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Assembling the I-485 Package: Checklist
Forms and Documents (follow these assembly instructions. All supporting documents must be in English or be translated as noted here.): 1. Payment as required by USCIS. Be sure to include the payment for both the I-485 and the biometrics fee*. Use a money order so you can track the payment. If a personal check is allowed, use that instead.
>> The fee for I-485 applications filed on or after July 30th 2007 inlcudes the cost of the I-131 and I-765 (no need to pay for them if filed with or while your I-485 application is pending adjudication -- as long as you paid the "new" rate for the I-485 effective July 30th 2007).
2. Cover Letter. Should include a description of what your are petitioning for (I-485), a table of contents (list everything in the packet). If you need additional room to explain your case, attach a separate sheet (list the attachment on the cover sheet). Make sure to sign and date the cover sheet.
3. Form I-485: Petition for Alien Relative
4. Copy of the non US Citizen Spouses Passport (biographical page as well as entry stamps).
5. Copy of the non US Citizen Spouses valid I-94 (front and back copies)
6. A copy of the intending immigrant's birth certificate along with English translation. (If in any language other than English)
7. A certified copy of your marriage certificate. (If filing for your spouse)
8. A copy of the petitioner's and/or intending immigrant's divorce documents. (If filing for a spouse, and one or both of you have been divorced before)
9. A copy of a prior spouse's death certificate. (If filing for a spouse, and one or both have you were married before, and the prior spouse died)
10. Two passport-type photos (see specification) of the Non US Citizen Spouse. Write the full name on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of <Insert Name>". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.
11. G-325A (all four pages) filled out,signed and dated
12. I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status
13. I-864, Affidavit of Support (see poverty limits here)
>> Include any additional required supporting documentation
14. I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, if you want to work while your application is processed (optional)
>> Include any additional required supporting documentation or photos as well as payment per USCIS instructions.
15. I-131, Application for Travel Document, if you need to travel outside the United States while your application is processed (optional)
>> Include any additional required supporting documentation or photos as well as payment per USCIS instructions.
16. I-485 Supplement A, and penalty fee if applicable. See 8 CFR 245.10
17. I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Excludability**, if applicable
* Fingerprint fee not needed for applicants under 14
** an I-601 is NO FEE, if, and ONLY if filed WITH an I-485. Later filing DOES require a fee. Whether to file an I-601 is an important decision -- like the J-1, consulation with an attorney is recommended.

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I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status

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I-864, Affidavit of Support, Include any additional required supporting documentation

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