Please review My Application/Documents

[FattieBanton 35]

I feel like i'm finally finished compiling my (our?) 130/485 application and i wont lie, i'm very nervous! I'll just post my cover letters as it breaks down the documents. 

 

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USCIS

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

 

August 21, 2020

 

Re: I-130 Petition for Alien Relative — XXXXXXXXXXXXX (Petitioner) and YYYYYYYYYYYYYY (Beneficiary)

 

ORIGINAL SUBMISSION

 

To Whom It May Concern,

 

Please find enclosed for filing the following documents accompanying the I-130 Petition for Alien Relative:

 

1.       Form G-1450 - Filing Fee in the amount of $535.00

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

3.       Photographs of Petitioner and Beneficiary (2 Each)

4.       Form I-130 - Petition for Alien Relative

5.       Copy of Petitioner’s Birth Certificate

6.       Copy of Beneficiary’s Birth Certificate

7.       Copy of Beneficary’s Passport

-          Biographical Page

-          Visa Page + Entry Stamp

8.       Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate

9.       Evidence of a Bonafide Marriage

-          Consular Report of Birth Abroad filed March 20, 2019 for sssssssss (Child)

-          Consular Report of Birth Abroad filed February 14, 2017 for ooooooooo (Child)

-          Medical Insurance (Spouse Beneficiary Coverage to begin 09/01/2020)  

10.   Form I-130A – Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary

11.   Attachment – Explanation of our Relationship

 

 

Copies of submitted documents are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and I understand that I may be required to submit the original documents to a USCIS Officer at a later date.

 

Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact me. Thank you in advance.

 

Sincerely,

 

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

i think the 130 is mostly ok, it's the 485 that i'm sweating over

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United States Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

 

August 21, 2020

 

Re: I-485 Adjustment Of Status** — YYYYYYYYYYY

 

**CONCURRENT FILING submitted with an I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) filed by XXXXXXXXXXXX

 

ORIGINAL SUBMISSION

 

To Whom It May Concern,

 

Please find enclosed for filing the following documents accompanying the I-485 (Adjustment of Status)

1.       Form G-1450 - Filing Fee in the amount of $1,140.00 (for I-485)

2.       Form G-1450 – Filing Fee in the amount of $85.00 (For Biometrics)

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

4.       Form I-485 – Adjustment of Status

5.       2 Passport Photos

6.       Copy of Passport

-          Biographical Page

-          Visa Page + US Entry Stamp

7.       Copy of Electronic I-94 from https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home

8.       Copy of Birth Certificate for YYYYYYYYY

9.       Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate

10.   Form I-864 – Affidavit of Support

-          Form G-1145 - e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

-          Employer Letter

-          Federal Income Tax Return from 2019

-          6 Months Pay Stubs (Full Time Employment)

-          Year-To-Date Pay Statement (Part Time Employment)

-          Bank Statement Summary

-          Insurance Coverage (set to begin 9/1/2020 for Spouse Beneficiary)

11.   Form I-765 – Application for Employment Authorization

-          Form G-1145 - e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

-          Copy of I-94

-          Copy of Passport

-          Copy of Visa + US Entry Stamp

-          2 Passport Photos

12.   Form I-131 – Application for Travel Document

-          Form G-1145 - e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

-          Copy of Passport

-          Copy of Visa + US Entry Stamp

-          Copy of I-94

-          2 Passport Photos

 

Copies of submitted documents are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and I understand that I may be required to submit the original documents to a USCIS officer at a later date.  Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact me. Thank you.

 

Sincerely,

YYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

 

finally, this is from the 130. the part about explanation of our relationship. my intention was to make it clear how the current situation forced us to go from b2 to 130/485. i know there are a lot of run on sentences, and maybe more info than is needed. this is the final paragraph of a one page letter. the first parts just detail how we met and started a family overseas and how came back to the USA to look for work.

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I continued to provide financial support for my family as I worked to advance my career and seek financial stability in the United States.  COVID-19 forced us to expedite some of our plans and in April 2019, the US Embassy in Nairobi organized an evacuation flight for all US Citizens that were in Kenya at the time.  Our two children were granted space on the flight, and their mother YYYYYY was given a visa to accompany them on the trip to the USA.  They arrived in the US on April 23, 2020 and we have been living together in Richmond, Virginia.  Initially we believed the pandemic would be short and my family would to return to Kenya in a few months as OOOOOO was to resume school in the fall.  However, the pandemic got markedly worse, travel restrictions extended, and schools in Kenya shut down for the rest of the year.  The situation led us reconsider our life plans and given the uncertainty of the future, we concluded that one thing was certain: we love each other and wanted to get married.  We the blessing of my parents and her family, and on July 31^st 2020, we were married.

 

Sincerely,

XXXXXXXX

 

 

I know i'm asking a lot. But i'm hoping that once all this is said and done i'll be in a position to help someone else.

[FattieBanton 35]

and yes... i'm deciding to forgo the 944. if they ask me for it i'll send it to them.

 

 

 

ALSO... make sure you proofread EVERY line over and over again. I had indicated my wife as "Male" on a gender selection checkbox on one of the forms. BE CAREFUL for little things

[mbssss 106]

I'm not sure about your application overall as I am working on my own to be sent out on Monday but, keep in mind that you can add the biometrics fee to the I-485 fee instead so it would be just one I-1450 with $1225.

[FattieBanton 35]

do i need a cover letter for each of the 485's supplementary forms? (765/131/864). I currently just have the one master cover sheet for 485, and one for 130

Edited August 24, 2020 by FattieBanton

[Celebi 136]

3 hours ago, FattieBanton said:

do i need a cover letter for each of the 485's supplementary forms? (765/131/864). I currently just have the one master cover sheet for 485, and one for 130

Here's a guide that helped me when I was filing for mine back in July:

I had cover letters per form but it was only to provide a summary of what documents are included per form. From my understanding, the cover letters are for us, it's like our own checklist and not really required by USCIS. The senior VJ members here can correct me if I'm wrong  

I also combined one G-1450 for both I-485 and biometrics fee. I did not provide any narratives as to why I was adjusting from B2 since I feel it unnecessary and they can just ask it from us during the interview. Also, since you already have kids, I'm sure that's a strong indication of a bona fide marriage  

One more thing, I notice that you are sending it via USPS? With all the delays happening, you might want to reconsider sending it via UPS/ FedEx, etc instead. Just my two cents. Good luck! 

[FattieBanton 35]

my plan was to send it via fedex, but do i really need to change the addresses on the cover letters?

47 minutes ago, Celebi said:

One more thing, I notice that you are sending it via USPS? With all the delays happening, you might want to reconsider sending it via UPS/ FedEx, etc instead. Just my two cents. Good luck! 

 

[Celebi 136]

2 hours ago, FattieBanton said:

my plan was to send it via fedex, but do i really need to change the addresses on the cover letters?

 

When my package was initially rejected, I knew that the cover letter on my Evidence of Bonafide Marriage was incorrect but since I already sealed the envelope, I sent it as is. However, when I received it back, I updated the address because I was thinking I am sending it to a US government institution even though the cover letter is for myself, and not a requirement. It's really up to you  

[FattieBanton 35]

i sent it via fedex but i just realized i may have missed a deadline about old/new 765