Adjustment of Status - I-485

Hi Guys,

This forum has been so helpful to me, I thank everyone who took the time to share or answer questions. Though this might not be the normal post, I thought I'd share how I composed my cover letter to the USCIS, as it might be useful to someone who is doing it without the help of a lawyer (our names have been changed for privacy). I am a B2 Visa overstay, I arrived in the US in July 2014, met my husband in January 2015, got engaged in March, and got married in May 2015. Yes, I am still in shock! I will be submitting the documents on the 8th of August. Of course, I am nervous, but I pray to an awesome God, and the marriage is genuine, so I have faith. I will update a timeline as soon as I get word from the USCIS: Here Goes:
7 August 2015

USCIS
FBAS
131 South
Dearborn-3rd Floor
Chicago, IL
60603-5517

To Whom It May Concern:

Re.: Petition for Alien Relative and Adjustment of Status:

We, the applicants, hereby list the completed respective forms and supporting evidence, as per instructions for concurrent filing for Petition for Alien Relative/ Adjustment of Status, and as required by the USCIS. The documents enclosed are as follows:

FOLDER 1:

• Completed Form G-1145.
• Cover letter.
• Two checks made payable to the US Department of Homeland Security,
for One Thousand and Seventy Dollars ($ 1,070.00) and Four Hundred and Twenty Dollars ($ 420.00) respectively, which represent all fees associated with the adjustment of status process, as listed below:

- FORM G-1145: $ 0.00
- FORM G-325A (X2): $ 0.00
- FORM I-130: $ 420.00
- FORM I-131: $ 0.00
- FORM I-485: $ 985.00
- FORM I-693: $ 0.00
- FORM I-765: $ 0.00
- FORM I-864: $ 0.00
- BIOMETRIC: $ 85.00
TOTAL: $ 1,490.00

FOLDER 2:

• Completed Form I-130.
• Completed Form G-325a.
• Signed passport-style photo (x4) of Fernando.
              

FOLDER 3:

SUMMARY OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION (COPIES) TO FORMS I-130 & G-325A:

• Birth certificate for Fernando Reid.
• Copy of marriage certificate (between Fernando Reid and Keisha Reid (nee Lewis).
• Copy of divorce decree (between Fernando Reid & Pamela Reid).
• Sworn affidavit from Pastor Jervis Harris, Happy Hearts AMEC Church, Steel City, PA.
• Sworn affidavit from Mr. and Mrs. Tevin Campbell, 899 Skeeter Boulevard,
 Washington, PA.
• Evidence of health insurance for Keisha on the health plan of Fernando.
• Evidence of insurance on life of Fernando, naming Keisha as a beneficiary.
• Evidence of Keisha as a beneficiary on pension benefits for Fernando.
• Evidence of Keisha as a beneficiary on ICMA savings account of Fernando.
• Evidence of joint State Farm credit card account.
• Utility bill in the names of Fernando and Keisha.
• Phone call and messages records for Fernando for past six (6) months, evidencing correspondence between himself and Keisha.
• Copy receipts for engagement and wedding rings bought by Fernando from Kay Jewelers, Mongolia Mall, Mongolia, Pittsburgh, PA.
• Copy receipt of doctor and dentist bills for Keisha paid by Fernando.
• Copies of Citizen’s Bank ATM generated check lodgement receipts, evidencing monetary gifts from Fernando to Keisha.
• Copy receipts for gifts and various items purchased for Keisha by Ronald.
• Copy receipts for gifts purchased for Fernando by Keisha.
• Copy receipts from dates between Fernando and Keisha
• Photocopies of debit/credit cards used in purchases, from both parties, for reference.
• Photographs of wedding day etc. with brief notes on backs of each.
• Copy bank letter and statements, evidencing change of address for Keisha.
• Evidence of correspondence by mail to Keisha at 171 Antonio Way.
• Copies of postcards and envelop sent to Fernando and Keisha, from Keisha’s family in Jamaica, and Fernando’s daughter, Meika.

FOLDER 4:

• Completed Form I-864.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (COPIES) TO FORM I-864:

• Job letter for Fernando, stating job classification, tenure and expected salary for current year (2015).
• Pay stubs for Fernando, for past 6 months.
• Copies of tax returns for 2012, 2013 and 2014 (original IRS transcripts).
• Statement from ICMA account: January – June 2015, and print out of account as at July 30, 2015, which is used as supplemental income in part 7.

FOLDER 5:

• Completed Form I-485.
• Completed Form G-325a.
• Signed passport-style photo (x4) of Keisha.

FOLDER 6:

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION (COPIES) TO FORM I-485:

• Birth certificate for Keisha.
• Passport biographic data page for Keisha.
• Passport visa page for Keisha and passport page with CBP stamp of last entry into the US by Keisha.
• I-94.

FOLDER 7:

• Sealed envelope containing form I-693, completed by Dr. Paul Frith, P. Frith, MD and Associates, 4520 Somber Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15274, USA. The required medical was done on July 27, 2015.

FOLDER 8:

• Completed and signed form I-765.

• Completed and signed form I-131.

 

Kind Regards,

________________________ ___________________
Fernando Reid, Date
Petitioner/Sponsor

________________________ ____________________
Keisha Reid (nee Lewis), Date
Spouse

I hope this helps!! :)