Dave&Judy

I also don't think that you'll have a problem for NOT submitting an aos on previous marriage. Good luck with your interview and happy marriage

P.S

I also got married March

But do they really check if someone had applied for AOS from previous marriage or not?

I hope they just don't assume or guess.

Agreed! Reading the instructions should always be the first way to get information.

Here: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864instr.pdf

Best of luck!

If you can get just Tax Transcripts from IRS (you can order on-line), you need not to submit W2's and 1099's.

How important to provide job letter? Job letter means offer/joining letter or you meant something else?

Also, which one we should calculate the household income, current year's gross salary?

My wife doesn't have sufficient income last year but this year's salary is above 125% of poverty guidelines.

Thanks !

Spare your attorney fees for your honeymoon

I don't see any red flags in your situation which requires attorney help on this.

What could be the possible Red Flags in one's case?

Yes, it's a new EAD, not a renewal, because the old EAD was based on different eligibility criteria. For all I know, A-numbers are supposed to be issued for life, so I would out the A# you have in the forms. They might still issue you a new one with the AOS (this has happened with some VJ members earlier), but they will be able to also match the old one to you.

Where i can find my A# (A-numbers) to put in the forms?

I have H1B earlier.

Thank you! I just mailed it...*fingers crossed!*

You are all set !

Good luck for the green journey !

My USC wife and i are working together on getting the AOS package getting ready.

I was on H1b(daughter on H4), lost my job and currently out of status.

Wife will be filing for myself and her step daughter (my daughter from prev marriage).

So per my understanding until now, we need to file the following:

Please let me know if i am missing anything.

For Myself:

I-130, Fee $420

I-864,

I-693(Medical by doctor),

I-765,

Not needed(I-131 Advance Parole),

G-325A(Petitioner(wife) & Beneficiary(Myself the husband)

I-485, Fee $985

G-1145 for email/Text notifications

Biometrics/FP at Application center, Fee of $85 to be added to the same check

Fee/check: one total check of $1490($420 + $985 + $85), Check payable to "Department of Homeland Security"

For Daughter:

I-130,

I-864,

I-693(Medical by doctor),

Not needed(I-131 Advance Parole),

G-325A(Petitioner(wife) & Beneficiary(daughter),

I-485, Fee $985

G-1145 for email/Text notifications

Biometrics/FP at Application center. No Fee for minor

Fee/check: one total check of $1405 ($420 + $985), Check payable to "Department of Homeland Security"

Questions for guru's:

- Anything missing in list given above?

- Any way to follow to write check?

- Whats the process for I-693? Is it like applicant need to > take blank I-693 to doctor > after tests Doc fills the I-693, seal it & give back to the applicant?

And applicant send I-693 along with package?

- Do we need lawyer?

- Also, how 'out of status' going to affect me? Do i need to do anything specific for that during AOS process?

BTW, i have I-94 valid until end of the year.

- Any guidelines/tips for us for overall process

I really appreciate your replies !

So i need to send 3 separate checks.

How many pay stubs required from petitioner(wife)?

Please anyone can have a look and let me know what i am missing? twonightowls? CocoCoco?

Thanks !

At the interview you can ask the IO to put your wife's married name as her official name on her greencard. The IO will even ask you. Don't stress out until then!

Not a big issue.

You can take care of it after you get your green card, if you want to. Pls don't go for it in the middle of your AOS process.

Well, the topic didn't come up in the interview, and the USCIS website now says the card is in production, so I guess we're good. Thanks everyone1

Happy for you !!!

Congrats !

Please share your interview experience.

D

1. Winter travels is just the trip we took during X'mas and luckily I did not throw away all the receipts

2. I put everything in one envelope, as oth VJers have indicated that they disassemble everything to their own sorting way once they opened the package.

3. I sent as many as I could gather, I knew that some people here didn't necessarily send alot, but personally I want to have more instead of not sending enough

4. I separated the checks in case they send my files to different agents

Hope this helps! Let me know if I can help further. You should edit your signature so we could know what you are preparing as well.

Thanks twonightowls !

2. So you put I-485, I-130, I-765, I-864 in separate small envelopes and then everything in one big envelope?

a- How many passport photos needed? Did you attach to the forms or put in a separate envelope?

b- In I-130, there are so many docs. Did you used any tabs or something to distinguish the multiple documents?

c-Do we need to make color copies or B/w will do?

Updated my signature :-)

Hello all ! It's a blessing that all you VJers are so helpful and kind!

I am asking all your kindness to please take one last look at my Cover letter and Content lists to make sure I didn't miss anything.

I have always been saying "currently preparing the paperwork" for the past month , and now it's finally the time to send off the AOS package tomorrow. Thank you all for your great input and patience for my questions, and the numerous guides and samples provided by VJers! Without you all, I have no idea where to begin this huge process!

Background - I am a F-1 student, married USC, and filing I-130, I-485, I-765 & I-131 Concurrently.

Here is the Cover Letter, and Content List respectively:

Nature of the Submission:

Original Submission of Immediate Relative (Spouse) Family Based Adjustment of Status Application (I-485) with concurrent filing of I-130, I-131, and I-765

Date

Dear Sir/Ma’am:

Please find enclosed concurrent filing of forms with payment for:

Petitioner: (U.S. Spouse)

Beneficiary: (intending immigrant)

• I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative)

• I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status)

• I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization)

• I-131 (Application for Travel Document)

Form I-130, payment, related forms, and supporting documents:

$420 check for filing fee

Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative

Copy of petitioner birth certificate

Copy of petitioner passport biographical page

Copy of marriage certificate

Copy of wife’s passport biographical page

Copy of wife’s birth certificate

Copy of wife’s F-1 visa page

Copy of Wife’s Form I-94 front and back

Form G-325A of U.S. Spouse with his passport style photo attached to his G-325A form

Form G-325A of intending immigrant with her passport style photo attached to her G-325A form

Proof of bona fides marriage:

IRS Transcript of Joint Federal Tax Return for Year 2011

Copy of Joint Apartment Lease (past)

Copy of Joint Apartment Lease (current)

Copy of joint bank account statements

Copy of Joint Health Insurance ID Cards

Copy of Joint Health Insurance Policy

Copy of Driver Licenses

Copy of Joint credit card statements

Copy of Joint auto insurance coverage summary

Copy of joint auto insurance ID Cards

Copy of utilities bill

Affidavit by friend with a copy of photograph

Affidavit by friend with a copy of photograph

Copy of local spa receipt from winter travels

Copy of boarding passes for winter travels

Copy of itinerary for winter travels

5 Photographs in clear plastic bag

Enclosed please find my Form I-485: Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, supporting documents and evidence in the following order,

Contents include:

This covering letter

Check: for the amount of $1070.00 for Form I-485 ($985) and Biometrics ($85)

2 Passport Photos of intending immigrant

Form I-485: Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

Exhibit 3B- Supplement listing present and past membership for I-485 Part 3.C.

I-693: Sealed envelope containing medical reports from civil surgeon.

Copy of Marriage Certificate

Copy of intending immigrant’s Birth Certificate

Copy of intending immigrant’s passport biographical page

Copy of intending immigrant’s F1 visa stamp

Copy of intending immigrant’s I-94 card (front and back)

Copy of intending immigrant’s I-20s

Copy of Enrollment Verification Letter from University

Form G-325A for intending immigrant

I-864 Affidavit of Support (filed by Spouse)

i. Form I-864 filed by U.S. Spouse/Sponsor

ii. Copy of Sponsor’s Passport Biographical Page

iii. Copy of Sponsor’s Birth Certificate

iv. Copy of Sponsor’s Social Security Card

v. Employment Verification letter for US Spouse

vi. Copies of 8 most recent earning statements issued to US Spouse

vii. IRS Transcript for tax year 2011 and copy of 1099-MISC for tax year 2011

viii. IRS Transcript for tax year 2010 and copy of 1099-MISC for tax year 2010

ix. IRS Transcript for tax year 2009 and copy of 1099-MISC for tax year 2009

I-864 Affidavit of Support (filed by Joint Sponsor )

i. Form I-864 filed by U.S. Spouse/Sponsor

ii. Copy of Sponsor’s Passport Biographical Page

iii. Employment Letter

iv. Copies of 13 most recent earning statements issued to Joint Sponsor

v. IRS Transcript for tax year 2011 and copy of W-2 for tax year 2011

vi. IRS Transcript for tax year 2010 and copy of W-2 for tax year 2010

. IRS Transcript for tax year 2009 and copy of W-2 for tax year 2009

I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization)

Applicant: (my name)

Documents included:

• Copy of form I-94 (front and back)

• Copies of I-20 forms from 2003 to present

• Copies of Enrollment Verification Letter from University

• Two passport-style photographs

I-131 (Application for Travel Document) and evidence

Applicant: My name

Form -131, Application for Travel Document

- explanation for I-131 Part 7

• Copy of state driver’s license

• Copy of passport identity page

• Copy of form I-94 (front and back)

• Copy of F-1 Visa Stamp

• Copies of I-20 forms

• Copy of Enrollment Verification Letter from University

• two passport-style photos

Your preparations looking solid!

It looks so organised and sufficient. This will help many including myself :-)

Questions for you:

- I assume "winter travels" is some kind of holiday package, right?

- So, how you organised all these 4 forms/applications while mailing out? Did you put separate applications in separate envelopes or something?

- Joint bank stmt's, utility bills come every month. How many of those you sent?

- How you sent the check? Was it single check or separate for separate applications?

Thanks twonightowls !!

When I had my interview the officer looked at our hands and said: 'you have wedding rings and everything ... I can see its a real marriage.' I am not saying, that's what proves a real marriage, but be aware, that the subject could come up. You do have a good explanation which makes sense tho ...

Even i would avoid that question to come up by wearing the rings.

Few things are in your control and few aren't. Atleast, take care of the things that you have control on. :-)

my 2 cents...

My USC wife and i are working together on getting the AOS package getting ready.

I was on H1b(daughter on H4), lost my job and currently out of status.

Wife will be filing for myself and her step daughter (my daughter from prev marriage).

So per my understanding until now, we need to file the following:

Please let me know if i am missing anything.

For Myself:

I-130, Fee $420

I-864,

I-693(Medical by doctor),

I-765,

Not needed(I-131 Advance Parole),

G-325A(Petitioner(wife) & Beneficiary(Myself the husband)

I-485, Fee $985

G-1145 for email/Text notifications

Biometrics/FP at Application center, Fee of $85 to be added to the same check

Fee/check: one total check of $1490($420 + $985 + $85), Check payable to "Department of Homeland Security"

For Daughter:

I-130,

I-864,

I-693(Medical by doctor),

Not needed(I-131 Advance Parole),

G-325A(Petitioner(wife) & Beneficiary(daughter),

I-485, Fee $985

G-1145 for email/Text notifications

Biometrics/FP at Application center. No Fee for minor

Fee/check: one total check of $1405 ($420 + $985), Check payable to "Department of Homeland Security"

Questions for guru's:

- Anything missing in list given above?

- Any way to follow to write check?

- Whats the process for I-693? Is it like applicant need to > take blank I-693 to doctor > after tests Doc fills the I-693, seal it & give back to the applicant?

And applicant send I-693 along with package?

- Do we need lawyer?

- Also, how 'out of status' going to affect me? Do i need to do anything specific for that during AOS process?

BTW, i have I-94 valid until end of the year.

- Any guidelines/tips for us for overall process

I really appreciate your replies !

Thanks ! I was under wrong impression earlier.

I'll continue in this forum :-0

** Moving from AOS from Family Visa to AOS from Work visa as OP previously mentioned a H1B ****

Penguin_ie,

Could you pls move this back to Family based GC? My USC wife is filing for myself and my daughter.

We both are out of status currently.

It is family based and not work based GC.

Thanks !

** Moving from AOS from Family Visa to AOS from Work visa as OP previously mentioned a H1B ****

I used to be on H1B but now out of status. So, i guess my post can be here. now i'll be filing marriage based green card.

answers in red above.

I heard that if you overstayed your visa(H1), you need to file I-485A with $1000 fee in addition to I-485 form & fee.

Anybody has info about this?

Thanks !

Hello Friends !

My wife is going to file AOS for myself and her 8 years step daughter(biological my kid from previous marriage).

We are working on putting all the documentation together, and don't want to miss out anything.

Could anybody please give me some checklist for the documents that we need to arrange?

I have idea for myself, though good checklist will help me. I am more concerned about the kid.

If somebody did AOS for kid as well as addition to himself/herself, please guide me.

What forms, documents, evidences, Fee i will be needing?

Appreciate your help !

Dave&Judy

Is it necessary to send I-693 (Medical examination, Imminization records) along with AOS package or can be sent later?

Thank you very much for the information. It makes me feel better to know some information. We sent the I-130 around February so I will just prepare and

send the I-130 package.

We just have to look for some doctor to do her immunization.

Alien number remains same? I have H1b. Can i use same Alien number that is mentioned on the H1b approval?

No. Your A number is on your NOA2 (petition approval) from the K1.

Have you added any photos, Bank or credir cards statements, lease etc?

Sorry about the redundant post... I've read the guidelines, but want to make sure we have everything for AOS package.

Table of Contents

Check for $1070

i-485 form

Copy of non US citizen passport ( bio page, entry stamps, and k1 visa)

NOA2 approval of I-129F

Copy of US citizen Spouses valid i-94 form ( front and back)

Copy of intending immigrants Birth certificate with english trans.

Copy of certified married certificate

G-325A filled out , signed, dated

Two passport style photos in plastic ziplock bag

Medical Examination/vaccines/radiograph copy

i-764 Affidavit of support including tax return from 2011 (I am above fed poverty guidelines)

i-765 Application for Employment Authorization

Copy of my passport

Thanks for your input!

When we go for our AOS interview, is it possible to take my father (Dave's)along with us?

Not in the interview room but just in the waiting hall.