My AOS Checklist

[Lace 0]

I'm getting ready to file AOS for my wife. I'm pretty sure we've got everything set. Please check if this is all I need to send.

1. Form I-485 and the following attachments:

2. Check for $1,010.00 for I-485 and biometric fee.

3. Certified Marriage Certificate dated August 3, 2007.

4. Copy of Nonimmigrant Visa (expiration date January 2, 2008.)

5. Copy of Entry Stamp to the USA dated July 20, 2007.

6. Copy of I-94 (front and back) dated July 20, 2007.

7. Copy of Cambodian Passport (expiration date March 2008).

8. 4 passport size photos

9. Immunization records (physical was completed in Cambodia as K-1 visa process) transcribe onto the I-693A by a USCIS approved civil surgeon in a sealed envelope.

10. Copy Of Birth Certificate from Cambodia and certified English translation (same copy given to the US Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia).

11. Copy of social security card (front and back).

12. Copy of I-797, Notice of Action II29F, Approval Notice dated February 20, 2007.

13. Form I-864 Affidavit of Support with supporting documents.

• IRS Tax Return Transcript for the past 3 years.

• Copy of Tax Return (Form 1040) for the past 3 years.

• Copy of W-2 for the past 3 years.

• Letter from employer showing salary, position, and base pay.

• Paystub for the past 9 months.

14. Copy of my passport.

15. Copy of my wife's passport.

16. Form G-325A, Biographic Information (wife only, foreign spouse).

Just giving a final check. As always, I am very greatful to this site and all members. It got us this far in our journey. Now our next journey begins.

[sunandmoon 450]

looks good to me. see if others have any suggestions.

best of luck and smooth sailing thru the process.

[reeses16 8]

Looks good. I would also suggest completed the I-765 (Work Authorization) and I-131 (Advance Parole- so your wife can take travel outside of the US an be allowed back in the US). Under the new fee structure, there is no additional fee for both applications when you file AOS (I-485) at the same time. Both forms are simple only 1-2 pages in length (maybe 30 minutes to complete or less), and they will allow your wife to work and travel while you're waiting for her greencard.

[bostonparis 0]

Looks good. I would also suggest completed the I-765 (Work Authorization) and I-131 (Advance Parole- so your wife can take travel outside of the US an be allowed back in the US). Under the new fee structure, there is no additional fee for both applications when you file AOS (I-485) at the same time. Both forms are simple only 1-2 pages in length (maybe 30 minutes to complete or less), and they will allow your wife to work and travel while you're waiting for her greencard.

I second that!

[Sand 5]

Looks good. I would also suggest completed the I-765 (Work Authorization) and I-131 (Advance Parole- so your wife can take travel outside of the US an be allowed back in the US). Under the new fee structure, there is no additional fee for both applications when you file AOS (I-485) at the same time. Both forms are simple only 1-2 pages in length (maybe 30 minutes to complete or less), and they will allow your wife to work and travel while you're waiting for her greencard.

I Agree With Ya.

Good Luck!

[reach449 2]

I thought you only needed a copy of the last year tax return? Am I right or wrong? And do you need W-2's also?

Than-x

reach449

Edited September 16, 2007 by reach449

[Lace 0]

Since I had them I went ahead and send it to them anyways. Figured can't hurt to be overly prepared. At least they can't say I didn't send them my Tax Return/Transcript, W-2, and so on. Actually they can. lol... There's been alot of suggestions to send in the W-2's. I would send them to have a peace of mind (easier said than done).

My wife will be going to school but I'll go ahead and send them in also. Thanks for the tip.

I-765 (Work Authorization) and I-131 (Advance Parole).

[David-and-Mae 15]

I thought you only needed a copy of the last year tax return? Am I right or wrong? And do you need W-2's also?

Than-x

reach449

Some received RFE asking for W2s and tax returns... if you have them, it won't hurt sending them along in your AOS package.

[L_n_O 3]

you have three listings for passports on your list.. not sure if that's a mistake =)

[pushbrk 12,152]

I thought you only needed a copy of the last year tax return? Am I right or wrong? And do you need W-2's also?

Than-x

reach449

The W-2's and/or 1099's are part of the tax return. It is incomplete without them. Anybody can write any figure on a tax form and attach it to an I-864. The documents proving the income are actually the most important part of the tax return, in this case.

[sapa_uscan 0]

I'm getting ready to file AOS for my wife. I'm pretty sure we've got everything set. Please check if this is all I need to send.

1. Form I-485 and the following attachments:

2. Check for $1,010.00 for I-485 and biometric fee.

3. Certified Marriage Certificate dated August 3, 2007.

4. Copy of Nonimmigrant Visa (expiration date January 2, 2008.)

5. Copy of Entry Stamp to the USA dated July 20, 2007.

6. Copy of I-94 (front and back) dated July 20, 2007.

7. Copy of Cambodian Passport (expiration date March 2008).

8. 4 passport size photos

9. Immunization records (physical was completed in Cambodia as K-1 visa process) transcribe onto the I-693A by a USCIS approved civil surgeon in a sealed envelope.

10. Copy Of Birth Certificate from Cambodia and certified English translation (same copy given to the US Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia).

11. Copy of social security card (front and back).

12. Copy of I-797, Notice of Action II29F, Approval Notice dated February 20, 2007.

13. Form I-864 Affidavit of Support with supporting documents.

• IRS Tax Return Transcript for the past 3 years.

• Copy of Tax Return (Form 1040) for the past 3 years.

• Copy of W-2 for the past 3 years.

• Letter from employer showing salary, position, and base pay.

• Paystub for the past 9 months.

14. Copy of my passport.

15. Copy of my wife's passport.

16. Form G-325A, Biographic Information (wife only, foreign spouse).

Just giving a final check. As always, I am very greatful to this site and all members. It got us this far in our journey. Now our next journey begins.

The list looks good. What I was wondering is whether you need to send your copy of the passport (you are the US Citizen?)- #14 in your list?

Edited September 16, 2007 by sapa_uscan

[pushbrk 12,152]

I'm getting ready to file AOS for my wife. I'm pretty sure we've got everything set. Please check if this is all I need to send.

1. Form I-485 and the following attachments:

2. Check for $1,010.00 for I-485 and biometric fee.

3. Certified Marriage Certificate dated August 3, 2007.

4. Copy of Nonimmigrant Visa (expiration date January 2, 2008.)

5. Copy of Entry Stamp to the USA dated July 20, 2007.

6. Copy of I-94 (front and back) dated July 20, 2007.

7. Copy of Cambodian Passport (expiration date March 2008).

8. 4 passport size photos

9. Immunization records (physical was completed in Cambodia as K-1 visa process) transcribe onto the I-693A by a USCIS approved civil surgeon in a sealed envelope.

10. Copy Of Birth Certificate from Cambodia and certified English translation (same copy given to the US Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia).

11. Copy of social security card (front and back).

12. Copy of I-797, Notice of Action II29F, Approval Notice dated February 20, 2007.

13. Form I-864 Affidavit of Support with supporting documents.

• IRS Tax Return Transcript for the past 3 years.

• Copy of Tax Return (Form 1040) for the past 3 years.

• Copy of W-2 for the past 3 years.

• Letter from employer showing salary, position, and base pay.

• Paystub for the past 9 months.

14. Copy of my passport.

15. Copy of my wife's passport.

16. Form G-325A, Biographic Information (wife only, foreign spouse).

Just giving a final check. As always, I am very greatful to this site and all members. It got us this far in our journey. Now our next journey begins.

The list looks good. What I was wondering is whether you need to send your copy of the passport (you are the US Citizen?)- #14 in your list?

Since a birth certificate for the USC is not listed, I take it they are using the passport as proof of citizenship instead.

[sapa_uscan 0]

I'm getting ready to file AOS for my wife. I'm pretty sure we've got everything set. Please check if this is all I need to send.

1. Form I-485 and the following attachments:

2. Check for $1,010.00 for I-485 and biometric fee.

3. Certified Marriage Certificate dated August 3, 2007.

4. Copy of Nonimmigrant Visa (expiration date January 2, 2008.)

5. Copy of Entry Stamp to the USA dated July 20, 2007.

6. Copy of I-94 (front and back) dated July 20, 2007.

7. Copy of Cambodian Passport (expiration date March 2008).

8. 4 passport size photos

9. Immunization records (physical was completed in Cambodia as K-1 visa process) transcribe onto the I-693A by a USCIS approved civil surgeon in a sealed envelope.

10. Copy Of Birth Certificate from Cambodia and certified English translation (same copy given to the US Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia).

11. Copy of social security card (front and back).

12. Copy of I-797, Notice of Action II29F, Approval Notice dated February 20, 2007.

13. Form I-864 Affidavit of Support with supporting documents.

• IRS Tax Return Transcript for the past 3 years.

• Copy of Tax Return (Form 1040) for the past 3 years.

• Copy of W-2 for the past 3 years.

• Letter from employer showing salary, position, and base pay.

• Paystub for the past 9 months.

14. Copy of my passport.

15. Copy of my wife's passport.

16. Form G-325A, Biographic Information (wife only, foreign spouse).

Just giving a final check. As always, I am very greatful to this site and all members. It got us this far in our journey. Now our next journey begins.

The list looks good. What I was wondering is whether you need to send your copy of the passport (you are the US Citizen?)- #14 in your list?

Since a birth certificate for the USC is not listed, I take it they are using the passport as proof of citizenship instead.

Sorry, to say but there is no where in the instructions that it states you need to send the USC's b/cert or p/port.

And, they do have this already on file when you initiated your K1 visa process. Please correct if I am wrong.

[pushbrk 12,152]

I'm getting ready to file AOS for my wife. I'm pretty sure we've got everything set. Please check if this is all I need to send.

1. Form I-485 and the following attachments:

2. Check for $1,010.00 for I-485 and biometric fee.

3. Certified Marriage Certificate dated August 3, 2007.

4. Copy of Nonimmigrant Visa (expiration date January 2, 2008.)

5. Copy of Entry Stamp to the USA dated July 20, 2007.

6. Copy of I-94 (front and back) dated July 20, 2007.

7. Copy of Cambodian Passport (expiration date March 2008).

8. 4 passport size photos

9. Immunization records (physical was completed in Cambodia as K-1 visa process) transcribe onto the I-693A by a USCIS approved civil surgeon in a sealed envelope.

10. Copy Of Birth Certificate from Cambodia and certified English translation (same copy given to the US Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia).

11. Copy of social security card (front and back).

12. Copy of I-797, Notice of Action II29F, Approval Notice dated February 20, 2007.

13. Form I-864 Affidavit of Support with supporting documents.

• IRS Tax Return Transcript for the past 3 years.

• Copy of Tax Return (Form 1040) for the past 3 years.

• Copy of W-2 for the past 3 years.

• Letter from employer showing salary, position, and base pay.

• Paystub for the past 9 months.

14. Copy of my passport.

15. Copy of my wife's passport.

16. Form G-325A, Biographic Information (wife only, foreign spouse).

Just giving a final check. As always, I am very greatful to this site and all members. It got us this far in our journey. Now our next journey begins.

The list looks good. What I was wondering is whether you need to send your copy of the passport (you are the US Citizen?)- #14 in your list?

Since a birth certificate for the USC is not listed, I take it they are using the passport as proof of citizenship instead.

Sorry, to say but there is no where in the instructions that it states you need to send the USC's b/cert or p/port.

And, they do have this already on file when you initiated your K1 visa process. Please correct if I am wrong.

That is correct but it doesn't hurt to provide it anyway. I did but used a birth certificate.

[sapa_uscan 0]

I'm getting ready to file AOS for my wife. I'm pretty sure we've got everything set. Please check if this is all I need to send.

1. Form I-485 and the following attachments:

2. Check for $1,010.00 for I-485 and biometric fee.

3. Certified Marriage Certificate dated August 3, 2007.

4. Copy of Nonimmigrant Visa (expiration date January 2, 2008.)

5. Copy of Entry Stamp to the USA dated July 20, 2007.

6. Copy of I-94 (front and back) dated July 20, 2007.

7. Copy of Cambodian Passport (expiration date March 2008).

8. 4 passport size photos

9. Immunization records (physical was completed in Cambodia as K-1 visa process) transcribe onto the I-693A by a USCIS approved civil surgeon in a sealed envelope.

10. Copy Of Birth Certificate from Cambodia and certified English translation (same copy given to the US Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia).

11. Copy of social security card (front and back).

12. Copy of I-797, Notice of Action II29F, Approval Notice dated February 20, 2007.

13. Form I-864 Affidavit of Support with supporting documents.

• IRS Tax Return Transcript for the past 3 years.

• Copy of Tax Return (Form 1040) for the past 3 years.

• Copy of W-2 for the past 3 years.

• Letter from employer showing salary, position, and base pay.

• Paystub for the past 9 months.

14. Copy of my passport.

15. Copy of my wife's passport.

16. Form G-325A, Biographic Information (wife only, foreign spouse).

Just giving a final check. As always, I am very greatful to this site and all members. It got us this far in our journey. Now our next journey begins.

The list looks good. What I was wondering is whether you need to send your copy of the passport (you are the US Citizen?)- #14 in your list?

Since a birth certificate for the USC is not listed, I take it they are using the passport as proof of citizenship instead.

Sorry, to say but there is no where in the instructions that it states you need to send the USC's b/cert or p/port.

And, they do have this already on file when you initiated your K1 visa process. Please correct if I am wrong.

That is correct but it doesn't hurt to provide it anyway. I did but used a birth certificate.

Thanks, i did not send either for my AOS-- hopefully, there is no RFEs!!