Sending out AOS soon!

[isa_bella 41]

Hey guys! We are about to send out my AOS application next week! I'm freaking out! Now guys I need your help in checking my cover letter and the list of things I have included. Any helpful suggestions welcome!

A little background: my h4 visa expired 5 years ago and have been living in Houston since. Did not work. Met my USC husband 3 years ago and got married recently. 

 

Cover letter:

 

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(Petitioner & Beneficiary)

(our address)

 

(date)

 

U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services

PO Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

 

To Whom It May Concern:

 

RE: Original Submission of I-130 and I-485, with I-130A, I-864, and I-765

 

Petitioner: (Name)

Beneficiary:(name) (Spouse)

Nature of submission: Immediate Relative (Spouse) of U.S. Citizen Adjustment of Status Application

 

I, (petitioner), would like to petition for my wife’s,(beneficiary), permanent residency in the United States. Please find the concurrent filing of forms I-130 and I-485, along with supporting forms I-130A, I-864, and I-765, as well as documents and photocopies of original documents to support our case. Please note that we will complete form I-693 Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record at a later time, to prevent having an expired medical form before an interview takes place.

 

Here are the contents of this application package:

 

1. I-130 Petition for Alien Relative

i. Money order of $535

ii. Cover letter

iii. Completed I-130 form

iv. Completed I-130A Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary form

v. Copy of Petitioner’s birth certificate

vi. Copy of Beneficiary’s birth certificate

vii. Copy of Beneficiary’s current passport biographic page

viii. Copy of Beneficiary’s I-94

ix. Copy of Beneficiary’s I-94 renewal

x. Copy of Beneficiary’s old passport used to enter the US

xi. Copy of Beneficiary’s H4 Visa used to enter the US

xii. Certified copy of marriage certificate

xiii. Two passport-style photos of Petitioner, two passport-style photos of Beneficiary

xiv. Evidence of Bonafide Marriage (in a separate folder)

• a. Letter describing our living arrangement (because I cannot be added to the lease. No ssn)
• b. Screenshot of authorized user of credit card confirmation (I could not be added to his bank account or insurance, again because of no ssn)
• c. Screenshot of Internet provider account
•  d. Photos
•         - Photos from our dating period until the present (15 pictures, mostly just the two of us, some with his family)
•         - Wedding photos (12 pictures)
•         - Photos of relevant items
•         - Social media screenshots
•         - Event tickets
• e. Engagement ring receipt
• f. Wedding venue reservation confirmation email
• g. Relationship summary letter by Petitioner
• h. Relationship summary letter by Beneficiary
• i. Affidavits by family member 

 

2. I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

i. Money order of $1225

ii. Table of contents

iii. Completed I-485 form

iv. Additional Information for I-485 questions and explanation for overstay

v. Copy of Beneficiary’s current passport biographic page

vi. Copy of Beneficiary’s birth certificate

vii. Copy of Beneficiary’s I-94

viii. Copy of Beneficiary’s I-94 renewal

ix. Copy of Beneficiary’s old passport used to enter the US

x. Copy of Beneficiary’s H4 Visa used to enter the US

xi. Certified copy of marriage certificate

xii. Two passport-style photos of Beneficiary

 

3. I-864 Affidavit of Support

a. Completed I-864 form

b. Copy of Sponsor’s (Petitioner’s) birth certificate

c. Employment Verification Letter

d. Pay stubs (last 6 months)

e. Letter – Reason for no tax return information for most recent year

f. Year 2017 W2

 

4.  I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

a. Completed I-765 form

b. Copy of Beneficiary’s passport biographic page

c. Two passport-style photos of Beneficiary

 

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As for the pictures for evidence, I inserted two pictures per page on a word document and put a caption that mentions the date, place, any special event it was, and any other people besides us.

That's it guys! Thank you in advance. I put this together with the help of VJ and of course, reading the instructions from the USCIS website.

[ColoradoBeauty 79]

Cover letter looks great!

Is beneficiary's birth certificate in English? Otherwise, you'll need to include a certified English Translation for it.

You might want to consider applying for I-131, so you can travel outside the US while waiting for your green card.

I'm not sure what your husband's reason for no tax return is, but I just want to make sure you are aware that he has to make above 125% poverty guideline to sponsor you without obtaining a co-sponsor.

Does he have home/renter/auto insurances? He could try to add you there just for additional evidence. 

 

[isa_bella 41]

18 minutes ago, ColoradoBeauty said:

Cover letter looks great!

Is beneficiary's birth certificate in English? Otherwise, you'll need to include a certified English Translation for it.

You might want to consider applying for I-131, so you can travel outside the US while waiting for your green card.

I'm not sure what your husband's reason for no tax return is, but I just want to make sure you are aware that he has to make above 125% poverty guideline to sponsor you without obtaining a co-sponsor.

Does he have home/renter/auto insurances? He could try to add you there just for additional evidence. 

 

 

Thanks @ColoradoBeauty! 

Yes, all documents are in English and no translations are needed. 

He doesn't have previous year's tax return because he was a college student and he just started working 6 months ago, making 3 times above the 125%. That's ok, right?

As for the I131, we didn't bother because we aren't planning for any international trips any time soon.

Edited January 23, 2018 by isa_bella
Pressed "save" by accident

[ColoradoBeauty 79]

Yes, as long as his current job brings in 125%, then you guys don't need co-sponsor.

You guys are all set then! Just make sure to sign everything that need to be signed.

I still highly suggest the I-131, since it's free to apply and you just never know what will come up .. Maybe you'll win a trip to Europe or something lol

[Paultjuuh 0]

Hi isa_bella!

 

Thank you for your list of documents. It helped me put together my AOS package (I am the Beneficiary on a valid J-1 Visa) based on marriage with my wife (U.S. Citizen). I am not sure it is nescessary, but just in case I also put the employment letter of my current employer and some paystubs on the list in the i-485 application.

 

And I agree with ColoradoBeauty that a I-131 can be convenient (we filed that).

[MyJourney 276]

what is a "certified English translation" @ColoradoBeauty? Does notarized translation not work? 

[ColoradoBeauty 79]

3 hours ago, MyJourney said:

what is a "certified English translation" @ColoradoBeauty? Does notarized translation not work? 

Not sure what the difference between notarized and certified, but mine has a stamp indicating it was translated by an authorized and sworn translator.

[isa_bella 41]

I have the whole complete package in my hands now and will be sending it in a few hours. I am so anxious I've checked the application package like a hundred times. I hope there isn't anything missing!

[ColoradoBeauty 79]

Be sure to sign everything, check form's edition, and ensure all pages of the forms are there. Good luck!