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I'm going through this whole process right now, so I would like to share my experience and make sure I've done everything properly.
Background
I am a citizen of Ukraine. I am employed by the Ukrainian office of American company and came to US for a business trip using B-1 visitor visa on June 1st with expiration date on Form I-94 November 30th 2011. On September 15th I married a US citizen by birth (so we should not be affected by 30-60 days rule).
Package
Whole package was described in a cover letter, see below:
USCIS
131 South Dearborn – 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL
60603-5517
October 21, 2011
Concurrent Filing of 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)
Petitioner (U.S. Citizen): Petitioner Name and Last Name
Beneficiary (Alien Spouse): Beneficiary Name and Last Name
Dear Sir/ Madam:
Please kindly find enclosed concurrent filing of 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:
1. Check in the amount of US$420 for I-130
2. Check in the amount of US$1,070 for I-485
3. Form G1145 E-Notification of application/petition acceptance
4. I-130 Petition For Alien Relative
• Copy of US Citizen’s birth certificate
• Copy of US Citizen’s passport
• Copy of marriage certificate
• G325A signed by US Citizen
• G325A signed by beneficiary
• Passport photo of US Citizen (attached with a paper clip to Form I-130 and signed)
• Passport photo of beneficiary (attached with a paper clip to Form I-130 and signed)
• Evidence of Bona fide Marriage
- Copy of joint bank account information
- Affidavit for Bona Fide Marriage by third party US Citizen
- Copy of rent payments bank account information
- Picture that document relationship and marriage
5. I-485 Application To Register Permanent Residence Or Adjust Status
• Continuation pages for Form I-485
• Copy of Birth Certificate with English translation
• Copy of passport page with nonimmigrant visa
• 2 passport photos of beneficiary (attached with a paper clip to Form I-485 and signed)
• Form I-693 Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Completed by a Civil Surgeon sealed in an envelope)
• G325A signed by beneficiary
• Copy of I-94 Form (front and back)
6. I-765 Application For Employment Document
• 2 passport photos of beneficiary (attached with a paper clip to Form I-765 and signed)
• Copy of passport page with nonimmigrant visa
7. I-131 Application For Travel Document
• Copy of passport page with nonimmigrant visa
• Explanation showing circumstances that warrant issuance of an Advance Parole Document
• 2 passport photos of beneficiary (attached with a paper clip to Form I-131 and signed)
Signature of Petitioner: Date:
Process and actions made
On October 22nd the whole package was sent via US Mail Express Mail to the address shown above. The cost for the whole package was about $18. On Monday using the US Mail tracker I got a confirmation of delivery at 11:00 AM.
Questions
1. When I was filing form I-485 I stated that I had military training during my study in the university. I have added 3 continuation pages explaining the circumstances. How likely is this to affect the process?
2. From what I've realized after thoroughly studying all possible sources including this blessed website it is not mandatory to file the Form I-864 Affidavit of Support concurrently with I-485. The Petitioner will be notified when filing of I-864 is required. As at this moment my wife doesn't meet the 125% requirements we will file this form later, in a couple of month. Please confirm or correct.
3. Form G-1145 was submitted, so I expect to receive an e-mail notification of acceptance. Will I receive paper notification as well? How long does it usually take to receive such notification both by email and mail?
4. What are the next steps and what should we be concerned about?
I hope this description would be helpful for others. Your comments and suggestions would be highly appreciated.
I'm going through this whole process right now, so I would like to share my experience and make sure I've done everything properly.
Background
I am a citizen of Ukraine. I am employed by the Ukrainian office of American company and came to US for a business trip using B-1 visitor visa on June 1st with expiration date on Form I-94 November 30th 2011. On September 15th I married a US citizen by birth (so we should not be affected by 30-60 days rule).
Package
Whole package was described in a cover letter, see below:
USCIS
131 South Dearborn – 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL
60603-5517
October 21, 2011
Concurrent Filing of 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)
Petitioner (U.S. Citizen): Petitioner Name and Last Name
Beneficiary (Alien Spouse): Beneficiary Name and Last Name
Dear Sir/ Madam:
Please kindly find enclosed concurrent filing of 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:
1. Check in the amount of US$420 for I-130
2. Check in the amount of US$1,070 for I-485
3. Form G1145 E-Notification of application/petition acceptance
4. I-130 Petition For Alien Relative
• Copy of US Citizen’s birth certificate
• Copy of US Citizen’s passport
• Copy of marriage certificate
• G325A signed by US Citizen
• G325A signed by beneficiary
• Passport photo of US Citizen (attached with a paper clip to Form I-130 and signed)
• Passport photo of beneficiary (attached with a paper clip to Form I-130 and signed)
• Evidence of Bona fide Marriage
- Copy of joint bank account information
- Affidavit for Bona Fide Marriage by third party US Citizen
- Copy of rent payments bank account information
- Picture that document relationship and marriage
5. I-485 Application To Register Permanent Residence Or Adjust Status
• Continuation pages for Form I-485
• Copy of Birth Certificate with English translation
• Copy of passport page with nonimmigrant visa
• 2 passport photos of beneficiary (attached with a paper clip to Form I-485 and signed)
• Form I-693 Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Completed by a Civil Surgeon sealed in an envelope)
• G325A signed by beneficiary
• Copy of I-94 Form (front and back)
6. I-765 Application For Employment Document
• 2 passport photos of beneficiary (attached with a paper clip to Form I-765 and signed)
• Copy of passport page with nonimmigrant visa
7. I-131 Application For Travel Document
• Copy of passport page with nonimmigrant visa
• Explanation showing circumstances that warrant issuance of an Advance Parole Document
• 2 passport photos of beneficiary (attached with a paper clip to Form I-131 and signed)
Signature of Petitioner: Date:
Process and actions made
On October 22nd the whole package was sent via US Mail Express Mail to the address shown above. The cost for the whole package was about $18. On Monday using the US Mail tracker I got a confirmation of delivery at 11:00 AM.
Questions
1. When I was filing form I-485 I stated that I had military training during my study in the university. I have added 3 continuation pages explaining the circumstances. How likely is this to affect the process?
2. From what I've realized after thoroughly studying all possible sources including this blessed website it is not mandatory to file the Form I-864 Affidavit of Support concurrently with I-485. The Petitioner will be notified when filing of I-864 is required. As at this moment my wife doesn't meet the 125% requirements we will file this form later, in a couple of month. Please confirm or correct.
3. Form G-1145 was submitted, so I expect to receive an e-mail notification of acceptance. Will I receive paper notification as well? How long does it usually take to receive such notification both by email and mail?
4. What are the next steps and what should we be concerned about?
I hope this description would be helpful for others. Your comments and suggestions would be highly appreciated.
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