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Hello there, I am a college student from Turkey and I got married to my beautiful wife in August. After the marriage, we have decided that we want to live here so I wanted to apply for a green card. I searched online and found out the best way is to do what's called "concurrent filing". I have come here with the F-1 visa. I am looking for an updated checklist to guide me for the application package. I can say that it is very overwhelming when there is no guide. Thanks in advance for your help. Hope you will have a good one! Cheers!
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Go on the USCIS website and download the i485 instruction manual. Down the i130 instructions manual too. They both have checklists and instructions on how to go about adjusting your status.Originally posted by ozancanc View PostFiled I-130, I130A, I-485, I-765
Priority Date: 01/22/2018
Date Received NOA Letters: 02/02/2018
Courtesy Letter for i693: 02/20/2018
Biometrics Done: 02/21/2018
Interview(rec' approval letter): 05/31/2018
EAD card in production: 06/02/2018
EAD card in hand: 06/07/2018
SSN card in hand: 06/09/2018
GC approval/production notifications: 07/08/2018
Card mailed notification: 07/09/2018
I130 & I485 approval letters received: 07/09/2018
GC in hand: 07/11/2018 -
Marriage based AOS guide:Originally posted by ozancanc View Post
Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative
Form I-130A Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary
Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
Form I-693 Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Must be sealed by civil surgeon and you dont need to send it with your original package, you can send it later on or take it to interview with you)
Form I-864 Affidavit of Support under Section 213A of the INA
Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization
Form I-131 Application for Travel Document (File this if you are planning to travel during AOS process)
Form G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
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Form I-130 Completed and signed form by Petitioner (U.S. Citizen).
Form I-130A Completed and signed by spouse beneficiary.
A personal check or Money Order amount of $535 made out to U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Two-passport style photo of U.S. Citizen with full name on the back and name on plastic bag.
Two-passport style photo of beneficiary with full name on the back and name on plastic bag.
Copy of U.S. Citizen`s Birth Certificate or Passport Biographical Page, or Naturalization Certificate.
Copy of U.S. Citizen`s Driver License or Passport Biographical Page.
Copy of Marriage Certificate.
Copy of Divorce Decree (If you are divorced previously).
Copy of beneficiary`s passport biographical page.
Copy of beneficiary`s most recent I-94.
Examples of Evidence Showing Bona Fide Marriage:
☐ Joint IRS Tax Return Transcripts (if you have it).
☐ Birth Certificate of your children (if you have any).
☐ Joint Lease or Mortgage showing joint tenancy (if you have it).
☐ Joint Bank Statements. (Checking, Saving, Credit Cards etc.).
☐ Joint Utility Bills (Or Utility Bills showing the same address for each spouse)
☐ Joint Cell Phone Bills.
☐ Joint Car title.
☐ Joint Car Insurance.
☐ Life insurance showing each other as beneficiary.
☐ Retirement accounts showing each other as beneficiary.
☐ Health, dental Insurance showing you are on one another plan.
☐ Photographs (Weddings, Trips, Family gatherings, Friends)
☐ Affidavits from your family, friends having personal knowledge of your bona fides marriage.
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Form I-485 Completed and Signed by Beneficiary (Alien Applicant).
A personal check or Money Order amount of $1225 made out to U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Including biometric fee).
Copy of foreign birth certificate for beneficiary accompanied by full-certified translation.
Copy of beneficiary`s passport Biographical page.
Copy of beneficiary`s passport nonimmigrant visa page (if you have)
Two-passport style photo of beneficiary with full name on the back and name on plastic bag.
Copy of beneficiary most recent I-94.
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Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (sealed by civil surgeon)
**** *** You do not need to send it with your initial application but you need have it with you during the interview.
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Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA:
☐ Petitioner copies of IRS federal income tax return transcripts for the last one year (Optional last 3 years).
☐ Copies of Petitioner`s W2`s or 1040`s forms.
☐ Copies of Petitioner`s pay stubs.
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Form I-765 Completed and Signed by Beneficiary.
Two-passport style photo of beneficiary with full name on the back and name on plastic bag.
Copy of beneficiary`s passport Biographical page.
Copy of beneficiary most recent I-94.
*No Filing Fee is required for I-765 since it is being submitted along with I-485.
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Form I-131 Completed and Signed by Beneficiary.
Copy of beneficiary`s passport Biographical page.
Copy of beneficiary most recent I-94.
Two-passport style photo of beneficiary with full name on the back and name on plastic bag.
*No Filing Fee is required for I-765 since it is being submitted along with I-485.Last edited by azblk; 12-31-2017, 01:49 PM.Comment
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thank you for your help. In some of the websites I saw that people sent their transcripts and I-20's along with the application. Should I send my transcripts as well, and what would be the purpose of that? Thanks again!Originally posted by azblk View PostMarriage based AOS guide:
Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative
Form I-130A Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary
Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
Form I-693 Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Must be sealed by civil surgeon and you dont need to send it with your original package, you can send it later on or take it to interview with you)
Form I-864 Affidavit of Support under Section 213A of the INA
Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization
Form I-131 Application for Travel Document (File this if you are planning to travel during AOS process)
Form G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
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Form I-130 Completed and signed form by Petitioner (U.S. Citizen).
Form I-130A Completed and signed by spouse beneficiary.
A personal check or Money Order amount of $535 made out to U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Two-passport style photo of U.S. Citizen with full name on the back and name on plastic bag.
Two-passport style photo of beneficiary with full name on the back and name on plastic bag.
Copy of U.S. Citizen`s Birth Certificate or Passport Biographical Page, or Naturalization Certificate.
Copy of U.S. Citizen`s Driver License or Passport Biographical Page.
Copy of Marriage Certificate.
Copy of Divorce Decree (If you are divorced previously).
Copy of beneficiary`s passport biographical page.
Copy of beneficiary`s most recent I-94.
Examples of Evidence Showing Bona Fide Marriage:
☐ Joint IRS Tax Return Transcripts (if you have it).
☐ Birth Certificate of your children (if you have any).
☐ Joint Lease or Mortgage showing joint tenancy (if you have it).
☐ Joint Bank Statements. (Checking, Saving, Credit Cards etc.).
☐ Joint Utility Bills (Or Utility Bills showing the same address for each spouse)
☐ Joint Cell Phone Bills.
☐ Joint Car title.
☐ Joint Car Insurance.
☐ Life insurance showing each other as beneficiary.
☐ Retirement accounts showing each other as beneficiary.
☐ Health, dental Insurance showing you are on one another plan.
☐ Photographs (Weddings, Trips, Family gatherings, Friends)
☐ Affidavits from your family, friends having personal knowledge of your bona fides marriage.
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Form I-485 Completed and Signed by Beneficiary (Alien Applicant).
A personal check or Money Order amount of $1225 made out to U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Including biometric fee).
Copy of foreign birth certificate for beneficiary accompanied by full-certified translation.
Copy of beneficiary`s passport Biographical page.
Copy of beneficiary`s passport nonimmigrant visa page (if you have)
Two-passport style photo of beneficiary with full name on the back and name on plastic bag.
Copy of beneficiary most recent I-94.
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Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (sealed by civil surgeon)
**** *** You do not need to send it with your initial application but you need have it with you during the interview.
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Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA:
☐ Petitioner copies of IRS federal income tax return transcripts for the last one year (Optional last 3 years).
☐ Copies of Petitioner`s W2`s or 1040`s forms.
☐ Copies of Petitioner`s pay stubs.
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Form I-765 Completed and Signed by Beneficiary.
Two-passport style photo of beneficiary with full name on the back and name on plastic bag.
Copy of beneficiary`s passport Biographical page.
Copy of beneficiary most recent I-94.
*No Filing Fee is required for I-765 since it is being submitted along with I-485.
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Form I-131 Completed and Signed by Beneficiary.
Copy of beneficiary`s passport Biographical page.
Copy of beneficiary most recent I-94.
Two-passport style photo of beneficiary with full name on the back and name on plastic bag.
*No Filing Fee is required for I-765 since it is being submitted along with I-485.Comment
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As the spouse of a US citizen adjusting status only two things really count - that your marriage is real and that you entered the country legally. All evidence you send in should be to further that goal. I-20's and/or transcripts do nothing to help prove your marriage is real - so I say no, they are useless.Originally posted by ozancanc View PostComment
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Evidence like I20s would be needed to establish that the person has maintained legal status throughout his/her stay in the US. That would be necessary if you are adjusting status in all categories except immediate family of US citizen category. Since your case is spouse of US citizen, you would not need to send in any such evidence.Originally posted by ozancanc View PostJust an opinion; Not legal advice.Comment
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So in total is the Beneficiary sending in 4 passport size photos?Originally posted by azblk View PostMarriage based AOS guide:
Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative
Form I-130A Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary
Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
Form I-693 Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Must be sealed by civil surgeon and you dont need to send it with your original package, you can send it later on or take it to interview with you)
Form I-864 Affidavit of Support under Section 213A of the INA
Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization
Form I-131 Application for Travel Document (File this if you are planning to travel during AOS process)
Form G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
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Form I-130 Completed and signed form by Petitioner (U.S. Citizen).
Form I-130A Completed and signed by spouse beneficiary.
A personal check or Money Order amount of $535 made out to U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Two-passport style photo of U.S. Citizen with full name on the back and name on plastic bag.
Two-passport style photo of beneficiary with full name on the back and name on plastic bag.
Copy of U.S. Citizen`s Birth Certificate or Passport Biographical Page, or Naturalization Certificate.
Copy of U.S. Citizen`s Driver License or Passport Biographical Page.
Copy of Marriage Certificate.
Copy of Divorce Decree (If you are divorced previously).
Copy of beneficiary`s passport biographical page.
Copy of beneficiary`s most recent I-94.
Examples of Evidence Showing Bona Fide Marriage:
☐ Joint IRS Tax Return Transcripts (if you have it).
☐ Birth Certificate of your children (if you have any).
☐ Joint Lease or Mortgage showing joint tenancy (if you have it).
☐ Joint Bank Statements. (Checking, Saving, Credit Cards etc.).
☐ Joint Utility Bills (Or Utility Bills showing the same address for each spouse)
☐ Joint Cell Phone Bills.
☐ Joint Car title.
☐ Joint Car Insurance.
☐ Life insurance showing each other as beneficiary.
☐ Retirement accounts showing each other as beneficiary.
☐ Health, dental Insurance showing you are on one another plan.
☐ Photographs (Weddings, Trips, Family gatherings, Friends)
☐ Affidavits from your family, friends having personal knowledge of your bona fides marriage.
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Form I-485 Completed and Signed by Beneficiary (Alien Applicant).
A personal check or Money Order amount of $1225 made out to U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Including biometric fee).
Copy of foreign birth certificate for beneficiary accompanied by full-certified translation.
Copy of beneficiary`s passport Biographical page.
Copy of beneficiary`s passport nonimmigrant visa page (if you have)
Two-passport style photo of beneficiary with full name on the back and name on plastic bag.
Copy of beneficiary most recent I-94.
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Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (sealed by civil surgeon)
**** *** You do not need to send it with your initial application but you need have it with you during the interview.
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Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA:
☐ Petitioner copies of IRS federal income tax return transcripts for the last one year (Optional last 3 years).
☐ Copies of Petitioner`s W2`s or 1040`s forms.
☐ Copies of Petitioner`s pay stubs.
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Form I-765 Completed and Signed by Beneficiary.
Two-passport style photo of beneficiary with full name on the back and name on plastic bag.
Copy of beneficiary`s passport Biographical page.
Copy of beneficiary most recent I-94.
*No Filing Fee is required for I-765 since it is being submitted along with I-485.
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Form I-131 Completed and Signed by Beneficiary.
Copy of beneficiary`s passport Biographical page.
Copy of beneficiary most recent I-94.
Two-passport style photo of beneficiary with full name on the back and name on plastic bag.
*No Filing Fee is required for I-765 since it is being submitted along with I-485.Filed I-130, I130A, I-485, I-765
Priority Date: 01/22/2018
Date Received NOA Letters: 02/02/2018
Courtesy Letter for i693: 02/20/2018
Biometrics Done: 02/21/2018
Interview(rec' approval letter): 05/31/2018
EAD card in production: 06/02/2018
EAD card in hand: 06/07/2018
SSN card in hand: 06/09/2018
GC approval/production notifications: 07/08/2018
Card mailed notification: 07/09/2018
I130 & I485 approval letters received: 07/09/2018
GC in hand: 07/11/2018Comment
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I'm a F-1 student too and this is the cover letter that I sent in along with my application (hope it helps!)Originally posted by ozancanc View Post
To whom it may concern,
Please find enclosed documentations for the concurrent filing of the following forms with all supporting documents:
I-130/I-130A (Petition for Alien Relative)
I-131 (Application for Travel Document)
I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status)
I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization)
I-864 (Affidavit of Support)
I-130 – Petition for Alien Relative
• Check for $535 Payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (attached)
• Form I-130 – Petition for Alien Relative
• Form G-1145 e-Notification for Application/Petition Acceptance (attached)
• Two Passport-style Photos of the Petitioner (attached)
• Two Passport-style Photos of the Beneficiary (attached)
• Copy of Petitioner’s Birth Certificate
• Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport Biographic Page and Non-Immigrant Visa Page
• Copy of Marriage Certificate
• Form I-130A - Supplemental Information for Spouse and Beneficiary
Evidence of Bona Fide Marriage:
• A Photo Book including photos taken together during vacations and daily life (from March 2016 to May 2017).
• Copy of Congratulations Card received from petitioner’s colleagues regarding notifications of marriage
• Chase Bank Joint Checking Account Summary and most recent bank statement
• Copy of Joint Chase Bank Credit Card
• Joint Health Benefits and Insurance Information (including medical, dental, and life insurance)
• Copy of Joint Health Insurance Card
• Copy of Joint Lease Agreement with signatures of both petitioner and beneficiary
• Copy of Hotel Reservations for all vacations taken together (from May 2016 to May 2017)
• Copy of Attraction Tickets and Receipts during vacation in Orlando, FL and Atlanta, GA (May 2017)
• Copy of Receipts of Items purchased together (for daily life)
• Copy of Receipts of Items purchased for each other
I-131 – Application for Travel Document
• Form I-131 – Application for Travel Document
• Two Passport-style Photos of the Beneficiary (attached)
• Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport Biographic Page
• Copy of Beneficiary’s Form I-94 – Arrival/Departure Record
I-485 – Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
• Check for $1,225 (with Biometric Fees) Payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (attached)
• Form I-485 – Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
• Two Passport-style Photos of the Beneficiary (attached)
• Form I-693 – Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Sealed Envelope)
• Copy of Beneficiary’s Foreign Birth Certificate with Certified Translation
• Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport Biographic Page and Non-Immigrant Visa Page
• Copy of Beneficiary’s Form I-94 – Arrival/Departure Record
• Form G-325A – Biographic Information Sheet for Beneficiary
I-765 – Application for Employment Authorization
• Form I-765 - Application for Employment Authorization
• Two Passport-style Photos of the Beneficiary (attached)
• Copy of Beneficiary’s Passport Biographic Page
I-864 – Affidavit of Support
• Form I-864 – Affidavit of Support: Completed by the Petitioner
• Copy of Petitioner’s Birth Certificate
• Copy of Petitioner’s Tax Transcripts for Tax Year 2016, 2015 and 2014
• Employment Verification Letter from Petitioner’s Current Employer
• Petitioner’s Three most recent Pay StubsComment
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you need 2 passport pictures with every actionable form. 2 - with 130, 2 - with i-485, 2 -with i-131 and 2 - with i-765. the last 2 are optional formsOriginally posted by kaylip View PostComment
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Thank you very much for all the help, But I need help, My wife and I live in different addresses right now, and I put the different address in the forms, but in the Cover Letter, how do I put the different addresses?
Can someone help me with this?
Thank you all for all the tips!Comment
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I dont want to diss any of you on here but you dont have to send 4 photos you only send 2 of yourseld and spoiuse if filing i-130 and i-485 together. Thats is ridicoulous sending the same documents over and over again for each application. You are filing concurrently all applications at once. They dont get seperated and sent to a seperate department and different officer. Its things like this that they have put out memos stating about how people are sending them a bunch of useless paper to look through. Trust me I have helped many many many people and not once have i had them return any of the applications and i dont send half this junk that you are stating on here. To the contrary you are doing a diservice to others because you are making them do uneccesary work trashing half the crap you send them. I know its tough not having your papers and you are just trying to be safe. But read the instructions and a dictionary too. If USCIS is only asking you for mustard ketchup and lettuce and light pickles why are you throwing onion and mayo over and over on them buns. Come on man.
Attached is a checklist from one of the old checklist that i modified that came from one of the uscis offices. This is what i use just about everytime and never has failed me. Say what you want but i can attest this list works.. and no im not promoting anything and dont pm me to help you for a fee i wont do it so you all know that i am only posting this to help you out and to try to alleviate their paperwork so the rest of the people can start getting their process taken care of faster.
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