Please, double check my AOS Checklist (I-485 & I-130)

[maroquinha]

Hi everybody, I'm planning to submit my AOS package soon. I got married in December, we were engaged for a year and dated for 2y before that. I am a PhD student, legal (although my visa is expired, my I-20 is current and my I-94 shows D/S)

Thank you!

United States Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

Re: Adjustment of Status Application for ZZZ, a national of BRAZIL.

Petitioner (U.S. Citizen): YYY
Beneficiary (Alien Spouse): ZZZ
(Maiden Name: XXZ)


Dear USCIS Officer Sir/Madam:


Enclosed, please find the following documents in support of this adjustment application:

1. Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), signed by the Petitioner, along with the following supporting documents:

 Personal Check of $535 towards Filling Fee
 Form G-325A (Biographical Form), Petitioner
 Form G-325A (Biographical Form), Beneficiary
 Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
 Copy of Petitioner’s Birth Certificate, showing birth in the United States
 Copy of Petitioner’s Passport (Biographic Page), showing U.S. Citizenship
 Original and Certified Marriage Certificate
 Color passport photos of Petitioner and Beneficiary
 Copy of Beneficiary’s Birth Certificate and Certified Translation
 Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport (Current Passport and Expired Passport containing F-1 Student Visa)
 Copy of Beneficiary’s Social Security Card
 Copy of Beneficiary’s F-1 Student Visa
 Copy of Beneficiary’s I-20
 Copy of Beneficiary’s I-94 and Stamps
 Copy of Beneficiary’s Verification of Student Enrollment
 Evidence of the relationship
 Copy of joint living arrangements (Lease and joint utility bill (SDGE))
 Copy of joint residence insurance (USAA)
 Copy of joint proof of auto insurance (USAA)
 Documentation showing co-mingling of financial resources (Roth-IRAs and retirement accounts with Vanguard and Lord-Abbett, joint bank account and savings account with Navy Federal Credit Union and joint credit card with Chase Bank)
 Joint Life insurance (State Farm)
 Affidavits sworn to by third parties as bonafides of marital relationship (X,Y,Z)
 Photographs with friends and family
 Copies of itinerary of traveling together and photos

2. Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status Application), signed by me, the applicant/Beneficiary, along with the following supporting documents:
 Filling Fee, Personal Check of $1,225
 Form I-693 (Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record)
 Form G-325A (Biographical Form), Applicant
 Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
 2 Color passport photos of Beneficiary
 Copy of Marriage Certificate
 Copy of Petitioner’s Birth Certificate
 Copy of Petitioner’s Passport (Biographical Page)
 Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport (Current Passport and Expired Passport containing F-1 Student Visa)
 Copy of Beneficiary’s Birth Certificate and Certified Translation
 Copy of Beneficiary’s Social Security Card
 Copy of Beneficiary’s F-1 Student Visa
 Copy of Beneficiary’s I-20
 Copy of Beneficiary’s I-94 and Stamps
 Copy of Beneficiary’s Verification of Student Enrollment


3. Form I-765 (Work Authorization Application), signed by the Beneficiary, along with the following supporting documents:
 Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport (Current Passport and Expired Passport containing F-1 Student Visa)
 Copy of Beneficiary’s F-1 Student Visa and stamps
 Copy of Beneficiary’s I-94
 Copy of Beneficiary’s I-20
 2 Color passport photos of Beneficiary

4. Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support), signed by the Petitioner, along with the following supporting documents:
 Copy of Petitioner’s Birth Certificate (front and back)
 Copy of Petitioner’s passport , as proof of U.S. Citizenship
 Copy of Petitioner’s Federal Tax Return and Form W-2 and Form 1099 that relates to your returnsW-2 for years 2015, 2014 and 2013
 Copy of Bank account Statement
 Copy of Investment accounts, with Vanguard
 Letter from Petitioner’s current employer stating position, salary and start date
 Form 864P – Poverty Guidelines

[newacct]

why not file I-131 for Advance Parole?

[maroquinha]

why not file I-131 for Advance Parole?

Not planning to travel abroad while I wait for the approval

[newacct]

Not planning to travel abroad while I wait for the approval

But it's free and there is no downside. You never know what unexpected things may happen. If you get it, you don't have to use it, but have it just in case.

[maroquinha]

But it's free and there is no downside. You never know what unexpected things may happen. If you get it, you don't have to use it, but have it just in case.

Makes sense. I'll see about adding it. Thanks for the input.

[maroquinha]

bump?