Different Documents in Different AOS - Which is really needed?

[B&Gloria 7]

Hi Everyone,

 

Now it's time to submit AOS. I've been watching YouTube videos and reading on the forums all day to see what needs to be sent in and I've started to notice there is some conflicting information. I see some people send way more documents and some send a lot less; I really just want to send whats required. I'm curious to find out the following:

 

1. Is it necessary to submit a copy of her SS card in any of the packets?

2. Is it necessary for me to send my birth certificate in the Affidavit of Support?

3. Do I need to send both NOA 1 and NOA 2? 

 

My biggest question is about Form I-693 (Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record). My Fiancee did her Medical Examination abroad before her interview; it was done on November 20th, so it still hasn't reached 1-year yet. Do I need to send this form in? Do I need to send her medical exam in? I'm confused on this part.

 

This is how I have the packet set up so far...

 

 

[geowrian 22,335]

1 hour ago, B&Gloria said:

1. Is it necessary to submit a copy of her SS card in any of the packets?

2. Is it necessary for me to send my birth certificate in the Affidavit of Support?

3. Do I need to send both NOA 1 and NOA 2? 

1. No. SSN is not even required and many people don't get one before filing.
2. No. Your status as a USC was already established via the petition.
3. Just a copy of the NOA2 is fine. a NOA1 only indicates that a form was filed.

1 hour ago, B&Gloria said:

My biggest question is about Form I-693 (Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record). My Fiancee did her Medical Examination abroad before her interview; it was done on November 20th, so it still hasn't reached 1-year yet. Do I need to send this form in? Do I need to send her medical exam in? I'm confused on this part.

A new medical is not required if the I-485 is sent within 1 year of the K-1 medical exam. If the vaccination worksheet was marked as complete as well, then no I-693 is required at all.

Either way, the I-693 is not required at the time of filing anyway.

[B&Gloria 7]

1 hour ago, geowrian said:

1. No. SSN is not even required and many people don't get one before filing.
2. No. Your status as a USC was already established via the petition.
3. Just a copy of the NOA2 is fine. a NOA1 only indicates that a form was filed.

A new medical is not required if the I-485 is sent within 1 year of the K-1 medical exam. If the vaccination worksheet was marked as complete as well, then no I-693 is required at all.

Either way, the I-693 is not required at the time of filing anyway.

Thank You!!! I appreciate it.

 

Last 2 questions if you or anyone else knows:

 

1. In the I-485, I-765 and I-131 packets should I include a copy of a marriage certificate? I have 2 certified copies that I ordered when we got married, should I just photocopy this with my scanner and put 1 in each packet? Or does it have to be like an original copy? Sort of confused on this one.

 

2. I have only a 2018 and 2017 tax return but not 2016. Should I just say I don't have the last 3 years and put those 2 in the affidavit of support?

 

Thanks!

[geowrian 22,335]

6 minutes ago, B&Gloria said:

Thank You!!! I appreciate it.

 

Last 2 questions if you or anyone else knows:

 

1. In the I-485, I-765 and I-131 packets should I include a copy of a marriage certificate? I have 2 certified copies that I ordered when we got married, should I just photocopy this with my scanner and put 1 in each packet? Or does it have to be like an original copy? Sort of confused on this one.

 

2. I have only a 2018 and 2017 tax return but not 2016. Should I just say I don't have the last 3 years and put those 2 in the affidavit of support?

 

Thanks!

First, a heads up - the current I-485 instructions do say receipt (NOA1) OR approval (NOA2), so either is technically fine. But I've only done NOA2 and without issue.

 

1) It's not required and my wife did not include it with her packet. She got her EAD and AP without issue. That said, I have seen a handful of RFEs requesting it (probably by mistake), so a copy wouldn't hurt to include IMO.

 

2) Only the most recent year's copy is required. The other 2 years are optional.

The income information for the past 3 years is required on I-864 still.

If you don't have 2016's return because you didn't file, then you either need to file it OR provide a reason why you were not required to file (i.e. if you didn't work).