AOS Packet, Name Change question. (merged threads)

[MandL 12]

Hi Everyone!

Has anyone here could give me details of what to send to USCIS for my AOS application? Like what are the forms needed and what are the proof we need to include on the paper works? We just don't want to receive RFE. Also how much is the Filing fee for AOS together with the EAD?

Thank You So Much

[TBoneTX 43,246]

Read here:

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

[MandL 12]

Hi Everyone!

I just want to know what to include on our AOS and EAD packet? And what are the Forms needed to submit and how much will be the Fee. We just don't want to get RFE. We look at some website but seems like the Info are limited. So I thought it would be best to just ask people here who have gone through AOS Process and EAD.

[Marco&Bettina 502]

If you're on a Mobile browser, stop. Go to a Desktop or Laptop. Click Guides up at the top; then AOS. Problem solved.

Edit: The fee should be $1070.

Edited February 13, 2015 by Marco&Bettina

[MandL 12]

Hi Everyone!

I just want to ask how would I know if I needed to see surgeon and get copy of I693? As on my 3025 which I got from st. Lukes originally, It doesn't say there if I needed more Vaccines. Can Anyone tell me?

Thank You so Much

[Hank_ 9,173]

Hi Everyone!

I just want to ask how would I know if I needed to see surgeon and get copy of I693? As on my 3025 which I got from st. Lukes originally, It doesn't say there if I needed more Vaccines. Can Anyone tell me?

Thank You so Much

Normally all you need to do is make a copy of the DS-3025 to include with the I-485. I make a suggestion to include a copy of page 4 of the I-485 instructions with section 7c highlighted and staple that to the copy of the DS-3025 because some adjudicators think everyone should send in the I-693 which isn't true.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

Here is a simple letter to use to send with your packet. Go down the list and use it like a check list. You didn't indicate if you have any K2's, but if you do then include what is in this letter otherwise skip. If you were annulled or divorced include what is in the letter otherwise skip.

Any questions come back and ask and we will help you.

RE: I-485, Application to Adjust Status (K1 visa)
Applicant: Last name, First Name Middle Name
A-205-XXX-XXX

Gentleman/Madam:

Attached is my I-485 Application to Adjust Status from a K1 fiancée visa. (Include the following if you are filing AOS for any K2’s) Included in this mailing are I-485 application packets for my children, First Middle and Last name (list all children who you will be adjusting their status with this packet).

Included in the documentation are:
1. Check for $1,070 (include the appropriate amount based on your application)
2. I-693 medical exam report in sealed envelope (many here and I have to agree this is not needed if you have a complete DS-3025. If you have a complete DS-3025 include a copy of page 4 of the I-485 instructions with section 7c highlighted and staple that to the copy of the DS-3025 because some adjudicators think everyone should send in the I-693 which isn't true).
3. 2 Passport-style photos for my husband and I
4. I-485, Petition
5. G-325, Biographic Information, forms for myself (and my two children)
6. Copy of the I-797 Approval Notice of Action for my I-129F petition
7. Copies of my K1 visa, I-94 and Philippines passport data page
8. Copies of both of our birth certificates
9. Copy of our Certificate of Marriage
10. Copy of my husband’s Dissolution Decree from a prior marriage(s) (only if this is true for your case)
11. Copy of the death certificate from other former wife of my husband (only needed if a prior marriage ended in the death of a spouse)
12. Copies of my Certificate of Finality and Decision to terminate my former marriage (included for either an annulment or a divorce)
13. My husband’s I-864, employer letter, 2013, 2012 and 2011 tax returns, W-2 forms, SS form (this is schedule of payments from social security if your husband is receiving SS benefits) and pay stubs
14. I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, with supporting documents
15. I-131, Application for travel Document with supporting documents

Thank you for your kind attention to this application.

Respectfully,


First, middle and last.

[Al422 221]

Even the CS gets this wrong a lot. Our CS insisted on a full exam, probably so he can milk us for the big fee, and he would not back down even when I showed him the USCIS regulations.

In our case, my wife's shots were not complete, so we had to use CS, but Hank's point is still equally valid. A lot of people get these things wrong, including adjudicators and the CS.

[MandL 12]

Normally all you need to do is make a copy of the DS-3025 to include with the I-485. I make a suggestion to include a copy of page 4 of the I-485 instructions with section 7c highlighted and staple that to the copy of the DS-3025 because some adjudicators think everyone should send in the I-693 which isn't true.

Hi Hank,

Thank's for reply,

I only had 1 vaccine shots from st. Lukes and I believe i still need the TDAP shot which was not available when i took my Medical at St. Lukes. However it doesn't say on my Vaccination record that I need it. So I'm not so sure if i need to go to Civil surgeon and get that shot as my 3025 looks completed.

Do u have any Idea as to how the vaccine form looks like if you're missing vaccine shots? And if you need to complete more vaccination?

[MandL 12]

Here is a simple letter to use to send with your packet. Go down the list and use it like a check list. You didn't indicate if you have any K2's, but if you do then include what is in this letter otherwise skip. If you were annulled or divorced include what is in the letter otherwise skip.

Any questions come back and ask and we will help you.

RE: I-485, Application to Adjust Status (K1 visa)

Applicant: Last name, First Name Middle Name

A-205-XXX-XXX

Gentleman/Madam:

Attached is my I-485 Application to Adjust Status from a K1 fiancée visa. (Include the following if you are filing AOS for any K2s) Included in this mailing are I-485 application packets for my children, First Middle and Last name (list all children who you will be adjusting their status with this packet).

Included in the documentation are:

1. Check for $1,070 (include the appropriate

amount based on your application)

2. I-693 medical exam report in sealed envelope (many here and I have to agree this is not needed if you have a complete DS-3025. If you have a complete DS-3025 include a copy of page 4 of the I-485 instructions with section 7c highlighted and staple that to the copy of the DS-3025 because some adjudicators think everyone should send in the I-693 which isn't true).

3. 2 Passport-style photos for my husband and I

4. I-485, Petition

5. G-325, Biographic Information, forms for myself (and my two children)

6. Copy of the I-797 Approval Notice of Action for my I-129F petition

7. Copies of my K1 visa, I-94 and Philippines passport data page

8. Copies of both of our birth certificates

9. Copy of our Certificate of Marriage

10. Copy of my husbands Dissolution Decree from a prior marriage(s) (only if this is true for your case)

11. Copy of the death certificate from other former wife of my husband (only needed if a prior marriage ended in the death of a spouse)

12. Copies of my Certificate of Finality and Decision to terminate my former marriage (included for either an annulment or a divorce)

13. My husbands I-864, employer letter, 2013, 2012 and 2011 tax returns, W-2 forms, SS form (this is schedule of payments from social security if your husband is receiving SS benefits) and pay stubs

14. I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, with supporting documents

15. I-131, Application for travel Document with supporting documents

Thank you for your kind attention to this application.

Respectfully,

First, middle and last.

Hi Greenbaum,

Thank's for reply. I just want to ask

I have my DS-3025 but i don't know if i need to see Civil surgeon and transcribe it to I-693

I remember i need TDAP shot which was not available at St. Lukes when i had my medical. They only gave me 1 Shots, But my DS-3025 looks completed and doesn't say if i need to get that TDAP shots. Do u know how DS-3025 looks like if you need more vaccination?

We just don't want to receive RFE we wanna make sure everything will be submitted correctly to USCIS.

[MandL 12]

Hi Everyone!

Just a question on How to answer these forms.

For married, I understand we now need to use our married name, so our Last name when we were Single will now be used as MIDDLE NAME is that correct? And our husband's Last Name will now serve As our LAST NAME For all of these application Am I correct? I know this is kinda common sense but bear with me as we just don't want to get RFE plus there's nothing with asking

Also with I-765 question regarding Place of Last Entry do we put our POE (Airport) or the state where we currently staying?

Thank You So Much!!!

[N&S 32]

This depends on what you decided to do when you got married - at least in MA you can change your name by simply filling out the marriage certificate appropriately on day of wedding with your new name if you so choose.

If you have done that or legally changed your name then you want to put your new name in for AOS, ie. whatever you now have as last name. Your maiden name is only your new middle name if that is what you have changed it to, when you changed your name. For example I chose to keep my middle name and hyphenated my husband's name onto my maiden name, so there is no default. Only you can know what is correct.

[MandL 12]

This depends on what you decided to do when you got married - at least in MA you can change your name by simply filling out the marriage certificate appropriately on day of wedding with your new name if you so choose.

If you have done that or legally changed your name then you want to put your new name in for AOS, ie. whatever you now have as last name. Your maiden name is only your new middle name if that is what you have changed it to, when you changed your name. For example I chose to keep my middle name and hyphenated my husband's name onto my maiden name, so there is no default. Only you can know what is correct.

Hi Thank's for reply

Yup Got it now.

[Pitaya 2,576]

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[Pitaya 2,576]

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