IRS) for year xxxx - year xxxx and Form W-2;

e.   Pay stubs

 

Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization)

a.   Two (2) passport-style photos of the beneficiary;

b.   Form G-1145 (E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance);

c.   Form I-765 signed by the beneficiary

d.   Copy of the beneficiary’s passport (biographical page)

 

Form I-131 (Application for Travel Document)

a.   Two (2) passport-style photos of the beneficiary;

b.   Form G-1145 (E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance);

c.   Form I-131 signed by the beneficiary;

d.   Copy of the beneficiary’s passport (biographical page);

e.   Copy of the beneficiary’s I-94

 

[killadocg23 88]

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