Accompanying forms for I-485 [merged threads]

[powerpuff 6,697]

11 minutes ago, KevinA74 said:

To clarify this point, if I provide a return transcript from the IRS then I don't need to include any W-2 and 1099 forms, correct?

Correct 

 

11 minutes ago, KevinA74 said:

Second question: I'm sending the I-765, Application for Employment Authorization with my I-485, AOS. Both forms ask if the applicant wants a social security card issued, which they do. Would I answer "yes" on both forms or only the I-485?

Both 

[KevinA74 2]

Okay, I'm getting everything together and organized for my AoS package. I would appreciate some additional eyes on my cover letter to ensure that I haven't forgotten anything. Plus, I have a few additional questions at the end. Thanks!

 

[NAME]
[A#:]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE]
[PHONE]

[DATE]

 

USCIS
Attn: AOS (Box 650288)
2501 S. State Hwy. 121 Business 
Suite 400
Lewisville, TX 75067-8003

 

Re: Form I-485 Application to Adjust Status for [NAME]

 

To Whom It May Concern:

I am currently paroled and residing in the United States of America. The place of my port of entry to the United States was Fort Lauderdale, FL on 02/25/2023.

 

I am filling form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status together with form I-864, Affidavit of Support, form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, and form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization.

 

My eligibility is based upon lawful admission to the United States, the spouse of a U.S. citizen, and having an approved I-130. Please find enclosed form I-485 together with accompany forms and all supporting documents and evidence. Thank you!

 

Signed,

 

[NAME]

I-485 COVER LETTER

[NAME]
[A#]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE]
[PHONE]

[DATE]

 

USCIS
Attn: AOS (Box 650288)
2501 S. State Hwy. 121 Business 
Suite 400
Lewisville, TX 75067-8003

 

Nature of the submission:

I-485 – Immediate Relative (Spouse) Family Based Adjustment of Status
Application, ORIGINAL SUBMISSION

 

To Whom It May Concern:

Enclosed please find my Form I-485, Immediate Relative (Spouse) Family Based Adjustment of Status Application, form I-864, Affidavit of Support, form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization and all supporting documents and evidence as follows:

 

Contents Include:

 

Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
•    I-485 cover letter
•    2 Passport style photographs with full name on back and on plastic bag
•    Photocopy of passport's biographical page with parole stamp
•    Photocopy of birth certificate with certified English translation
•    Photocopy of marriage certificate with certified English translation
•    Form I-797, Notice of Action
•    Form G-1145, E-Notification Application
•    Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record
•    Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions

 

Form I-864, Affidavit of Support
•    I-864 cover letter
•    Photocopy of passport biographical page
•    Photocopy of marriage certificate with certified English translation
•    2022 IRS tax return transcript
•    Bank statements
•    Date bank account opened 
•    Pay stubs for 2023
•    Employment verification letter
•    Form G-1145, E-Notification Application

 

Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
•    I-693 cover letter
•    Form G-1145, E-Notification Application

 

Form I-131, Application for Travel Document
•    I-131 cover letter
•    Photocopy of marriage certificate with certified English translation
•    Photocopy of passport's biographical page with parole stamp
•    2 Passport style photographs with full name on back and on plastic bag
•    Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record
•    Form G-1145, E-Notification Application

 

Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
•    I-765 cover letter
•    Photocopy of passport's biographical page with parole stamp
•    2 Passport style photographs with full name on back and on plastic bag
•    Photocopy of marriage certificate with certified English translation
•    Form I-797, Notice of Action
•    Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record
•    Form G-1145, E-Notification Application

 

 

Follow-up questions:

1) Is it okay to include only the first page of each bank statement? Otherwise, I would have to print several dozen extra pages.

2) Not really a question, but I'm still a little nervous about meeting the financial requirements for I-864. I would like some assurance that as long as my current gross income exceeds the federal poverty guidelines by 125%, I'm good to go.

3) Do I need a cover letter for each form? If so, do I need the full list (as above) or only the information that pertains to that form?
4) I already got the I-693 medical examination even though I'm not sure it's needed for AoS. Should I still include it or hold onto it?

5) Do I need to mark the outside mailing envlope with the names of all the forms included? Or should I just indicate it is form I-485?

Edited May 9, 2023 by KevinA74

[KevinA74 2]

Mods, is it alright if I make the last post a seperate post? It's buried under all my other posts and is getting no visability.

[OldUser 6,648]

On 5/9/2023 at 9:37 AM, KevinA74 said:

1) Is it okay to include only the first page of each bank statement? Otherwise, I would have to print several dozen extra pages.

 

No, you will get RFE for missing pages. Submit all pages for all evidence. Yes, it's expensive and bulky. My AOS packet was well over 300 pages. 

 

On 5/9/2023 at 9:37 AM, KevinA74 said:

3) Do I need a cover letter for each form? If so, do I need the full list (as above) or only the information that pertains to that form?

Cover letter first (one per packet), followed by all forms on their own, followed by pool of evidence. No need to duplicate evidence for each form, no need to write cover letters for each form.

 

On 5/9/2023 at 9:37 AM, KevinA74 said:

4) I already got the I-693 medical examination even though I'm not sure it's needed for AoS. Should I still include it or hold onto it?

I'd include it to speed up processing. Your interview may get waived.

[KevinA74 2]

9 hours ago, OldUser said:

Cover letter first (one per packet), followed by all forms on their own, followed by pool of evidence. No need to duplicate evidence for each form, no need to write cover letters for each form.

Doesn't each form (and its evidence) go to different agents though? It would seem prudent to build in some redundancy.

[OldUser 6,648]

24 minutes ago, KevinA74 said:

Doesn't each form (and its evidence) go to different agents though? It would seem prudent to build in some redundancy.

No, you submit one packet. Everything together. My packet was prepared by a lawyer and I got approved.