zooch76

Thanks Ian. I couldn't find any information about this but I wanted to be sure. International travel is somewhat restricted during the green card application so I wanted to be sure it wasn't the same while my Naturalization was in progress.

The one thing I've learned from this process, and I think most people on VJ would be inclined to agree, is that the only thing you can consider is physically receiving something in the mail. The USCIS website, the texts, the emails can all be very sporadic and not everyone receives them, even when they register to.
However, once you receive a letter, you know you are good to go!

Joint bank statements, joint cc statements, photos of you together over the past 3 years, photos of you with her family, photos of her with your family, sworn statements from friends & family that you are indeed a happily married couple, etc. The usual supporting documents still apply, just make sure you have them all. And be sure you know everything about each other for the interview too. Also, did you live together ever?
As I mentioned, married couples living apart is not all that uncommon, especially in this economy and since you are tied to a specific employer. Just be prepared to explain your situation in detail.

There's been a few people in this forum with a similar situation. Yes, your living apart will probably raise some suspicions with the USCIS however, spouses having to live apart due to work is not that uncommon. Just be prepared to explain your situation and have rock-solid evidence to support the legitimacy of your case. Don't be afraid to let them know that once you receive your EAD you will actively be looking for employment near your wife but until then you are tied to your H1B employer. They know the economy is tough right now and desperate times call for desperate measures when it comes to finding work.
Make sure you are consistent with the address you use when you file to reduce the chances of things getting lost and/or confusion. Also, keep in mind that your location for biometrics and your interview will depend on the address you use - make sure you will be able to attend your biometrics and that you both will be able to attend the interview.

1. Which documents may I send in a photocopy of? Of course the signed I-130 and I-485 will be sent.
All of the USCIS forms you send should be originals, but keep TWO photocopies for your records. Send photocopies of all passports, official documents, etc (anything that is not replaceable). You never know when things will get lost in the process.
2. Since both packets asks for a marriage certificate, will ONE copy of the marriage certificate be enough since I will be filing concurrently?
I've heard of people sending one copy and they were fine while others got an RFE. For our package, we sent two just to be safe. Nobody ever gets an RFE for sending too much info. We got three certified copies of our marriage certificate - one for the I-130, one for the I-485 and one for our interview.
3. Does the Marriage Certificate have to be a "certified copy" or a photocopy is OK?
Certified.
4. Sworn Affidavits: Photocopies or Original?
I'm not sure since we didn't need any. If it is something that is easily replaced, than I would send the original but keep two photocopies for yourself. If it's hard to replace, send the copy and keep the original for your interview.
Thanks everyone for the help.
No problem and good luck!

You don't remember where you entered the country less than two years ago? If I was an IO going over your paperwork, I'd think that was a little suspect (and that you possibly snuck into the country). I'd suggest really thinking hard about it - how did you arrive: fly? car? walk? boat? Try to remember that and then narrow it down. Check your credit card statements from around that time and see if you have any purchases for plane tickets, hotel rooms, etc.
Do you have an I-94? That should have a stamp on it too. Also, the stamps often have a three letter code for the POE instead of the full city name - see if you have that and try to figure it out (Google the code).
If you came here as a minor or a long, long time ago I could understand not remembering details. But IMHO, it sounds like you aren't telling the whole story.

You don't remember where you entered the country less than two years ago? If I was an IO going over your paperwork, I'd think that was a little suspect (and that you possibly snuck into the country). I'd suggest really thinking hard about it - how did you arrive: fly? car? walk? boat? Try to remember that and then narrow it down. Check your credit card statements from around that time and see if you have any purchases for plane tickets, hotel rooms, etc.
Do you have an I-94? That should have a stamp on it too. Also, the stamps often have a three letter code for the POE instead of the full city name - see if you have that and try to figure it out (Google the code).
If you came here as a minor or a long, long time ago I could understand not remembering details. But IMHO, it sounds like you aren't telling the whole story.

For what it's worth, before I filed my AOS I talked to a few lawyers about my case. One thing I always asked them about was the burden of proof and the all mentioned the same thing: this isn't a court of law and the burden of proof is on you to prove the marriage is legitimate. There is no "innocent until proven guilty" here - you have to make your case and that's that.
Also, they said that certain cases tend to be scrutinized more but we shouldn't worry. I asked for details and the general consensus was that my wife (the USC) and myself are close in age and appear to "go well" together. They said the fact that I'm Canadian helps because the country/people are so similar and people from other countries are generally pressed harder. Also, they said that they take things like inter-racial marriages, large age differences, short courting periods and known "mail order bride" countries into consideration. As far as the mail order bride thing goes, there are no shortage of girls that get married for a GC and as soon as that two year period is up they get a divorce - the USCIS wants to prevent that.
Anyway, long story short, if you can prove that your marriage is legitimate (other posters have provided examples of how) you should be okay. Just be wary that you may be targeted for more questioning.

For what it's worth, before I filed my AOS I talked to a few lawyers about my case. One thing I always asked them about was the burden of proof and the all mentioned the same thing: this isn't a court of law and the burden of proof is on you to prove the marriage is legitimate. There is no "innocent until proven guilty" here - you have to make your case and that's that.
Also, they said that certain cases tend to be scrutinized more but we shouldn't worry. I asked for details and the general consensus was that my wife (the USC) and myself are close in age and appear to "go well" together. They said the fact that I'm Canadian helps because the country/people are so similar and people from other countries are generally pressed harder. Also, they said that they take things like inter-racial marriages, large age differences, short courting periods and known "mail order bride" countries into consideration. As far as the mail order bride thing goes, there are no shortage of girls that get married for a GC and as soon as that two year period is up they get a divorce - the USCIS wants to prevent that.
Anyway, long story short, if you can prove that your marriage is legitimate (other posters have provided examples of how) you should be okay. Just be wary that you may be targeted for more questioning.