How many pics are really required for AOS, EAD, AP?

[Larry and Maria 0]

Any idea how many pics are really required?

VJ only says 2; USCIS for each form for AOS, EAD, and AP say 2 for each; that's 6.

Assume you send in all three together: how many?

Don't the three get sent to different places for respective processing and need the 2 per?

[KiminON 0]

well, i guess i missed the bit here that said 2 as i sent 6. i went by the individual instructions for each application and provided what was required for each. when i mailed it all in, i clipped the documentation for each application and then clipped the cover letter on top and them all together.

i'd rather be safe than sorry! (although i'll be sorry having to look at that pic for a long time - it was bad!)

they received it all on Friday so the waiting game begins. again.

k

[Kath 0]

hi

i rang to find out about the photo's and the lady said to treat each application seperately..so if each application asks for 2 photo's then thats what u have to do..

take care

kath

[Larry and Maria 0]

Thanks, Everyone!!!

That's what I thought: VisaJourney's step-by-step instructions are incorrect.

It should be per application, not 2 for the whole package to the lockbox.

[Waiting in Vancouver 6]

I would say 2 per application as well ... I only applied for AOS and EAD and I sent in 4 pics ...

[Yodrak 7]

Larry and Maria,

I don't see anything wrong with the VJ Guide for applying to adjust status.....

Where do you see that the Guide says 2 photos for AOS, EAD, and AP combined?

Yodrak

Any idea how many pics are really required?

VJ only says 2; USCIS for each form for AOS, EAD, and AP say 2 for each; that's 6.

Assume you send in all three together: how many?

Don't the three get sent to different places for respective processing and need the 2 per?

[Peter Miami 0]

You should treat each application seperately. AOS 2, EAD 2, & AP 2. Six in total if you are appliying for all three.

Peter Miami

[Larry and Maria 0]

Larry and Maria,

I don't see anything wrong with the VJ Guide for applying to adjust status.....

Where do you see that the Guide says 2 photos for AOS, EAD, and AP combined?

Yodrak

Any idea how many pics are really required?

VJ only says 2; USCIS for each form for AOS, EAD, and AP say 2 for each; that's 6.

Assume you send in all three together: how many?

Don't the three get sent to different places for respective processing and need the 2 per?

from the guide

Assembling the I-485 Package: Checklist

Forms and Documents (follow these assembly instructions. All supporting documents must be in English or be translated as noted here.): 1. Payment(s) as documented here. Be sure to include the payment for both the I-485 and the the fingerprinting fee*. Use a money order so you can track the payment. If a personal check is allowed, use that instead.

2. Cover Letter. Should include a description of what your are petitioning for (I-485), a table of contents (list everything in the packet). If you need additional room to explain your case, attach a separate sheet (list the attachment on the cover sheet). Make sure to sign and date the cover sheet.

3. Form I-485: Petition for Alien Relative

4. Copy of the non US Citizen Spouses Passport (biographical page as well as entry stamps).

4a. Copy of the non US Citizen Spouses K-1 or K-3 Visa from Passport

5. K-1 Visa Holders: Submit Copy of NOA2 "Approval" for I-129F

K-3 Visa Holders: Submit Copy of NOA2 "Approval" for I-130

6. Copy of the non US Citizen Spouses valid I-94 (front and back copies)

7. A copy of the intending immigrant's birth certificate along with English translation. (If in any language other than English)

8. A certified copy of your marriage certificate. (If filing for your spouse)

9. A copy of the petitioner's and/or intending immigrant's divorce documents. (If filing for a spouse, and one or both of you have been divorced before)

10. A copy of a prior spouse's death certificate. (If filing for a spouse, and one or both have you were married before, and the prior spouse died)

11. Two passport-type photos (see note) of the Non US Citizen Spouse. Write the full name on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of <Insert Name>". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.

12. G-325A (all four pages) filled out,signed and dated

13. I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status. (If you already have this from your overseas Visa Interview submit a copy that medical check form; No fee is required in this case. If you are a K-1 fiancé(e) or K-2 dependent who had a medical examination within the past year as required for the nonimmigrant fiancé(e) visa, you only need to submit a vaccination supplement (I-693A), not the entire medical report. You may include the vaccination supplement with your adjustment of status application.)

14. I-864, Affidavit of Support (see poverty limits here)

>> Include any additional required supporting documentation

15. I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, if you want to work while your application is processed (optional)

>> Include any additional required supporting documentation or photos as well as payment as noted here.

16 I-131, Application for Travel Document, if you need to travel outside the United States while your application is processed (optional)

>> Include any additional required supporting documentation or photos as well as payment as noted here.

* Fingerprint fee not needed for applicants under 14

[Yodrak 7]

Larry and Maria,

Correct - for the I-485 package, 2 passport-type photos as specified in item 11.

Now look at items 15 and 16 on the list. If you want to include I-765 or I-131, "Include any additional required supporting documentation or photos as well as payment as noted here."

The VJ Guide says, 2 for I-485 plus whatever is required for I-765 and I-131 if you submit those two applications as well. It does not say or imply 2 photos for all 3 applications.

Yodrak

Larry and Maria,

I don't see anything wrong with the VJ Guide for applying to adjust status.....

Where do you see that the Guide says 2 photos for AOS, EAD, and AP combined?

Yodrak

Any idea how many pics are really required?

VJ only says 2; USCIS for each form for AOS, EAD, and AP say 2 for each; that's 6.

Assume you send in all three together: how many?

Don't the three get sent to different places for respective processing and need the 2 per?

from the guide

Assembling the I-485 Package: Checklist

Forms and Documents (follow these assembly instructions. All supporting documents must be in English or be translated as noted here.): 1. Payment(s) as documented here. Be sure to include the payment for both the I-485 and the the fingerprinting fee*. Use a money order so you can track the payment. If a personal check is allowed, use that instead.

2. Cover Letter. Should include a description of what your are petitioning for (I-485), a table of contents (list everything in the packet). If you need additional room to explain your case, attach a separate sheet (list the attachment on the cover sheet). Make sure to sign and date the cover sheet.

3. Form I-485: Petition for Alien Relative

4. Copy of the non US Citizen Spouses Passport (biographical page as well as entry stamps).

4a. Copy of the non US Citizen Spouses K-1 or K-3 Visa from Passport

5. K-1 Visa Holders: Submit Copy of NOA2 "Approval" for I-129F

K-3 Visa Holders: Submit Copy of NOA2 "Approval" for I-130

6. Copy of the non US Citizen Spouses valid I-94 (front and back copies)

7. A copy of the intending immigrant's birth certificate along with English translation. (If in any language other than English)

8. A certified copy of your marriage certificate. (If filing for your spouse)

9. A copy of the petitioner's and/or intending immigrant's divorce documents. (If filing for a spouse, and one or both of you have been divorced before)

10. A copy of a prior spouse's death certificate. (If filing for a spouse, and one or both have you were married before, and the prior spouse died)

11. Two passport-type photos (see note) of the Non US Citizen Spouse. Write the full name on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of <Insert Name>". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.

12. G-325A (all four pages) filled out,signed and dated

13. I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status. (If you already have this from your overseas Visa Interview submit a copy that medical check form; No fee is required in this case. If you are a K-1 fiancé(e) or K-2 dependent who had a medical examination within the past year as required for the nonimmigrant fiancé(e) visa, you only need to submit a vaccination supplement (I-693A), not the entire medical report. You may include the vaccination supplement with your adjustment of status application.)

14. I-864, Affidavit of Support (see poverty limits here)

>> Include any additional required supporting documentation

15. I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, if you want to work while your application is processed (optional)

>> Include any additional required supporting documentation or photos as well as payment as noted here.

16 I-131, Application for Travel Document, if you need to travel outside the United States while your application is processed (optional)

>> Include any additional required supporting documentation or photos as well as payment as noted here.

* Fingerprint fee not needed for applicants under 14

Edited October 10, 2006 by Yodrak

[sarah and hicham 3]

We sent 2 per application and in the end we sent 6 photos for AOS, EAD, and AP.