concurrent filing applying for greencard through marriage

[hdelosr 0]

I came here as J1 student last 2015 and didn't return to the Philippines after my contract. So right now, I'm out of status and last year I decided to get married to a US citizen, december 2018.

 

Now, I want to file for a green card with concurrent filing, just not sure if I still have to submit G-325 or G-325a?

I already filled out the forms I-130, I-130A, G-1145, I-485, I-765 and I-131. Am I missing something? or is there something I don't need to submit regarding the forms that I filled out?

 

I have all the requirements that I need including my spouse's birth certificate, copy of passport, our marriage cert, my birth cert. (philippines), copy of my passport and expired J1 visa, I-94, SEVIS, joint tax, house lease, utility bills, bank statements (joint account), pictures, affidavit of support from 3rd parties, invoice from online orders, cert of employment, spouse's pay stubs

 

Also, I'm really not sure how to assemble my packet? can anyone please help me? I watched a lot on youtube on how they prepare their own packets but most of them are K1 visa. not sure if it's going to be the same with my situation. 

 

Thanks for all your help!

Edited June 13, 2019 by hdelosr

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*** Moved to "Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas"

 

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[payxibka 10,045]

G325A is not required any more 

[arken 4,197]

Have you checked if 2-year home residency requirement applies to you?

[hdelosr 0]

3 hours ago, arken said:

Have you checked if 2-year home residency requirement applies to you?

My J1 visa is not subject to the 2 year residency rule.. 

[HSsweethearts4E 117]

I didn't see you mention form I-864, Affidavit of Support. You need to submit this form with your husband's pay stubs and tax return

[hdelosr 0]

7 minutes ago, HSsweethearts4E said:

I didn't see you mention form I-864, Affidavit of Support. You need to submit this form with your husband's pay stubs and tax return

Oh yeah! Thanks! Sorry just forgot to mention that but I already fill out that form too.. is there anything else I still need to add?

Edited June 13, 2019 by hdelosr

[HSsweethearts4E 117]

Just now, hdelosr said:

Oh yeah! Thanks! Sorry just forgot to mention that but I already fill out that form too.. is there anything else I still need to add?

Yes, I'm making a really long post for you, give me a few mins

[HSsweethearts4E 117]

Since you asked, this is the way I assembled my packets (sorry this is going to be long) :

 

I had 4 packets, one for I-130, one for I-485, one for I-765 and one for I-131

 

For I-130 I included:

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-Cover letter

-Personal check for $535

-Form G-1145 with my husband's contact info (petitioner)

-Form I-130

-Form I-130A

-2 passport photos of the petitioner (name written on the back)

-2 passport photos of the beneficiary (name written on the back)

-Photocopy of marriage certificate

-Photocopy of my husband’s biographic page of passport and all subsequent pages
-Photocopy of my husband's Certificate of Naturalization
-Photocopy of my husband's birth certificate (with attached translation that I did myself)
-Photocopy of my birth certificate (with attached translation that I did myself)
-Evidence of a bona-fide marriage/relationship (copy of lease, bank statements, bills, boarding passes for trips, and photos)

 

For I-485:

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-Cover letter

-Personal check for $1,225 (filing fee and biometrix)
-Form G-1145 with my info (beneficiary)
-2 passport photos of the beneficiary (name written on the back)
-Form I-485
-Form I-94, electronic copy
-Photocopy of marriage certificate
-Photocopy of my birth certificate (with attached translation that I did myself)
-Photocopy of my biographic page of passport
-Photocopy of my visa
-Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support ) along with:
  a. Four most recent pay stubs
  b. 2018 Tax Return
  c. 2018 W-2
  d. Photocopy of my husband's birth certificate (with attached translation that I did myself)
  e. Photocopy of my husband's Certificate of Naturalization

 

For I-765:

Spoiler

-Cover letter

-2 passport photos of the beneficiary (name written on the back)

-Form I-765

-Photocopy of my biographic page of passport

-Photocopy of my visa

-Form I-94, electronic copy

-Photocopy of marriage certificate

 

For I-131:

Spoiler

-Cover letter

-2 passport photos of the beneficiary (name written on the back)

-Form I-131

-Photocopy of my biographic page of passport

-Photocopy of my visa

-Form I-94, electronic copy

-Photocopy of marriage certificate

 

A few tips:

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Put each packet in a separate paper folder, don't staple anything, not even the forms, just use paper clips. Since you need so many passport photos, I suggest downloading an app where you can take them yourself and edit them (I used Passport Photo Maker) and then you can have them printed at Walmart or Walgreens for way cheaper (when I asked it was like $10-$12 for just 2 passport pictures; with the app trick, you can get like 12 photos for $1). Also, I recommend using a personal check rather than a cashier's check, if you can, so you can "track" when they actually take the money and that way you'll know they have received your packets. I shipped mine through FedEx since I have had issues with USPS in the past. If you use FedEx, choose the regular rate. They wanted to charge me over $60 for 2 day shipping, while the regular rate was like $11. I chose the $11 one and it still arrived in 3 days.

 

 

They will also send you a notice telling you you need to do a medical exam (if you haven't already done it), IDK if you know how that works, only certain doctors can do it so I suggest researching that a little bit if you haven't yet. I received this notice, it's not an RFE or anything like that, it simply told me to bring the form I-693 (the form that the doctor will fill out and sign) to the interview. Some people choose to send it with the initial packet though, it's up to you!

Edited June 13, 2019 by HSsweethearts4E
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[hdelosr 0]

13 minutes ago, HSsweethearts4E said:

Since you asked, this is the way I assembled my packets (sorry this is going to be long) :

 

I had 4 packets, one for I-130, one for I-485, one for I-765 and one for I-131

 

For I-130 I included:

  Hide contents

-Cover letter

-Personal check for $535

-Form G-1145 with my husband's contact info (petitioner)

-Form I-130

-Form I-130A

-2 passport photos of the petitioner (name written on the back)

-2 passport photos of the beneficiary (name written on the back)

-Photocopy of marriage certificate

-Photocopy of my husband’s biographic page of passport and all subsequent pages
-Photocopy of my husband's Certificate of Naturalization
-Photocopy of my husband's birth certificate (with attached translation that I did myself)
-Photocopy of my birth certificate (with attached translation that I did myself)
-Evidence of a bona-fide marriage/relationship (copy of lease, bank statements, bills, boarding passes for trips, and photos)

 

For I-485:

  Hide contents

-Personal check for $1,225 (filing fee and biometrix)
-Form G-1145 with my info (beneficiary)
-2 passport photos of the beneficiary (name written on the back)
-Form I-485
-Form I-94, electronic copy
-Photocopy of marriage certificate
-Photocopy of my birth certificate (with attached translation that I did myself)
-Photocopy of my biographic page of passport
-Photocopy of my visa
-Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support ) along with:
  a. Four most recent pay stubs
  b. 2018 Tax Return
  c. 2018 W-2
  d. Photocopy of my husband's birth certificate (with attached translation that I did myself)
  e. Photocopy of my husband's Certificate of Naturalization

 

For I-765:

  Hide contents

-2 passport photos of the beneficiary (name written on the back)

-Form I-765

-Photocopy of my biographic page of passport

-Photocopy of my visa

-Form I-94, electronic copy

-Photocopy of marriage certificate

 

For I-131:

  Hide contents

-2 passport photos of the beneficiary (name written on the back)

-Form I-131

-Photocopy of my biographic page of passport

-Photocopy of my visa

-Form I-94, electronic copy

-Photocopy of marriage certificate

 

A few tips:

Put each packet in a separate paper folder, don't staple anything, not even the forms, just use paper clips. Since you need so many passport photos, I suggest downloading an app where you can take them yourself and edit them (I used Passport Photo Maker) and then you can have them printed at Walmart or Walgreens for way cheaper (when I asked it was like $10-$12 for just 2 passport pictures). Also use a personal check rather than a cashier's check, if you can, so you can "track" when they actually take the money and that way you'll know they have received your case. I shipped mine through FedEx since I have had issues with USPS in the past. If you use FedEx, choose the regular rate. They wanted to charge me over $60 for 2 day shipping, while the regular rate was like $11. I chose the $11 one and it still arrived in 3 days.

 

They will also send you a notice telling you you need to do a medical exam (if you haven't already done it), IDK if you know how that works, only certain doctors can do it so I suggest researching that a little bit if you haven't yet. I received this notice, it's not an RFE or anything like that, it simply told me to bring the form I-693 (the form that the doctor will fill out and sign) to the interview. Some people choose to send it with the initial packet though, it's up to you!/

Yay! Thank you so much! You have answered all the things I need to know. one last thing, do you know which address should I send this to?

Thanks again and God bless!

 

[HSsweethearts4E 117]

2 minutes ago, hdelosr said:

Yay! Thank you so much! You have answered all the things I need to know. one last thing, do you know which address should I send this to?

Thanks again and God bless!

 

For U.S. Postal Service (USPS):

 

USCIS
PO Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

 

For FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:

 

USCIS
Attn: FBAS
131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517