AOS Question, What exactly to include

[ChuckM 8]

I am getting ready to send of the AOS for my new wife. We need to include 2 passport pictures for the i-485, but the instructions for the I-131 and I-765 also ask for pictures and other information such as copy of the I-94 to be included with these applications. Do I need to then send a total of 6 pictures and multipe copies of the supporting forms for each of the I-485, I-131 and I-765 forms?

Thank you

[newacct 688]

yes

[Inky 1,110]

Do I need to then send a total of 6 pictures and multipe copies of the supporting forms for each of the I-485, I-131 and I-765 forms?

Thank you

Yes, the packets are split up and processed separately and each needs its own supporting evidence.

[aamirpearl 47]

good thing i read this as i didnt know the other form needs supporting docs

Edited April 21, 2013 by @@mirpeArL

[ChuckM 8]

Here is the guide I am using from the VJ website

AOS Guide for K1

can you send me the link to these instructions? ...im confuse myself too

[aamirpearl 47]

Here is the guide I am using from the VJ website

AOS Guide for K1

so the I-765, Application for Employment Authorization is to be send in separately right? Not included in the AOS packet right?

[ChuckM 8]

No, it can be included in the same packet as the I-485(AOS). I am also sending the Advance Parole(I-131). No idea if my wife will use it, but if she needs to return back to Iran for something, I want to be prepared. If you read the instruction closely on the I-765 and I-131, there are instructions specifically for filing these forms with the I-485.

I hope this helps. I should have mine in the mail by mid-week. I need to get some more pictures on Monday. My wife is so bored at home right now and wants to begin working as soon as she can so I want to get that work authorization soon.

If you have any questions please let me know and I will see if I can help.

so the I-765, Application for Employment Authorization is to be send in separately right? Not included in the AOS packet right?

[Peter_Pan 661]

All in the same package.

[Pitaya 2,577]

ONE big envelope sent to Chicago lockbox.

[KayDeeCee 4,892]

so the I-765, Application for Employment Authorization is to be send in separately right? Not included in the AOS packet right?

All 3 are sent together at the same time to the Chicago Lockbox address listed in the I-485 instructions. No fee for the I-765 and I-131 when filed with a pending I-485 so the total is $1070 for all 3 forms.

Check this guide by a VJ member. It lists all the documents you need for each form and is easy to follow> http://www.visajourn...-list-included/

Edited April 21, 2013 by Jay-Kay

[D N Medellin COL 75]

Here is the guide I am using from the VJ website

AOS Guide for K1

I just mailed our AOS package yesterday! Simply follow the guide posted above. Be sure to look at the example forms as you start to prepare the actual forms, they are an invaluable source of help! You will see what I mean once you start the process of actually entering data. Good luck (it took me 3 months but glad its off my shoulders).

[Sapphire Moon 25]

Great... now I am sure we will get a RFE

We sent only the I-485 and EAD app but my husband didn't want to send in the AP form, he didn't think he would need it because the form asked for 'planned travel dates'. But we sent in the Cashiers check for $1070.00 for two forms only (AOS and EAD), I wonder if they will send the whole packet back since the check is made out for amount of the three forms instead of two?

Also we only enclosed two photos for the AOS and didn't realize we had to have two more photos for the EAD!

*sigh*...

[aws&ndd 103]

The $1070 fee is for the I-485. The EAD and AP application fees are waived when you file with your AOS. So all you needed was $1070...whether it is for just the AOS or all 3. You will probably get an RFE for the missing photos in your EAD application.

And you can still send in the AP form if you want without having to pay the fee. Simply include a copy of your NOA from your I-485.

[Dot and Nat 0]

I sent mine today .. with just AOS and my EAD.. meaning i send 4 photo... I am glad this is off my shoulder and please people.. the most important thing to do which help you and the uscis is make sure you put your cover letter in your filling form .. to make you work near and arranged properly.. thanks..

[Sapphire Moon 25]

The $1070 fee is for the I-485. The EAD and AP application fees are waived when you file with your AOS. So all you needed was $1070...whether it is for just the AOS or all 3. You will probably get an RFE for the missing photos in your EAD application.

And you can still send in the AP form if you want without having to pay the fee. Simply include a copy of your NOA from your I-485.

Oh thanks for this info!

I sent mine today .. with just AOS and my EAD.. meaning i send 4 photo... I am glad this is off my shoulder and please people.. the most important thing to do which help you and the uscis is make sure you put your cover letter in your filling form .. to make you work near and arranged properly.. thanks..

Yes luckily I also did a cover letter for the entire packet!

I just wished that we included 4 photos instead of only two for the two forms!