In case this is useful for someone: here is a
cover letter and a
list of documents that we sent to
USCIS when we applied for my
green card. All paperwork was split into four separate binders (corresponding to four primary federal forms that had to be filed) and sent out in one thick envelope. Our application was approved very promptly, and our immigration officer appeared to be very satisfied with the paperwork.
Cover Letter
March 10, 2009
Mary Poppins (marypoppins@gmail.com) and John Stark (jstark@gmail.com)
Address:
5555 Woodlawn Ave, Apt 55
Chicago, IL 65555
Phone:
773-555-5555
USCIS
Attn: FBAS
131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517
Re: Concurrent Filing of I-130, Petition for Alien Relative and I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
Petitioner (U.S. Citizen): Mary Poppins
Beneficiary (Alien Spouse): John Stark
Dear Sir/ Madam:
Please kindly find enclosed concurrent filing of Forms I-130, Petition for Alien Relative and I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status for my husband, John Stark and supporting documents.
Copies of documents submitted are exact copies of unaltered documents and we understand that we may be required to submit original documents to an Immigration or Consular officer at a later date. Note that some copies came out bigger or smaller than the originals due to our printer configuration, but in all cases all relevant information is legible and easily readable.
The following page lists the full contents of the package. Feel free to contact us if we missed something, or if you need further evidence in support of this application.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Mary Poppins _____________________ March 10, 2009
John Stark _____________________ March 10, 2009
Package 1: I-130 and evidence
1. Payment of $355 fee for I-130 form (personal check)
2. I-130 form
3. Copy of sponsoring citizen’s unexpired passport
1. Biographical Page
2. All other non-empty pages (visas and entry stamps)
4. Copy of sponsoring citizen’s CERTIFICATE OF NATURALIZATION
5. Copy of intending immigrant’s passport
1. Biographical page
2. Visa and entry stamps
6. Copy of intending immigrant’s I-94 card
7. Certified copy of Marriage Certificate from Cook County, IL
8. G-325A form for sponsoring US citizen
9. One passport-style photo of sponsoring US citizen
10. G-325A form for intending immigrant
11. One passport-style photo of intending immigrant
12. Proof of a bona-fide marriage
1. Introduction letter describing how we met and got married
2. Statement from the bank (our joint checking account is highlighted)
3. Photo from family reunion showing intending immigrant, sponsor, and their parents
Package 2: I-485 and evidence
1. Payment of $1010 for I-485 and biometric fee
2. I-485 form
3. I-693 form, Medical Examination (in a sealed envelope)
4. Certified copy of Marriage Certificate
5. Copy of intending immigrant’s birth certificate
1. Declaration of translator
2. English translation
3. Actual copy (in Polish)
6. Copy of intending immigrant’s passport
1. Biographical page
2. Visa and entry stamps
7. Copy of both sides of I-94 form
8. Copy of intending immigrant’s SEVIS I-20 form (F-1 student)
9. Letter from intending immigrant’s current educational institution
10. G-325A form for intending immigrant
11. Two passport-type photos of the intending immigrant
12. Resume and list of publications of intending immigrant
13. I-864 form, Affidavit of Support
1. Introductory letter explaining sources of funds used to satisfy income requirements
2. Original job offer from sponsor’s current employer
3. Recent paycheck stub for sponsor
4. A letter from intending immigrant’s Ph.D. advisor
5. Recent paycheck stub for intending immigrant
6. Tax documents
6.1. 2008 joint tax return for sponsor Mary Poppins and intending immigrant John Stark
6.1.1. Joint 2008 Federal Tax Return
6.1.2. Mary Popins' 2008 W-2 (University of Chicago)
6.1.3. Mary Poppins’s 2008 W-2 (Awesome Investment Bank Inc.)
6.1.4. John Stark’s 2008 W-2
6.2. 2007 tax return for sponsor, Mary Poppins
6.2.1. Mary Poppins’s 2007 Federal Tax Return
6.2.2. Mary Poppins’s 2007 W-2
6.3. 2007 tax return for intending immigrant, John Stark
6.3.1. John Stark’s 2007 Federal Tax Return
6.3.2. John Stark’s 2007 W-2
6.3.3. John Stark’s 2007 1099-INT (Bank of America)
6.4. 2006 tax return for sponsor, Mary Poppins
6.4.1. Mary Poppins’s 2006 Federal Tax Return
6.4.2. Mary Poppins’s 2006 W-2
6.5. 2006 tax return for intending immigrant, John Stark
6.5.1. John Stark’s 2006 Federal Tax Return
6.5.2. John Stark’s 2006 1040-X (amended return)
6.5.3. John Stark’s 2006 W-2
6.5.4. John Stark’s 2006 1099-INT
Package 3: I-131 and evidence
1. I-131 form
2. Explanation showing the circumstances that warrant issuance of an Advance Parole Document
3. Copy of intending immigrant’s passport
1. Biographical page
2. Visa and entry stamps
4. Copy of both sides of I-94 form
5. 2 photos
Package 4: I-765 and evidence
1. I-765 form
2. Copy of intending immigrant’s I-94
3. 2 photos
