I-485 Cover Letter Help

[Tenreyro 174]

Hi, I have been sketching my I-485 and it is as follows. Any feedbacks on documents that should be included?

 

 

 

 

To Whom It May Concern:

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

PO Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

 

 

Nature of the submission: I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

 

Enclosed please find Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Form I-864 Affidavit of Support, Form I-131 Application for Travel Document, and Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization and all supporting documents.

 

My eligibility is based on the family-based based category as the spouse of XXXXX, Legal Permanent Resident, and petitioner of a I-130 on filed on December 19^th, 2016.

 

Attached you can find the following:

 

1.       Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

Includes:

•        Copy of Form 797C for Form I-130 filed on December 19^th, 2016.

•        2 passport style photographs taken on February 2018.

•        Check in the amount of $1,225, with the combined total from fees of Form I-485 and Biometrics Services Fee, made payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

•        Copy of my foreign birth certificate

•        Copy of passport identity page, U.S. Visa and entry stamps.

•        Form I-94 for Arrival/Departure Record

•        Copy of Marriage Certificate

•        Form G-1145 to request E-Notification.

 

 

2.       Form I-864, Affidavit of Support signed by XXX, Sponsor and Petitioner

Includes:

•        XXX's Passport, Permanent Resident Card and Driver's License copies

•        Tax Return for year 2017 copy

•        Copies of sponsor’s pay stubs for several weeks

•        Form 864P Poverty Guideline for year 2018.

•        Copy of XXX's 2017 W-2

 

3.       Form I-131, Application for Travel Document

Includes:

•        2 passport style photographs taken on February 2018.

•        Copy of passport identity page, U.S. Visa and entry stamps.

•        A copy of Form I-94 to show my present status in the United States

•        Form G-1145 to request E-Notification.

 

4.       Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization

Includes:

•        2 passport style photographs taken on February 2018.

•        A copy of Form I-94

•        Copy of Passport Identity Page

•        Copy of passport pages with U.S. Visa and entry stamps.

•        Form G-1145 to request E-Notification.

 

Thank you for your consideration of the attached application, and please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any question regarding this adjustment application packet.

 

 

Regards,               

 

Me  

My Address

City, State Zip Code

Edited February 27, 2018 by Tenreyro

[blenheim 243]

Not sure if this is helpful or relevant to you, but I'm also currently compiling a cover letter/content list of what to send for AOS to adjust status from a K1 visa and have been seeing what else I could add to ensure a better process.

 

One thing I'm thinking about adding to this list is I see a lot of RFEs for no fee being filed with I-765/I-131, if they get separated from I-485. To avoid that possible RFE, I might include a document stating no fee enclosed because filing with I-485 and include a copy of I-485 for both. I also am considering including real certified marriage certificates with each to avoid a possible RFE requesting a certified copy. I might be going a bit overboard, but I've been sifting through common RFEs on here I'm desperate to avoid and delay the process.

Edited February 27, 2018 by blenheim

[Tenreyro 174]

2 hours ago, blenheim said:

Not sure if this is helpful or relevant to you, but I'm also currently compiling a cover letter/content list of what to send for AOS to adjust status from a K1 visa and have been seeing what else I could add to ensure a better process.

 

One thing I'm thinking about adding to this list is I see a lot of RFEs for no fee being filed with I-765/I-131, if they get separated from I-485. To avoid that possible RFE, I might include a document stating no fee enclosed because filing with I-485 and include a copy of I-485 for both. I also am considering including real certified marriage certificates with each to avoid a possible RFE requesting a certified copy. I might be going a bit overboard, but I've been sifting through common RFEs on here I'm desperate to avoid and delay the process.

That's very good idea, thanks a lot!

 

Good luck on your filing too!

[QAF2A 27]

I see your cover letter! Good work.

 

One thing I would suggest is that form G1145 should go on top of the whole petition.

 

Good luck!

[QAF2A 27]

A question regarding assembling the package.

Should we write receipt number on top of every page of all the copies of supporting documents.?

[Mano 50]

2 minutes ago, QAF2A said:

A question regarding assembling the package.

Should we write receipt number on top of every page of all the copies of supporting documents.?

its a good practice to write case no. on the top right corner just to make sure that our documents don't misplaced at some stage. I did it also,

And yes Form G-1145 of E notification should be on top.

[Tenreyro 174]

22 minutes ago, Mano said:

its a good practice to write case no. on the top right corner just to make sure that our documents don't misplaced at some stage. I did it also,

And yes Form G-1145 of E notification should be on top.

Yes, G-1145 instructions say it goes on top, and on top it is. 

 

About the receipt Number... Do I write the receipt number of my I-130? Because I wouldn't have Receipt Number until it is filed...

 

[QAF2A 27]

21 minutes ago, Tenreyro said:

Yes, G-1145 instructions say it goes on top, and on top it is. 

 

About the receipt Number... Do I write the receipt number of my I-130? Because I wouldn't have Receipt Number until it is filed...

 

The receipt number should be the one from I 130. I think it's the only number we would get regarding the same case. 

[QAF2A 27]

I notice at the end your put your name. I think you are right.

 

I guess for I-485 package, the applicant should be the main person in the form, not the petitioner.

 

I need to make some changes to my cover letter and forms. (for example the G 1145 was currently under my husband's name) 

 

[QAF2A 27]

48 minutes ago, Mano said:

its a good practice to write case no. on the top right corner just to make sure that our documents don't misplaced at some stage. I did it also,

And yes Form G-1145 of E notification should be on top.

Thank you @Mano! I will add the receipt number to copies of all supporting documents

[Tenreyro 174]

About the nature of submission, @QAF2A and I were figuring out the best approach for it.

 

This is QAF2A's example: 

 

Quote

Nature of the submission: Adjustment of Status according to USCIS policy manual, volume 7, part A, Chapter 3, B,4, last paragraph. We have filed I-130 with a priority date of 01FEB17. Now in March 2018 Visa Bulletin, the chart “Dates for filing” cut-off date for F2A category is 01MAY17, and USCIS’s Adjustment of Status filing chart page[1]has decided to use this “Dates for Filing” Chart in March, 2018. Our priority date is before the cut-off date. Thus we would like to apply for adjustment of status with I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust of Status.

 

What do you guys think?

[Tenreyro 174]

Based on that, and to be sure, I adjusted mine to: 

 

"Nature of the submission: I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, accompanied by Forms I-131 and I-765.

 

My eligibility is based on the family-based based category as the spouse of XXX, Legal Permanent Resident, and petitioner of a I-130 on filed on December 19th, 2016 with receipt number WACXXXXXXXX. Given USCIS designation on May 1st, 2017 as date to be used for the Adjustment of Status, and the specifications on I-485 instructions, page 20, as well as USCIS Policy Manual's Adjustment of Status Filing Instructions detailed on Chapter 3, number 4 item C, which qualifies family-based category applicant to file this form."

[QAF2A 27]

Very good and detailed writing! I believe our evidence is sufficient, and it will persuade any people reading this letter to take us seriously!

 

I suggest pointing out also that you are currently inside the United States legally.

 

Good luck to us!

 

 

[Tenreyro 174]

8 hours ago, QAF2A said:

Very good and detailed writing! I believe our evidence is sufficient, and it will persuade any people reading this letter to take us seriously!

 

I suggest pointing out also that you are currently inside the United States legally.

 

Good luck to us!

 

 

Well guys, I just left my AOS package at the Post Office with a Priority 2-day envelope, return receipt and tracking number, (only because the 1-day envelope was too expensive for me).

 

I am not expecting response from USCIS until next week, but it will be a long few days until then.

 

Good luck to us all!

 

[thepanda 87]

5 minutes ago, Tenreyro said:

Well guys, I just left my AOS package at the Post Office with a Priority 2-day envelope, return receipt and tracking number, (only because the 1-day envelope was too expensive for me).

 

I am not expecting response from USCIS until next week, but it will be a long few days until then.

 

Good luck to us all!

 

I’m really curious too! Thanks for sharing! I won’t be able to submit until end of next week because my husband is traveling rn. I’ll be waiting for your feeback.