Chen93

Hi there. Are you talking about proof of bonafide marriage? That is only for I-130 and no need to send that again with your I-485. The I-485 instructions will tell you the only thing that you need to send as evidence. 

my husband had received a ticket for a cracked windshield shortly after we married.
 
ridiculous.
 
had it fixed, went to court, paid the fine.
 
we answered yes to both and provided the documentation.
 
no issues with AOS.

You’re welcome. I am sure you did this already but just a reminder to put the IOE# (receipt of underlying petition) on Page 4, Part 2, Item 3 of your I-485. Also, please make sure that your I-797 Receipt Notice for I-130 is near the top of your packet AFTER Forms G-1450 (if paying by credit card) and G-1145. Use a cover letter and specifically mention that it is concurrent filing referencing the IOE# of underlying petition in that cover letter. This is to ensure that the contractor processing your paperwork when they first receive it do not make a mistake and would clearly understand that it is concurrent filing with I-130 filed online. I did this and after I received my online access for AOS, it says “concurrent filing for I-485/765/131” in my account. I guess for me my goal was to always KISS (Keep It Simple St…d) to avoid any mistakes or misunderstanding from USCIS.

I've looked it over a bit and I think the safest option would be to answer yes to both, and to definitely add the explanation to part 14 and state they were traffic infractions (if you choose to answer yes). I doubt this would be a significant threat to your application. Perhaps others have better experiences than me (fortunately my wife had a very straightforward case for these questions).
 
Once again, others may have more insight.
 
Sorry, editing again. As per the I-485 instructions:
This is on page 14. Please review this section as I think it will help you.

Hi there,
 
If you are in a rush to send now, yes, you can use the online receipt. The only difference between the online receipt and the one you will get in the mail is the online receipt does not have any header “DHS USCIS This Notice Does Not Grant any Immigration Status or Benefit”. The rest of the information is exactly the same. You will usually get the paper receipt in the mail within 1 week of filing. For me, I waited and used the one I received in the mail….however, the one online is sufficient as you will find when you get it  

Corrected. I typed “signed” by mistake but we do not sign it. Instructions says “include an image of the back of the photograph with their name and A number written in pen or pencil” which is what I submitted. What I did to get around this is to write my full name using pencil and took a picture then converted it to 2x2 digital photograph. I submitted that along with our pictures.

You can upload a digital 2”x2” photo, no problem. Don’t have to write down an A-number because you probably don’t even have one. 
And no, you don’t have to sign it on the back either. That is wrong and not even required per USCIS. 

Yes, it has to be. There are three options:
 
1. Go to CVS and purchase their digital version which will come in the USB stick
2. Use any app (this is what I did)
3. Use the US State Dept Passport photo tool https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/photos.html
 
Regarding writing down an A number or signing the back, I don’t have an A number so I just took a picture of my signature in a blank piece of paper and used the app to cut it to the requirements. I know it’s lame…..not sure why they want us to “sign” the digital copy of the back of the passport photo.

I wish they would update their requirements for online filing. I find the instruction weird as well to put our name in the back for a digital photo lol. To avoid RFE, I just took a picture of a blank white page and typed my full name (I actually did not sign it, my apologies….I just typed my name with no A number) then made it into 2x2.
 
Do you have proof or personal experience that this is not required? We want to make sure we are giving good advice to new filers to avoid RFEs to ensure there are no delays. The instructions from the online filing that we encountered posted by OP still says type your name so make sure to follow what they are asking for…..unless you have experience or proof that is not required

Filing I-130 online is considered concurrent. The main benefits of filing online is you cannot screw it up as it hand holds you throughout your application (it will ask you to submit all required evidence and there is no chance to leave anything blank). Once you submit it, you will get an I-797 immediately and the paper copy will come in the mail a week later. You attach that I-797 Receipt from I-130 with your I-485, I-765 and I-131 paper packet to Chicago Lockbox. This is considered concurrent filing.
 
Also, if you follow the instructions, sign the credit card authorization and make sure it is a US issued credit card, it will work. I believe I read a lot of your posts advocating for paper and I did not follow it. I just got my I-130 approval after 1 month. Had we waited to file the I-130 with the whole entire package via paper, we would have lost that precious 1 month. Nebraska approves I-130 between 1-5 months.

@Chen93 Some people have reported approvals within 2 to 3 months for I-130s filed online. While it is nice to walk into the interview knowing that USCIS has vetted your relationship and that they are happy with the evidence you provided, there is no added advantage to it. Sometimes people can only afford to file the I-130 first ant then the I-485 with everything else. It really is up to you. Whether you file the I-130 first or do everything together, USCIS still considers is a concurrent filing. Remember that only the I-485 NOA is proof of legal presence.