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QUOTE=gdh;2146585]First of all, I apologize for the huge post but I'm hoping it will be beneficial.
I'm creating a table of contents (ToC) that I want to send in with the application; planning on putting it right after the cover letter. I decided to post it here; maybe it helps someone else, maybe I get some feedback. All text in green is comment for you guys but will not be included on the actual ToC I send in. I also replaced some info (e.g. names) for privacy. 
Also, all documents are copies except for the "Original Documents" sections.
I plan to use ACCO fasteners [Google it] on the top side to make one package for myself and one for my wife of all the document copies with tabs on the bottom to clearly highlight sections. The Original Documents will have to be held together with rubber bands.
Please let me know what you think.
Hi gdh,
Looks like you are set to go, I would suggest a few things if you don't mind:
1. I don't think it's necessary to include your current A# in the cover letter, especially if you decided to fill it in in the form as they ask you to if you have one
2. I don't think you need to include your W-2s and Tax Returns, your employment letter which states the salary should be sufficient, normally they will ask you to bring Tax and W-2s to the interview if they need them
Note: It has been advised to have a less bulky application package. I was actually trying to find for you a link that lists how to assemble your AOS package, but I can't find it. But try to include only the supporting documents you were asked for.
Arrangement of the documents
I'll try to remember the best I can. I think you should organize your package a bit and make it flow:
PRIMARY APPLICANT
Cover letter: Which will state you name, intention for changing Status, where you say you are a DV lottey winner and state your CN and say what you have included in the package in the order you have them
Order of rest of package:
1. Check
2. Photos
3. I-485
4. AOS Eligibility docs
a. First NL
b. Second NL (not necessary)
c. Copy of Receipt from DOS
Note: Clip check and photos at the top of the I-485 form
5.Birth Certificate
a. Copy of Original
b. Translated
c. Certificate of translation
d. SS card can also go here
6. Marriage Certificate
a. Copy of original
b. Translated copy
c. Certificate of Translation
6. Copy of Passport profile page + visa page
7. Evidence of Status
a. I-94s (from recent to old if you have)
b. Copy of OPT cards
c. All your I-20s if you have (Yes it's many but do it, you don't want them to ask themselves any questions)
d. Your degree (whatever you have completed, Don't send transcripts unless you are still in school)
8. DV Eligibility
a. High School Diploma
b. Employment letter
9. G25A Form
10. I-693 form in a sealed envelope
11. I-765 Form
12. I-131 form
SPOUSE
Make a cover letter that should state that she's applying as a derivative, still state the CN and the rest is the same.
This is how my husband and I sent our package, he was in H1-B and I was in F-1 on OPT, so almost similar to you. We actually used folders for each package, those folders with 2 hole punched at the top, actually that's what they use. So we assembled each folder and put both in a big envelope and mailed it.
I hope this helps. You have everything you need, will be ok, don't worry.
All the best and keep us posted!
