October 2014 Filers

[znl 2]

Just sent our AOS application yesterday. Figured we'd start a thread for October!

[Stoaty 3]

Good luck October filers!

[znl 2]

Adjustment of Status

10/01/14 - Package (I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131 Concurrent Filing) sent to Chicago Lockbox. (Day 00)

10/02/14 - Package delivered and signed for (Day 01)

10/07/14 - Acceptance confirmation text messages/emails received (Day 06)

[scclaire 3]

Hi there! Another October filer here...!

Adjustment of status

10/03/14- Package (!-130, I-485, I-765, I-131 concurrent filing sent to Chicago Lockbox (Day 00)

10/06/14-Package delivered and signed for (Day3)

Now the waiting begins- I'm desperate for the confirmation!

[MAGICMIND 0]

Hi there! Another October filer here...!

Adjustment of status

10/03/14- Package (!-130, I-485, I-765, I-131 concurrent filing sent to Chicago Lockbox (Day 00)

10/06/14-Package delivered and signed for (Day3)

Now the waiting begins- I'm desperate for the confirmation!

MY DOCUMENTS ARE READY,I INTEND SUBMITTING THIS WEEKEND BUT I WANT TO KNOW HOW TO ARRANGE MY COVER LETTER, MY FORMS AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS...

[znl 2]

use the lists in the following link as your table of contents, in that order. If something doesn't apply to you then omit it. If additional items are needed add them according to the guidance shown.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2

[scclaire 3]

I actually used this as my template for the cover letter and for the assembly of the package since it was very specific... I altered specific to our case (different visa, different documents etc)

My wife and I are about to file her (as petitioner) I-130 and my (as beneficiary) I-485. This is the cover letter I plan to include, listing package contents. I would appreciate comments, even if they're just to say it looks fantastic (I can dream!).

• G-1145, e-notification of application/petition acceptance

• I-130, petition for spouse of US Citizen

Check for $420
G-325a for Bob L’Eponge (beneficiary)
Photograph of Bob L’Eponge (beneficiary)
G-325a for Sandy Cheeks (US Citizen sponsor)
Photograph of Sandy Cheeks (US Citizen sponsor)
Copy of Sandy Cheeks US passport pages showing biographical data & entry/exit stamps.
Copy of marriage certificate for Sandy Cheeks & Bob L’Eponge
Copy of document showing that Bob L’Eponges previous marriage was legally terminated.
Additional supporting evidence of bona fide marital relationship:
Copy of tenancy lease agreement for prior residence.
Copy of tenancy lease agreement for current residence.
Copy of auto insurance
Bank Statements for jointly held accounts dating from October 2013 to March 2014
Various photographs from Sandy Cheeks & Bob L’Eponges wedding/reception.

• I-485, Application to adjust status

Check for $1070
Two photographs of Bob L’Eponge
G-325a for Bob L’Eponge (beneficiary)
Photograph of Bob L’Eponge (beneficiary)
Copy of U.K. birth certificate
Copy of most recent electronic I-94 record showing entry on April 13th 2014 in E2 status
Copy of Bob L’Eponges passport pages, showing biographical data, current E2 Visa & all entry/exit stamps.
Copy of ACRO Police Certificate, obtained in 2012 to support E2 visa application, showing ‘No Trace’.
Form I-864, Affadavit of Support and supporting documents:

o Letter from Sandy Cheeks employer, Current Employer Inc, verifying her current annual salary.
o 2013 W-2 from sponsors employer, Current Employer Inc
o 2013 W-2 from sponsors employer, Previous Employer Inc
o 2013 W-2 from beneficiaries employer, A Different Employer Inc.
o 2013 Form 1040, sponsor & beneficiaries joint federal income tax return

• I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, in sealed envelope

• I-765, Application for Employment Authorization

Two photographs of Bob L’Eponge
Proof of identity: copy of E2 visa
Copy of most recent electronic I-94 record showing entry on April 13th 2014 in E2 status

• I-131, Application for travel document (advance parole)

Two photographs of Bob L’Eponge
Proof of identity: copy of E2 visa
Copy of most recent electronic I-94 record showing entry on April 13th 2014 in E2 status

I found it here -and they got approved in record time also....: http://britishexpats.com/forum/marriage-based-visas-35/my-concurrent-filing-checklist-832586/

Again, tailor to suit yourself, your case etc- and you don't NEED some of what they include (as you can see on that thread), but I just liked how specific it was

[znl 2]

Adjustment of Status

10/01/14 - Package (I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131 Concurrent Filing) sent to Chicago Lockbox. (Day 00)

10/02/14 - Package delivered and signed for (Day 01)

10/07/14 - Acceptance confirmation text messages/emails received (Day 06)

10/10/14 - Hardcopy NOA's for all forms received in the mail (Day 09)

[scclaire 3]

My 4 texts arrived in middle of night last night...

[redraidermty 3]

Hello everybody, though this is my first post I've been coming to VJ everyday to get help assembling my package. I finally sent it yesterday (Oct 13th) and they received today. Now we wait.

[scclaire 3]

Hello everybody, though this is my first post I've been coming to VJ everyday to get help assembling my package. I finally sent it yesterday (Oct 13th) and they received today. Now we wait.

Welcome! and we're all in this together so keep updating...!

[redraidermty 3]

Thanks for the welcome.

This is table of contents I attached to the application

Table of contents

1. Form G-1145

2. Personal check in the amount of $420.00 for I-130 processing payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

3. Form I-130, Petition for Alien relative

a. Copy of US citizen birth certificate

b. Copy of all pages of US citizen passport

c. Copy of beneficiary’s birth certificate and English translation

d. Copy of certified marriage certificate

e. Form G-325A signed by US citizen

f. Form G-325A signed by beneficiary

g. Passport style photo of US citizen

h. Passport style photo of beneficiary

i. Evidence of Bona fide marriage

i. Copy of deed of the house

ii. Letter from the bank stating joint account

iii. Three sworn affidavits of friends attesting for our relationship

iv. Copy of insurance policy of house with both names listed

v. Utility bills with both names listed

vi. Copy of 2013 tax statement and receipt for the house

vii. Copy of both driver licenses

viii. Title of the car

ix. Selection of pictures documenting relationship and marriage

4. I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

a. Personal check in the amount of $1070 for I-485 processing and Biometric fee payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security

b. Form I-485

c. Copy of beneficiary birth certificate and English translation

d. Copy of all pages of beneficiary’s current passport

e. Copy of all pages of beneficiary’s expired passport showing F-1 visa

f. Copy of Border crossing card

g. Copy of I-94

h. Copy of certified marriage certificate

i. Form G-325A signed by beneficiary

j. Two passport style photos of beneficiary

k. Form I-693 sealed in envelope

l. Form I-864, Affidavit of support signed by petitioner

i. Copy of petitioner’s 2013 tax return

ii. Copy of petitioner’s 2013 W-2 form

iii. Petitioner’s letter of employment

m. Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization

i. Two passport style photos

ii. Copy of bibliographical page of current beneficiary’s passport

iii. Copy of Border crossing card

iv. Copy of I-94

v. Copy of expired EAD card for OPT

n. Form I-131, Application for Travel Document

i. Two passport style photos

ii. Copy of bibliographical page of current beneficiary’s passport

iii. Copy of Border crossing card

iv. Copy of I-94

5. Miscellaneous documents

a. Copy of Master’s of Science Diploma from US University

b. Copy of US University transcript

c. Copy of I-797B, Notice of action for H1B visa

d. Copy of I-797A, Notice of action for change to TN status

e. Copy of I-797A, Notice of action for change to TN status

f. Copy of I-20 from US UniversityTable of contents

[hcm 11]

Hello everyone,

Just got the 4 texts last night from USCIS!!

So here is my timeline:

Adjustment of status

10/07/14- Package (!-130, I-485, I-765, I-131 concurrent filing sent to Chicago Lockbox (Day 00)

10/10/14 - Package delivered and signed for (Day 3)

10/16/14- Acceptance confirmation text messages/emails received (Day 10)

[znl 2]

Adjustment of Status

10/01/14 - Package (I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131 Concurrent Filing) sent to Chicago Lockbox. (Day 00)

10/02/14 - Package delivered and signed for (Day 01)

10/07/14 - Acceptance confirmation text messages/emails received (Day 06)

10/10/14 - Hardcopy NOA's for all forms received in the mail (Day 09)

10/17/14 - Biometrics letter received in the mail - Appointment October 31 (Day 16)

Edited October 17, 2014 by znl

[scclaire 3]

Now waiting on the biometrics letter...