US Immigration from Philippines

Another month another round of AOS submissions. Please be aware that this checklist is NOT all inclusive and you must consult the USCIS website to crosscheck this checklist against/with. The AOS process has been confusing since the pandemic hit, not to mention the added politics. So please I want to stress that you only use this check sheet as a starting point and guide if you will. The USCIS site will be the final guide. Please ensure that you check your forms for the correct versions and editions because if you use the wrong forms USCIS will reject your application and send it back to you. This is easily checked on the USCIS website prior to downloading your forms. You should also ONLY download your forms from the USCIS website. The current and correct fees can also be ascertained from the USCIS website

AOS Checklist

• Cover Letter listing Table of Contents
• (Check Payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security - $1,225.00)

Form I-485 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary)

• Form G-1145
• Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page
• Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp
• Copy of NOA2 Approval letter (from K1 process)
• I-94
• Copy of beneficiary's Birth Certificate
• translation of birth certificate (if needed)
• Certified copy of Marriage License
• Passport Photos (2) name written on the back
• Copy of DS-3025

Form I-864 (completed and signed by USC) (goes with form I-485)

• Proof of USC's citizenship (copy of birth certificate, copy of passport bio page, or other)
• 2020 (current tax year), 2019 (optional), and 2018 (optional) Tax Return (with W-2) or Transcripts (transcripts are better if you can get them)
• Employment Verification letter (updated one - not the one used during K1 process)
• Pay stubs (last 3 months)

Form I-765 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary)

• Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page
• Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp
• I-94
• Passport Photos (2) name written on the back
• Copy of NOA2 (from K1 process)
• Be sure to use the correct filing code of (c)(9) if this code applies to you. The I-765 instructions explains all the codes in detail. If you are filing under a different code (other than (c)(9) the fee for your AOS will not be correct and USCIS will reject your entire packet.

Form I-131 (completed and signed by non-US Citizen/beneficiary)

• Copy of beneficiary's Passport with biographical page
• Copy of beneficiary's K1 Visa from Passport and entry stamp
• I-94
• Passport Photos (2) name written on the back
• Copy of NOA2 (from K1 process

Be sure to double check for the current fees as fees do sometimes increase and they can change on a dime so please check. Additionally, check the forms as listed above i.e., current version and or edition date, there have been many changes to various forms. Consider sending tax transcripts instead of the 1040, and W2's. Also consider preparing a cover letter for each form in addition to the main cover letter.

Make sure you send long form birth certificates and not the short form. Hope this helps in your preparation of your AOS. When in doubt ask questions.

Please consider filing the I-131 and the I-765 even if you don't think you'll need them right now. You never know what changes your life will have on down the road, so I recommend you file these two forms from the start. There is no extra charge to file them with your AOS and it's better to submit them all at once. There has been much confusion coming out of USCIS, partly due to Covid-19 and partly self-inflicted. This confusion filters on down to the people filing for AOS. The above listing is subject to change at a moment s notice so please check, recheck and check again BEFORE you send off your packet for any last-minute changes.

Congratulations on a successful submission of your AOS packet!

I have a friend who is trying to renew her tourist visa. she studied in the US on a student visa and had to ask for an extension from USCIS.

Upon filling up for her renewal of her tourist visa there was a question if she has ever requested for an extension from USCIS.

My question is, should her answer be yes? even if the extension was on her student visa and not on her tourist visa. Thank you

dec 23 2016 informed uscis of mom s passing

dec 8 2017 received courtesy letter asking for substitute sponsor which is my brother

feb 12 2018 sent required documents to us is including affidavit of support from my brother

feb 14 0218 docs received by uscis..we received a notice

sept 2018-case still revoked...uscis saying they didn t received the documents

oct 2018 filed for motion to reopen...with another set of documents we submitted

april 01 2019 case reopened..

april 04 2019 case approved....case sent to nvc

july 15 2019 case is being processed in nvc

sept 16 2019 notice for interview schedule at us embassy PHilippines

oct 3 2019 interview notice..

oct 22 2019 medical exams it s up to you..at least 1 week before interview

nov 5 2019 interview..

1 week after received passport

dec 15 2019 Hello JFK airport

feel free to message me if you have questions..we want to help other people with the same cases....goodluck

Hello,

My nephew is 5 y/o. He is legitimate but his parents are separated. I was looking to have him try to apply for a tourist visa with my mom when the USEM reopens for B2 interview. However, I was told that the child needs some document from DSWD. We don't know where the dad is but the mom can sign the document.

Does anyone has any experience on this? Does the dad really need to sign some document, or will the mom's consent is enough?

Hello everyone , I was planning to apply N400 together with the I942 reduce fee form. I would like to ask if I need to put money order too? And how I will know if How much I need to pay. Thanks