anup08

No. I am most certainly NOT kidding.

In Chicago, where I live, according to the city clerk's website:

"Requesting a STANDARD marriage certificate

Order one of five ways:

Go to a local Currency Exchange

Call (847) 759-8905 for Currency Exchange hours and locations in Chicago and suburban Cook County, or visit www.mycurrencyexchange.com.

There is a $5 surcharge for records obtained at Currency Exchanges."

So I wanted to see if there is a difference where I purchase it, via going downtown to the city clerk's office or a local currency exchange.

That certainly is surprising! Anyway, then according to what you posted it does NOT really matter where you purchase it from...

Do I have to go to the courthouse to get a copy or can I purchase the marriage certificate copy at the currency exchange?

I am sorry, but are you kidding?

Thanks for your prompt response!

Hi,

My I-130, I-485 and other applications are expected to be delivered to USCIS on 23rd February. But my bank account on which the checks are written will be deposited with the required amount of money only on 25th February. Therefore, I am quite tensed now as USCIS will not be able to cash the checks if they try on 23rd or 24th February. Does anyone have any idea how long does USCIS take after receiving the applications to cash the checks?

Thanks in advance!

Can you pls share your results

I was about to ask the same question

No, you don't have to pay extra fees for I-131 or I-765. The fee you pay for I-485 (i.e. $1070 in my case) already includes those fees.

Ok thanks TBoneTX!

Hi,

I am filing I-131 with I-485. I am already providing copies of my passport with I-485. Do I still need to provide another set of copies of my passport to accompany I-131?

Thanks for your time!

Never mind...found the answer!

Hi,

I am going to apply for Adjustment of Status by filing I-485. My question is, if I am attaching a filing fee required for I-485, do I still need to pay the fees for I-131 and I-765?

Thanks in advance!

Thank you everyone for your valuable comments!

Thanks for confirming Jay-Kay! May god bless you!

Thanks everyone for all the responses. Can't be grateful enough! Just to re-confirm, a plain photocopy of my marriage certificate will suffice? Sorry for being repetitive, but can't take a chance to make a mistake at this stage

Appreciate your help!

Thanks a lot for your reply. But I got married outside US and I only have the original copy of my marriage certificate with the raised seal. Any suggestion about what I should do?

Hi,

Can anyone please explain what a "certified copy of marriage certificate" means? Does it mean that I have to notarize the photocopy of my original marriage certificate?

Thanks in advance.

That's what I understood too. Thanks a lot for your prompt reply.

I am on F1 visa and my wife is a US citizen. I am applying for Adjustment of Status. Do I need to file the Supplement form A to I-485? Please help!

Thank you Leo7777.

Currently I am on F-1 status and got married to a US citizen 9 months back. Now I want to apply for green card. My PhD will be completed by 2016. When filling out form i-765 to apply for EAD, in question 16, "Who may file form I-765", what code should I use? Will appreciate any advice!

One more question: I got married outside USA. Will that have any effect on my application for green card?

Thanks in advance!