AOS Processing Center

[Carlos&Gen 37]

Hello all,

 

I hope you can help me. Soon to be traveling to the US to get married! I'm getting ready some paperwork in advance and I have a few questions:

 

I understand when you file for AOS (master form is I-485) and optional forms include I-131 and I-765. 

 

Do all forms go to the same service center? I understand is the National Benefits Center. At what point my form I-485 goes to my local field office (Boston)? Is there any rule that determines where do my different file goes regarding processing times?

 

Thank you very much in advance!

[Marieke H 2,498]

I believe this guide answers your questions:

You will send your packet to the Chicago Lockbox, and you will have no control over where everything goes from there. Your I-485 will eventually end up at your local office for your interview.

[HRQX 4,145]

34 minutes ago, Carlos&Gen said:

Do all forms go to the same service center?

Yes it's NBC, but you send everything together to the Chicago Lockbox:

U.S. Postal Service (USPS):

USCIS
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:

USCIS
Attn: FBAS
131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517

34 minutes ago, Carlos&Gen said:

I understand when you file for AOS (master form is I-485) and optional forms include I-131 and I-765.

I-864 is filled-out by the US citizen, and the rest of the forms by the immigrant. Separate into 3 packets (*see the examples in the Quote boxes below) with rubber bands or fasteners: https://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-information/form-filing-tips

On the I-485 packet, I-485 payment method (check, money order, or Form G-1450) must be the very first item of this packet.

 

I-765 and I-131 are free to file and approved AP is good to have in case unexpected emergency travel comes up. https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-485instr-pc.pdf

Filing Form I-485 with Forms I-765 and I-131
If you properly file Form I-485 and pay the required fees, you may file Form I-765 and Form I-131 without paying additional fees. You may file these forms together, or if you choose to file Form I-765 or Form I-131 separately, you must also submit a copy of your I-797C, Notice of Action, receipt as evidence that you filed and paid for Form I-485.

 

For I-131 dates not needed. Put "TBD" for the Date of the trip; and "As needed" for the purpose of the trips. You might need to handwrite "TBD" in that field if the PDF editor doesn't let you. And select the box for Multiple trips.

 

 

*an example of the optional cover letters:

Quote

[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)
13. Form I-944, Declaration of Self-Sufficiency (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]

 

[Carlos&Gen 37]

Thanks for the advice!