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filing i-130 & i-485 concurrently

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zeveljones   3

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Hi. I have a questions I was hoping someone could help me with.

I'm a USC, my wife is not. We're currently both in the US and preparing to file both the i-130 package and AOS package concurrently.

So should these be packaged separately (but sent together)? Or can I put all the forms and required additional material for both in one package?

For example:

both packages require g-325 forms. so should we include two sets of these forms - one for the i-130 package and one for the AOS package?

can we create one cover page and table of contents for all documents and forms? or should there be a cover page and TOC for each package separately?

the i-130 package requires one passport photo of myself and one of my spouse.

the i-485 (AOS) package requires 2 passport photos of my spouse.

so how many photos should we include? one of me and 3 of my spouse?

and so on...

AOS from F-1 to Permanent Resident

01/12/2007 Married

08/25/2011 Arrived to the US (petitioner with F-1 status)

day 0 - 06/23/2012 - filed I-130 concurrently with AOS package, mailed to Chicago Lockbox via USPS

day 02 - 06/25/2012 - received USPS delivery confirmation

day 06 - 06/29/2012 - received USCIS acceptance confirmation via email

day 09 - 07/02/2012 - checks for fees cashed

day 16 - 07/09/2012 - received NOA 1 and biometrics appointment

day 26 - 07/19/2012 - biometrics done on appointment day

day 79 - 09/10/2012 - EAD card received via USPS

day 90 - 09/21/2012 - received I-797C, interview scheduled for 10/29

day 128 - 10/29/2012 - interview postponed due to hurricane sandy

day 139 - 11/09/2012 - received notice of rescheduled interview for 11/26

day 156 - 11/26/2012 - attended interview. I-130 and I-485 approved. greencard stamp in passport

day 159 - 11/29/2012 - received NOA for I-130 approval + NOA for I-485 approval via USPS

 

Naturalization
day 0 - 05/28/2021 - sent form N-400 + payment

day 1 - received confirmation

day 32 - received notice for biometrics scheduled, but had to postpone due to being overseas

day 57 - new notice for biometrics scheduled

day 115 - biometrics

day 167 - received appointment for interview

day 193 - interview at USCIS, application recommended for approval, waiting for date of oath ceremony

Little_My Proficient

Little_My   464

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Even though you will submit the forms together, think of the two applications (I-130 and I-485) as separate, individual and independent from eachother. Both have to be able to "stand on their own", so to speak, so yes - you have to attach separate copies of those same documents for each application, exactly as detailed in the respective instructions for each form.

A fairly common approach to the mailing seems to be to somehow separate the two (I used manila folders), and then put them in one big envelope. The main thing is to mail them together - not in two separate envelopes. I had one general cover letter for the whole package, and then separate cover letters for I-130 pile adn I-485 pile. It won't make a difference either way - just do it in a way that seems the most logical to you and makes it easy for a person to navigate through the enormous pile of paper you are sending.

Adjustment of Status from F-1 to Legal Permanent Resident

02/11/2011 Married at Manhattan City Hall

03/03/2011 - Day 0 - AOS -package mailed to Chicago Lockbox

03/04/2011 - Day 1 - AOS -package signed for at USCIS

03/09/2011 - Day 6 - E-mail notification received for all petitions

03/10/2011 - Day 7 - Checks cashed

03/11/2011 - Day 8 - NOA 1 received for all 4 forms

03/21/2011 - Day 18 - Biometrics letter received, biometrics scheduled for 04/14/2011

03/31/2011 - Day 28 - Successful walk-in biometrics done

05/12/2011 - Day 70 - EAD Arrived, issued on 05/02

06/14/2011 - Day 103 - E-mail notice: Interview letter mailed, interview scheduled for July 20th

07/20/2011 - Day 139 - Interview at Federal Plaza USCIS location

07/22/2011 - Day 141 - E-mail approval notice received (Card production)

07/27/2011 - Day 146 - 2nd Card Production Email received

07/28/2011 - Day 147 - Post-Decision Activity Email from USCIS

08/04/2011 - Day 154 - Husband returns home from abroad; Welcome Letter and GC have arrived in the mail

("Resident since" date on the GC is 07/20/2011

NataliaChicago Apprentice

NataliaChicago   0

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Russia
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I agree with the previous post. That's how we did: I had separate cover letters for I-130 and I-485, as well as a general cover letter with table of contents for the entire package. Some VJers have posted their cover letters, so you could use them as a template, plus you'll have an understandign how many photographs/G-325A forms you'll need to include.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/265715-cover-letter-for-concurrent-i-130-and-i-485-i-765-i-131-filing/

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/359641-please-review-my-cover-letter-for-concurrent-filing-of-i-130-i-485-i-765-i-131/

Good luck!

AOS Journey:

Day 0 - 05/10/12: Mailed AOS package to Chicago Lockbox via USPS Priority Mail;

Day 1 - 05/11/12: Package delivered to Chicago Lockbox;

Day 6 - 05/16/12: NOA1 email/text notification;

Day 7 - 05/17/12: Checks cashed by USCIS;

Day 9 - 05/19/12: Hard copies of NOA received;

Day 13 - 05/23/12: ASC Appointment Notice (biometrics scheduled for 06/15/12);

Day 19 - 05/29/12: Walk-in Biometrics (second attempt successful);

Day 32 - 06/11/12: Email and letter in hand with an appointment notice for the interview (scheduled for June 12, 2012);

Day 63 - 07/12/12: Interview at National Benefits Center: APPROVED!

Day 68 - 07/17/12: Email saying that I-485 was approved and card production ordered!

Day 72 - 07/21/12: Welcome Letter in Hand!

Day 76 - 07/25/12: Green card arrived in mail!

DONE!

zeveljones Contributor

zeveljones   3

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okay. that makes sense. thanks :)

AOS from F-1 to Permanent Resident

01/12/2007 Married

08/25/2011 Arrived to the US (petitioner with F-1 status)

day 0 - 06/23/2012 - filed I-130 concurrently with AOS package, mailed to Chicago Lockbox via USPS

day 02 - 06/25/2012 - received USPS delivery confirmation

day 06 - 06/29/2012 - received USCIS acceptance confirmation via email

day 09 - 07/02/2012 - checks for fees cashed

day 16 - 07/09/2012 - received NOA 1 and biometrics appointment

day 26 - 07/19/2012 - biometrics done on appointment day

day 79 - 09/10/2012 - EAD card received via USPS

day 90 - 09/21/2012 - received I-797C, interview scheduled for 10/29

day 128 - 10/29/2012 - interview postponed due to hurricane sandy

day 139 - 11/09/2012 - received notice of rescheduled interview for 11/26

day 156 - 11/26/2012 - attended interview. I-130 and I-485 approved. greencard stamp in passport

day 159 - 11/29/2012 - received NOA for I-130 approval + NOA for I-485 approval via USPS

 

Naturalization
day 0 - 05/28/2021 - sent form N-400 + payment

day 1 - received confirmation

day 32 - received notice for biometrics scheduled, but had to postpone due to being overseas

day 57 - new notice for biometrics scheduled

day 115 - biometrics

day 167 - received appointment for interview

day 193 - interview at USCIS, application recommended for approval, waiting for date of oath ceremony

ibee Explorer

ibee   7

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Hi. I have a questions I was hoping someone could help me with.

I'm a USC, my wife is not. We're currently both in the US and preparing to file both the i-130 package and AOS package concurrently.

So should these be packaged separately (but sent together)? Or can I put all the forms and required additional material for both in one package?

-----------> We used those HUGE paperclips from Walmart, they are about 3 inches long, to hold together each package. Whatever you use --some people have used AACO fasteners-- it should be something that can be easily disassembled and won't damage the documents.

For example:

both packages require g-325 forms. so should we include two sets of these forms - one for the i-130 package and one for the AOS package?

-----------> I think it is smart to separate the packages and thus make it easier on USCIS. This means printing a few g-325 forms for each package. Don't forget to make an exact copy of your records. I've already had to reference ours several times.

can we create one cover page and table of contents for all documents and forms? or should there be a cover page and TOC for each package separately?

-----------> We had a separate cover page for each package. Also used sticky notes on the right hand side to mark each set of documents. For example "USC Passp and Birth Cert" and another one for "USC Tax Returns" ...etc.

the i-130 package requires one passport photo of myself and one of my spouse.

-----------> remember to print extra photos for your set of the package

the i-485 (AOS) package requires 2 passport photos of my spouse.

so how many photos should we include? one of me and 3 of my spouse?

-----------> yes, and 3 more for your set and also all the photographs required for g-325a... always attach a photograph in a plastic bag to EACH g-325 form

and so on...

I know assembling the packages can get tedious but I think it is important for everything to be organized and easy to find! It's better to have one too many things than miss something ...

We included an ORIGINAL Certified Copy (NOT a photocopy of a Certified Copy) of our Marriage Certificate with the i-130 but for i-485 we submitted a photocopy.

Hope this helps!

March 2012 - Married <3

AOS Concurrent I-130, I-485, EAD
Day 0.....4/03/12 - Package mailed to Chicago via USPS Priority Mail 4/06/12 - Delivered!
Day 7.....4/10/12 - Email Acceptance Confirmation for all 3!
Day 13...4/16/12 - NOAs for I-130, I-485, EAD received in mail.
Day 16...4/19/12 - NOA for Biometrics appointment Received. Scheduled for 4/27/12.
Day 20...4/23/12 - Biometrics appointment completed, early walk-in at different location!
Day 66...6/07/12 - EAD Production!!! Lucky, 2 days before this we submitted a change of address from ND to PA
Day 70...6/11/12 - 2nd EAD Production 6/12/12 - EAD mailed! Interview scheduled for July 13th!
Day 73...6/14/12 - EAD in hand!
Day 82...6/23/12 - We mailed letter to old Office to confirm change of address and cancel our July 13th interview. Received NOA for an Interview scheduled in Philadelphia Office on July 24th!
Day 92...7/03/12 - July 24th interview was cancelled (file did not get in on time). Got NOA for interview on August 9th!
Day129..8/09/12 - INTERVIEW! Received card production email 8hrs later! 8/10/12 - Email NOAs, approved I-130 and I-485!
Day138..8/18/12 - GC DELIVERED!!! Emails received: 2nd card production email on 8/15, card mailed on 8/15, card picked up by USPS on 8/15.

12/13/12 - Filed for divorce 8/2/13 Entered Divorce Decree

ROC

 
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