When filing for AOS, submit 2 photos and ID for each I-765 and I-131

[Kokonut 2]

I just received my marriage certificate in mail and assembling a packet for AOS.

Everything looks good except photos and ID part.

On an instruction page for both 131 and 765, it requires for me to submit 2 photos and copy of Photo ID. But I'm not sure if I should do this for each documents.

I'm submitting these 2 forms along with I-485 and I'm aware that I don't have to pay for 765 and 131. But what about photos and ID? Do I have to do this separately from I-485?

Also, USCIS website stated I-485 fee is $1070 including biometric fee and I'm sure that's up to date. But somewhere on visa journey website it says $1000. I should go with USCIS website, right? I-131 I downloaded from USCIS website said it's valid until 3/31/2012 on the top right corner of first page. So apparently they haven't updated the form and since then, I feel little skeptical about USCIS website ....

Anyway, just wanted to know if I should have 2 photos and a copy of ID for each EAD form and traveling form.

Thank you

[C-ma'am 684]

**Moved from K1 to AOS from family visas, as the topic is related to this last topic.

[USA-ALG 63]

I had the same situation after realizing that I sent in only 2 photos, instead of 6 (two each for 485, 765 and 131).

It turned out ok. He got his conditional green card. Whew.

If you sent in 2, you should be ok. BUT if you get RFE'd for lacking 4 more photos, then send it all in.

If you sent in 6, then you should be ok.

From my perspective, it's a gamble as we don't know the temperament of our USCIS folks opening our packages.

Good luck

[ceadsearc 516]

Send everything. They are separate applications even if related. We personally got an RFE for not sending extra photos w/ the 131. Don't take chances and slow down your app.

[Kokonut 2]

Thank you both of you.

I haven't sent it yet. Just double checking before sealing the envelope. I'll send 6 photos and separate copies of passport/visa.

Thank you!

[Moomin 292]

Some applicants do get away with only sending 2 photos in total and only including evidence for the i485, treating the 3 forms as one filing. I treated the 3 forms as if 3 different adjudicators sat with each form and evidence and couldn't borrow each other's evidence. Not saying that it's the only right way to go, ofcourse.

Right now, AOS is taking a long time and I'd personally include 3 copies of the i94 and everything else rather than have a potential RFE and being delayed for something I could've prevented.

Good luck with AOS.

[TBoneTX 45,469]

It's correct that these are three different applications that all happen to be mailed in the same envelope.

[Pitaya 2,577]

We sent in six (6) photos with each of our AOS petition packets. IMO, in the grand scheme of things, a couple of extra photos is a small price to pay for piece of mind and RFE avoidance (with the associated extra processing and time delay).

YMMV

[Phil & Alla 26]

If you have not sent it, include 6 photos Also USCIS is correct--total $1070.

[William2011 1]

Can someone correct me on this, but I thought they really only use the photo from your biometrics appointment for both the Green Card and the EAD card? Ive always wonder why they needed more passport style photos. I wonder if they have a end of the year party and everyone brings the "worse" photo that they have received or something. Makes me wonder.

[Moomin 292]

Can someone correct me on this, but I thought they really only use the photo from your biometrics appointment for both the Green Card and the EAD card? Ive always wonder why they needed more passport style photos. I wonder if they have a end of the year party and everyone brings the "worse" photo that they have received or something. Makes me wonder.

It's for the case itself. Your case stays with USCIS en paper format and those pictures from the time you submitted the first petition throughout interview and AOS simply puts a face on the applicant at the various stages of the process. I know that the picture used for interview is scanned and detects your facial features. I'm more or less convinced the same is done at biometrics appoinment to match them up, just like the fingerprints.

However, I would not be surprised if the extra pictures are used for a game of memory or their own version of who's who. Maybe right before an interview to get into the whole questioning mood.