Cover Letter

[lisakopavi 0]

Can someone please post a sample cover letter re: AOS I-485 package. Thanks.

[raymaga 25]

A cover letter is not necessary. I did not use one for myself or for my daughter's AOS. We were both approved without any problem. Many many others here on VJ did not use one either.

Just attach all the necessary documents to the I-485.

Good luck for a speedy approval.

[feasant 0]

you can do a cover letter anyway you want. You can put your name & address.The name & address of the office u're sending it to.The nature of your paper(1-485 in your case). The contents of your envelope/folder (all the documents,pics,etc)..the amount of money oder payment(if applies)

[Jasman0717 8]

I just followed the recommendation here on JV:

Cover Letter. Should include a description of what your are petitioning for (I-485), a table of contents (list everything in the packet). If you need additional room to explain your case, attach a separate sheet (list the attachment on the cover sheet). Make sure to sign and date the cover sheet.

[JenT 0]

Here's mine:

Jen

January 21, 2007

United States Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

PO Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

RE: Adjustment of Status, Employment Authorization and Advance Parole for K-1 Visa Holder,

David xxxx A# xxxx

To Whom It May Concern:

Please accept the following documents for my Adjustment of Status, Employment Authorization and Advance Parole applications, filed based on eligibility grounds of being a K-1 Visa holder recently married (November 5, 2006) to my US-born spouse, Jennifer xxxx.

Summary of Contents:

I-485 Adjustment of Status

Initial Evidence:

• Copy of Birth certificate

• Copy of passport page containing the K-1 visa

• Two (2) passport photos

• I-693a – Vaccination supplement (K1 Medical completed on 9/19/2006)

• G-325a – Biographical data

• Evidence of Status: Copy of I-94 (front and back)

• I-864 – Affidavit of Support completed by my wife and sponsor, Jennifer xxxx

o 2005 federal tax return

o 2005 W2 and 1099 forms

Evidence of Eligibility

Based on admission as K1 fiancé of a US citizen and subsequent marriage to that citizen

• Copy of Notice of Action 2, approval of I-129F Petition for Alien Fiancé

• Certified Copy of marriage certificate

• Copy of I-94 (front and back)

Payment: Check number xxxx payable to DHS for the amount of $395 (application plus biometrics)

I-765 Employment Authorization

• Copy of current, valid I-94 (front and back)

• Two (2) passport photos

• Copy of I-485 Adjustment of Status application being submitted simultaneously with the I-765

• Payment: Check number xxxx payable to DHS for the amount of $180

I-131 Advance Parole

Evidence of Eligibility

Copy of passport ID page as official photo identification

Copies of documents showing my present status in the US:

• Copy of the K1 visa

• Copy of current, valid I-94 (front and back)

Explanation of circumstances: My daughter, xxxx will remain in Germany with her motherxxxx. I would like to be able to travel to visit her during the adjustment process and to have the ‘safety net’ of Advance Parole in the event of an emergency.

Two (2) passport photos

Payment: Check number xxx payable to DHS for the amount of $170

Thank you for your consideration of these applications. I appreciate your expeditious processing of this request.

Sincerely,

David xxx

Address

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[bradcanuck 1]

Great example. I used a cover letter because I am paranoid and like to be organized. I think it may have helped a little.

[ausqueen 0]

Great example. I used a cover letter because I am paranoid and like to be organized. I think it may have helped a little.

Me too. I always use cover letters for everything and sometimes it is more for my own record, but also to ensure that I can back up my claim of sending something should it be questioned in any way.

Mine is slightly different from Jen's above... I kind of did it "all in one" and it worked ok for me.

******************************

Applicant: Name+Married Surname

Address1

Address2

United States Department of Homeland Security

US Citizenship and Immigration Services

ATTN: FBASI

427 S. LaSalle, 3rd Floor (Because I sent via UPS)

Chicago IL 60605-1098

July 17, 2007

Re: Application for Adjustment of Status of a K-1 visa holder

Alien #:

K-1 Visa #:

I-94 #:

To Whom It May Concern,

Please find enclosed my application for Adjustment of Status.

Contents include forms/documents listed below:

A “PROCESSING SHEET FOR FORM I-485” given to me at InfoPass appointment

1. A bank cheque for $745.00 to cover the cost of required fees, including biometrics fee

2. Completed Form I-485 ($325 + $70)

3. Completed Form G-325A

4. Completed Form I-864

5. Completed Form I-765 ($180)

6. Completed Form I-131 ($170)

Supporting evidence for the above Application Forms include:

7. Copy of Marriage Certificate

8. Copy of my Birth Certificate

9. Copy of approval notice by National Visa Centre

10. Copy of Passport page showing my Visa and I-94 entry form (back of form I-94 is not written on, copy not included)

11. Two Passport size photographs with my name written on the back

12. Copy of “Vaccination Documentation Worksheet” given to me at the time of medical exam 02/06/2007

13. Copy of my husband’s federal Tax return for year 2006 as required

14. Copy of my husband’s most recent pay stubs in support of his income claim

Copies of documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and I understand that I may be asked to produce original documents at a later date.

Sincerely,

My name+Married Surname

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[lisakopavi 0]

Great example. I used a cover letter because I am paranoid and like to be organized. I think it may have helped a little.

Me too. I always use cover letters for everything and sometimes it is more for my own record, but also to ensure that I can back up my claim of sending something should it be questioned in any way.

Mine is slightly different from Jen's above... I kind of did it "all in one" and it worked ok for me.

******************************

Applicant: Name+Married Surname

Address1

Address2

United States Department of Homeland Security

US Citizenship and Immigration Services

ATTN: FBASI

427 S. LaSalle, 3rd Floor (Because I sent via UPS)

Chicago IL 60605-1098

July 17, 2007

Re: Application for Adjustment of Status of a K-1 visa holder

Alien #:

K-1 Visa #:

I-94 #:

To Whom It May Concern,

Please find enclosed my application for Adjustment of Status.

Contents include forms/documents listed below:

A “PROCESSING SHEET FOR FORM I-485” given to me at InfoPass appointment

1. A bank cheque for $745.00 to cover the cost of required fees, including biometrics fee

2. Completed Form I-485 ($325 + $70)

3. Completed Form G-325A

4. Completed Form I-864

5. Completed Form I-765 ($180)

6. Completed Form I-131 ($170)

Supporting evidence for the above Application Forms include:

7. Copy of Marriage Certificate

8. Copy of my Birth Certificate

9. Copy of approval notice by National Visa Centre

10. Copy of Passport page showing my Visa and I-94 entry form (back of form I-94 is not written on, copy not included)

11. Two Passport size photographs with my name written on the back

12. Copy of “Vaccination Documentation Worksheet” given to me at the time of medical exam 02/06/2007

13. Copy of my husband’s federal Tax return for year 2006 as required

14. Copy of my husband’s most recent pay stubs in support of his income claim

Copies of documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and I understand that I may be asked to produce original documents at a later date.

Sincerely,

My name+Married Surname

******************************

Thanks for your help everyone!!

P.S. I notice that the fees are different? Did you file before the new prices? I can't remember when they came into effect.

[JenT 0]

...Did you file before the new prices? I can't remember when they came into effect.

Yes.

[lisakopavi 0]

...Did you file before the new prices? I can't remember when they came into effect.

Yes.

Ty so much for all the information, it's been very helpful.

[ausqueen 0]

...Did you file before the new prices? I can't remember when they came into effect.

Yes.

Ty so much for all the information, it's been very helpful.

lisakopavi,

fee increase happened July 30 '07. Both sample cover letters are dated before that, thus the difference from how much you will pay now. Unfortynate, but that's what it is now

JenT and I paid the same fee - only she did separate checks for each appl and I did one for all three. But as you can see it worked for both of us. I guess it comes down to what you find easier to do! Some people advise separate payment and 3 sets of photos (x2). I sent 2 photos ONLY and it was enough.

I also arranged my package in exact order I listed in cover letter. Got an RFE for I-485 (incomplete tax info, forgot to send W-2s) but check was still cashed straight away and all 3 NOA1s had the same date.

Good luck and speedy approval to you!

ausqueen