AOS Checklist
Cover Letter listing Table of Contents
Check Payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security - $1,225.00 (this includes the Bio-metrics fee, also be aware that fees are supposed to increase in the near future so please double-check before you send your packet off!)
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 or Certificate
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)
Current tax year 2022 and (optional 2021, 2020) 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 the 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 explain 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 W2s. 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 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 the successful submission of your AOS packet!