Before I list all the docs we are going to submit for the I-130,I-485, ........ application I will put down my questions/concerns. 
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Mom does not have a birth certificate (born in Karachi), we stay in india,..
There is no way she can get a Non-availabilty Certificate and she is 70 years old, so there are no real relatives older then her to give us an affidavit of her birth, atleast we dont know about them.
But she did go to the Court and got an Affidavit of Birth as well as an Affidavit of Marriage made by herself (we sure can get affidavit of marriage from 2 relatives if required) . Both properly Notarized.
1. Is this (affidavit of Birth) good enough, will this pass as good
for the birth certifcate.
2. Is the marriage certificate (or affidavit of marriage ) required for
Mom, somewhere it says Marriage certificate (or affidavit of marriage )
required in case of applying for Father. Not required for mother.
Is that Right.
3. We will try to get the school leaving certificate for her, but she
passed school 50 - 53 years back. Thats another problem.
4. She does have a certified Senior citizen card and Certificate which
states her name, address, Date of Birth. It has got all those
Signature and Stamps of the goverment or municipality.
I really need some input for the above. Is this going to be fine.
I am listing all the docs i am going to set for my moms application, I really request to all those experienced to look at them and let me know if anything is really missing. I cannot afford to miss on some crucial document and then go back to India and get it, it will be too expensive and also dont want the application to be rejected. Also we dont have anybody in india who could help us out if we need something here, I mean it will become very difficult.
So please, look at this and let me know if anything else is required.
This might also help others who are looking for a detailed documents list.
My sister (now married) is going to apply for our Mom.
Documents required for Mom and Sister
I-130 Petition for Alien Relative
I-485 Adjustment of Status (AOS)
I-864 Affidavit of Support (Sponsor)
I-864A Affidavit of Support (Co-Sponsor)
I-693 Medical Examination
I-130 Approval notice. Actually, will file I-485 with I-130. Concurrent filing. Original I-130 Application.
G-325A Biographic Information
I-765 Work Permit (EAD)
I-131 Travel document (Advance Parole. Multiple entry).
G-28 If we have a lawyer.
Have to file all the above listed documents at the same time.
I-130 Petition of Alien Relative
** Filing Fee - $190.00 (Don't forget to check the USCIS for the latest) **
Sister - A copy of petitioner's birth certificate showing your name
and parent's name
Sister - If your name or your parent's name is different now than at the
time of your birth, you must provide evidence of the legal
name change. Marriage certificate.
Sister - If you were not born in the United States, a copy of either
your Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship or your
U.S. passport
Mom - A copy of your parents’ civil marriage certificate
(for father's application). Missing.
Not required really, but better to have all papers. An Affidavit
will be required here.
Mom - A copy of birth certificate. An Affidavit will be required
here. Missing.
Birth Certificate (or non availability certificate from
municipality (from Pakistan - Not possible)
and secondary evidence e.g. school record, 2 affidavits of
2 relatives sworn before a First Class Magistrate)
This document is not required here, but better to have all papers.
It is required for I-485. We will file all the papers Concurrently.
File here : USCIS Texas Service Center P.O. Box 850919 Mesquite,
TX 75185-0919
In case of missing Birth Certificate:
Non-Availability Certificate from the Governmental Agency
Two affidavits from family members - from an older blood relative, i.e.,
a parent, aunt, uncle, sibling, who has personal knowledge of your birth
In case of missing Marriage Certificate:
Two affidavits from family members
Wedding Invitation
1. Affidavits must be notarized
2. Do not forget to include the certified translated copies of
any letters provided in foreign language.
Affidavits: Written statements sworn to or affirmed by two persons who were living at the time and who have personal knowledge of the event you are trying to prove. For example, the date and place of birth, marriage or death. The person making the affidavit does not have to be a U.S. citizen. Each affidavit should contain the following information regarding the person making the affidavit: his or her full name, address, date and place of birth and his or her relationship to you, if any, full information concerning the event, and complete details explaining how the person acquired knowledge of the event
- Evidence of relationship to petitioner (old & recent photographs, letters, cards, telephone records etc.)
I-485 Adjustment of Status (AOS)
** Fee - $325.00 + $70.00 Biometrics Fee (Don't forget to check the USCIS for the latest)**
Mom – Photographs – Two (Will take here in US)
Mom – Applicant Birth Certificate - see above in case of
missing official Birth Certificate
Mom – Copy of Visa page(s). Also, copy of whole passport.
Mom – Copy of I-94 - Both Sides
Mom - A copy of birth certificate. An Affidavit will be required
here. Missing. Birth Certificate (or
non availability certificate from municipality
(from Pakistan - Not possible) and secondary evidence
e.g. school record, 2 affidavits of 2 relatives sworn before
a First Class Magistrate)
Mom - A copy of your civil marriage certificate
(for father's application) . Missing.
Not required really, but better to have all papers.
An Affidavit will be required here.
Visa Number is the one in RED (in passport) - need while filling I-485
( As a Precaution we will attach your documents too. )
Sister - A copy of petitioner's birth certificate showing your name
and parent's name
Sister - If your name or your parent's name is different now than
at the time of your birth, you must provide evidence of the
legal name change. Marriage certificate.
Sister - If you were not born in the United States, a copy of
either your Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship or your
U.S. passport
File here : File this application at the USCIS service center or local office that has jurisdiction
over your place of residence, or submit the form to the USCIS Lockbox Facility.
I-864 Affidavit of Support
** No Fee **
Sister – Employment Verification letter
Sister – Copy of Tax Returns or Tax Transcripts - Last Three Years
Sister – Copy of W2 - Last Three Years, if filed Joint Tax Returns
and only one of them is the sponsor
I-864A Affidavit of Support – If Co-Sponsor is needed and filed along with I-864. This form is needed if the main sponsor's income is not sufficient
** No Fee **
Sis_Husband – Co-Sponsors Employment Verification Letter
Sis_Husband – Co-Sponsors Copy of Tax Returns or Tax Transcripts - Last Three Years,
Sis_Husband – Co-Sponsors Copy of W2 - Last Three Years, if
filed Joint Tax Returns and only one of them is the sponsor
Other Support Documents for I-864 or I-864A START
Evidence of Assets
All assets must be supported with evidence to verify location, ownership, and value of each asset. Any liens and liabilities relating to the assets must be documented. List only assets can be readily converted into cash within one year. Evidence assets includes, but is not limited to the following:
If you want to use your assets, the assets of your household members or dependents, and/or the
assets of the immigrant are sponsoring to meet the minimum income requirement, must provide evidence of assets with a cash value that equals least five times the difference between your total household income and the minimum income requirement. For the assets a household member, other than the immigrant(s) you are sponsoring, to be considered, the household member must complete and sign Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor Household Member.
Bank statements covering the last 12 months, or astatement from an officer of the bank or other financial
institution in which you have deposits, including deposit/withdrawal history for the last 12
Months, and current balance;
Evidence of ownership and value of stocks, bonds, and certificates of deposit, and date(s) acquired;
Evidence of ownership and value of other personal property, and date(s) acquired; and
Evidence of ownership and value of any real estate, and date(s) acquired.
For SOME sponsors:
If you are using the income of persons in your household dependents to qualify,
1. A separate Form I-864A for each person whose income you will use. A sponsored
immigrant/household member who is not immigrating with a spouse and/or child does
need to complete Form I-864A.
2. Proof of their residency and relationship to if they are not listed as dependents on your
income tax return for the most recent tax year.
3. Proof of their current employment or selfemployment.
4. Copies of their individual Federal income tax returns for the 3 most recent tax years, or an
explanation if fewer are submitted.
If you use your assets or the assets of the sponsored immigrant to qualify,
Documentation of assets establishing location, ownership, date of acquisition, and value.
Evidence of any liens or liabilities against these assets.
A separate Form I-864A for each household member other than the sponsored
immigrant/household member.
If you are a joint sponsor or the relative of an employment-based immigrant requiring an affidavit of
support, proof of your citizenship status.
For U.S. citizens or nationals, a copy of your birth certificate, passport, or certificate of
naturalization or citizenship.
For lawful permanent residents, a copy of both sides of your I-551, Permanent Resident Card.
Other Support Documents for I-864 or I-864A END
I-693 Medical Examination
I-130 Approval notice. Actually, will file I-485 with I-130. Concurrent filing. Original I-130 Application.
G-325A Biographic Information
This is more for Mom and does not affect her AOS application. But it is very advisable to file this together.
I-765, Application for Employment Authorization (EAD)
Fee - $ 180.00
Photographs - Two
Copy of I-94 - Both sides
Copy of I-485 application
Copy of expired EAD (if applicable)
I-131, Application for Travel Document (Advance Parole)
Fee - $ 170.00
Photographs - Two
Copy of I-94 - Both sides
Copy of I-485 application
Copy of expired Adv Parole (if applicable)
File all the above listed documents at the same time.
/ Mom does not have a birth certificate (born in Karachi), we stay in india,..
There is no way she can get a Non-availabilty Certificate and she is 70 years old, so there are no real relatives older then her to give us an affidavit of her birth, atleast we dont know about them.
But she did go to the Court and got an Affidavit of Birth as well as an Affidavit of Marriage made by herself (we sure can get affidavit of marriage from 2 relatives if required) . Both properly Notarized.
1. Is this (affidavit of Birth) good enough, will this pass as good
for the birth certifcate.
2. Is the marriage certificate (or affidavit of marriage ) required for
Mom, somewhere it says Marriage certificate (or affidavit of marriage )
required in case of applying for Father. Not required for mother.
Is that Right.
3. We will try to get the school leaving certificate for her, but she
passed school 50 - 53 years back. Thats another problem.
4. She does have a certified Senior citizen card and Certificate which
states her name, address, Date of Birth. It has got all those
Signature and Stamps of the goverment or municipality.
I really need some input for the above. Is this going to be fine.
I am listing all the docs i am going to set for my moms application, I really request to all those experienced to look at them and let me know if anything is really missing. I cannot afford to miss on some crucial document and then go back to India and get it, it will be too expensive and also dont want the application to be rejected. Also we dont have anybody in india who could help us out if we need something here, I mean it will become very difficult.
So please, look at this and let me know if anything else is required.
This might also help others who are looking for a detailed documents list.
My sister (now married) is going to apply for our Mom.
Documents required for Mom and Sister
I-130 Petition for Alien Relative
I-485 Adjustment of Status (AOS)
I-864 Affidavit of Support (Sponsor)
I-864A Affidavit of Support (Co-Sponsor)
I-693 Medical Examination
I-130 Approval notice. Actually, will file I-485 with I-130. Concurrent filing. Original I-130 Application.
G-325A Biographic Information
I-765 Work Permit (EAD)
I-131 Travel document (Advance Parole. Multiple entry).
G-28 If we have a lawyer.
Have to file all the above listed documents at the same time.
I-130 Petition of Alien Relative
** Filing Fee - $190.00 (Don't forget to check the USCIS for the latest) **
Sister - A copy of petitioner's birth certificate showing your name
and parent's name
Sister - If your name or your parent's name is different now than at the
time of your birth, you must provide evidence of the legal
name change. Marriage certificate.
Sister - If you were not born in the United States, a copy of either
your Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship or your
U.S. passport
Mom - A copy of your parents’ civil marriage certificate
(for father's application). Missing.
Not required really, but better to have all papers. An Affidavit
will be required here.
Mom - A copy of birth certificate. An Affidavit will be required
here. Missing.
Birth Certificate (or non availability certificate from
municipality (from Pakistan - Not possible)
and secondary evidence e.g. school record, 2 affidavits of
2 relatives sworn before a First Class Magistrate)
This document is not required here, but better to have all papers.
It is required for I-485. We will file all the papers Concurrently.
File here : USCIS Texas Service Center P.O. Box 850919 Mesquite,
TX 75185-0919
In case of missing Birth Certificate:
Non-Availability Certificate from the Governmental Agency
Two affidavits from family members - from an older blood relative, i.e.,
a parent, aunt, uncle, sibling, who has personal knowledge of your birth
In case of missing Marriage Certificate:
Two affidavits from family members
Wedding Invitation
1. Affidavits must be notarized
2. Do not forget to include the certified translated copies of
any letters provided in foreign language.
Affidavits: Written statements sworn to or affirmed by two persons who were living at the time and who have personal knowledge of the event you are trying to prove. For example, the date and place of birth, marriage or death. The person making the affidavit does not have to be a U.S. citizen. Each affidavit should contain the following information regarding the person making the affidavit: his or her full name, address, date and place of birth and his or her relationship to you, if any, full information concerning the event, and complete details explaining how the person acquired knowledge of the event
- Evidence of relationship to petitioner (old & recent photographs, letters, cards, telephone records etc.)
I-485 Adjustment of Status (AOS)
** Fee - $325.00 + $70.00 Biometrics Fee (Don't forget to check the USCIS for the latest)**
Mom – Photographs – Two (Will take here in US)
Mom – Applicant Birth Certificate - see above in case of
missing official Birth Certificate
Mom – Copy of Visa page(s). Also, copy of whole passport.
Mom – Copy of I-94 - Both Sides
Mom - A copy of birth certificate. An Affidavit will be required
here. Missing. Birth Certificate (or
non availability certificate from municipality
(from Pakistan - Not possible) and secondary evidence
e.g. school record, 2 affidavits of 2 relatives sworn before
a First Class Magistrate)
Mom - A copy of your civil marriage certificate
(for father's application) . Missing.
Not required really, but better to have all papers.
An Affidavit will be required here.
Visa Number is the one in RED (in passport) - need while filling I-485
( As a Precaution we will attach your documents too. )
Sister - A copy of petitioner's birth certificate showing your name
and parent's name
Sister - If your name or your parent's name is different now than
at the time of your birth, you must provide evidence of the
legal name change. Marriage certificate.
Sister - If you were not born in the United States, a copy of
either your Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship or your
U.S. passport
File here : File this application at the USCIS service center or local office that has jurisdiction
over your place of residence, or submit the form to the USCIS Lockbox Facility.
I-864 Affidavit of Support
** No Fee **
Sister – Employment Verification letter
Sister – Copy of Tax Returns or Tax Transcripts - Last Three Years
Sister – Copy of W2 - Last Three Years, if filed Joint Tax Returns
and only one of them is the sponsor
I-864A Affidavit of Support – If Co-Sponsor is needed and filed along with I-864. This form is needed if the main sponsor's income is not sufficient
** No Fee **
Sis_Husband – Co-Sponsors Employment Verification Letter
Sis_Husband – Co-Sponsors Copy of Tax Returns or Tax Transcripts - Last Three Years,
Sis_Husband – Co-Sponsors Copy of W2 - Last Three Years, if
filed Joint Tax Returns and only one of them is the sponsor
Other Support Documents for I-864 or I-864A START
Evidence of Assets
All assets must be supported with evidence to verify location, ownership, and value of each asset. Any liens and liabilities relating to the assets must be documented. List only assets can be readily converted into cash within one year. Evidence assets includes, but is not limited to the following:
If you want to use your assets, the assets of your household members or dependents, and/or the
assets of the immigrant are sponsoring to meet the minimum income requirement, must provide evidence of assets with a cash value that equals least five times the difference between your total household income and the minimum income requirement. For the assets a household member, other than the immigrant(s) you are sponsoring, to be considered, the household member must complete and sign Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor Household Member.
Bank statements covering the last 12 months, or astatement from an officer of the bank or other financial
institution in which you have deposits, including deposit/withdrawal history for the last 12
Months, and current balance;
Evidence of ownership and value of stocks, bonds, and certificates of deposit, and date(s) acquired;
Evidence of ownership and value of other personal property, and date(s) acquired; and
Evidence of ownership and value of any real estate, and date(s) acquired.
For SOME sponsors:
If you are using the income of persons in your household dependents to qualify,
1. A separate Form I-864A for each person whose income you will use. A sponsored
immigrant/household member who is not immigrating with a spouse and/or child does
need to complete Form I-864A.
2. Proof of their residency and relationship to if they are not listed as dependents on your
income tax return for the most recent tax year.
3. Proof of their current employment or selfemployment.
4. Copies of their individual Federal income tax returns for the 3 most recent tax years, or an
explanation if fewer are submitted.
If you use your assets or the assets of the sponsored immigrant to qualify,
Documentation of assets establishing location, ownership, date of acquisition, and value.
Evidence of any liens or liabilities against these assets.
A separate Form I-864A for each household member other than the sponsored
immigrant/household member.
If you are a joint sponsor or the relative of an employment-based immigrant requiring an affidavit of
support, proof of your citizenship status.
For U.S. citizens or nationals, a copy of your birth certificate, passport, or certificate of
naturalization or citizenship.
For lawful permanent residents, a copy of both sides of your I-551, Permanent Resident Card.
Other Support Documents for I-864 or I-864A END
I-693 Medical Examination
I-130 Approval notice. Actually, will file I-485 with I-130. Concurrent filing. Original I-130 Application.
G-325A Biographic Information
This is more for Mom and does not affect her AOS application. But it is very advisable to file this together.
I-765, Application for Employment Authorization (EAD)
Fee - $ 180.00
Photographs - Two
Copy of I-94 - Both sides
Copy of I-485 application
Copy of expired EAD (if applicable)
I-131, Application for Travel Document (Advance Parole)
Fee - $ 170.00
Photographs - Two
Copy of I-94 - Both sides
Copy of I-485 application
Copy of expired Adv Parole (if applicable)
File all the above listed documents at the same time.