Question about AOS forms and Affidavit. (Split)

[Roxy&Ryan 72]

Hi everyone, i am in the process of completing the forms for AOS and i need your assistance.  The question is 'Do i submit the same affidavit of support like i did for my interview and just add updated/additional info like payslips, 2019 Tax transcript etc? Looking forward to a response. Thanks.

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[Hank_ 9,174]

For Adjustment of Status you will submit  the following forms:  

I-485; https://www.uscis.gov/i-485

I-864; https://www.uscis.gov/i-864

I-693;  https://www.uscis.gov/i-693

 I-944;  https://www.uscis.gov/i-944


Optional forms (both are free to file when included with the I-485):

I-131 (Advance Parole);  https://www.uscis.gov/i-131

I-765 (Employment Authorization Document);  https://www.uscis.gov/i-765


Required Forms, and required accompanying evidence

The I-485 is filed for the Conditional Green Card, which has two year validity.  It is to be accompanied by the I-864, Affidavit of Support and the I-693, Medical Examination and Vaccination Record.

I-485 is to be completed by visa beneficiary after marriage.  You will need a certified copy of your marriage certificate.  You can get this form the County Recorder or Clerk of Court depending on the process for the state where you were married.  I would suggest to get at least 3 copies of the certified marriage certificate as you will need a copy for the I-485 then for SSA and ROM (Philippines).  You also need to include a copy of your I-797 Approval Notices (NOA1 & NOA2).

I-864  is for the financial support and is completed (for the most part) by the USC spouse.  This form is to be accompanied by a copy of your most recent tax return (tax transcript from the IRS is preferred by USCIS) and W2.   Including 3 years of tax returns is optional, not required.  DO NOT submit copies of state tax returns.

I-693  You take this form and the DS-3025 Vaccination Record to a Civil Surgeon (from the USCIS list).  The Civil Surgeon will transcribe the DS-3025 vaccinations to the I-693, then the I-693 will be put in a sealed envelope and given to you to accompany the I-485.   A new medical examination is NOT required,  your medical from St. Luke's is valid for ONE year.

I-944  Form I-944, Declaration of Self-Sufficiency, is used by an individual to demonstrate that he or she is not inadmissible based on the public charge ground (Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 212(a).


Eligibility Category for K-1  :   (c)(9)   you must use this category to have the filing fee waived.


How to pay the fees:   https://www.uscis.gov/fees

 

Optional Forms
(these two documents normally arrive on one card, referred to as a Combo card.  The filing fee for the below two documents is waived when filed with the I-485)

I-131 is Advance Parole, I refer to it as an Emergency Travel Card.  It is not a temporary green card. 

I-765 Work Authorization, with this card you will first go to the SSA office to update the SS card and get your record updated to show you are authorized to work.  You can then seek employment. 

How long does it take for approval of the EAD application?

Approximately 60-90 days after submitting the I-765 (and I-131) application you will receive a BIOMETRIC appointment.  Approximately 60-90 days after biometrics your EAD/AP application is usually adjudicated.  If approved the card will then be processed and mailed to you.

[payxibka 10,045]

6 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

For Adjustment of Status you will submit  the following forms:  

I-485; https://www.uscis.gov/i-485

I-864; https://www.uscis.gov/i-864

I-693;  https://www.uscis.gov/i-693

 I-944;  https://www.uscis.gov/i-944


Optional forms (both are free to file when included with the I-485):

I-131 (Advance Parole);  https://www.uscis.gov/i-131

I-765 (Employment Authorization Document);  https://www.uscis.gov/i-765


Required Forms, and required accompanying evidence

The I-485 is filed for the Conditional Green Card, which has two year validity.  It is to be accompanied by the I-864, Affidavit of Support and the I-693, Medical Examination and Vaccination Record.

I-485 is to be completed by visa beneficiary after marriage.  You will need a certified copy of your marriage certificate.  You can get this form the County Recorder or Clerk of Court depending on the process for the state where you were married.  I would suggest to get at least 3 copies of the certified marriage certificate as you will need a copy for the I-485 then for SSA and ROM (Philippines).  You also need to include a copy of your I-797 Approval Notices (NOA1 & NOA2).

I-864  is for the financial support and is completed (for the most part) by the USC spouse.  This form is to be accompanied by a copy of your most recent tax return (tax transcript from the IRS is preferred by USCIS) and W2.   Including 3 years of tax returns is optional, not required.  DO NOT submit copies of state tax returns.

I-693  You take this form and the DS-3025 Vaccination Record to a Civil Surgeon (from the USCIS list).  The Civil Surgeon will transcribe the DS-3025 vaccinations to the I-693, then the I-693 will be put in a sealed envelope and given to you to accompany the I-485.   A new medical examination is NOT required,  your medical from St. Luke's is valid for ONE year.

I-944  Form I-944, Declaration of Self-Sufficiency, is used by an individual to demonstrate that he or she is not inadmissible based on the public charge ground (Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 212(a).


Eligibility Category for K-1  :   (c)(9)   you must use this category to have the filing fee waived.


How to pay the fees:   https://www.uscis.gov/fees

 

Optional Forms
(these two documents normally arrive on one card, referred to as a Combo card.  The filing fee for the below two documents is waived when filed with the I-485)

I-131 is Advance Parole, I refer to it as an Emergency Travel Card.  It is not a temporary green card. 

I-765 Work Authorization, with this card you will first go to the SSA office to update the SS card and get your record updated to show you are authorized to work.  You can then seek employment. 

How long does it take for approval of the EAD application?

Approximately 60-90 days after submitting the I-765 (and I-131) application you will receive a BIOMETRIC appointment.  Approximately 60-90 days after biometrics your EAD/AP application is usually adjudicated.  If approved the card will then be processed and mailed to you.
 

A k1 visa holder that qualifies for the k visa special instruction (I693  instructions, page 7, FAQ #3) do NOT need to to have it transcribed onto the I693.  As long as the applicant does NOT have a class A medical condition AND the medical facility (St Luke's in this situation) prepared the DS3025 and marked it as complete, then the AOS applicant qualifies.  Properly including the vaccination record with the overseas medical in COMPLIANCE with the I693 instructions is standard procedure for Manila 

 

My wife (from the Philippines nonetheless) just recently successfully received her GC without doing any of the I693 nonsense you post about.

 

Its time to put this urban legend to bed.

[geowrian 22,337]

1 hour ago, Roxy&Ryan said:

'Do i submit the same affidavit of support like i did for my interview and just add updated/additional info like payslips, 2019 Tax transcript etc

K-1 uses I-134.

AOS uses I-864.

I-944 is also needed for AOS. This is relative to the applicant's (alien's) circumstances, whereas the I-864 is about the sponsor's circumstances.