I-485 Cover Letter plus upcoming changes to I-485 and I-864

[Usaph 19]

For our K-1 visa AOS, we're planning on sending our files quickly after our wedding in October once we have our marriage certificate. Can someone please review our cover letter and what we're including to make sure we're not missing anything?

 

Are black and white copies OK, or do we need color?

 

Also I noticed this for I-485 and I-864: On or after Oct. 15, we will accept only an updated edition that will be linked to this page.

We were planning on sending after October 15. Can you point us to what will change?

 

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USCIS

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

 

Re: I-485 Application to Adjust Status for (K-1) {name of fiancée who is seeking AOS} A-{########}, including I-765 and I-131

 

Dear USCIS,

 

Please find enclosed for filing the following documents accompanying the I-485, “Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.” In addition, Form I-765, “Application for Employment Authorization,” and Form I-131, “Application for Travel Document,” are included.

 

1.       Form G-1145, e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

2.       Filing fee in the amount of $1225.00 (Form and Biometric Services Fee)

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

4.       Copy of Passport (Biographical Page and K-1 Visa)

5.       Copy of NOA2 Approval for I-129F

6.       Copy of Electronic I-94

7.       Copy of Birth Certificate (Front and Back)

8.       Certified copy of Marriage Certificate

9.       Two Passport-type Photos

10.   Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA

     a.       3 years of Tax Transcripts

     b.       6 months of Pay Stubs

11.   Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization

     a.       Additional filing fee not required in conjunction with filing I-485

12.   Form I-131, Application for Travel Document

     a.       Additional filing fee not required in conjunction with filing I-485

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Edited September 24, 2019 by Usaph

[payxibka 10,045]

16 minutes ago, Usaph said:

For our K-1 visa AOS, we're planning on sending our files quickly after our wedding in October once we have our marriage certificate. Can someone please review our cover letter and what we're including to make sure we're not missing anything?

 

Are black and white copies OK, or do we need color?

 

Also I noticed this for I-485 and I-864: On or after Oct. 15, we will accept only an updated edition that will be linked to this page.

We were planning on sending after October 15. Can you point us to what will change?

 

 

Are you not attaching the required documentation for the i131 and i765?

 

Required is legible photocopies,  nowhere does it say legible color copies 

 

Final affidavit form has not yet been published 

Edited September 24, 2019 by payxibka

[Usaph 19]

2 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Are you not attaching the required documentation for the i131 and i765?

That's a good question. For I-131, do we need to submit an additional copy of passport biographical page, 2 additional passport photos, K-1 visa stamp for current status? For I-765, do we need to submit an additional copy of K-1 visa stamp from passport?

 

What other evidence are we missing?

 

We appreciate the help!

[payxibka 10,045]

2 minutes ago, Usaph said:

That's a good question. For I-131, do we need to submit an additional copy of passport biographical page, 2 additional passport photos, K-1 visa stamp for current status? For I-765, do we need to submit an additional copy of K-1 visa stamp from passport?

 

What other evidence are we missing?

 

We appreciate the help!

Each application needs to stand alone.   You cannot rely on evidence submitted with the i485 to support the other applications. 

 

Follow the instructions literally and independently. 

Edited September 24, 2019 by payxibka

[Usaph 19]

3 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Each application needs to stand alone.   You cannot rely on evidence submitted with the i485 to support the other applications. 

 

Follow the instructions literally and independently. 

Roger that, thank you.

[Usaph 19]

I've updated this slightly. Are separate G-1145's needed for I-765 and I-131?

 

For the I-485 marriage certificate, looks like just a copy is needed, not certified? I see some people with certified but that doesn't look necessary by the instructions.

 

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1.       Form G-1145, e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

2.       Filing fee in the amount of $1225.00 (Form and Biometric Services Fee)

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

·         Copy of Passport (Biographical Page, Entry Stamps, and K-1 Visa)

·         Copy of Form I-797 Notice of Action (Approval Notice for I-129F)

·         Copy of Electronic Form I-94

·         Copy of Foreign Birth Certificate (Front and Back)

·         Copy of Marriage Certificate

·         Two Passport-size Photos

4.       Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA

·         3 years of Tax Transcripts

·         6 months of Pay Stubs

5.       Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization

·         Copy of Passport (Biographical Page and K-1 Visa)

·         Two Passport-size Photos

Note: additional filing fee not required when concurrently filing I-485

6.       Form I-131, Application for Travel Document

·         Copy of Passport (Biographical Page and K-1 Visa)

·         Copy of Form I-797 Notice of Action (Approval Notice for I-129F)

·         Two Passport-size Photos

Note: additional filing fee not required when concurrently filing I-485

 

[payxibka 10,045]

2 minutes ago, Usaph said:

I've updated this slightly. Are separate G-1145's needed for I-765 and I-131?

 

For the I-485 marriage certificate, looks like just a copy is needed, not certified? I see some people with certified but that doesn't look necessary by the instructions.

 

 

All evidence submitted to the uscis is to be legible photocopies of original documents.  An original or certified original is only submitted if SPECIFICALLY requested