This is my AOS Package from B-2 (merged)

[Alejandro_B 26]

I just wanted to share my package. I'll be mailing it today. I hope it helps someone

 

 

Edited May 11, 2018 by nepalico

[Alejandro_B 26]

Hope it helps somebody  If you guys have any question of suggestion they are more than welcome. 

[Aquila Piacentini 1]

This was really helpful! Thanks for sharing it. I am going to use it as bases for submitting my petition.

[pinkpaws 5]

Hi!

 

Is Form G-325A and a passport copy of the US citizen necessary for filing I-485? I don't see them listed on the guidelines, but I may be wrong?

[KeratNY 76]

Is this for adjustment of status when the beneficiary is in the US? If so, a couple of issues. The G-325 is obsolete, what made you do them? Also you should not provide bona fides with the application, that is for the interview stage. The petitioner should only include his birth cerificate as that proves US citizenship, believe it or not a US passport does not prove it and should not be included (in short, passports are issued by Department of State and USCIS has jurisdiction here and their policy is that US passport is not definitive proof of citizenship). You should not include your ORIGINAL marriage certificate, just a copy. I notice you included personal checks, please doublecheck that is fine as I was instructed to use cashier's checks. I included I think 8 passport photos of beneficiary you only have 2 or 4? Lastly make sure you sure you apply for advance parole as well as that is free with the filing of the other docs. 

Edited May 19, 2018 by KeratNY

[KeratNY 76]

10 hours ago, pinkpaws said:

Hi!

 

Is Form G-325A and a passport copy of the US citizen necessary for filing I-485? I don't see them listed on the guidelines, but I may be wrong?

G-325 is obsolete and see my post above on US passport

[azblk 338]

10 hours ago, KeratNY said:

Is this for adjustment of status when the beneficiary is in the US? If so, a couple of issues. The G-325 is obsolete, what made you do them? Also you should not provide bona fides with the application, that is for the interview stage. The petitioner should only include his birth cerificate as that proves US citizenship, believe it or not a US passport does not prove it and should not be included (in short, passports are issued by Department of State and USCIS has jurisdiction here and their policy is that US passport is not definitive proof of citizenship). You should not include your ORIGINAL marriage certificate, just a copy. I notice you included personal checks, please doublecheck that is fine as I was instructed to use cashier's checks. I included I think 8 passport photos of beneficiary you only have 2 or 4? Lastly make sure you sure you apply for advance parole as well as that is free with the filing of the other docs. 

This is not entirely accurate:

1. You can include evidence of bona fide marriage  with your application does not have to wait for interview. Infact if you read the i-130 instructions - they ask that you do.

2. You can use a copy of your US passport to prove citizenship.

3.You can use personal checks, money orders, cashiers checks or even debit/credit cards to pay your fees.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-130instr.pdf?download=1

 

Edited May 19, 2018 by azblk

[KeratNY 76]

7 minutes ago, azblk said:

This is not entirely accurate:

1. You can include evidence of bona fide marriage  with your application does not have to wait for interview. Infact if you read the i-130 instructions - they ask that you do.

2. You can use a copy of your US passport to prove citizenship.

3.You can use personal checks, money orders, cashiers checks or even debit/credit cards to pay your fees.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-130instr.pdf?download=1

 

I disagree with #2. If one were to use only US passport to prove citizenship one would be severely disappointed. This is the USCIS world we live in. 

 

Getting EAD without bona fides happens every day. 

[azblk 338]

8 minutes ago, KeratNY said:

I disagree with #2. If one were to use only US passport to prove citizenship one would be severely disappointed. This is the USCIS world we live in. 

 

Getting EAD without bona fides happens every day. 

Like I said take time to read the instructions.

 

3. What documents do you need to show that you are a U.S. citizen?
A. A copy of your birth certifcate, issued by a civil registrar, vital statistics offce, or other civil authority showing
that you were born in the United States;
B. A copy of your naturalization certifcate or certifcate of citizenship issued by USCIS or the former Immigration
and Naturalization Service (INS);
C. A copy of Form FS-240, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), issued by a U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate;
D. A copy of your unexpired U.S. passport; or
E. An original statement from a U.S. consular offcer verifying that you are a U.S. citizen with a valid passport.
If you do not have any of the above documents and you were born in the United States, see the What if an offcial
document is not available section of these Instructions.
 

ANY of those documents can be used to prove US citizenship.

Edited May 19, 2018 by azblk

[NikLR 13,232]

USCIS accepts a US passport as proof of citizenship according to the I-130 instructions. 

[Alejandro_B 26]

On 5/19/2018 at 1:26 AM, KeratNY said:

Is this for adjustment of status when the beneficiary is in the US? If so, a couple of issues. The G-325 is obsolete, what made you do them? Also you should not provide bona fides with the application, that is for the interview stage. The petitioner should only include his birth cerificate as that proves US citizenship, believe it or not a US passport does not prove it and should not be included (in short, passports are issued by Department of State and USCIS has jurisdiction here and their policy is that US passport is not definitive proof of citizenship). You should not include your ORIGINAL marriage certificate, just a copy. I notice you included personal checks, please doublecheck that is fine as I was instructed to use cashier's checks. I included I think 8 passport photos of beneficiary you only have 2 or 4? Lastly make sure you sure you apply for advance parole as well as that is free with the filing of the other docs. 

1- We included both the birth certificate and passport copies to prove U.S citizenship of the petitioner.

2- I attached the form G325 as recommended in various forums. It doesn't harm.

3- I used personal checks. In fact I got a notification from my bank today that they were cashed, so no problem there.

4- I included as many photos as USCIS requires per packet (AOS, EAD, AP). In total 4 photos of petitioner and 6 of the beneficiary. 

5- I included evidence of bona fide marriage as required by USCIS.

[Alejandro_B 26]

I have three copies in total of my entire AOS package, in case USCIS sends any RFE, for my personal record and for the moment of the interview. I'd highly suggest to everyone to do the same. 

[Alejandro_B 26]

On 5/18/2018 at 3:22 PM, pinkpaws said:

Hi!

 

Is Form G-325A and a passport copy of the US citizen necessary for filing I-485? I don't see them listed on the guidelines, but I may be wrong?

Not necessary but I did it because I was recommended to, it doesn't harm. I included both Birth Certificate and Passport copies to prove US Citizenship.

[pinkpaws 5]

Yes, I'm guessing it wouldn't do any harm. I sent in 2 passport photos for each application (2 for I-485, 2 for I-765 and 2 for I-131). I also did not send in any G-325A form and only used my husband's birth certificate to prove citizenship. Did not receive any RFEs.

[NikLR 13,232]

1 hour ago, Alejandro_B said:

Not necessary but I did it because I was recommended to, it doesn't harm. I included both Birth Certificate and Passport copies to prove US Citizenship.

Where were you recommended to send an outdated form (and not even the correct outdated form?)  

 

1 hour ago, Alejandro_B said:

1- We included both the birth certificate and passport copies to prove U.S citizenship of the petitioner.

2- I attached the form G325 as recommended in various forums. It doesn't harm.

3- I used personal checks. In fact I got a notification from my bank today that they were cashed, so no problem there.

4- I included as many photos as USCIS requires per packet (AOS, EAD, AP). In total 4 photos of petitioner and 6 of the beneficiary. 

5- I included evidence of bona fide marriage as required by USCIS.