AOS Package - Cover Letter / Check List

[Atlanta Desi Guy 1]

Hello All,

I'm about to submit my Wife's AOS Package which includes - AOS, EAD & AP. Please can someone review below cover letter & let me know if I'm missing anything. I have been told by a few who have done this about sending 1 cover letter. Thank You all.

Amie Smith

A # 123456789

Address

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

USCIS

Attn: FBAS

131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor

Chicago, IL 60603-5517

September 4th, 2012

Nature of the submission:

• I-485 - Immediate Relative (Spouse) Family Based Adjustment of Status Application
  
• I-765 – Application for Employment Authorization filing as category ©(9), "adjustment applicant"
  
• I-131 – Application for Travel (Advanced Parole)
  

To Whom It May Concern:

Enclosed please find my Form I-485, Immediate Relative (Spouse) Family Based Adjustment of Status Application, and supporting documents as follows:

• G-1145 – Form for E-notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
  
• Payment in the amount of $1,070.00 payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security ($985 I-485 filing fee + $85 biometric fee)
  
• I-485 - Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, signed & dated September 4th, 2012
  
• Copy of birth certificate
  
• Copy of K1 visa in passport
  
• 2 passport photos
  
• I-693 – Vaccinations only, dated August 20th, 2012
  
• G-325A - Biographic Information, including residence and employment attachment
  
• I-864 - Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act, completed by Angat Godiwala
  
• Copy IRS Tax Transcript for 2011 tax year
  
  
• Copy IRS Tax Transcript for 2010 tax year
  
  
• Copy IRS Tax Transcript for 2009 tax year
  
  
• Employment verification Letter from ABC Int. (Employer)
  
  
• Pay Stubs from the most recent six months

  
  

• Copy of I-797 - Notice of Action, Approval of K1 petition, dated January 17th, 2012
  
• Certified Copy of Marriage certificate, dated July 31st, 2012 (front & back)
  
• Copy of I-94 – Arrival/Departure record (front and back)
  
• Photocopy of passport biographical details page
  
• Photocopy of USA entry stamp dated June 9th, 2012
  

Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, and supporting documents as follows:

• G-1145 – Form for E-notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
  
• I-765 - Application for Employment Authorization signed and dated September 4th, 2012
  
• 2 passport photos
  
• Photocopy of passport biographical details page
  
• Copy of I-94 – Arrival/Departure record (front and back)
  
• Copy of Marriage certificate, dated July 31st, 2012 (front & back)
  

Form I-131, Application for Travel (Advanced Parole), and supporting documents as follows:

• G-1145 – Form for E-notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
  
• I-131 - Application for Travel Document (Advanced Parole), signed and dated September 4th, 2012
  
• 2 passport photos
  
• Copy of K1 visa
  
• Photocopy of passport biographical details page
  
• Copy of Marriage certificate, dated July 31st, 2012 (front & back)
  

Copies of documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and I understand that I may be required to submit original documents to an Immigration or Consular officer at a later date.

Signed,

Amie Smith

(123) 456-7890

[Beach Bum 4]

That looks about right. I didn't go too much into detail. Stated the form names and added " necessary supplements and evidence " to the end of everything.

[Dr Mirage 0]

Looks ok... I just skimmed through it.

When you send it, make you sure get tracking information and photo copy or scan every single document that you will send just incase the package gets lost in the mail.

Good luck!!!

Dont forget the payment check.

[Pitaya 2,577]

Looks ok... I just skimmed through it.

When you send it, make you sure get tracking information and photo copy or scan every single document that you will send just incase the package gets lost in the mail.

Good luck!!!

Dont forget the payment check.

Great advice!

We mailed our AOS packets on 17 Aug., the USPS receipt confirmation was dated on 20 Aug. We got email and text notification from USCIS on 31 Aug. The check has yet to be tendered to my bank for payment. Hopefully, the official Form I-797 receipt notices will show up within ten days. We made a paper copy and a CD copy of ALL of the contents of the packets (including the check).

Good luck on your immigration journey.

[Zaccardi 0]

Howdy all,

I was reading this topic and I am in the same situation. I have two concerns and I need your help on this.

Instead I693 I will go by the vaccination record DS (her is only 3 months old - vaccination and medical stuff)

For her first I-765 (EAD)and together with I-485: Do I have to pay the $380 fee or not? Like I will came ouy with $1070 for the I485 plus the $380 for the I-765?

Thank you all again.

Zaccardi

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Howdy all,

I was reading this topic and I am in the same situation. I have two concerns and I need your help on this.

Instead I693 I will go by the vaccination record DS (her is only 3 months old - vaccination and medical stuff)

For her first I-765 (EAD)and together with I-485: Do I have to pay the $380 fee or not? Like I will came ouy with $1070 for the I485 plus the $380 for the I-765?

Thank you all again.

Zaccardi

If she had all the required vaccinations at the time of her medical and they are marked off on the DS-3025, then that is fine. See this thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/335754-ds-3025-complete-or-not/page__p__4971318#entry4971318

The fees for the I-765 (EAD) and the I-131 (AP) are both waived when filing with a pending I-485. The total is $1070 with or without filing the I-765 and I-131. You should go ahead and file the I-131 too. You never know if something might arise that would make her need to leave the US while waiting for her green card approval. The form is short and easy to fill out and free, so why not? See this thread as a reminder as to why you should file for the AP too, even if you have no travel plans: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/371023-help-please-death-in-the-family/

[Zaccardi 0]

If she had all the required vaccinations at the time of her medical and they are marked off on the DS-3025, then that is fine. See this thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/335754-ds-3025-complete-or-not/page__p__4971318#entry4971318

The fees for the I-765 (EAD) and the I-131 (AP) are both waived when filing with a pending I-485. The total is $1070 with or without filing the I-765 and I-131. You should go ahead and file the I-131 too. You never know if something might arise that would make her need to leave the US while waiting for her green card approval. The form is short and easy to fill out and free, so why not? See this thread as a reminder as to why you should file for the AP too, even if you have no travel plans: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/371023-help-please-death-in-the-family/

Thank you. This site is amazing. Thanks for the answer.

[Atlanta Desi Guy 1]

Looks ok... I just skimmed through it.

When you send it, make you sure get tracking information and photo copy or scan every single document that you will send just incase the package gets lost in the mail.

Good luck!!!

Dont forget the payment check.

Do I need to submit 3 certified copies of our marriage certificate as my wife is applying for EAD & AP or just 1 certified copy + 2 photocopies?

We are sending copies of all the pages of her passport do we still need to send separate copies of visa page, Bioagraphic etc.

Thanks a ton!

[didopage 337]

Do I need to submit 3 certified copies of our marriage certificate as my wife is applying for EAD & AP or just 1 certified copy + 2 photocopies?

We are sending copies of all the pages of her passport do we still need to send separate copies of visa page, Bioagraphic etc.

Thanks a ton!

You can send 1 certified copy + 2 photocopies, that's what I did. The IO gave me back the certified copy during the interview...

One G-1145 on top of the package is enough, not 3.

I only send copy of my visa + I-94 + biographical page.

Before sending your package, I suggest you scan each page of it (+ the check), and save the whole thing in a pdf file, or 3 (one for AOS, EAD and AP). It takes time but then it's easy to print later if you want.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Do I need to submit 3 certified copies of our marriage certificate as my wife is applying for EAD & AP or just 1 certified copy + 2 photocopies?

We are sending copies of all the pages of her passport do we still need to send separate copies of visa page, Bioagraphic etc.

Thanks a ton!

Why are you sending copies of all the pages in her passport? That is not needed. You just need the bio page, K-1 visa page and entry stamps.

You can send only photocopies of your marriage certificate with your forms. Bring the actual certified copy you got from the court to your interview, if you have one.

Edited September 5, 2012 by Jay-Kay

[ta_tiana 0]

Nice Guide

I am in the same process and reading your letter help me a lot.

Please keep post in,

[orangedesk 27]

Nice Guide

I am in the same process and reading your letter help me a lot.

Please keep post in,

Thanks for posting this! It's really helping me with my cover letter as I prepare everything

Question though... did you include 6 pictures then - two pictures for each form?

[didopage 337]

orangedesk, 2 pictures for AOS, 2 more if you file for EAD, and 2 more for AP.

[orangedesk 27]

orangedesk, 2 pictures for AOS, 2 more if you file for EAD, and 2 more for AP.

that's what I thought, thanks

[TBoneTX 45,293]

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