How to Organize ALL documents in ONE Package

[VSfansfans 2]

Hi all VJ friends!!!

After working so hard for 2 weeks (with all the help from all of you ), I believe I have ALL the documents ready for I-485 and I-130. Now the question is: how do I organize all the documents in one package??? My husband filled out the I-130 and I filled out the I-485, will send them all in one package. I am going to send out tomorrow morning through USPS Express Mail.

QUESTIONS: Should I put paper clips to separate each forms? OR I should put 1 giant paperclip for I-130, 1 for I-485, 1 for I-765, and 1 for I-131.

Or, the I-20, should I staple all of them together? and the photos for G-325A, should I staple on the blank paper and put at the back of G-325A??

Little info. about me:

F-1 student ---> graduated ---> OPT ----> back to school ---> OPT (expiring Jan'09) ---> married to my husband 3 weeks ago

If you guys don't mind, please check the following documents I have prepared! THANKSSSSS!!!

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COVER LETTER for I-130

Enclosed please find my Form I-130, Petition for Alien Spouse for [my name] and supporting documents. Contents include:

1. Check in the amount of US$355.00 (filing fee)

2. Form I-130: Petition for Alien Relative

3. A copy of all pages of [uS husband's name] US passport

4. A copy of [uS husband's name] Driver License

5. A copy of [my name] birth certificate along with its English translation

6. A certified copy of [uS husband's name] and [my name] marriage certificate

7. G-325A: Biographic Information filled out by [husband's name] signed and dated

8. One (1) passport-type photo of [husband's name] in a labeled plastic bag

9. G-325A: Biographic Information filled out by [my name] signed and dated

10. One (1) passport-type photo of [my name] in a labeled plastic bag

11. Evidence of a Bona Fide Marriage

a. Joint account statement from Bank A

b. Joint credit card verification letter from Bank B

c. Pictures of us and family on wedding day and travel

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COVER LETTER for I-485

Enclosed please find Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization, Form I-131 Application for Travel Document and all supporting documents for [my name].

My eligibility to adjust from F-1 status to permanent resident status is based on marriage to a U.S. Citizen.

I-485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS

1. Check in the amount of US$1010.00 (biometrics fee included)

2. Form I-485: Petition for Alien Relative

3. Copy of [my name] passport's biographical page

4. Copy of [my name] valid I-94 form (front and back)

5. Copy of [my name] F-1 student visa page with entry stamps

6. Copies of all [my name] I-20

7. Copy of [my name] Social Security Card

8. Copy of [my name] birth certificate along with its English translation

9. Certified copy of [uS husband's name] and [my name] marriage certificate

10. Two (2) passport-type photos of [my name] in a labeled plastic bag

11. Form G-325A: Biographic Information filled out by [my name] signed and dated

12. Form I-693: Medical Examinations of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status in a sealed envelop provided by [Doctor's name]

13. Form I-864: Affidavit of Support filled out by [husband's name]

a. 2005 Tax Return Information

b. 2006 Tax Return Information

c. 2007 Tax Return Information

I-765 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENT

1. Form I-765: Applicant for Employment Document

2. Two (2) passport-type photos of [my name] in a labeled plastic bag

3. Copy of [my name] passport's biographical page

4. Copy of [my name] valid I-94 form (front and back)

5. Copy of [my name] F-1 visa page with entry stamps

6. Copy of [my name] 2006 Employment Authorization Card

7. Copy of [my name] 2008 Employment Authorization Card

I-131 APPLICATION FOR TRAVEL DOCUMENT

1. Form I-131: Applicant for Travel Document

2. Explanation for Eligibility on a separate sheet dated & signed

3. Two(2) passport-type photos of [my name] in a labeled plastic bag

4. Copy of [my name] passport's biographical page

5. Copy of [my name] valid I-94 form (front and back)

6. Copy of [my name] F-1 visa page with entry stamps

Also, I have to say a BIG THANKS to GueraYTavo (especially you), sweetpiano, pushbrk, fwaguy, confusedf1, and sweetpink!!! You guys helped me a lot!!!!

[richo 0]

Hi there!! GOod luck in advance for your application..One thing on your I-485 application its not petition for alien relative its adjustment of status application..With regards to organizing the forms I used big paperclips in each form..thats all..for more detailed info here is the link in uscis http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

In this link it specifically states Use paperclips when attaching supporting personal documents to forms (do NOT use “ACCO” fasteners; staples are acceptable when attaching fees).

All in all i think youre good to go

[sweetpiano 0]

The checklist looks good.

Photos - don't forget to write your names on the back in pencil or felt tip pen. Put them in ziplock bags and then paper-clip them to the G-325A.

Check - paper clip to the I-130 and I-485.

I used paper folders to separate the major forms: one file for the I-130 and evidence, one file for the I-485, the other forms and evidence. Inside the folders, the forms and other multi-page documents were paper-clipped.

Hope this helps.

[EstebanTrabajos 7]

[bluegreen 0]

I did it the same way as sweetpiano, and at my interview the IO commented on how organised my files were and how much that helps...

[Cécy 44]

If you really want to help them you can even punch two holes at the top of the papers.

I think we used those little tabs that stick to the paper and are easy to remove as well as paper clips.

Keep the papers relevant to each form with it.

Besides that don't go too crazy because they have their own way to organize things anyway.

A cover letter can help to find each element too.

[Alla 3]

I just saw in I-485 cover page "a copy of social security card".

Do I need to add it too?

[HeatDeath 430]

I just saw in I-485 cover page "a copy of social security card".

Do I need to add it too?

No. It's not mentioned in the instructions for any of the forms. I didn't have one and got approved in 2 months with no interview.

Edited January 11, 2010 by HeatDeath