Filing AoS from K1 - General questions, I-864 Affidavit and AoS cover letter

[Stelare 35]

So.. I have a few questions in regards to the AoS

- Does the I-864 need to be attached to a specific form? (I-485, I-765? or both?)

- Does my husband (USC) also need to fill out a G-325A for the I-485?

 

And.. lastly..

Would someone mind going over the checklist portion of my cover page and letting me know if I've forgotten anything/need to remove anything/any suggestions:

 

To whom it may concern,

 

Please find enclosed:

 

1. Form G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance for I-485, I-765 and I-131 applications

2. Packet for Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjustment of Status (and supporting documents)

3. Packet for Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization (and supporting documents)

4. Packet for Form I-131 Application for Travel Document

 

My eligibility is based on admission as the fiancée of a U.S. citizen and subsequent marriage to that citizen within 90 days of entry.

Packet for Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status Includes:

 

• Form I-485 signed and dated

• A personal check in the amount of $xxxx.xx made payable to U.S Department of Homeland security ($xxxx.xx filing fee + $xx biometric fee)

• Copy of foreign (Australian) birth certificate

• Copy of passport (biographical page)

• Copy of K1 Visa in passport

• Copy of Electronic Form I-94

• Copy of Form I-797 (Notice of Action) Approval for I-129F

• Copy of marriage certificate

• Form G-325A signed and dated

• Two (2) passport style photos

• DS-3025 Vaccination supplement (Vaccination Documentation Medical Worksheet)

• Receipt from Sonic HealthPlus (K1 Visa Medical Examination)

• Form I-864 Affidavit of Support from sponsor (Husband, x), including:

- evidence

- evidence

- evidence

- evidence

- evidence

 

Packet for Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization includes:

• Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization

• Copy of passport biographical page

• Copy of foreign (Australian) birth certificate

• Two (2) Passport style photos

 

Packet for Form I-131 Application for Travel Document includes

• Form I-131, Application for Travel Document

• Copy of passport (biographical page)

• Copy of foreign (Australian) birth certificate

• Two (2) Passport style photos

Edited February 27, 2017 by Stelare

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

7 minutes ago, Stelare said:

So.. I have a few questions in regards to the AoS

- Does the I-864 need to be attached to a specific form? (I-485, I-765? or both?)

- Does my husband (USC) also need to fill out a G-325A for the I-485?

 

And.. lastly..

Would someone mind going over the checklist portion of my cover page and letting me know if I've forgotten anything/need to remove anything/any suggestions:

 

To whom it may concern,

 

Please find enclosed:

 

1. Form G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance for I-485, I-765 and I-131 applications

2. Packet for Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjustment of Status (and supporting documents)

3. Packet for Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization (and supporting documents)

4. Packet for Form I-131 Application for Travel Document

 

My eligibility is based on admission as the fiancée of a U.S. citizen and subsequent marriage to that citizen within 90 days of entry.

Packet for Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status Includes:

 

• Form I-485 signed and dated

• A personal check in the amount of $xxxx.xx made payable to U.S Department of Homeland security ($xxxx.xx filing fee + $xx biometric fee)

• Copy of foreign (Australian) birth certificate

• Copy of passport (biographical page)

• Copy of K1 Visa in passport

• Copy of Electronic Form I-94

• Copy of Form I-797 (Notice of Action) Approval for I-129F

• Copy of marriage certificate

• Form G-325A signed and dated

• Two (2) passport style photos

• DS-3025 Vaccination supplement (Vaccination Documentation Medical Worksheet)

• Receipt from Sonic HealthPlus (K1 Visa Medical Examination)

• Form I-864 Affidavit of Support from sponsor (Husband, x), including:

- evidence

- evidence

- evidence

- evidence

- evidence

 

Packet for Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization includes:

• Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization

• Copy of passport biographical page

• Copy of foreign (Australian) birth certificate

• Two (2) Passport style photos

 

Packet for Form I-131 Application for Travel Document includes

• Form I-131, Application for Travel Document

• Copy of passport (biographical page)

• Copy of foreign (Australian) birth certificate

• Two (2) Passport style photos

 

 

Our checklist looks about the same overall as yours. We just added in couple things like showing our joint savings account and lease for our apartment. We followed the guide outline as shown here on VJ. Our packet was just signed for at Chicago Lockbox.

 

No the USC does not have to supply a G-325 in the packet,just the K-1 holder.

 

We also just used this guide : http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos  and organized everything inside the packet as it is shown on the list here. Right behind the I-864 I supplied the three years tax transcripts(also included the W2's) and he 6 most recent pay stubs (Dec 15 - current). Your's might have additional things if you are using assets or co-sponsor though.

Edited February 27, 2017 by Ben&Zian

[Stelare 35]

2 minutes ago, Ben&Zian said:

 

 

Our checklist looks about the same overall as yours. We followed the guide outline as shown here on VJ. Our packet was just signed for at Chicago Lockbox.

 

No the USC does not have to supply a G-325 in the packet,just the K-1 holder.

 

We also just used this guide : http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos  and organized everything inside the packet as it is shown on the list here. Right behind the I-864 I supplied the three years tax transcripts(also included the W2's) and he 6 most recent pay stubs (Dec 15 - current).

Awesome, thank you!

 

And I had just listed 'evidence' as I'm waiting on my husband to actually fill out the form and print everything out, so I can list it all in the contents. Would it be fine to not include a letter of employment, as well?

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

1 minute ago, Stelare said:

Awesome, thank you!

 

And I had just listed 'evidence' as I'm waiting on my husband to actually fill out the form and print everything out, so I can list it all in the contents. Would it be fine to not include a letter of employment, as well?

 

I think a lot would advise to definately add this in the packet. I did not get a chance to get an updated copy from my HR; but I have been working for same company for just about 6 years now and well over required income so I did not stress it too much myself; but if you can get one definately add it in.

[Stelare 35]

1 minute ago, Ben&Zian said:

 

I think a lot would advise to definately add this in the packet. I did not get a chance to get an updated copy from my HR; but I have been working for same company for just about 6 years now and well over required income so I did not stress it too much myself; but if you can get one definately add it in.

It's more a nuisance to get ahold of in my husbands case, than it is impossible to do, so I will definitely get ahold of one before we file.

Thanks so much for the help

[Chardon Ne' 71]

10 minutes ago, Stelare said:

So.. I have a few questions in regards to the AoS

- Does the I-864 need to be attached to a specific form? (I-485, I-765? or both?)

- Does my husband (USC) also need to fill out a G-325A for the I-485?

 

And.. lastly..

Would someone mind going over the checklist portion of my cover page and letting me know if I've forgotten anything/need to remove anything/any suggestions:

 

To whom it may concern,

 

Please find enclosed:

 

1. Form G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance for I-485, I-765 and I-131 applications

2. Packet for Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjustment of Status (and supporting documents)

3. Packet for Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization (and supporting documents)

4. Packet for Form I-131 Application for Travel Document

 

My eligibility is based on admission as the fiancée of a U.S. citizen and subsequent marriage to that citizen within 90 days of entry.

Packet for Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status Includes:

 

• Form I-485 signed and dated

• A personal check in the amount of $xxxx.xx made payable to U.S Department of Homeland security ($xxxx.xx filing fee + $xx biometric fee)

• Copy of foreign (Australian) birth certificate

• Copy of passport (biographical page)

• Copy of K1 Visa in passport

• Copy of Electronic Form I-94

• Copy of Form I-797 (Notice of Action) Approval for I-129F

• Copy of marriage certificate

• Form G-325A signed and dated

• Two (2) passport style photos

• DS-3025 Vaccination supplement (Vaccination Documentation Medical Worksheet)

• Receipt from Sonic HealthPlus (K1 Visa Medical Examination)

• Form I-864 Affidavit of Support from sponsor (Husband, x), including:

- evidence

- evidence

- evidence

- evidence

- evidence

 

Packet for Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization includes:

• Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization

• Copy of passport biographical page

• Copy of foreign (Australian) birth certificate

• Two (2) Passport style photos

 

Packet for Form I-131 Application for Travel Document includes

• Form I-131, Application for Travel Document

• Copy of passport (biographical page)

• Copy of foreign (Australian) birth certificate

• Two (2) Passport style photos

Yes the I864 should be attached to your i485 as supporting documentation. You are required to attache a G325 A with Affidavit of support for sponsor with I864. 

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

Just now, Stelare said:

It's more a nuisance to get ahold of in my husbands case, than it is impossible to do, so I will definitely get ahold of one before we file.

Thanks so much for the help

 

No problem and good luck. Hoping they have no issue with our packet. 

 

Good luck to you also.

[LionessDeon 2,060]

Return Address

 

 

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

 

Date

 

 

Nature of the submission:  I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

 

To Whom It May Concern:

 

Enclosed please find Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Form I-864 Affidavit of Support, Form I-131 Application for Travel Document, Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization and all supporting documents. My eligibility is based on admission as the fiancé of a U.S. citizen and subsequent marriage to that citizen within 90 days of entry.
 

Contents include:

 

·         Form G-1145 e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

 

I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

·         Check: Payment in the amount of $XXXX (Biometrics fee included)

·         Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

·         Copy of my passport bio page

·         Copy of my passport page with K-1 visa and entry stamp

·         Copy of Form I-797 Notice of Action Approval Notice for I-129F

·         Copy of Electronic Form I-94

·         Copy of my foreign birth certificate

·         Copy of Certified Marriage Certificate

·         Marriage Evidences- bank statements, insurance verification, pension beneficiary verification, wedding pictures

·         Form G-325A Biographic Information Sheet

·         DS3025 Completed vaccination documentation

·         Two (2) Passport size photos

 

I-864 Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act

·         Form I-864 Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA

·         Copy of federal income tax transcripts for 2013, 2014, 2015

·         Verification of Employment Letter

·         Copy of 5 most recent pay stubs

·         Copy of passport bio page

 

I-765 Application for Employment Document

·         Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

·         Copy of Passport with nonimmigrant visa

·         Two (2) Passport size photos

 

I-131 Application for Travel Document

·         Form I-131 Application for Travel Document

·         Form I-131 Supplement, Part 7

·         Copy of Passport with nonimmigrant visa

·         Two (2) Passport size photos

Copies of documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and I understand that I may be required to submit original documents to an Immigration or Consular officer at a later date.

 

Sincerely,

 

Signature

 

 

 

 Here is sample of my cover letter.  I did not "attach" the  I-864 to the I-485.  I did four paper clipped sections.  I also sent in extra with it as 3 years tax returns/transcipts is optional.

Edited February 27, 2017 by LionessDeon

[Stelare 35]

3 minutes ago, LionessDeon said:

Return Address

 

 

 

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

 

P.O. Box 805887

 

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

 

 

 

Date

 

 

Nature of the submission:  I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

 

 

 

To Whom It May Concern:

 

 

 

Enclosed please find Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Form I-864 Affidavit of Support, Form I-131 Application for Travel Document, Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization and all supporting documents. My eligibility is based on admission as the fiancé of a U.S. citizen and subsequent marriage to that citizen within 90 days of entry.
 

 

Contents include:

 

 

 

·         Form G-1145 e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

 

 

 

I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

 

·         Check: Payment in the amount of $1070 (Biometrics fee included)

 

·         Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

 

·         Copy of my passport bio page

 

·         Copy of my passport page with K-1 visa and entry stamp

 

·         Copy of Form I-797 Notice of Action Approval Notice for I-129F

 

·         Copy of Electronic Form I-94

 

·         Copy of my foreign birth certificate

 

·         Copy of Certified Marriage Certificate

 

·         Marriage Evidences- bank statements, insurance verification, pension beneficiary verification, wedding pictures

 

·         Form G-325A Biographic Information Sheet

 

·         DS3025 Completed vaccination documentation

 

·         Two (2) Passport size photos

 

 

 

 

 

I-864 Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act

 

·         Form I-864 Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA

 

·         Copy of federal income tax transcripts for 2013, 2014, 2015

 

·         Verification of Employment Letter

 

·         Copy of 5 most recent pay stubs

 

·         Copy of passport bio page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I-765 Application for Employment Document

 

·         Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

 

·         Copy of Passport with nonimmigrant visa

 

·         Two (2) Passport size photos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I-131 Application for Travel Document

 

·         Form I-131 Application for Travel Document

 

·         Form I-131 Supplement, Part 7

 

·         Copy of Passport with nonimmigrant visa

 

·         Two (2) Passport size photos

 

Copies of documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and I understand that I may be required to submit original documents to an Immigration or Consular officer at a later date.

 

 

 

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Signature

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Here is sample of my cover letter

And you had no need for a G-325A from the sponsor for the Affidavit of support? Someone above said it was required, so I'd just like to know what you did (seems people do a variety of things, so it's hard to figure out what's necessary and what isn't)

[LionessDeon 2,060]

5 minutes ago, Chardon Ne' said:

Yes the I864 should be attached to your i485 as supporting documentation. You are required to attache a G325 A with Affidavit of support for sponsor with I864. 

The I-864 does not have to be attached to the I-485.

The sponsor is not required to send in a G325.

 

[LionessDeon 2,060]

Just now, Stelare said:

And you had no need for a G-325A from the sponsor for the Affidavit of support? Someone above said it was required, so I'd just like to know what you did (seems people do a variety of things, so it's hard to figure out what's necessary and what isn't)

That is correct.  It is not required for the sponsor.

 

I did get an RFIE for household size, as I hand wrote it in the first time. They did not ask for anything related to the G325A for sponsor.

[LionessDeon 2,060]

Just now, Stelare said:

And you had no need for a G-325A from the sponsor for the Affidavit of support? Someone above said it was required, so I'd just like to know what you did (seems people do a variety of things, so it's hard to figure out what's necessary and what isn't)

That is correct.  It is not required for the sponsor.

 

I did get an RFIE for household size, as I hand wrote it in the first time. They did not ask for anything related to the G325A for sponsor.

[LionessDeon 2,060]

Just now, Stelare said:

And you had no need for a G-325A from the sponsor for the Affidavit of support? Someone above said it was required, so I'd just like to know what you did (seems people do a variety of things, so it's hard to figure out what's necessary and what isn't)

That is correct.  It is not required for the sponsor.

 

I did get an RFIE for household size, as I hand wrote it in the first time. They did not ask for anything related to the G325A for sponsor.

[Chardon Ne' 71]

Correction. First it is the I130, but I keep forgetting not everyone files for that in their adjustment process. But yeah the 864 should be as part of the 485 package not as its own application. 

[Stelare 35]

1 minute ago, LionessDeon said:

That is correct.  It is not required for the sponsor.

 

I did get an RFIE for household size, as I hand wrote it in the first time. They did not ask for anything related to the G325A for sponsor.

Thankyou for confirming!