H1B visa holder, Married US Citizen

[PeterPan11 0]

Hi,

I've been in US for 5 years  on H1b visa, In 2017 November, I married my many years old girlfriend, who is a US citizen.

I'm applying for greencard now.

 

I found out, we need to complete I-130, I-130A & I-485.

I've downloaded these form and filled them, But there are not much clear instruction about how to file them.

Is there any other form that need to be completed along with these 3 form for concurrent filing ? 

 

I read that I need to take printouts of all form  and mail them  to a filing location ?

Is there a specific format, that physical  mail should be sent ? like what document need to be attached with these 3. (for example, passport, visa,i94, marriage certificate)

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to who this mail should be directed to? etc

Edited February 12, 2018 by PeterPan11

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[tato2017 41]

here is the check list for you that may help and make sure to add you H1B related Notices with I-485.

 

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.

 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.

 
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.

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.

[PeterPan11 0]

Hi tato2017,

 

Thanks a lot for elaborated response.

I really appreciate it.

I've already prepared following form by myself. 

1. I-130   ($535 )
2. I-130A
3. I-485  ($1225)
4. I-765  
5. G-1145

Now as per you above post I need to prepare 3 more.

I've few queries about them.

 

• Form I-864

           I've been working in USA on H-1B visa since Mar-2013, earning salary and filing taxes. 

           I've all my W2 and returns since 2014

           I'm still working in USA on the same job and  my current H1-B visa is valid until Jun-25-2018.

           My company is filing for one more year of extension. as I was outside of USA for 3-4 months in last 5 years.

           

            Now my question is, as I've been earning and will be earning in near future,  should I put myself as sponsor in Form I-864?  and relationship to sponsored immigrant as SELF,

                or

           Should put my wife as sponsor and fill details accordingly ?  

           My finances are better than my wife.

 

• Form I-693

                  As you said that “You do not need to send with your initial application but you need have it with you during the interview”

                  So can I skip this form from current bundle that I need to send to chicago lock box. and keep it ready for future. 

 

• Form I-131 

              I'm in USA on valid working visa for next 4 more month and last week my company already started a VISA extension request for one more year.

              Do I still have to file I-131 ?

              If Yes, and I have to file I-131, then Should I ask my company to stop the H1-B visa extension request ?  Will 2 request be a problem ?

                Or

              I can go on with both my personal application containing all above forms & my H1-B visa extension application, that is filed or will be filed by my company. 

Edited February 16, 2018 by PeterPan11
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On 2/16/2018 at 3:31 PM, PeterPan11 said:

Hi tato2017,

 

Thanks a lot for elaborated response.

I really appreciate it.

I've already prepared following form by myself. 

1. I-130   ($535 )
2. I-130A
3. I-485  ($1225)
4. I-765  
5. G-1145

Now as per you above post I need to prepare 3 more.

I've few queries about them.

 

• Form I-864

           I've been working in USA on H-1B visa since Mar-2013, earning salary and filing taxes. 

           I've all my W2 and returns since 2014

           I'm still working in USA on the same job and  my current H1-B visa is valid until Jun-25-2018.

           My company is filing for one more year of extension. as I was outside of USA for 3-4 months in last 5 years.

           

            Now my question is, as I've been earning and will be earning in near future,  should I put myself as sponsor in Form I-864?  and relationship to sponsored immigrant as SELF,

                or

           Should put my wife as sponsor and fill details accordingly ?  

           My finances are better than my wife.

 

• Form I-693

                  As you said that “You do not need to send with your initial application but you need have it with you during the interview”

                  So can I skip this form from current bundle that I need to send to chicago lock box. and keep it ready for future. 

 

• Form I-131 

              I'm in USA on valid working visa for next 4 more month and last week my company already started a VISA extension request for one more year.

              Do I still have to file I-131 ?

              If Yes, and I have to file I-131, then Should I ask my company to stop the H1-B visa extension request ?  Will 2 request be a problem ?

                Or

              I can go on with both my personal application containing all above forms & my H1-B visa extension application, that is filed or will be filed by my company. 

Hey I am in similar condition, what did you end up doing with your I-864 & I-693 ?