General questions on AOS paperwork.

[Inna 0]

Hi. I have some general questions on the AOS forms:

1) The signature in my passport is in Russian signed by me when Iwas 15, when I got to the US, my relative told me it looked weird and didn't make sence so he adviced I should change it. So, I started signing everything using English letters(including the marriage certificate). So, is it ok if I have a signature on AOS forms, if it's different from the signature in my passport?

2) About passport-style photos: should I put them in littel baggies?I read on here that's what most of people do, but I couldn't find those baggies anywhere. Where can I get those or what could I substitute those with? Would I need to have 4 of them: for I-130 (2), I-485, I-765 or just 2 bags. How should I attach them to the forms(should I use a separate sheet of paper for each baggy, or just attach those to forms)? Also, shouldI use papaerclips or staples? The same question I have about checks.

3) Our marriage is gonna be recorded in a few weeks at the City Clerk, so can I go ahead and just send a photocopy of the original marriage certificate that we have on hand with our AOS petition instead of waiting to get a certified copy from the City Clerk?

Thank you...

[Inna 0]

Also, do I need to make copies of all the pages in my passport? I have 36 pags in it, do I really have to waste so much paper?

[panpan 0]

Second on that, where to buy those baggies for photos?

Hi. I have some general questions on the AOS forms:

1) The signature in my passport is in Russian signed by me when Iwas 15, when I got to the US, my relative told me it looked weird and didn't make sence so he adviced I should change it. So, I started signing everything using English letters(including the marriage certificate). So, is it ok if I have a signature on AOS forms, if it's different from the signature in my passport?

2) About passport-style photos: should I put them in littel baggies?I read on here that's what most of people do, but I couldn't find those baggies anywhere. Where can I get those or what could I substitute those with? Would I need to have 4 of them: for I-130 (2), I-485, I-765 or just 2 bags. How should I attach them to the forms(should I use a separate sheet of paper for each baggy, or just attach those to forms)? Also, shouldI use papaerclips or staples? The same question I have about checks.

3) Our marriage is gonna be recorded in a few weeks at the City Clerk, so can I go ahead and just send a photocopy of the original marriage certificate that we have on hand with our AOS petition instead of waiting to get a certified copy from the City Clerk?

Thank you...

[naksah 1]

Second on that, where to buy those baggies for photos?

Hi. I have some general questions on the AOS forms:

1) The signature in my passport is in Russian signed by me when Iwas 15, when I got to the US, my relative told me it looked weird and didn't make sence so he adviced I should change it. So, I started signing everything using English letters(including the marriage certificate). So, is it ok if I have a signature on AOS forms, if it's different from the signature in my passport?

2) About passport-style photos: should I put them in littel baggies?I read on here that's what most of people do, but I couldn't find those baggies anywhere. Where can I get those or what could I substitute those with? Would I need to have 4 of them: for I-130 (2), I-485, I-765 or just 2 bags. How should I attach them to the forms(should I use a separate sheet of paper for each baggy, or just attach those to forms)? Also, shouldI use papaerclips or staples? The same question I have about checks.

3) Our marriage is gonna be recorded in a few weeks at the City Clerk, so can I go ahead and just send a photocopy of the original marriage certificate that we have on hand with our AOS petition instead of waiting to get a certified copy from the City Clerk?

Thank you...

- i would say use the signature u used on your marriage certificate since its the most recent one.

- On your passport, only make copies of the relevant pages e.g those that have your biographic info [DOB, issue date, expiration date, ur pic etc], your visa pages etc. You don't have to include the blank pages in your passport.

- I think you need to send a copy of the certified marriage certificate...u know the one that has a seal on it somewhere.

- The baggies for photos, i made my own using regular paper and i stapled the ends. U could also just clip the photos to the forms using a paper clip.

[breter 0]

A copy of the marriage certificate is fine, just bring the original, certified copy during the interview. I copied all of our passport pages, but recycled the paper through the copier so i had four passport pages on one page (it took me a while to do two passports!). It wont hurt... maybe they want to know where you've been?

I'm not sure where to get the little baggies for pictures... I was wondering the same thing. I just used quart size zip lock bags.

Edited July 9, 2009 by Terry D

[levnd 0]

ziplock bags for the pictures! You can grab them at a dollar store ,walmart, or any grocery story! Just the small sandwich ones!

[Inna 0]

Thank you for your answers!