Concurrent filing I-130, I-485, I-765 & I-131 - HELP!!

[TinaJeremy 0]

Hi Guys,

I'm about to submit concurrently my I-130, I-485, I-765 & I-131 and had some last minute questions.

1. When submitting all four of these applications together, should I have one giant pile/packet or separate each application into their own pile? Or, should I have two piles, one for I-130 and another for I-485/I-765/I-131? Put everything in one envelope?

2. Should I have one cover letter for everything? or have a separate cover letter for I-130 and I-485/765/131?

3. I-131 Instructions states for Advance Parole Document and you are in the United States, you must attach:

a. A copy of any document issued to you by USCIS showing your present status in the United States; and

b. An explanation or other evidence showing the circumstances that warrant issuance of an advance parole document; or

c. If you are an applicant for adjustment of status, a copy of a USCIS receipt as evidence that you filed the adjustment application;

My question relates to clause a and c:

i) What if I don't have receipt for adjustment of status? Will filing I-131 together with 485 be sufficient?

ii) What if I don't have "copy of any USCIS issued document indicating my present status in the US"? I am a Canadian entering the country as a Visitor. Canadians don't even get stamps when crossing the border, so I don't have any proof. Shall I ignore this clause? or Is there some document I need to prepare?

4. The I-693 (Medical Exam) is in a sealed envelope. Does this envelope need to be presented in the packet in the order from the checklist (and cover letter)? Does it need to be attached to another piece of paper in the packet or can we just leave the sealed envelope at the back of the packet?

Thank you in advanced for your help!

I'm almost done, just finalizing the finishing touches!! Thank you!!

Tina

[DaveHanna 0]

1. Separated each package

2. Have a main cover sheet stating the different packages

Have separate cover sheets for each package and list all the items in the package

3. I can not help (We did not file for AP)

4. The I-693 must be included in your I-485 package

Example of our cover letters:

Main Cover:

IMMEDIATE RELATIVE (SPOUSE) FAMILY BASED ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS (I-485) WITH A CONCURRENT I-130 and I-765 FILING

Major contents:

Package 1:

I-485 and evidence

Package 2:

I-130 and evidence

Package 3:

I-765 and evidence

Package 1: I-485 and evidence

Package 1 table of contents:

1-1 I-485 form and applicable fees attached with paper clip

1-2 Copy of intending immigrant’s passport

1-2-1 Biographical page

1-2-2 Visa and entry stamps

1-3 Copy of intending immigrant’s I-94

1-4 Copy of intending immigrant’s I-20

1-4-1 Letter from current educational institution

1-5 Copy of intending immigrant’s BIRTH CERTIFICATE

1-5-1 English translation

1-5-2 Declaration of translator

1-6 Copy of intending immigrant’s FAMILY RELATION REGISTER

1-6-1 English translation

1-6-2 Declaration of translator

1-7 Certified copy of Marriage Certificate

1-8 G-325A form with 2 passport-type pictures attached

1-9 I-693 form (sealed)

1-10 I-864 form

1-10-1 Year 2007 federal income tax return filing

1-10-2 Year 2007 W-2s

1-10-3 Year 2007 1099s

1-10-4 Current pay stubs

1-10-5 Letter from current employer

Package 2: I-130 and evidence

Package 2 table of contents:

2-1 I-130 form and applicable fees attached with paper clip

2-2 Copy of sponsoring citizen’s CERTIFICATE OF NATURALIZATION and PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE

2-3 Copy of intending immigrant’s passport

2-3-1 Biographical page

2-3-2 Visa and entry stamps

2-4 Copy of intending immigrant’s I-94

2-5 Copy of intending immigrant’s I-20

2-5-1 Letter from current educational institution

2-6 Copy of intending immigrant’s BIRTH CERTIFICATE

2-6-1 English translation

2-6-2 Declaration of translator

2-7 Copy of intending immigrant’s FAMILY RELATION REGISTER

2-7-1 English translation

2-7-2 Declaration of translator

2-8 Certified copy of Marriage Certificate

2-9 Sponsor’s G-324A form with 1 passport-type picture attached

2-10 Relative’s G-325A form with 1 passport-type picture attached

2-11 Evidence of bona fide marriage:

2-11-1 Current apartment lease agreement

2-11-2 Year 2008 joint bank statements

2-11-3 Year 2007 joint federal income tax return

2-11-4 Current joint auto insurance policy

2-11-5 Year 2008 joint credit card statements

Package 3: I-765 and evidence

Package 3 table of contents:

3-1 I-765 form with 2 passport-type pictures attached

3-2 Copy of passport (biographical page, visa page and entry stamps)

3-3 Copy of I-94

3-4 Copy of California issued driver’s license

Well this is what we sent.

Hopefully everything is correct. If anyone one sees something wrong with this please let me know.

[TinaJeremy 0]

1. Separated each package

2. Have a main cover sheet stating the different packages

Have separate cover sheets for each package and list all the items in the package

Thank you for sharing your cover sheets. They are very helpful!

Did you put each package/application in a separate envelope or folder to keep them separate?

Thanks for clarifying!

[payxibka 10,045]

1. Separated each package

2. Have a main cover sheet stating the different packages

Have separate cover sheets for each package and list all the items in the package

Thank you for sharing your cover sheets. They are very helpful!

Did you put each package/application in a separate envelope or folder to keep them separate?

Thanks for clarifying!

They should all be assembled as individual applications/petitions... they will be potentially separated and reviewd by different people. Make sure each submission from an evidence and documentation "stands alone". Separate fee payments as well

Edited January 16, 2009 by payxibka

[DaveHanna 0]

1. Separated each package

2. Have a main cover sheet stating the different packages

Have separate cover sheets for each package and list all the items in the package

Thank you for sharing your cover sheets. They are very helpful!

Did you put each package/application in a separate envelope or folder to keep them separate?

Thanks for clarifying!

I used ACCO fasteners on each package and used paper clips to attach checks / passport photos

[TinaJeremy 0]

Can someone help me with question 3? Thank you!!

I'm about to submit concurrently my I-130, I-485, I-765 & I-131 and had some last minute questions.

3.

I-131 Instructions states for Advance Parole Document and you are in the United States, you must attach:

a. A copy of any document issued to you by USCIS showing your present status in the United States; and

b. An explanation or other evidence showing the circumstances that warrant issuance of an advance parole document; or

c. If you are an applicant for adjustment of status, a copy of a USCIS receipt as evidence that you filed the adjustment application;

My questions are:

i)

What if I don't have receipt for adjustment of status? Will filing I-131 together with 485 be sufficient?

ii)

What if I don't have "copy of any USCIS issued document indicating my present status in the US"? I am a Canadian entering the country as a Visitor. Canadians don't even get stamps when crossing the border, so I don't have any proof. Shall I ignore this clause? or Is there some document I need to prepare?

[payxibka 10,045]

Can someone help me with question 3? Thank you!!

I'm about to submit concurrently my I-130, I-485, I-765 & I-131 and had some last minute questions.

3.

I-131 Instructions states for Advance Parole Document and you are in the United States, you must attach:

a. A copy of any document issued to you by USCIS showing your present status in the United States; and

b. An explanation or other evidence showing the circumstances that warrant issuance of an advance parole document; or

c. If you are an applicant for adjustment of status, a copy of a USCIS receipt as evidence that you filed the adjustment application;

My questions are:

i)

What if I don't have receipt for adjustment of status? Will filing I-131 together with 485 be sufficient?

ii)

What if I don't have "copy of any USCIS issued document indicating my present status in the US"? I am a Canadian entering the country as a Visitor. Canadians don't even get stamps when crossing the border, so I don't have any proof. Shall I ignore this clause? or Is there some document I need to prepare?

i) Yes

ii) probably get your answer if you ask it in the Canada regional forum

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Can someone help me with question 3? Thank you!!

I'm about to submit concurrently my I-130, I-485, I-765 & I-131 and had some last minute questions.

3.

I-131 Instructions states for Advance Parole Document and you are in the United States, you must attach:

a. A copy of any document issued to you by USCIS showing your present status in the United States; and

b. An explanation or other evidence showing the circumstances that warrant issuance of an advance parole document; or

c. If you are an applicant for adjustment of status, a copy of a USCIS receipt as evidence that you filed the adjustment application;

My questions are:

i)

What if I don't have receipt for adjustment of status? Will filing I-131 together with 485 be sufficient?

ii)

What if I don't have "copy of any USCIS issued document indicating my present status in the US"? I am a Canadian entering the country as a Visitor. Canadians don't even get stamps when crossing the border, so I don't have any proof. Shall I ignore this clause? or Is there some document I need to prepare?

Just include a statement attached to the form stating that you are a Canadian citizen who entered the US under the special agreement in place between US and Canada that does not require a visa or issue an I-94. State the date and location where you entered the US as a visitor. Filing the I-131 with the I-485 is sufficient 'receipt' for filing purposes.

Edited January 17, 2009 by Kathryn41

[mrsbonky 0]

PP's have answered most of your questions, and we did essentially the same thing. I filed all concurrently this week, they were recieved and now I am beginning the waiting.

Good luck!

Hi Guys,

I'm about to submit concurrently my I-130, I-485, I-765 & I-131 and had some last minute questions.

1. When submitting all four of these applications together, should I have one giant pile/packet or separate each application into their own pile? Or, should I have two piles, one for I-130 and another for I-485/I-765/I-131? Put everything in one envelope?

2. Should I have one cover letter for everything? or have a separate cover letter for I-130 and I-485/765/131?

3. I-131 Instructions states for Advance Parole Document and you are in the United States, you must attach:

a. A copy of any document issued to you by USCIS showing your present status in the United States; and

b. An explanation or other evidence showing the circumstances that warrant issuance of an advance parole document; or

c. If you are an applicant for adjustment of status, a copy of a USCIS receipt as evidence that you filed the adjustment application;

My question relates to clause a and c:

i) What if I don't have receipt for adjustment of status? Will filing I-131 together with 485 be sufficient?

ii) What if I don't have "copy of any USCIS issued document indicating my present status in the US"? I am a Canadian entering the country as a Visitor. Canadians don't even get stamps when crossing the border, so I don't have any proof. Shall I ignore this clause? or Is there some document I need to prepare?

4. The I-693 (Medical Exam) is in a sealed envelope. Does this envelope need to be presented in the packet in the order from the checklist (and cover letter)? Does it need to be attached to another piece of paper in the packet or can we just leave the sealed envelope at the back of the packet?

Thank you in advanced for your help!

I'm almost done, just finalizing the finishing touches!! Thank you!!

Tina

[TinaJeremy 0]

Just include a statement attached to the form stating that you are a Canadian citizen who entered the US under the special agreement in place between US and Canada that does not require a visa or issue an I-94. State the date and location where you entered the US as a visitor. Filing the I-131 with the I-485 is sufficient 'receipt' for filing purposes.

Thank you so much Kathryn41! That's super helpful!

Shall I include this statement as part of the cover letter? Or on an individual sheet, and put in place of where I-94 goes?

Thanks for the clarification!

[elisitalg 0]

1. Separated each package

2. Have a main cover sheet stating the different packages

Have separate cover sheets for each package and list all the items in the package

3. I can not help (We did not file for AP)

4. The I-693 must be included in your I-485 package

Example of our cover letters:

Main Cover:

IMMEDIATE RELATIVE (SPOUSE) FAMILY BASED ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS (I-485) WITH A CONCURRENT I-130 and I-765 FILING

Major contents:

Package 1:

I-485 and evidence

Package 2:

I-130 and evidence

Package 3:

I-765 and evidence

Package 1: I-485 and evidence

Package 1 table of contents:

1-1 I-485 form and applicable fees attached with paper clip

1-2 Copy of intending immigrant’s passport

1-2-1 Biographical page

1-2-2 Visa and entry stamps

1-3 Copy of intending immigrant’s I-94

1-4 Copy of intending immigrant’s I-20

1-4-1 Letter from current educational institution

1-5 Copy of intending immigrant’s BIRTH CERTIFICATE

1-5-1 English translation

1-5-2 Declaration of translator

1-6 Copy of intending immigrant’s FAMILY RELATION REGISTER

1-6-1 English translation

1-6-2 Declaration of translator

1-7 Certified copy of Marriage Certificate

1-8 G-325A form with 2 passport-type pictures attached

1-9 I-693 form (sealed)

1-10 I-864 form

1-10-1 Year 2007 federal income tax return filing

1-10-2 Year 2007 W-2s

1-10-3 Year 2007 1099s

1-10-4 Current pay stubs

1-10-5 Letter from current employer

Package 2: I-130 and evidence

Package 2 table of contents:

2-1 I-130 form and applicable fees attached with paper clip

2-2 Copy of sponsoring citizen’s CERTIFICATE OF NATURALIZATION and PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE

2-3 Copy of intending immigrant’s passport

2-3-1 Biographical page

2-3-2 Visa and entry stamps

2-4 Copy of intending immigrant’s I-94

2-5 Copy of intending immigrant’s I-20

2-5-1 Letter from current educational institution

2-6 Copy of intending immigrant’s BIRTH CERTIFICATE

2-6-1 English translation

2-6-2 Declaration of translator

2-7 Copy of intending immigrant’s FAMILY RELATION REGISTER

2-7-1 English translation

2-7-2 Declaration of translator

2-8 Certified copy of Marriage Certificate

2-9 Sponsor’s G-324A form with 1 passport-type picture attached

2-10 Relative’s G-325A form with 1 passport-type picture attached

2-11 Evidence of bona fide marriage:

2-11-1 Current apartment lease agreement

2-11-2 Year 2008 joint bank statements

2-11-3 Year 2007 joint federal income tax return

2-11-4 Current joint auto insurance policy

2-11-5 Year 2008 joint credit card statements

Package 3: I-765 and evidence

Package 3 table of contents:

3-1 I-765 form with 2 passport-type pictures attached

3-2 Copy of passport (biographical page, visa page and entry stamps)

3-3 Copy of I-94

3-4 Copy of California issued driver’s license

Well this is what we sent.

Hopefully everything is correct. If anyone one sees something wrong with this please let me know.

Thank you for sharing this cover letter information, it has everything on it! I have just begun assembling documents and forms and had a lot of questions about cover letters. You have helped me out immensely!

[defeedme 4]

this is all great information but one big question, you are talking about separate "packages" but are all these separate "packages" being delivered in one big envelope, since they are all going to the same place (chicago lockbox) ?

Thanks!

Thank you for sharing this cover letter information, it has everything on it! I have just begun assembling documents and forms and had a lot of questions about cover letters. You have helped me out immensely!

[fullglass 5]

this is all great information but one big question, you are talking about separate "packages" but are all these separate "packages" being delivered in one big envelope, since they are all going to the same place (chicago lockbox) ?

Thanks!

yes, send all applications/evidence/etc. in one big envelope, but separate the contents accordingly (i.e. everything and anything related to Form I130 clipped in one packet, same for Form I485, etc.).

[Ryan H 3,812]

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