AOS from a VWP: I-485 concurrently filing with I-30. I hope it's all right!

[Lilith90 12]

Hi, I'm filing Adjustment of Status application (that includes forms I-765 and I-131) and I-30. I'm Italian, on visa waiver program and I recently married my husband that is a U.S. citizen. I'll submit the I-693 in person. at the interview or by mail after I send the package because I didn't have enough time to do it. Me and my husband want send the application before fees increases ​ . I really hope everything is all right So can you please check it for me? Thanks!

I-485 :

- Cover letter and $ 1070 check for I-485 and biometrics

- E-notification form G-1145

- Form I-485 filled and signed by me

- 2 passport-type pictures

- Form G-325a filled and signed by me

- Form G-325a filled and signed by my husband + a passport-type picture of him

- A copy of my passport (biographical page and entry stamps) and translation of it

- A copy of my birth certificate and translation of it

- A copy of my electronic form I-94, a copy of my ESTA, a copy of my certified marriage certificate and some wedding pictures

- I-864 form filled and signed by my husband

-Supportive documents for I-864: last 3 years of tax returns, 2 months of paystubs, employment letter and all pages of his U.S. passport as proof of U.S. citizenship

I-765:

- E-notification form G-1145

- I-765 filled and signed by me

- Two passport-type pictures of me

- A copy of my passport (biographical page and entry stamps) and translation of it

- A copy of my certified marriage certificate as evidence of legal name change

- A copy of my electronic form I-94

- A copy of my ESTA

I-131:

- E-notification form G-1145

- I-131 filled and signed by me

- Two passport-type pictures of me

- A copy of my passport (biographical page and entry stamps) and translation of it

- A copy of my certified marriage certificate as evidence of legal name change

- A copy of my electronic form I-94

- A copy of my ESTA

I-130:

- Check of $ 420

- Form i-130 filled and signed by Petitioner

- E-notification form G-1145

- Form G-325a filled by the Petitioner and a passport-type picture of Petitioner

- Form G-325a filled by the Beneficiary and a passport-type picture of Beneficiary

- A copy of the Petitioner’s U.S. passport as evidence of U.S. citizenship

- A copy of the Petitioner and Beneficiary’s certified marriage certificate

- A copy of Beneficiary’s birth certificate and translation of it

- A copy of Beneficiary’s passport and translation of it

- Evidence of bona fide marriage:

A. Three Affidavits sworn by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fide of the Petitioner and the Beneficiary’s marital relationship

B. Beneficiary’s passport stamps

C. Beneficiary’s boarding passes of times she has been in U.S.

D. Beneficiary’s electronic flight ticket 00/00/2016 – 00/00/2016

E. Beneficiary’s electronic flight ticket 00/00/2016 – 00/00/2016 and translation of it

F. Explanation of Petitioner and Beneficiary’s relationship

G. Petitioner and Beneficiary’s pictures together

H. Petitioner and Beneficiary’s wedding pictures

I. Cards Beneficiary sent to the Petitioner

[Cadence 20]

Your bona fide evidences are kind of weak in my opinion. You can go ahead and submit those, but your IO may give you an even harder time than mine did come interview time. I also had cards and travel records, but the IO kept asking for documents with both our names on it that were more than just "hearsay" - aka not from just friends and family. From your story I'm assuming you didn't have enough time to go get a bank account together and what not, but it's a good idea to be very prepared when it's time for your interview. Strengthen your bona fide evidence with documentation (the IO emphasized this so much during our interview) of your names together.

[A'n'L 735]

I485: You don't need the petitioners G325a or photos (this one is all about you).

I130: It is the USC who needs to fill this form and supplement birth certificate and/or copy of his passport (not you, the beneficiary).

You should also look look into supplying evidence of joint accounts, insurance etc.

[f f 725]

do you have a statement saying who ever did the translations is fluent in both languages?

Edited December 21, 2016 by f f

[Lilith90 12]

Your bona fide evidences are kind of weak in my opinion. You can go ahead and submit those, but your IO may give you an even harder time than mine did come interview time. I also had cards and travel records, but the IO kept asking for documents with both our names on it that were more than just "hearsay" - aka not from just friends and family. From your story I'm assuming you didn't have enough time to go get a bank account together and what not, but it's a good idea to be very prepared when it's time for your interview. Strengthen your bona fide evidence with documentation (the IO emphasized this so much during our interview) of your names together.

Thanks for your reply.

Yeah i know but it's all I have right now. We tried to add my name to his bank account but the bank need a social security number that I don't have. We are thinking to get insurance together at the beginning of next year, hopefully insurance doesn't require me to have a social security number too. We're living in an apartment with other two roommates but we would like move soon next year so we'll able to have a lease with both our names on it

[Lilith90 12]

I485: You don't need the petitioners G325a or photos (this one is all about you).

I130: It is the USC who needs to fill this form and supplement birth certificate and/or copy of his passport (not you, the beneficiary).

You should also look look into supplying evidence of joint accounts, insurance etc.

Ok, I'll change those things. Thank you

About marriage evidences as I replied before, yeah I know but it's all I have right now. We tried to add my name to his bank account but the bank need a social security number that I don't have. We are thinking to get insurance together at the beginning of next year, hopefully insurance doesn't require me to have a social security number too. We're living in an apartment with other two roommates but we would like move soon next year so we'll able to have a lease with both our names on it

[Lilith90 12]

do you have a statement saying who ever did the translations is fluent in both languages?

I tried to translate my passport and birth certificate by myself. It was pretty easy to do and I attached a kind of letter saying:

I, ......., certify that I am fluent in both the Italian and English languages, and that the attached document is an accurate translation of the document entitled “PASSAPORTO”

Name and last name

Signature

[freshgreengrass 12]

I had the same problem with not having a social security number, I wasn't able to get onto his account. Frustrating.

Can you get onto his health insurance, dental plan, and are you the benefactor for his life insurance? I included all of this as evidence in my package.

[A'n'L 735]

Ok, I'll change those things. Thank you

About marriage evidences as I replied before, yeah I know but it's all I have right now. We tried to add my name to his bank account but the bank need a social security number that I don't have. We are thinking to get insurance together at the beginning of next year, hopefully insurance doesn't require me to have a social security number too. We're living in an apartment with other two roommates but we would like move soon next year so we'll able to have a lease with both our names on it

Joint memberships (even if it's just for the gym), and especially bills or other official mail to each/both names at the same address also help tremendously.

[EM_Vandaveer 2,368]

Once you get your EAD, you'll be able to get an SSN and be put on his bank account.

[Lilith90 12]

Ok, thanks for all your replies!

[Chardon Ne' 71]

Or you can try another bank where that doesnt matter like TD bank or Bank of America I have accounts at both and my spouse has no SS. They gave him a year but I live in NY and banking laws can vary by state.

[lleaka 57]

I agree with Chardon Ne. I have no Ssn yet but was able to open an account with Capital one, Bank of America and Chase. Bank of America is no issue . However for the two other banks, I had to negotiate and just let them know I was applying for a green card and would then update them with it as soon as I got it. Just try it out.