Double-checking Cover Letter for I-130 and I-485

[Odair 1]

Hi! We are filing on Wednesday of this week (finally! - though I'm a little worried about the holidays coming up re: postal service). I wanted to post my checklist here and see if we could get some feedback on whether or not we have everything. I used a list as a template that I found here on VJ that someone else had posted.

I-130:

COVER LETTER

1. Completed Form G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

2. Completed Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative

3. Cheque enclosed for the amount of $420.00

4. Copy of U.S Birth Certificate of U.S. Citizen Petitioner

5. Certified copy of Marriage Certificate

6. Copy of Irish Birth Certificate of Alien Spouse Beneficiary

7. G-325A Biographic Information completed and signed by U.S. Citizen Petitioner

a. One passport-type photo of U.S. Citizen Petitioner in a plastic bag, stapled to a paper and labeled on the back and on the bag

8. G-325A Biographic Information completed and signed by Alien Spouse Beneficiary

a. One passport-type photo of Alien Spouse Beneficiary in a plastic bag, stapled to a paper and labeled on the back and on the bag

9. Evidence of Bonafide Marriage:

a. Documentation of co-mingling of financial resources (voided cheque with both of our names - is that enough?)

b. Notarized letter from USC petitioner's father stating he has been witness to the relationship/marriage and that it is genuine.

c. Photographs of relationship timeline, photocopies of envelopes from letters sent to each other, etc.

I-485
COVER LETTER

1. Completed Form G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

2. Completed Form I-485 Adjustment of Status

3. Cheque enclosed for the amount of $1070.00

4. Copy of Alien Spouse Beneficiary’s Entire Passport

5. Copy of Alien Spouse Beneficiary’s valid I-94 (This was digital and we printed it.)

6. Copy of Irish Birth Certificate of Alien Spouse Beneficiary

7. Certified copy of marriage certificate

8. G-325A Biographic Information completed and signed by Alien Spouse Beneficiary

a. Two passport-type photos of Alien Spouse Beneficiary in a plastic bag, stapled to a paper and labeled on the back and on the bag

10. I-864, Affidavit of Support of U.S. Citizen Petitioner

a. Copy of 2012, 2011, and 2010 Tax Return Transcripts of U.S. Citizen Petitioner

b. Letter from employer of U.S. Citizen Petitioner verifying employment and income
c. Three copies of most recent pay stubs of U.S. Citizen Petitioner

11. I-693, Medical Examination of Alien Spouse Beneficiary from registered Civil Surgeon in an envelope

12. I-765 Application for Employment Authorization for Alien Spouse Beneficiary

a. Copy of Alien Spouse Beneficiary’s biographical page of Passport

b. Two passport-type photos of Alien Spouse Beneficiary in a plastic bag, stapled to a paper and labeled on the back and on the bag

So ... is that everything? Do we need two cover letters, since they are two different packets?

Edited December 17, 2013 by Odair

[Odair 1]

ETA: Should we include proof that he had a return ticket to Ireland, therefore providing evidence that he didn't come over here just to marry me?

[R<3S 97]

Everything looks good, are all your documents in English? Otherwise you may need the original document (in foreign language) and also a translated version.

[Odair 1]

Yes, they're all in English.

[R<3S 97]

ETA: Should we include proof that he had a return ticket to Ireland, therefore providing evidence that he didn't come over here just to marry me?

You can add it in, also maybe at a note explaining the situation. Although it is up to the adjudicator what he thinks of it and if he will accept it. Send anything you think may cause a confusion or question, although its up to the adjudicator what they make of it.

[Odair 1]

Haha! Okay, I'll think about it. I might instead bring that to the interview if they ask.

When writing a cover letter, do I need two separate ones, one for each packet? Or, since the I-130 and I-485 are going in the same envelope, is one enough?

[Odair 1]

Also, this might be a stupid question, but do the cheques go on top of everything else (even the cover letter)?