AOS final check before filing

[jonandrachel 2]

Hello all VJ-ers

I'm about to post my completed AOS packet, which, as per my cover letter, consists of the following:

- Form G-1145

- Form G-325A (+ 2 sheets of additional address and employment information)

- 2 x passport photos of Jonathan Heath

- Form I-485

- Filing fee: CHQ for $1070

- Form I-765

- Form I-864 (from principal petitioner) + copy of most recent Tax Return

- Form I-864 (from joint sponsor) + copy of most recent Tax Return

- Copy of passport biographic page (Jonathan Heath)

- Copy of K1 Visa and entry stamps (Jonathan Heath)

- Copy of I-94 - front & back (Jonathan Heath)

- Copy of Marriage Certificate (Jonathan Heath to Rachel Cooper)

- Copy of Birth Certificate (Jonathan Heath)

- Copy of NAO2 for original K1 I-129F application

I believe this is everything...

Question: i definitely don't have to send another chq for $380 for the i-765 form if filing now with i-485?

I'm sending off to Chicago - USCIS, PO Box 805887, Chicago, IL, 60680-4120

I'm not sending any evidence of the marriage as i believe i can keep all this for the interview, hopefully i wont get a RFE. I'm also not sending any medical/vaccination stuff as i'm filing within a year of my examination in the UK.

I've read all the checklists and posts on here, so i think i'm all set. Everything is signed and dated and ready to go.

Unless... have i missed anything out?

Thanks guys (fingers crossed)

Jon (& Rachel)

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Besides the VJ guide here, this post is a great checklist: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331-aos-ead-ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/

Why not send the I-131 too? The I-765 and I-131 are both free when filed with a pending I-485. The fee is $1070 with or without the I-765 and/or I-131. You never know if you might have an emergency while waiting for the green card and need the AP. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/371023-help-please-death-in-the-family/

Your joint sponsor needs to provide proof of being a USC or LPR with their I-864. They also need to provide proof of current income, unless they are self-employed.

No need for proof of marriage other than a copy of your certified marriage certificate.

[Dave&Judy 3]

How about employer verification letter to show present job?

Though they just need marriage certificate but sending minimum evidences for bonafide marriage won't hurt.

How about employer verification letter to show present job?

Though they just need marriage certificate but sending minimum evidences for bonafide marriage won't hurt.

[jonandrachel 2]

Besides the VJ guide here, this post is a great checklist: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331-aos-ead-ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/

Why not send the I-131 too? The I-765 and I-131 are both free when filed with a pending I-485. The fee is $1070 with or without the I-765 and/or I-131. You never know if you might have an emergency while waiting for the green card and need the AP. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/371023-help-please-death-in-the-family/

Your joint sponsor needs to provide proof of being a USC or LPR with their I-864. They also need to provide proof of current income, unless they are self-employed.

No need for proof of marriage other than a copy of your certified marriage certificate.

Thanks for the response, it raises 2 questions... I guess i will file the i-131 as well, but if i have no actual intended trips outside the US planned, i should leave the boxes on the form blank that ask for leaving dates and expected length of trip?

Also, having read the very helpful guide from Vanessa, should i send in 2 x passport photos for the i-485 as well as 2 for the EAD and 2 for the AP... therefore 6 photos all together or will the first 2 suffice for everything?

thanks again

Jon

[Pitaya 2,577]

Thanks for the response, it raises 2 questions... I guess i will file the i-131 as well, but if i have no actual intended trips outside the US planned, i should leave the boxes on the form blank that ask for leaving dates and expected length of trip?

Also, having read the very helpful guide from Vanessa, should i send in 2 x passport photos for the i-485 as well as 2 for the EAD and 2 for the AP... therefore 6 photos all together or will the first 2 suffice for everything?

thanks again

Jon

We sent in six (6) photos x 2 (since we submitted AOS packets for wife and step-son.)

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Thanks for the response, it raises 2 questions... I guess i will file the i-131 as well, but if i have no actual intended trips outside the US planned, i should leave the boxes on the form blank that ask for leaving dates and expected length of trip?

Also, having read the very helpful guide from Vanessa, should i send in 2 x passport photos for the i-485 as well as 2 for the EAD and 2 for the AP... therefore 6 photos all together or will the first 2 suffice for everything?

thanks again

Jon

In part 3, you can put 'Unknown' and 'To be determined' for your travel dates, since you do not have any set and are only wanting it in case of emergency. Then, skip to part 7 and check for more than one trip. Also, no need to fill out a statement explaining why you want the Advance Parole. That statement is not needed when sending with a pending I-485.

Yes, you need 2 passport photos for each form. They are mailed together but processed separately.

[Dr Mirage 0]

This is very important.

Do not forget to send in the check.

Check the mailing address that it goes to the right place.

Make sure you photo copy everything.. I mean everything before you send it in. (Just in case you were to lose the pacakge)

Some people send their stuff w/o having a second master copy and all hell breaks lose when USCIS misplaces your packet.

If you can do Signature Confirmation or some type of Signature Required. Do it.

[Phil & Alla 26]

You will need a copy of your marriage certificate with you packet.

Although your medical was done in the last year, you need to send a copy of the DS-3025 and if you do not have that you will need an I-693 (vaccination portion) completed by a civil surgeon.

Make sure to put the name and A# on the backs of the passport photos.

[X Factor 1,112]

Wishing you the best on your AOS

[MERIC061609 15]

We included tax returns and tax transcripts for the past three years.

Good Luck

MERIC