Concurrent filing of I-485, I-131, I-765, I-130 Cover Letter/Checklist

[iBillz]

United States Department of Homeland Security
USCIS
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

March 22, 2016,
Adjustment of Status Application - Concurrent Form I-485 and Form I-130 U.S. Citizen: <insert> (Alien Spouse): <insert>
Dear USCIS Officer,

Please find enclosed concurrent an adjustment of status application for <insert>. Included in this application are the following documents:

Check in the amount of $420 for I-130
Form G-1145 E-Notification of application/petition acceptance
I-130 Petition For Alien Relative
Copy of US Citizen's passport biographical "page"
Certified Copy of marriage certificate
Copy of F-1 Visa, I-20, SEVIS confirmation
Copy of CBP I-94 Retrieval Print-out
Copy of transcript from <school>
Copy of Alien’s passport biographical “page”
Copy of Alien’s birth certificate
G-325A Biographical Information for Petitioner
Passport-type photos
G-325A Biographical Information for Applicant
Passport-type photos
Proof of bonafide marriage
Photos
Copy of lease
Copy of proof of joint bank account
Copy of insurance policy

Warm regards,

United States Department of Homeland Security
USCIS
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

March 22, 2016,
Adjustment of Status Application - Concurrent Form I-485 and Form I-130 U.S. Citizen: <insert> Applicant (Alien Spouse): <insert>

Dear USCIS Officer,

Please find enclosed concurrent an adjustment of status application for <alien>. Included in this application are the following documents:

Check in the amount of $1,070 for I-485 (including biometrics)
Form G-1145 E-Notification of application/petition acceptance
I-485 Application To Register Permanent Residence Or Adjust Status
Copy of applicant's birth certificate
Copy of applicant's passport biographical "page”
Copy of applicant’s social security number
Copy of CBP I-94 Retrieval Print-out
Certified Copy of marriage certificate
Copy of F-1 Visa, I-20, SEVIS confirmation
G-325A Biographical Information for Applicant <insert>
Passport-type photos (2)
I-864 Affidavit of Support
Copy of Sponsor's Federal Tax Return for year 2014
Copy of Sponsor’s Naturalization certificate
I-765 Application For Employment Document
Passport-type photos (2)
Copy of applicant's passport biographical "page”
I-131 Application For Travel Document
Passport-type photos (2)
Copy of F-1 Visa, I-20, SEVIS confirmation
Copy of applicant's passport biographical "page”
Copy of CBP I-94 Retrieval Print-out
I-693 Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (unopened)

Warm regards,


I have a few questions, I'm really trying to avoid RFEs!
a) I have black and white copies of the passport does this matter?
b) How strict are they on the passport photo rules?
c) Is it enough to have the tax information from 2014, my sponsor hasn't filed for 2015 yet?
d) Anything else I should add/ take out

[WhoDaDaddy]

There are many examples of cover letters and checklists to choose from, some more detailed than others.
You are trying to make your package as user friendly to USCIS officials as possible so having a checklist that contains information on what they will be reviewing is useful.

The address is obviously for USPS delivery so be sure it us sent via that method.
Some have said its preferential to have colour copies of the passport but the important thing is making sure it's clear and legible. So black and white will suffice.
Passport size photos is the ususl 2"x2” you should ensure you meet the full criteria on the size and how they are to be taken. It is common that the actual photos used for official purposes now cone from the biometric appointments by all accounts.
Dont forget to have your full name on the back of them.

As for the I-864 tax return, it is the latest filed tax return so if only the 2014 is available then so be it. Although only optional, its preferred if the preceding 2 years are also included (3 tax returns in total). I'm not entirely sure if the USCIS will wonder why your sponsor hasn't filed 2015 yet but there is 3 weeks left to file so not that unusual.

Have any documented evidence available for the I-131 form to back up your request.

Cheers

[maybelline]

my status up to now since Parole in Place up to I 765

USCIS
09/25/15 submitted PIP.
10/16/15 reciept for PIP. i-131
10/24/15 name change
11/07/15 reciept name change
12/11/15 called uscis for fingerprints?
12/14/15 interview for PIP
12/14/15 For PIP, photographs.
12/22/15 PIP called permit is ready
_______________________________________
01/04/16 I-130-I-485 photo.
01/04/16 Money order I-485 Bio
01/04/16 money order. I-130
01/05/16 Second set photos.
01/05/16 Med exam. Tb test.
01/05/16 Rubiolla.
01/05/16 Flu vaccine.
01/07/16 Xrays for tb test.
01/07/16 USPS package.
01/07/16 USPS package sent
@1:30 by priority mail
express 2days
Trak# EL **** **US
01/08/16 USPD package delivered
@1:13 signed by R M **** *o
INS **** **7
___________________________________1787 total amount of money spent
01/14/2016 receipt Numbers text &
Email all Saying they are
from form I-797 @ 11:25
pm- checked Online said
reciept # not Found
01/19/2016 Receipt online found
I485-099 working on
Case, mailed notice
I130-100 describes how
We will process case
I765-101 describes how
We will process case
Follow instructions on notification
I131-102 follow instruction
01/19/2016 mail receipts, I-130 & I-485
Had mistakes called to
correct them 1800#
I765&I131 everything is ok
Waiting on bio appoint
01/20/2016 I-485 fingerprint fee
Accepted on 01/13/16
01/29/2016 ASC Biometrics appoint.
02/08/16 sent on 01/23
01/29/2016 service request letter
correction
02/08/2016 biometrics done TSC
02/29/2016 case is ready to be
scheduled for an
interview i485 online
03/20/2016 we scheduled you for
your interview and mailed
You an interview notice.
Your interview on Ap 26
MSC-009
03/24/2016 we ordered your new
card for Receipt Number
MSC-101, and will mail it
to the address you gave
03/24/2016 On March 24, 2016, we
approved your Form I-
765, Application for
Employment, Receipt
Number MSC101. We will
mail your approval notice.
Please follow the
instructions in the notice.
03/28/2016 On March 28, 2016, we
mailed your new card for
Receipt Number 101, to
the address you gave us.
03/29/2016 i765 approval notice by
Mail
03/29/2016 On march 29, 2016, the post
office picked up your new card
for receipt number MSC101
we mailed your new card to the
address you gave us. The tracking
number assigned is 92 **** **60

Now I am just waiting on my card. To see if it is a combo card since the status for I-131 has not changed. I'll keep updating as days go by. GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU!! ohh and this was filed in TEXAS

[lauries]

Question

Hello, I have a question. I am planning to enter the US on a B1/B2 visa, my spouse is a US citizen. Is it advisable to file I130,I485,I765 concurrently when I get to the united states?

[lauries]

Question

Hello, I have a question. I am planning to enter the US on a B1/B2 visa, my spouse is a US citizen. Is it advisable to file I130,I485,I765 concurrently when I get to the united states?

[IuliaB]

I would like to ask a question, too. My husband became a permanent resident last year. In October 2015 he filled a petition for me, the I-130 form, if I am not mistaken. In December 2015 I got a B2 tourist visa. In the same month, the petition filled for me was approved and at this moment mu case is with the NVC. We just have to send them all the documents and we are ready for the visa interview. But, currently I am in the US with the tourist visa I told you about and we were wondering if it would be easier for us to apply for adjustment of status, since I am here already. We were considering this thinking that this will save us a trip back to Romania and that things might be easier. Thank you!

[BGforgreencard]

Thanks for sharing. The forum has been very useful. Please check my cover letter

I am prepared to file and would be more confident if I share and have feedback on my cover letters.
I contemplated for a while if each Form needs to stand alone and have all the supporting documents or one copy in the whole package is sufficient.
Thanks



United States Department of Homeland Security
USCIS
Attn: FBAS
131 South Dearborn - 3rd floor
Chicago, IL, 60603-5517

August, 25, 2016
Petitioner (US citizen): YYYY X
Beneficiary (Alien Spouse): YYYY X

Concurrent filing of I-130, I-485, I-756, I-131
Dear US official,
Please review and accept this original submission.
The enclosed documents are for concurrent filing of the following forms:
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)

Contents include (in exact order )
Form G-1145 - E-notification off Application/Petition Acceptance (Four total in the package-attached in front of each Form)
Form I-130 - Petition for Alien Relative
Includes: cover letter, payment and supporting documentation
Form I-485-Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
Includes: cover letter, payment and supporting documentation
Form I-765 Application for employment authorization
A copy of Alien’s valid passport - Biographic Page
Copy of Alien’s old passport (with Visa) - Biographical page
Copy of Alien’s Visa and stamp
Copy of Alien’s I-94
Copy of Alien’s Social Security Card
Two(2) passport style photos of Alien
Form I-131- Application for Travel Documentation
Two (2) passport style photos of Alien - YYYY X
Copy of intending immigrant’s I-94
Copy of intending immigrant’s Old Passport biographical page and visa with stamp
Copy of intending immigrant’s valid passport biographical page

Thank you for your time. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

Sincerely:
YYYY X ph:
YYYY X ph: YYYY X


United States Department of Homeland Security
USCIS
Attn: FBAS
131 South Dearborn - 3rd floor
Chicago, IL, 60603-5517

August, 25, 2016
Petitioner (US citizen): YYYY X
Beneficiary (Alien Spouse): YYYY X

Petition for Alien Relative
Concurrent filing of I-130, I-485, I-756, I-131
Dear US Official,
Please review and accept this petition for permanent residence by marriage to a U.S citizen.
You can find the following forms and supporting documents in the order listed below:
Form G-1145 e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
Filing fee of $420
Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative, signed and dated by Petitioner YYYY X
Copy of petitioner's original US birth certificate (front and back)
Copy of certified translation of beneficiary’s Birth certificate.
Copy of petitioner's U.S.Passport biographical page
Copy of Beneficiary’s passport biographic page
Copy of Beneficiary’s Old passport biographical page
Copy of Beneficiary’s Visa with stamp
Copy of beneficiary I-94
Certified copy of Marriage License and a copy of Marriage Certificate
Certified copy of Petitioner’s Divorce from previous marriage .
G-325A, Biographic Information dated and signed by petitioner YYYY X
Single passport style photo of Petitioner, clipped to the bottom of Form G-325A
10. G-325A, Biographic Information date and signed by the beneficiary YYYY X
11. Single passport style photo of beneficiary, clipped to the bottom of the Form G-325A
12. Evidence of bona-fide marriage
Copy of US Bank Statement and voided check for Joined bill pay checking account
Tax Refund 2014/2015-married filing jointly
Car Insurance card and monthly statement
Copy of recent online Cell Phone Share Plan AT&T
Copy of old phone bill (randomly selected- 2015) call detail pages
Email from a friend - addressed to both
Copy of an old romantic correspondence originally dated 02/17/2011
Copies of Photos with family and friends
Thank you for your time and consideration. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.



United States Department of Homeland Security
USCIS
Attn: FBAS
131 South Dearborn - 3rd floor
Chicago, IL, 60603-5517

August, 25, 2016
Petitioner (US citizen): YYYY X
Beneficiary (Alien Spouse): YYYY X

Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
Concurrent filing of I-130, I-485, I-756, I-131

Dear US Official,
Please review and accept this application to register permanent residence or adjust status.
You can find the following forms and supporting documents in the order listed below:
Form G-1145 e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
Filing fee of $1070 (including biometric fee of $85 )
Form I-485 - filled, signed and dated by intending immigrant
Copy of Intending immigrant’s valid Passport biographical page
Copy of Intending immigrant’s I-94 upon entrance( front and back)
Copy of Intending immigrant’s last valid I-94
Copy of Intending immigrant’s Old Passport (with visa) biographic page
Copy of Intending immigrant’s Visa with stamp
G-325A, Biographic Information, dated and signed by intending immigrant YYYY X
Two passport style photos of intending immigrant, clipped to the bottom of G-325A
Form I-693 Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record(Filled and signed by Civil Surgeon, Sealed in and envelope)
Form I-684W Request for Exemption for Intending Immigrant's Affidavit of Support
Certified Copy from SSA administration showing 40 qualifying quarters
Copy of Social Security Card (front and back)
Copy of Note of Approval from SSA with intending immigrant’s name and address
Copy of intending immigrant’s recent pay stubs June 2016-July 2016
Copy of intending immigrant’s W-2 for years:2011/2012/2013/2014/2015

Thank you for your time. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
Sincerely :
YYYY X
YYYY X


United States Department of Homeland Security
USCIS
Attn: FBAS
131 South Dearborn - 3rd floor
Chicago, IL, 60603-5517


August, 25, 2016
YYYY X U.S Citizen/Petitioner
YYYY X- Intending Immigrant/Alien Spouse



Application for Travel Document I-131
Concurrent filing of I-130, I-485, I-756, I-131

Dear US Official,
Please review and accept this Application for Travel document.
You can find the following forms and supporting documents in the order listed below:


Form G-1145 e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
Form I-131 Application for Travel Document, filled by applicant, signed and dated
Two (2) passport style photos clipped to the top of Form I-131
Copy of Intending immigrant's valid passport
Copy of Intending immigrant’s old passport (with visa)
Copy of intending immigrant’s Visa and stamp
Copy of intending immigrant’s I-94








Thank you for your time. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

Sincerely:
YYYY X
YYYY X

United States Department of Homeland Security
USCIS
Attn: FBAS
131 South Dearborn - 3rd floor
Chicago, IL, 60603-5517


August, 25, 2016
YYYY X U.S Citizen/ Petitioner
YYYY X Applicant/Intending Immigrant



Application for Employment Authorization I-765
Concurrent filing of I-130, I-485, I-756, I-131

Dear US Official,
Please review and accept this Application for Employment Authorization I-765
You can find the following forms and supporting documents in the order listed below:


Form G-1145 e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
Form I-765 Application for employment authorization, filed by applicant, signed and dated
Copy of Applicant's valid passport - Biographic Page
Copy of Applicant's old passport - biographical page
Copy of Applicant's Visa and stamp
Copy of Applicant's I-94
Copy of Applicant's Social Security Card
Two (2) passport style photos of Applicant/ Intending Immigrant clipped to the top of Form I-765





Thank you for your time. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.




Sincerely:
YYYY X

[abhinav5433]

Concurrent filing of I-485, I-130 Cover Letter/Checklist

Please evaluate my checklist and let me know if I missed anything. My husband is on H1b visa so we are not submitting i-765.


USCIS
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

June 21, 2018
Petitioner (U.S. Citizen):Wife Name
Beneficiary (Alien Spouse): Husband Name
Joint Sponsor:Husband Name

Dear Sir/ Madam:

Please kindly find enclosed concurrent filing of forms: Concurrent Filing of I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status).
Form G1145 E-Notification of application/petition acceptance

Contents include:

Check
1. Check in the amount of USD 535 for I-130
2. Check in the amount of USD1,225 for I-485 & Biometrics Fee

Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative
Form I-130A, Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary

Copy of Documents:
Copy of Petitioner?s Birth Certificate
Copy of Petitioner?s Passport
Copy of Marriage Certificate
G325A signed by US Citizen(Petitioner)
G325A signed by Beneficiary
Copy of joint bank account information
Copy of joint rental lease of apartment
Copy of Beneficiary?s Passport (Biographical page)
Copy of Beneficiary?s Passport (Visa and stamped passport page /I-20)



Pictures:
? Two Passport Style Photographs of the Petitioner (Placed in a plastic bag, attached to a paper)
? Two passport Style Photographs of the beneficiary (Placed in a plastic bag, labeled with name.)





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


Contents include:

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

Copy of Documents:
Copy of Birth Certificate
Copy of passport page with non-immigrant visa and entry stamp
G325A signed
Copy of Most Recent I-94
Copy of passport's biographical page
Copy of Marriage Certificate
Copy of all I-20 forms
Copy of Degree Certificate
Copy of Degree Transcript


Pictures:
? Two passport Style Photographs of the beneficiary (Placed in a plastic bag, labeled with full name)

? I-693 Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Completed by a Civil Surgeon sealed in an envelope)



? I-864 Affidavit of Support, filed by the petitioner.
? I-864 Affidavit Of Support, filed by the joint sponsor.


Copy of Document:
? Copy of passport's biographical page

[abhinav5433]

Hello, I have a question. I am planning to enter the US on a B1/B2 visa, my spouse is a US citizen. Is it advisable to file I130,I485,I765 concurrently when I get to the united states?

Yes apply concurrently.

[hpx3000]

Please evaluate my checklist and let me know if I missed anything. My husband is on H1b visa so we are not submitting i-765.
? I-693 Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Completed by a Civil Surgeon sealed in an envelope)

The general consensus is to wait for medical examination until you receive a courtesy letter.

[abhinav5433]

The general consensus is to wait for medical examination until you receive a courtesy letter.

Medical Exam and biometerics is completed.

I-485 status was case ready to be scheduled for interview but now it says At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283 for additional information.

how much is the waiting time ? I live in California