Few questions about I-485

[pak 0]

Hello, thanks for all the helpful replies. Here are some questions about I-485 form.

1. First of all, many forms which are filed with I-485 require "2 passport foto" - does it mean we have to submit JUST 2 foto or 2 for each document where it is needed?

2. One has to provide birth certificate - is copy of the translation is ok? Original translation with translator's stamp, etc was filed with 129-F.

3. Also, Form I-94 should be attached. Do they mean the original from the passport or just a copy from passport page with stapled I-94?

3. What's "Address C/O" in part 1?

3. I-94 number that's the 11 digits number on the I-94, right? 9 digits, space, 2 digits - right?

Sorry for silly questions, but we want to double check everything.

Pak

[YuAndDan 153]

1) Read: http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/04_08_02Photo_flyer.pdf

2) Copy is fine

USCIS no longer routinely requires submission of original documents or "certified copies." Instead, ordinary legible photocopies of such documents (including naturalization certificates and alien registration cards) will be acceptable for initial filing and approval of petitions and applications.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

3) Copy is fine

USCIS no longer routinely requires submission of original documents or "certified copies." Instead, ordinary legible photocopies of such documents (including naturalization certificates and alien registration cards) will be acceptable for initial filing and approval of petitions and applications.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

4) If mail is being delivered to a third party address like a parent's home. (Care/Of)

5) I-94 # is the Pre-Printed number on the card.

[pak 0]

1) Read: http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/04_08_02Photo_flyer.pdf

2) Copy is fine

USCIS no longer routinely requires submission of original documents or "certified copies." Instead, ordinary legible photocopies of such documents (including naturalization certificates and alien registration cards) will be acceptable for initial filing and approval of petitions and applications.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

3) Copy is fine

USCIS no longer routinely requires submission of original documents or "certified copies." Instead, ordinary legible photocopies of such documents (including naturalization certificates and alien registration cards) will be acceptable for initial filing and approval of petitions and applications.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

4) If mail is being delivered to a third party address like a parent's home. (Care/Of)

5) I-94 # is the Pre-Printed number on the card.

Once again, thank you very much. It seems we need at least 6 passport pictures. Thanks!

[Shub 78]

1. First of all, many forms which are filed with I-485 require "2 passport foto" - does it mean we have to submit JUST 2 foto or 2 for each document where it is needed?

Two for each form, so if you're filing I-485, I-765 and I-131, send 6 photos.

In practice, people have gotten by without the adequate amount of pictures, because they take your picture at the biometrics appointment anyway. That picture is used at least on the employment authorization card and -- I assume -- on the green card (I don't know because I don't have my green card yet). On the other hand the Advance Parole document bears the picture you send them.

2. One has to provide birth certificate - is copy of the translation is ok? Original translation with translator's stamp, etc was filed with 129-F.

USCIS no longer requires originals with the initial application, but they may ask to see the originals at the interview, if you have an interview.

3. Also, Form I-94 should be attached. Do they mean the original from the passport or just a copy from passport page with stapled I-94?

NEVER separate the I-94 from your passport until you have your green card. Therefore, yes, send them a copy of that page. Send them a front and back copy of the I-94 but do not separate it from your passport.

3. What's "Address C/O" in part 1?

c/o means Care Of. Only applies if you live at someone else's. You can leave it blank.

3. I-94 number that's the 11 digits number on the I-94, right? 9 digits, space, 2 digits - right?

Correct.

Sorry for silly questions, but we want to double check everything.

They're not silly, actually they're among the most common

[pak 0]

1. First of all, many forms which are filed with I-485 require "2 passport foto" - does it mean we have to submit JUST 2 foto or 2 for each document where it is needed?

Two for each form, so if you're filing I-485, I-765 and I-131, send 6 photos.

In practice, people have gotten by without the adequate amount of pictures, because they take your picture at the biometrics appointment anyway. That picture is used at least on the employment authorization card and -- I assume -- on the green card (I don't know because I don't have my green card yet). On the other hand the Advance Parole document bears the picture you send them.

2. One has to provide birth certificate - is copy of the translation is ok? Original translation with translator's stamp, etc was filed with 129-F.

USCIS no longer requires originals with the initial application, but they may ask to see the originals at the interview, if you have an interview.

3. Also, Form I-94 should be attached. Do they mean the original from the passport or just a copy from passport page with stapled I-94?

NEVER separate the I-94 from your passport until you have your green card. Therefore, yes, send them a copy of that page. Send them a front and back copy of the I-94 but do not separate it from your passport.

3. What's "Address C/O" in part 1?

c/o means Care Of. Only applies if you live at someone else's. You can leave it blank.

3. I-94 number that's the 11 digits number on the I-94, right? 9 digits, space, 2 digits - right?

Correct.

Sorry for silly questions, but we want to double check everything.

They're not silly, actually they're among the most common

Thank you for the clarification! Strange that they want the back of I-94 too, there's nothing there except for some instructions. But if they want it, they'll definitely get it

[Shub 78]

I don't know if they want the back of the I-94, but it can't hurt to send it!

Personally I got a work authorization stamp on the back of it, so it was definitely relevant to show them it (just in case).

[pak 0]

You've been so great at answering all of our questions, so we came up with few more

1. Clarification: we need to send certified copy of "Marriage Certificate" not "Certified Abstract of Marriage", right? We got both of them from the Recorder.

2. Part 3a states to give name as on I-94 form, but there is no middle name. Actually visa also does not have it. So do we list it as on the form? First and Last only?

3. Part 3b - Relationship. Is it better to put "husband" or "spouse" or it does not mattter?

4. Part 3b again - I am naturalized citizen, should I find and put my old A# there?

5. Part 1 - Expiration of current USCIS status - do we put expiration date from I-94 form or from K-1 Visa from the passport? They are different...

Thank you!

[pushbrk 12,879]

You've been so great at answering all of our questions, so we came up with few more

1. Clarification: we need to send certified copy of "Marriage Certificate" not "Certified Abstract of Marriage", right? We got both of them from the Recorder.

2. Part 3a states to give name as on I-94 form, but there is no middle name. Actually visa also does not have it. So do we list it as on the form? First and Last only?

3. Part 3b - Relationship. Is it better to put "husband" or "spouse" or it does not mattter?

4. Part 3b again - I am naturalized citizen, should I find and put my old A# there?

5. Part 1 - Expiration of current USCIS status - do we put expiration date from I-94 form or from K-1 Visa from the passport? They are different...

Thank you!

1. Marriage Certificate

2. Give the name on the I-94 form

3. doens't matter

4. Yes, if you can. Otherwise write Unknown

5. Visa is dead. Status is derived from the I-94. Use the expiration date on the I-94.

[pak 0]

1. Marriage Certificate

2. Give the name on the I-94 form

3. doens't matter

4. Yes, if you can. Otherwise write Unknown

5. Visa is dead. Status is derived from the I-94. Use the expiration date on the I-94.

Thank you very much!