AOS Spouse - Concurrent filing of I-130, I-485, I-131, I-765

[moosemunch 0]

Hi There,

I have prepared (hopefully!) everything I need to send my package away for AOS. I have not sent it yet, but need to very soon! I just wanted to double check I have everything I need. I have used a lot of tips and advice from these forums before registering, so I want to say thank you for that!

Here is what I have:

- Married for 6 months (Married in the US)

- UK Citizen (Me) currently in the US on VWP

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I-130 [signed in Black ink]

Prove US Citizen

- Copy of petitioners Birth Certificate

- Copy of petitioners US Passport Page

Prove Relationship

- Copy of marriage certificate

- Passport photo of US Citizen - Written name in felt pen on the back

- Passport photo of beneficiary - Written name in felt pen on the back

- G-325A by US Citizen (Biographic Info)

- G-325A by beneficiary (Biographic Info)

- Affidavits by three Third Party US Citizens (Affidavits - Condition I)

- Photos, tickets for plane trips, wedding invites (Prove on-going marital union - Condition J)

I-94/VWP (I don't have I-94 - I was going to include the entry stamp in passport when arriving)

- Copy of passport entry stamp for I-94 section. Attach continuation sheet, date, sign and add item number.

- ESTA info

Fee

- Check or Money order made out to "U.S. Department of Homeland Security." for $420

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I-485 [signed in Black ink]

Initial Evidence

- Copy of birth certificate

- Copy of passport page and entry stamp page

- 2 x 2x2" passport photos of beneficiary with name on reverse

- I-693 Medical examination form + envelope

- G-325A by beneficiary (Biographic Info)

- I-864 Affidavit of support form by petitioner (US Citizen)

- I-864 Affidavit of support form by co-sponsor

- Copy of marriage certificate

Fee

- Check or Money order made out to "U.S. Department of Homeland Security." for $1070

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I-131 [signed in Black ink][Advanced Parole Document]

Initial Evidence

- Copy of Passport bio page

- Evidence to warrant issuance (Include Marriage certificate?)

- 2 x 2x2" Passport photos of the beneficiary

- G-325A by beneficiary (Biographic Info)

Fee: No Fee with I-485

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I-765 [signed in Black ink][Employment Authorization Document]

Category: ( c )( 9 ) [i-94 not Required]

Initial Evidence

- Copy of passport bio page

- Copy of birth certificate

- 2 x 2x2" Passport photos of the beneficiary

Fee: No Fee with I-485

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Extra information

- Statement by the Beneficiary describing the current situation and having no intentions to remain within the US

- Statement by the petitioner describing the current situation.

- Photos and conversations between the petitioner and beneficiary throughout the relationship and marital period.

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G-1145 (Receive notification of progress)

- Clipped to the first page of the application

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Send EVERYTHING to the USCIS Chicago Lockbox

USCIS

PO BOX 805887

Chicago, IL

60680-4120

Edited October 17, 2012 by moosemunch

[feli114 65]

The fee for AOS is $1,070, and you don't need copies of passport or G325 for U S citizen. Also don't forget most recent taxes for I864.

Edited October 17, 2012 by feli114

[Penguin_ie 5,986]

*** Moving from AOS from Family Visa to AOS from Tourist visa forum ****

[moosemunch 0]

The fee for AOS is $1,070, and you don't need copies of passport or G325 for U S citizen. Also don't forget most recent taxes for I864.

Thanks for the reply.

- Are you sure you don't need G-325a for petitioner? The I-130 states that it is required.

- I included a copy of the passport just in case, I didnt know if the birth certificate was enough on its own. Thanks for that.

- The I-864 states that the previous 3 year tax figures are required, but the copies of the tax returns are optional??

[no-to-rfes 0]

Thanks for the reply.

- Are you sure you don't need G-325a for petitioner? The I-130 states that it is required.

- I included a copy of the passport just in case, I didnt know if the birth certificate was enough on its own. Thanks for that.

- The I-864 states that the previous 3 year tax figures are required, but the copies of the tax returns are optional??

Hi,

- yes, you need the G-325a for the petitioner for the I-130 (make sure it's signed)

- birth certificate is enough, adding passport won't hurt

- Copies of last year taxes (including W-2 or 1099s) or IRS transcript is mandatory, for the other two years is optional (not including the W-2/1099s or IRS transcript would likely lead to a RFE)

I added a G-1145 (Receive notification of progress) as first page to each application (in your case four total), not sure if needed but I did receive a NOA1 for each one

- ntr

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

No need for the extra statements (about your intent and current situation), imo. Don't forget complete tax returns for both the sponsor and your co-sponsor, current letters of employment for them both (if available for the sponsor), and proof of either USC or LPR for the co-sponsor.

[AnotherLostSoul 167]

How about I-693? Or maybe this does not apply to you on a tourist visa? I am not sure. So make sure you check into that...or wait until someone confirms this...I' not sure.

Good luck!

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Oh, good catch to the above, yes, I-693 is required.

[iaia 8]

Prove of bonafide marriage is not the same as proof of ongoing relationship

[DandT14 272]

The fee for AOS is $1,070, and you don't need copies of passport or G325 for U S citizen. Also don't forget most recent taxes for I864.

The fee for the I-485 if $1070. The fee for the I-130 is $420. Total is $1490. The OP has it right.

[moosemunch 0]

Thanks for the info on the most recent tax returns! I'm going to include the most recent years returns for sponsor and co-sponsor (I left all assets blank in the sponsors I-864, despite not meeting the threshold - I assumed they would notice the co-sponsors I-864)

I read someplace that one G-1145 for the whole application is okay, I can't recall where, but I suppose it doesnt hurt, thanks!

Harpa - Thanks for info on proof of US Citizenship for co-sponsor! Missed that one! We don't have a letter from the co-sponsors employer, he works as part of a union. We do however, have 6 months pay stubs. The form does say it 'may' be required, but I was hoping this was enough to prove employment.

AnotherLostSoul - Thanks, I've already included this within the list under the I-485.... Quote: "- I-693 Medical examination form + envelope". I guess it needs it's own section in my first post!

iaia - Indeed you are correct, but where did you get this from?

Thanks for the replies and help so far!

[iaia 8]

This is what you listed...

Prove Relationship

- Copy of marriage certificate

- Passport photo of US Citizen - Written name in felt pen on the back

- Passport photo of beneficiary - Written name in felt pen on the back

- G-325A by US Citizen (Biographic Info)

- G-325A by beneficiary (Biographic Info)

- Affidavits by three Third Party US Citizens (Affidavits - Condition I)

- Photos, tickets for plane trips, wedding invites (Prove on-going marital union - Condition J)

Affidavits will help with proof of bonafide marriage. Photos of the wedding yes, tickets for plane trips not really, wedding invites can be faked.

Any utilities under both names? Bank account? Lease?

[iaia 8]

Statement by the Beneficiary describing the current situation and having no intentions to remain within the US.

If you have no intentions to remain in the US, why are you adjusting status?

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Thanks for the info on the most recent tax returns! I'm going to include the most recent years returns for sponsor and co-sponsor (I left all assets blank in the sponsors I-864, despite not meeting the threshold - I assumed they would notice the co-sponsors I-864)

I read someplace that one G-1145 for the whole application is okay, I can't recall where, but I suppose it doesnt hurt, thanks!

Harpa - Thanks for info on proof of US Citizenship for co-sponsor! Missed that one! We don't have a letter from the co-sponsors employer, he works as part of a union. We do however, have 6 months pay stubs. The form does say it 'may' be required, but I was hoping this was enough to prove employment.

AnotherLostSoul - Thanks, I've already included this within the list under the I-485.... Quote: "- I-693 Medical examination form + envelope". I guess it needs it's own section in my first post!

iaia - Indeed you are correct, but where did you get this from?

Thanks for the replies and help so far!

You will need proof of current employment, which can be either paystubs or a letter from an employer. You have paystubs so you are fine. USCIS understands that newlyweds don't have a lot of evidence of financial comingling yet, so personally I think your proof of bona fide marriage is just fine. "Proof of relationship" and "proof of bona fide marriage" are interchangeable for a marriage based case; there is no difference.

[akihon 129]

Statement by the Beneficiary describing the current situation and having no intentions to remain within the US.

If you have no intentions to remain in the US, why are you adjusting status?

that's a good question.