AOS packet question

[SalishSea 17,819]

1 hour ago, Kerri and Myles said:

Just never trust the actual USCIS website too much as it tends to leave out some things, like with the I-129F it didn't state a lot of the supporting documents that were needed in the end result package

Really?  When assembling your petition, did you actually refer to the 'optional checklist' from the USCIS website?  Because it is pretty darn clear about supporting documents.....

[K + M 47]

1 minute ago, Jorgedig said:

When in doubt, defer to the USCIS form instructions rather than VJ guides.......

Yeah definately using each application forms instructions, required documents, and special instructions, you all been amazing so far, amazing to have people that can help and point in the right direction, and help.  

 

We are plowing through it, currently gathering up all the required documents in correspondence to the form instructions

[K1visaHopeful 2,814]

38 minutes ago, Kerri and Myles said:

What exactly is meant by "into the body of each"  doing that is amazing, and we will definately do it, just not sure what/where is meant by the body of each.

 

Also no criminal records here.

The body of your cover letter (it is a formal letter). 

The written part.

In between the greeting and introduction and before closing and signature. 

The middle, where you will explain what you are filing and who its for and then outline what the form packet contains.

https://thethrivingsmallbusiness.com/what-are-the-seven-parts-of-a-business-letter/

[K + M 47]

3 minutes ago, K1visaHopeful said:

The body of your cover letter (it is a formal letter). 

The written part.

In between the greeting and introduction and before closing and signature. 

The middle, where you will explain what you are filing and who its for and then outline what the form packet contains.

https://thethrivingsmallbusiness.com/what-are-the-seven-parts-of-a-business-letter/

ahh okay, thanks a lot for helping with that, will definitely use that

[Loren Y 2,755]

And when you're all done it should look nice and pretty. Like this....

[K + M 47]

1 hour ago, Loren Y said:

And when you're all done it should look nice and pretty. Like this....

We are doing something very similar to that except we are putting the I-485 and I-864 together 

[K + M 47]

1 hour ago, Loren Y said:

And when you're all done it should look nice and pretty. Like this....

 

I see also that you have 8 passport style photos there, from what we have seen isn't it just 6x passport style photos for the entire packet, 6x of the beneficiary?  I just went through all the required documents for all the forms and I couldn't find anything of the sponsor or such needing 2x passport style photos, am I missing something?  If so would love the help.

[Loren Y 2,755]

1 hour ago, Kerri and Myles said:

 

I see also that you have 8 passport style photos there, from what we have seen isn't it just 6x passport style photos for the entire packet, 6x of the beneficiary?  I just went through all the required documents for all the forms and I couldn't find anything of the sponsor or such needing 2x passport style photos, am I missing something?  If so would love the help.

I included 2 passport photos of myself along with the 6 of the beneficiary. Just in case type thing. They probably threw them out for all I know, but I think I read somewhere it was recommended, so since I had dozens of extra photos, I threw a few in. My AOS interview is next week, so everything went well with my package, no RFE or anything. And interview in only 7 months when USCIS estimate is 14-16 currently. Maybe it was such a pretty package they moved it to the top of the pile... LOL. Doubtful, but I'll take it.

[payxibka 10,045]

2 minutes ago, Loren Y said:

I included 2 passport photos of myself along with the 6 of the beneficiary. Just in case type thing. They probably threw them out for all I know, but I think I read somewhere it was recommended, so since I had dozens of extra photos, I threw a few in. My AOS interview is next week, so everything went well with my package, no RFE or anything. And interview in only 7 months when USCIS estimate is 14-16 currently. Maybe it was such a pretty package they moved it to the top of the pile... LOL. Doubtful, but I'll take it.

Photo of the USC is not required as the USC is not the applicant.   These applications are all about the alien 

[HRQX 4,145]

2 hours ago, Kerri and Myles said:

We are doing something very similar to that except we are putting the I-485 and I-864 together 

An example of the optional cover letters:

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[Street Number and Name]

[City, State ZIP]

 

[Month Day, Year]

 

USCIS

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

 

RE: I-485, Application to Adjust Status

Applicant: [Applicant's Full Name]

A-Number: [A-Number]

 

To Whom It May Concern:

 

I’m filing my Employment Authorization (I-765) and Advance Parole Document (I-131) applications concurrently with this I-485 request.

 

I am enclosing the following documents in support of my application for Adjustment of Status:

1. Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status
2. Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
3. Filing and biometric services fees of $1225 in the form of a personal check payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security
4. Copy of my birth certificate, translation, and certificate of translation
5. Copy of my passport's biographic page and entry stamps
6. Copy of my K-1 visa
7. Copy of the I-129F approval notice
8. Electronic I-94 copy
9. Copy of my marriage certificate
10. Copy of my DS-3025, Vaccination Documentation Worksheet
11. Two identical passport-style color photographs
12. Form I-864, Affidavit of Support (include a bullet list below outlining the supporting documents)

 

I am requesting that your office promptly approve my request for Adjustment of Status. If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at (000) 000-0000. Thank you for the time taken in this case.

 

Sincerely,

[Applicant's Full Name]

Quote

[Street Number and Name]

[City, State ZIP]

 

[Month Day, Year]

 

 

 

 

USCIS

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

 

 

RE: I-765, Application for Employment Authorization

Applicant: [Applicant's Full Name]

A-Number: [A-Number]

 

 

To Whom It May Concern:

 

I’m filing my Adjustment of Status (I-485) and Advance Parole Document (I-131) applications concurrently with this request for an Employment Authorization Document (I-765). I’m filing the I-485 after July 29, 2007, and paying a one-time filing fee. Therefore, as an Adjustment of Status applicant, I am not required to pay additional USCIS fees for this I-765 request.

 

I am enclosing the following documents in support of my application for Employment Authorization:

 

1. Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
2. Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
3. Copy of my birth certificate, translation, and certificate of translation
4. Copy of my passport's biographic page and entry stamps
5. Copy of my K-1 visa
6. Copy of the I-129F approval notice
7. Electronic I-94 copy
8. Copy of my marriage certificate
9. Two identical passport-style color photographs

 

I am requesting that your office promptly approve my request for an Employment Authorization Document. If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at (000) 000-0000. Thank you for the time taken in this case.

 

Sincerely,

[Applicant's Full Name]

Quote

[Street Number and Name]

[City, State ZIP]

 

[Month Day, Year]

 

 

 

 

USCIS

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

 

 

RE: I-131, Application for Travel Document

Applicant: [Applicant's Full Name]

A-Number: [A-Number]

 

 

To Whom It May Concern:

 

I’m filing my Adjustment of Status (I-485) and Employment Authorization (I-765) applications concurrently with this request for an Advance Parole Document (I-131). I’m filing the I-485 after July 29, 2007, and paying a one-time filing fee. Therefore, as an Adjustment of Status applicant, I am not required to pay additional USCIS fees for this I-131 request.

 

I am enclosing the following documents in support of my application for Advance Parole:

 

1. Form I-131, Application for Travel Document
2. Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
3. Copy of my birth certificate, translation, and certificate of translation
4. Copy of my passport's biographic page and entry stamps
5. Copy of my K-1 visa
6. Copy of the I-129F approval notice
7. Electronic I-94 copy
8. Copy of my marriage certificate
9. Two identical passport-style color photographs

 

I am requesting that your office promptly approve my request for an Advance Parole Document. If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at

(000) 000-0000. Thank you for the time taken in this case.

 

Sincerely,

[Applicant's Full Name]

 

Edited September 25, 2019 by HRQX

[Loren Y 2,755]

28 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Photo of the USC is not required as the USC is not the applicant.   These applications are all about the alien 

I included it with my I864 so they could put a face to the money.. LOL. USC does the I864. 

[payxibka 10,045]

Just now, Loren Y said:

I included it with my I864 so they could put a face to the money.. LOL. USC does the I864. 

I864 is NOT an application but evidence submitted to support the i485 application.   I have read the instructions to the i864 many times.  Photo not required. 

[Ed&Midori1031 330]

15 hours ago, Kerri and Myles said:

In the Sept AOS filers thread someone made a point that it might be good to file a marriage certificate for each the I-485, I-131, and I-765, and giving a cover letter for each itself aswell.  I see this could be a good idea, but is it needed?  Nothing is stated about this on the checklist on VJ here.

as overwhleming as it seems it is, yes.  

[Thunderbolt 172]

I've submitted only 1 certified copy of our marriage license. Why on earth would I want to send it 3 times in one envelope? I've followed the USCIS check list and it doesn't say anything about 3 copies. It's just waste of paper, ink and confusion on the USCIS employee end.

Filed my papers in May, so far got EAD card in hand, and waiting for interview at the local office. Along the way didn't get single RFE.

Edited September 25, 2019 by Thunderbolt

[Lil bear 4,189]

8 minutes ago, Thunderbolt said:

I've submitted only 1 certified copy of our marriage license. Why on earth would I want to send it 3 times in one envelope? I've followed the USCIS check list and it doesn't say anything about 3 copies. It's just waste of paper, ink and confusion on the USCIS employee end.

Filed my papers in May, so far got EAD card in hand, and waiting for interview at the local office. Along the way didn't get single RFE.

Because the 3 forms and their supporting documentation are separated for processing.   Sounds like you got lucky with a clerk who used the photocopier. Certainly the exception rather than the rule.