485 questions

[Caitlin Kennedy 67]

Hi,

1. We are submitting our AOS this week and finalizing al the forms. For the 485, it says write the name exactly as it appears on the I-29F. It has my husbands first and last name, but on the form also has a middle name. We arent sure if we should just put his middle name or NA as its technically not on the I-29F, but obviously his middle name is written everywhere on every document.

 

We were told once someone put N/A as a middle name and had N/A on their green card, given the new rule to literally put N/A on any blank spot.

 

2. The photocopy of our marriage certificate is not coming out well at all. we are going to put our real one with a note on the cover page why. i hope this wont be an issue but we dont want to chance the copy not being approved.

 

This is our list for the 485 on our cover sheet, can anyone let us know if we are missing anything?

1.    Check payment in the amount of US $1,225 (Filing fee + Biometrics fee)

2.    Form G-1145

3.    Duly accomplished I-485 form

4.    Copy of I-797, Notice of Approval for the I-129F petition and acceptance letter

5.    Certified marriage certificate (Photocopy printed unclear)

6.    Copy beneficiary birth certificate

7.    Copy of biographic page from beneficiary passport and entry stamps

8.    Copy of K-1 visa page from beneficiary passport

9.    Copy of Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record

10. (2) 2”X 2” size colored photos with name, date and A Number on back

11. Copy of Vaccination Documentation Worksheet, Form DS-3025

 

Thanks!

Caitlin

[Dashinka 24,494]

4 minutes ago, Caitlin Kennedy said:

Hi,

1. We are submitting our AOS this week and finalizing al the forms. For the 485, it says write the name exactly as it appears on the I-29F. It has my husbands first and last name, but on the form also has a middle name. We arent sure if we should just put his middle name or NA as its technically not on the I-29F, but obviously his middle name is written everywhere on every document.

 

We were told once someone put N/A as a middle name and had N/A on their green card, given the new rule to literally put N/A on any blank spot.

 

Put the name on the I485 that you want on the GC.  For instance for my wife, she chose to take my family name, so when we filed the AOS, we put that name on the form and all other names on the other names used. I am not sure where it says the name has to exactly match the I129F, since this is difficult if someone changes their family name.

4 minutes ago, Caitlin Kennedy said:

2. The photocopy of our marriage certificate is not coming out well at all. we are going to put our real one with a note on the cover page why. i hope this wont be an issue but we dont want to chance the copy not being approved.

 

This is our list for the 485 on our cover sheet, can anyone let us know if we are missing anything?

1.    Check payment in the amount of US $1,225 (Filing fee + Biometrics fee)

 

2.    Form G-1145

 

3.    Duly accomplished I-485 form

 

4.    Copy of I-797, Notice of Approval for the I-129F petition and acceptance letter

 

5.    Certified marriage certificate (Photocopy printed unclear)

 

6.    Copy beneficiary birth certificate

 

7.    Copy of biographic page from beneficiary passport and entry stamps

 

8.    Copy of K-1 visa page from beneficiary passport

 

9.    Copy of Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record

 

10. (2) 2”X 2” size colored photos with name, date and A Number on back

 

11. Copy of Vaccination Documentation Worksheet, Form DS-3025

 

 

Thanks!

Caitlin

For the marriage certificate, we include a certified copy of the certificate and were fine.

 

Good Luck!

[Wuozopo 4,293]

12 hours ago, Caitlin Kennedy said:

For the 485, it says write the name exactly as it appears on the I-29F. It has my husbands first and last name, but on the form also has a middle name. We arent sure if we should just put his middle name or NA as its technically not on the I-29F, but obviously his middle name is written everywhere on every document.

Where does USCIS say this? I have never seen that in the instructions. Women who have changed their name when they married do not apply in their petition name. The form says Your Current Legal Name (do not provide a nickname) His middle name is not N/A.

[Wuozopo 4,293]

13 hours ago, Caitlin Kennedy said:

The photocopy of our marriage certificate is not coming out well at all. we are going to put our real one with a note on the cover page why. i hope this wont be an issue but we dont want to chance the copy not being approved.

Skip the note Caitlin. It is fine to send the real one. You won’t get it back, so order a new one to have for yourself. What is the problem with your photocopier? You are going to need the marriage certificate again and again so order a pile or work out the copy problem.

Edited May 17, 2020 by Wuozopo

[Wuozopo 4,293]

13 hours ago, Caitlin Kennedy said:

This is our list for the 485 on our cover sheet, can anyone let us know if we are missing anything?

You are missing 

• Form I-864, Affidavit of Support with most recent tax return transcript
• Form I-944, Declaration of Self-Sufficiency with documentation

[Caitlin Kennedy 67]

17 hours ago, Dashinka said:

Put the name on the I485 that you want on the GC.  For instance for my wife, she chose to take my family name, so when we filed the AOS, we put that name on the form and all other names on the other names used. I am not sure where it says the name has to exactly match the I129F, since this is difficult if someone changes their family name.

For the marriage certificate, we include a certified copy of the certificate and were fine.

 

Good Luck!

Thank you so much for your responses! Really appreciate it!

4 hours ago, Wuozopo said:

You are missing 

• Form I-864, Affidavit of Support with most recent tax return transcript
• Form I-944, Declaration of Self-Sufficiency with documentation

We have that separated out on the cover letter - we would never forget those wonderful forms

[Caitlin Kennedy 67]

4 hours ago, Wuozopo said:

Skip the note Caitlin. It is fine to send the real one. You won’t get it back, so order a new one to have for yourself. What is the problem with your photocopier? You are going to need the marriage certificate again and again so order a pile or work out the copy problem.

Hey there, sounds good. We usually use my photocopier at work which is a really nice copier but I obviously cant go into the office right now, so using a home one and its just not as good. How many more times do we need the marriage certificate? for the interview and citizenship I would suppose? Thanks for the responses!

[Caitlin Kennedy 67]

5 hours ago, Wuozopo said:

Where does USCIS say this? I have never seen that in the instructions. Women who have changed their name when they married do not apply in their petition name. The form says Your Current Legal Name (do not provide a nickname) His middle name is not N/A.

Hey there, I meant I-94 (I put it incorrectly above) it says it on the 485 form right above the boxes to fill in for that section.

 

Provide your name exactly as it appears on your Form I-94 (if any)
 

 

[Wuozopo 4,293]

42 minutes ago, Caitlin Kennedy said:

 

We have that separated out on the cover letter - we would never forget those wonderful forms

The I-864 and I-944 are part of the requirements supporting the I-485 application. They are not separate applications. They go in your list

Check payment in the amount of US $1,225 (Filing fee + Biometrics fee)

Form G-1145

 

Adustment of Status 

1. Form I-485
2. Copy of I-797, Notice of Approval for the I-129F petition and acceptance letter 
3. Certified marriage certificate
4.  Copy beneficiary birth certificate
5. Copy of biographic page from beneficiary passport and entry stamps 
6. Copy of K-1 visa page from beneficiary passport 
7. Copy of Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record 
8. (2) 2”X 2” size colored photos with name, date and A Number on back
9.  Copy of Vaccination Documentation Worksheet, Form DS-3025
10. Form I-864, Affidavit of Support with most recent tax return transcript
11. Form I-944, Declaration of Self-Sufficiency with documentation

Employment Authorization 

1. (list of stuff)
2.  

 

Advanced Parole

1. (list of stuff)
2.  

One envelope, one cover letter, one payment, one G-1145, and three applications Is my suggestion (and I have a good track record with immigration 😝 with zero RFEs and.no interview for AOS or removing conditions.)

 

 

33 minutes ago, Caitlin Kennedy said:hat

[Wuozopo 4,293]

1 hour ago, Caitlin Kennedy said:

Hey there, I meant I-94 (I put it incorrectly above) it says it on the 485 form right above the boxes to fill in for that section.

 

Provide your name exactly as it appears on your Form I-94 (if any)
 

 

Oh,  you are talking about #25abc.  His I-94 has only his first and last name?  There is no mention of his middle name? I wouldn’t put N/A because it is an applicable question. I would put -none listed- but that is totally up to what you think. I’m sure people put all kinds of things.

[Caitlin Kennedy 67]

26 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

Oh,  you are talking about #25abc.  His I-94 has only his first and last name?  There is no mention of his middle name? I wouldn’t put N/A because it is an applicable question. I would put -none listed- but that is totally up to what you think. I’m sure people put all kinds of things.

Yeah the I-94 only has his first and last name. We were wondering if she should omit his middle name then on the form. We will probably put none listed on 94 or put his middle name.

[Caitlin Kennedy 67]

42 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

The I-864 and I-944 are part of the requirements supporting the I-485 application. They are not separate applications. They go in your list

Check payment in the amount of US $1,225 (Filing fee + Biometrics fee)

Form G-1145

 

Adustment of Status 

1. Form I-485
2. Copy of I-797, Notice of Approval for the I-129F petition and acceptance letter 
3. Certified marriage certificate
4.  Copy beneficiary birth certificate
5. Copy of biographic page from beneficiary passport and entry stamps 
6. Copy of K-1 visa page from beneficiary passport 
7. Copy of Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record 
8. (2) 2”X 2” size colored photos with name, date and A Number on back
9.  Copy of Vaccination Documentation Worksheet, Form DS-3025
10. Form I-864, Affidavit of Support with most recent tax return transcript
11. Form I-944, Declaration of Self-Sufficiency with documentation

Employment Authorization 

1. (list of stuff)
2.  

 

Advanced Parole

1. (list of stuff)
2.  

One envelope, one cover letter, one payment, one G-1145, and three applications Is my suggestion (and I have a good track record with immigration 😝 with zero RFEs and.no interview for AOS or removing conditions.)

 

 

we know they are part of the 485 but because they each have so much information and documentation we listed it out as such: but could add them to the 485 list and see breakout below

 

 

Please find enclosed forms I-485, I-864, I-944, I-765 and I-131 with their supporting documents in order as they appear:

 

 

I-485 Form and Supporting Documents

Immediate Relative (Spouse) Family Based Adjustment of Status

 

 

 

1.    Check payment in the amount of US $1,225 (Filing fee + Biometrics fee)

2.    Form G-1145

3.    Duly accomplished I-485 form

4.    Copy of I-797, Notice of Approval for the I-129F petition and acceptance letter

5.    Certified marriage certificate (Photocopy printed unclear)

6.    Copy applicant birth certificate

7.    Copy of biographic page from applicant passport and entry stamps

8.    Copy of K-1 visa page from applicant passport

9.    Copy of Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record

10. (2) 2”X 2” size colored photos with name, date and A Number on back

11. Copy of Vaccination Documentation Worksheet, Form DS-3025

 

 

I-864 Form and Supporting Documents

 

Affidavit of Support

 

 

 

1.    Duly accomplished I-864 form

2.    Sponsor Employment letter

3.    Sponsor copy of 1099 for 2019

4.    Sponsor copy of W2 for 2019

5.    Sponsor copy of Federal Income Tax Return for 2019

 

 

I-944 Form and Supporting Documents

 

Declaration of Self-Sufficiency

 

 

 

1.    Duly accomplished I-944 form

2.    Applicant copy of Tax Summary for 2018-2019

3.    Screen shot of Tax Summary for 2019-2020 still in progress

4.    Sponsor copy of Federal Income Tax Return for 2019

5.    Applicant copy of checking bank account

6.    Sponsor copy of checking bank account

7.    Sponsor copy of savings bank accounts

8.    Sponsor copy of stocks and bonds

9.    Sponsor copy of retirement account

10. Evidence of inability to provide a United States credit report

11. Evidence of applicant credit card statements from past 12 months with United Kingdom credit card

12. Evidence of applicant health insurance

13. Evidence of inability to provide school degree certificates

14. Evidence of inability to provide English language certification  

 

 

 

 

I-765 Form and Supporting Documents (Filing concurrently with AOS)

 

Application for Employment Authorization

 

 

 

1.    Form G-1145

2.    Duly accomplished I-765 form

3.    Copy of K-1 visa page from applicant passport

4.    Copy of Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record

5.    (2) 2”X 2” size colored photos with applicant name, date and A Number on the back

 

 

 

 

I-131 Form and Supporting Documents (Filing concurrently with AOS)

 

Application for Travel Document (Advance Parole)

 

 

 

1.    Form G-1145

2.    Duly accomplished I-131 form

3.    Circumstances that would warrant issuance of advance parole

4.    Copy of biographic page from applicant passport

5.    Copy of K-1 visa page from applicant passport

6.    Copy of Form I-94, Arrival-Departure Record

7.    (2) 2”X 2” size colored photos with applicant name, date and A Number on the back

 

 

Edited May 17, 2020 by Caitlin Kennedy