Checklist from Local USCIS Office doesn't match VJ Checklist

[KHPerfectMatch 1]

I was given an AOS packet at the local USCIS office that came with a checklist of documents, etc. needed to process the AOS. The IO used a yellow highlighter to show which of the documents applied to our case. She highlighted several documents that I see no reference to in any other information on VJ or in the instruction sections of the forms I-485, I 325A, I 864, I 131, or I 765.

She indicated we need divorce decrees (both his and mine) from every previous marriage. (These were provided as a part of the I-129 process). She indicated that I as the petitioner need to submit a 325A with 2 photos, and a copy of my birth certificate. (the instructions for the I 864 specifically states that I don't need to submit proof of citizenship because I did that as a part of the I 129 process...)

I'm confused... is it possible these were marked in error since the checklist she gave me is for both I 485 and I-130 cases???

Not that I can't provide all of this, but it seems like overkill... or there's a section missing from the VJ site's checklist... (I'm betting she's wrong, not VJ...

K

[ninjarocket 1]

The IO probably wasn't taking the prior documents submitted with the I-129F into consideration.

I was given an AOS packet at the local USCIS office that came with a checklist of documents, etc. needed to process the AOS. The IO used a yellow highlighter to show which of the documents applied to our case. She highlighted several documents that I see no reference to in any other information on VJ or in the instruction sections of the forms I-485, I 325A, I 864, I 131, or I 765.

She indicated we need divorce decrees (both his and mine) from every previous marriage. (These were provided as a part of the I-129 process). She indicated that I as the petitioner need to submit a 325A with 2 photos, and a copy of my birth certificate. (the instructions for the I 864 specifically states that I don't need to submit proof of citizenship because I did that as a part of the I 129 process...)

I'm confused... is it possible these were marked in error since the checklist she gave me is for both I 485 and I-130 cases???

Not that I can't provide all of this, but it seems like overkill... or there's a section missing from the VJ site's checklist... (I'm betting she's wrong, not VJ...

K

[Eric-Pris 1,607]

The documents you supplied with I-129F don't matter. This is a whole new application. When adjusting status from a k-1, the US citizen does not have to complete a G-325A or include any photos. Only the applicant does.

It's probably that the CIS employee made an error, they have been known to do that once in a while. Follow, the VJ checklist, it's right on the money. If you are not sure, read the form instructions, rather than follow the suggestions of any CIS employee.

Edited October 27, 2008 by kid brooklyn

[^KK^ 3]

This has been very informative.

[payxibka 10,048]

The documents you supplied with I-129F don't matter. This is a whole new application. When adjusting status from a k-1, the US citizen does not have to complete a G-325A or include any photos. Only the applicant does.

It's probably that the CIS employee made an error, they have been known to do that once in a while. Follow, the VJ checklist, it's right on the money. If you are not sure, read the form instructions, rather than follow the suggestions of any CIS employee.

While I absolutely agree with the above... I would not show up to the interview short any identified and or requested documents.