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can someone please give me an example of a cover letter for the i130 and i485 what to put on it exactly please

you basically will list the names of US Citizen as well as the applicant/beneficiary aka immigrant and what forms you have filed.

I'm on the wrong computer right now but will get back to you later with what my wife and me wrote :)

M.

10/13/2010 - Mailed in The Package (AOS, I-765, I-130)

10/17/2010 - USPS confirms delivery to USCIS

10/25/2010 - Check cashed

10/26/2010 - All applications been worked on aka touched

10/28/2010 - NOA1 Receipts for applications received

11/24/2010 - Received appointment for biometrics in the mail for 12/17 *yay*

12/17/2010 - 9.25 a.m. - 9.45 a.m. Biometrics done !!

12/23/2010 - EAD Approved and Card on its way - Email notification received *yay*

01/03/2011 - WOOOHOOO ...EAD Card in Hand!

01/04/2011 - Oh boy....Received Interview Letter today - February 3rd is the day! :)

02/03/2011 - Interview scheduled 12:45 p.m. - out of there before 1:30 p.m. - further review

Coming home, checking for touches at 5:30 p.m. - CARD PRODUCTION ORDERED !!!!

Thank you All on Visajourney for your inputs, experiences and thoughts!!!

02/09/2011 - Yup another e-mail saying that my card production was ordered.

02/10/2011 - E-mail notification "Approval letter was sent today"

02/14/2011 - Welcome Letter / Approval NOA and Card (separate envelope) received!!! :D

Late November 2012 (have to look up my receipts ;) - mailed in ROC I-751

12/12/2012 - NOA 1, status extension received

12/18/2012 - Biometrics appointment letter received

01/08/2013 - Biometrics done

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Filed: Country: Philippines
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Hi!!

Hope this helps...this was how our looked..just change it to fit your situation.....Good luck!!

THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES

P.O. BOX 805887

CHICAGO, IL 60680-4107

NATURE OF SUBMISSION: FORM I-130, [PETITION FOR ALIEN RELATIVE] - Name of Beneficiary

June 14, 2010

Dear Sir or Madam:

This petition is concurrently filed with the following US Immigration forms:

1. Form I-485 [ Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status]

2. Form I-765 [ Application for Employment Authorization]

3. Form I-824 [Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition]

Kindly find the following documents enclosed in EXACT order:

1. Cover Letter

2. Filing fee of $355.00 stapled on Form I-130

3. G-1145 [E-Notification of Petition] clipped in front of Form I-130

4. FORM I-130 [PETITION FOR ALIEN RELATIVE] o

5. Copies of Naturalization Certificate & US Passport

6. Copy of Divorce Decree

7. Copy of Marriage Certificate

8. Form I-864 Affidavit of Support

December 2009 to May 2010 Pay & Contributions

2006 2009 W-2s & FORM 1040

2006 2009 Form 1099

Copies of documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered original documents. I understand that I may be required to submit original documents to an immigration officer when requested or at a later date.

Thank you very much and your attention on this matter will be highly appreciated.

Truly yours,

Edited by pixie77

AOS from B1B2

06/14/10 – Mailed I-130, 485,765,824

06/16/10 – Delivered to Chicago Lockbox

06/22/10 – Received texts & email routed to NBC

06/24/10 – Checks cashed for I-130, 485, 765, 824

06/26/10 – NOA1 for I-130, 485,765, 824

07/17/10 – Received hard copy of RFE 485

08/16/10 – Sent RFE response

08/19/10 – RFE delivered to NBC

08/20/10 – Case resumed online

09/24/10 – Called USCIS Biometrics Service Request

10/04/10 – Received Service request letter

10/27/10 – Infopass Appt. for Biometrics

11/05/10 – Called USCIS for Biometrics

11/22/10 – Called USCIS Biometrics Service Request

11/23/10 – Wrote & Mail Letter to Congresswoman

12/06/10 – Received Biometrics Letter after 5 months…FINALLY!!!

12/14/10 – Biometrics Done!!

12/15/10 - Card Production Ordered - Online Status-YEHEYY!!!:))

12/28/10 - Received EAD Card!!! Yahoo!! :))

12/30/10 - Applied for SSN

01/03/11 - Received SSN

01/06/11 - Received Interview Letter!! Yahoo!! Feb. 8 it is!!

01/08/11 - Interview Approved!Green Card Stamped on Passport!!

01/14/11 - Approval Notice I-130 & Welcome Letter!

01/18/11 - Received Green Card in the mail..

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Daughter's CR-2 Timeline http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?app=core&module=usercp&tab=members&area=aboutme

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: France
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Hi,

Here is a sample of my cover letter for the I-485 form (AOS from a J1)

Hope this helps!

S

Department of Homeland Security

U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services

Attn : FBAS

131 South Dearborn - 3d Floor

Chicago, IL 60603-5517

To Whom it May Concern :

Enclosed please find the form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, along with all supporting documents. Please note that I am concurrently filing this application with my husband’s Petition for Alien Relative.

The content of this application include:

1. Check of $ 1010.00 for the application fee

2. Form I-485

3. Certified copy of French Birth certificate accompanied with a certified English translation

4. Copy of the J1 Visa obtained in March 2009 from the U.S. Embassy in Paris

5. Copy of the J1 extension form (DS 2019) obtained in June 2010

6. Copy of I-94

7. 2 Passport-style color photos

8. Form G-325A

9. Form I-693

10. Form I-864 filed by _______ (spouse) and supporting documents:

a. Tax records of 2007, 2008 and 2009

b. Employer letter

c. Documentation for assets

11. Copy of Marriage Certificate

12. I-765

13. I-131 and attachment

14. G-1145

I remain at your disposal for any further information or document you may need.

Sincerely,

2007: Buenos Aires

2008: New York

2009: New York, Paris

03/12/2010: Came to Chicago under J1

09/14/2010: Got married!

09/16/2010: Sent AOS application, I-130, I-131 and I-765

09/24/2010: NOA1

09/27/2010: I-485 touched

11/18/2010: I-131 approved

11/19/2010: Biometrics

02/09/2011: Green Card interview

Mid Feb 2011: Green Card received!

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This is my cover letter.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

P.O.BOX 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

To Whom It May Concern:

Please find enclosed my application for Permanent Residence based on marriage.

Form I-130

• Copy of petitioner’s US Birth certificate

• Copy of beneficiary’s UK Birth Certificate

• Copy of Marriage Certificate

• Copy of beneficiary’s UK Passport

• Copy of beneficiary’s Change of name document (Statutory Declaration of change of name)

• Copy of form I-94

• G-325A form for petitioner

• G-325A form for beneficiary

• One color photograph of petitioner

• One color photograph of beneficiary

• Filing fee of $420

• Copy of petitioners NYS ID

• Copy of petitioners Social Security Card

Supporting Documents

• Letter from landlord confirming joint residence

• Letter from New York State Department of Taxation to both beneficiary and petitioner

• Letter from IRS to petitioner showing address and home business

• Copy of Aflac NY Accident Policy showing Named Insured/Spouse coverage

Form I-485

• Copy of beneficiary’s UK passport

• Copy of form I-194

• Filing fee of $985 + $85 Biometrics Fee. ($1070)

• Copy of Beneficiary’s Uk Birth Certificate

• Copy of Beneficiary’s change of name document (Statutory Declaration of change of name)

• Copy of Marriage Certificate (Conducted in NY State)

• G-325A form for petitioner

• G-325A form for beneficiary

• Four passport pictures of beneficiary

• I-864 (Affidavit of support ) Hubby

• Supporting Documents for I-864( US Birth certificate for Hubby,2009 W2, Tax transcripts for 2009 and 2008, Letter explaining why no tax transcript for 2007,Employment letter, Last six pay stubs)

• I-864 from joint sponsor Bestie

Supporting Documents for I-864 (Us Passport for Bestie, 2009 W2, Tax transcripts for 2009,2009 and 2007, Employment letter, last three pay stubs)

• I-693

• I-765

Supporting Documents for I-765 (Copy of I-94, 2 passport pictures of beneficiary)

• Form G-1145

All copies attached are exact photocopies of original documents.

Thankyou.

I was going to add this as an addendum but decided not to.I overstayed on the VWP and I had read from one lawyer that sending a letter asking for the DO to exercise discretion on adjustment is a good idea. No idea if thats true but this is what I was going to add.It may help someone.

I came to the US on the visa waiver program with no intentions to overstay. I understand that USCIS can exercise their discretion to approve my adjustment of status application based on marriage to my husband. I humbly ask that my application is considered on it’s merits. My husband depends on me, not being close with his family, and I depend on him.

Edited by Myopia

03/09/2011 AOS Application Sent.
03/11/2011 (Day 0) Application Received
03/16/2011 (Day 7) NOA 1 (Text Email)+ (Checks Cashed)
03/19/2011 (Day 10) Hard Copy of NOA 1
03/28/2011 (Day 19) Biometrics letter 4/8/2011
04/08/2011 (Day 30) Successful Biometrics for I-765/I-485
05/13/2011 (Day 65) EAD received in the mail
05/14/2011 (Day 66) Email confirming EAD approved (Case updated online TOUCH)
05/20/2011 (Day 72) SSN In the Mail.

09/08/2011 (Day 200 ) Email notification of Interview.
10/11/2011 Interview at 26 Federal Plaza, NY!
Interviewed and Am expecting RFEs!
10/13/2011 (Day ***) Received RFE-- Requesting that I provide documentation to prove I was never married in Uk or Illin
02/11/2012 (Day ***) Service request..Told its being reviewed by supervisor

24th March 2012!!!!!!!!!!! Email notifiying me of CARD IN PRODUCTION
03/26/2012 (Day 376) Emails confirming that my I-130 and I-485 have been approved.

4/2/2012 Green Card In Hand!

Unbelievable that my journey took this long but Im thankful

Next Stop Premed...Yup!

3/24/2014 Application for conditions to be removed

9/22/2014 APPROVED without interview.

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Spain
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We had a short overstay from VWP, and didn't mention it at all in our letter. The overstay wasn't mentioned by the IO at all at interview, and the VWP only noticed in passing. No reason to bring it up in your letter.

Good luck!

AJ

Our Timeline (AOS from VWP with short overstay):

Day 00: 19 Sep 2010 AOS package (I-485, I-130, I-131, I-765) sent to Chicago Lockbox

Day 18: 07 Oct 2010 Biometrics appointment letter received for 29 Oct 2010 (dated 01 Oct 2010)

Day 19: 08 Oct 2010 Walk-in biometrics (took about 10 minutes)

Day 47: 05 Nov 2010 Received letter (dated 01 Nov 2010) for Interview on 07 Dec 2010

Day 68: 26 Nov 2010 I-131 TOUCHED: AP approved

Day 73: 01 Dec 2010 I-765 TOUCHED: EAD approved

Day 76: 04 Dec 2010 AP received

Day 79: 07 Dec 2010 Interview at 1 p.m. (took maybe 15 minutes): RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL!

Day 82: 10 Dec 2010 EAD received (dated 01 Dec 2010)

Day 83: 11 Dec 2010 "WELCOME TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" letter received (dated 07 Dec 2010)

Day 90: 18 Dec 2010 GREEN CARD IN HAND! (dated 07 Dec 2010)


Day 000: 27 Nov 2012 ROC package (I-751) sent to California Service Center

Day 005: 03 Dec 2012 Received hard copy of NOA (dated 28 Nov 2012)

Day 244: 29 Jul 2013 Biometrics appointment letter received for 07 Aug 2013 (dated 27 Jul 2013)

Day 247: 01 Aug 2013 Walk-in biometrics (took about 25 minutes)

Day 308: 01 Oct 2013 Received approval notice for ROC (dated 24 Sep 2013)

Day 317: 10 Oct 2013 GREEN CARD IN HAND!

 

Day 000: 16 Sep 2017 N-400 filed online

Day 007: 23 Sep 2017 Biometrics appointment scheduled for 12 Oct 2017

Day 024: 10 Oct 2017 Walk-in biometrics (took about 10 minutes)

Day 059: 14 Nov 2017 Received notice that Interview scheduled for 19 Dec 2017

Day 066: 20 Nov 2017 Received hard copy of Interview notice (dated 14 Nov 2017)

Day 094: 19 Dec 2017 INTERVIEW (PASSED!)

Day 145:  08 Feb 2018 OATH CEREMONY

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Hi!!

Hope this helps...this was how our looked..just change it to fit your situation.....Good luck!!

THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES

P.O. BOX 805887

CHICAGO, IL 60680-4107

NATURE OF SUBMISSION: FORM I-130, [PETITION FOR ALIEN RELATIVE] - Name of Beneficiary

June 14, 2010

Dear Sir or Madam:

This petition is concurrently filed with the following US Immigration forms:

1. Form I-485 [ Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status]

2. Form I-765 [ Application for Employment Authorization]

3. Form I-824 [Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition]

Kindly find the following documents enclosed in EXACT order:

1. Cover Letter

2. Filing fee of $355.00 stapled on Form I-130

3. G-1145 – [E-Notification of Petition] clipped in front of Form I-130

4. FORM I-130 – [PETITION FOR ALIEN RELATIVE] o

5. Copies of Naturalization Certificate & US Passport

6. Copy of Divorce Decree

7. Copy of Marriage Certificate

8. Form I-864 – Affidavit of Support

• December 2009 to May 2010 Pay & Contributions

• 2006 – 2009 W-2’s & FORM 1040

• 2006 – 2009 Form 1099 –

Copies of documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered original documents. I understand that I may be required to submit original documents to an immigration officer when requested or at a later date.

Thank you very much and your attention on this matter will be highly appreciated.

Truly yours,

I just saw your timeline and found out that you are from New York. Could you tell me why did the EAD take so long to arrive ? What was your RFE for I-485 ? I would have to get my EAD within 90 days. Thanks

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