Need Guidance for filling with I-485 - Already filed I-130 and I-765

[mba098]

Hello,
I am on F1 visa (doctoral student). Married to US citizen, filed I-130 and I-765 in August 2020. However, I realized that I need to file I-485 too.

Can somebody tell me if we need to submit I-864 Affidavit of Support too?

And what are total requirements if I am missing any other requirements then this (I-94, passport pictures, marriage certificate, I-20, joint bank statements, birth certificates, passport copies, visas, receipts of I-765 and I-130. And I-864 now or once I get approval?

Aside from that if I need to file something else too to get green card and work authorization?

Need help
Thanks
MBA-098

[manhattanite]

Forms I-130, I-130A, I-485, I-864, and I-944.

Forms I-131 and I-765 are optional but recommended (free with AOS).

Under which category did you file the I-765?

[mba098]

My category was K3-A-9. But I am just told that it was wrong, it should be (c)(9)().
So, I have to apply again with all these forms you just mentioned.
Also, one last question, about I-864. So if i have my husband and my brother sponsor me, then is this same form or any sub category would work.
Thanks and Regards,

[newacct]

You cannot file I-765 to apply for an EAD based on Adjustment of Status if you have not filed I-485 for Adjustment of Status. So assume that the I-765 will be denied.

I will assume you filed I-130 with I-130A since it was a petition for a spouse.

You should file I-485 for Adjustment of Status ASAP with a copy of your I-130 receipt. The I-864 Affidavit of Support needs to be filed with I-485. The I-693 medical can be filed with the I-485 or later. There are many supporting documents that need to be filed with I-485; see the instructions for details. Like the other poster said, you can and should file I-765 for EAD and I-131 for AP for free with I-485.

If your spouse's household income is insufficient and you will be using your brother as a "joint sponsor", then your spouse would file an I-864 as the petitioner and your brother would file a second I-864 as the joint sponsor.