Method of supplying notes/explanations along with I-130 / I-485 filing?

[goodpoint 6]

I am getting close to mailing out my I130/I1485 packet. For most of the items, it is obvious why they are included in the packet. However, I am worried that the USCIS reviewer my not understand or misinterpret some of my supplied evidence.

For example, I am using bank account assets. I included my bank statement. Next I included a document showing that I recently sold a house and had a large cash deposit into my bank. The intent was to show where that money came from. Should I include an attached note to these forms explaning why they are included? Should it be a small sticky note clipped to that particular piece of evidence? Or am I supposed to have no explanations of this type other than on the cover letter?

How much text is on a typical cover letter aside from the table of contents? Are people writing out their whole story and explaning each piece of evidence in paragraph form in the cover letter?

Any help is very much appreciated, as always!

[Harpa Timsah 13,261]

I would make a cover letter with every item and reason for its inclusion, listed. You could also write on the top of the paper, what it is for.

Why are you showing bank statements, at all, though?

Edited April 8, 2014 by Harpa Timsah

[N-o-l-a 7,168]

I would make a cover letter with every item and reason for its inclusion, listed. You could also write on the top of the paper, what it is for.

Why are you showing bank statements, at all, though?

Apparently to use instead of income for the AOS?

[goodpoint 6]

Thank you!

Yes, that is correct, I recently changed jobs, so I am concerned my current income will be disputed (I am self employed with little evidence). So I am using cash assets to cover all my bases.

[Harpa Timsah 13,261]

All right, sounds fine.