Which documents are needed for asylum I-485?

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Hi, Friends in this forum,
I have successfully applied for asylum for my relative one year ago. Now it is time to file I-485. I've done my own EB2 140 and I-485 all by myself, thus I know 485 is indeed a straight-forward procedure. Nevertheless, I am wondering if there is anything different for asylum-based I-485 ?

I plan to include materials listed below for the asylum-based I-485, can you kindly check to see if I miss anything or did anything wrong? Many thinks....

I-485 document for asylum case:

$255 check for I-485 filing fee.
$50 check for finger printing fee.

Form I-485 –signed and dated.
Form G-325A –biographic information.
Form I-693 –sealed medical examination.

Copy of Asylum approval letter..

2 photos.

Sine he doesn’t have a job, Form I-134 –affidavit of support or I-864, Which one is correct??

Notarized copy of I-94, passport and Visa.
Notarial birth certificate.
Notarial certificate of no criminal offense.
Notarized copy of marriage certificate.
Notarized copy of social security card.
 
Hello Lincoln,

For asylee applications, you do NOT send them the I-693 medical exams. The INS will ask for it later.

NO affidavits of support is needed for asylees.

The Notarial certificate of no criminal offense will be ignored.

You must also submit the following:

all previous I-94 cards
evidence of one year presence in the U.S. after receiving asylum; and the I-643 form.


Originally posted by Lincoln
Hi, Friends in this forum,
I have successfully applied for asylum for my relative one year ago. Now it is time to file I-485. I've done my own EB2 140 and I-485 all by myself, thus I know 485 is indeed a straight-forward procedure. Nevertheless, I am wondering if there is anything different for asylum-based I-485 ?

I plan to include materials listed below for the asylum-based I-485, can you kindly check to see if I miss anything or did anything wrong? Many thinks....

I-485 document for asylum case:

$255 check for I-485 filing fee.
$50 check for finger printing fee.

Form I-485 –signed and dated.
Form G-325A –biographic information.
Form I-693 –sealed medical examination.

Copy of Asylum approval letter..

2 photos.

Sine he doesn’t have a job, Form I-134 –affidavit of support or I-864, Which one is correct??

Notarized copy of I-94, passport and Visa.
Notarial birth certificate.
Notarial certificate of no criminal offense.
Notarized copy of marriage certificate.
Notarized copy of social security card.
Click to expand...
 
I-643

Gilbert,
Thanks so much for the quick response.
For I-643, do I include it with the whole package to be sent to
INS? Or to send it to the Washing DC address listed on
http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-643.htm

Also, for one-year presense proof, what documents are appropriate for that? My relative basically just lives with us, he didn't travel outside of US at all, but we pay all the rents, food, etc. The only evidence I can think of is his occasional visit to the hospital. Can I ask my landlord to attest that she has lived in our apartment for the whole past year? ... Just don't know that sort of proof is adequate....

I appreciate your kind help....
 
Also his wife...

Hi,
For EB based I-485, all the family members need to file I-485 alltogether. I understand for asylum based 485, this is not the case, right?

I've applied for derivative asylum application for my relative's wife who is now in China. The application is still pending now.

So, when I file the I-485 for him, do I need to do anything for his wife concurrently? The message I got from you gurus is that the derivative applicants are treated seperately. i.e., when her application is approved in the future, and she comes to the States, lives here for 1 year, then I can apply for I-485 for her at that time. Am I correct.

This is crucial info for me, I don't want to make mistake here...I appreciate your help...
 
The form goes to the INS with the rest of the application.

you can submit a notarized letter for the one year proof.

Your understanding of the derivative situation is correct.
 
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Form I-693, medical examination needed?

Gilbert,
I obtained a check list from my local INS office, it says that I-693 is needed......Maybe it does no harm to submit....what do other gurus think?

Thanks,
Lincoln
 
get an I-485 form

Please download an I-485 form from the INS website and read the instructions.

Page 2, top left, says that asylee applicants "do not submit a medical report".

Think about it, your case will not even be looked at until 2013, so what is the point of a medical exam now?

If you send one in now, you will be asked to redo it in the future.
 
Can you check if the final list is complete?

Thank you all, especially Gilbert for invaluable advice. Now, I've finished the application, can you kindly help to check if they are complete?

I-485 application documents for an asylum seeker:

Cover Letter

$255 check for I-485 filing fee.

$50 check for finger printing fee.

Form I-485, signed and dated.

Form G-325A biographic information.

Form I-643, Health and Human Services Statistical Data for Asylee Adjusting Status.

Notarized copy of asylum approval letter.

Evidence of one-year physical presence in the U.S.

Notarial birth certificate.

2 photos.

Notarized copy of Social Security Card, I-94, passport and Visa and ID.
 
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Re: Can you check if the final list is complete?

Do not forget your marriage certificate. And remember the application must go to the INS office in Lincoln, Nebraska, regardless of where you live.

And save yourself a few bucks and do not notarize all these US-issued documents. That is not necessary.

Continued best wishes,

Gilbert
 
Thanks

Thanks, Gilbert.
I notarized documents at our university, so it doesn't cost anything. Best wishes to you all !
 
I don't see why these documents need to be notorized (home country passport etc) - No metion of it on the 485 application.

As I recall the only thing that was notorized on my asylum application (to compare) was supporting affidavits. Copies of passports, birth certs etc were photo copied.

It would be expensive to do (I have multiple passports from my home country with a lot of visa stamps on it).
 
"Evidence of one-year physical presence in the U.S"

I about to file my 485 (I could have filed in Feb 03, but chose not to, long story)

I am debating what kind of evidence should I submit,

I have a letter from my school that certifies that I have "remained in the US since my last date of entry Dec 29, 2000" and verifcation letter from my employer confirming employement.

I also have an unused RTD.

I plan to submit
1. My school letter dated 2003, attesting to my last date of entry 12/29/2000 (which exceeds the 1 year requirement)
2. Employment letter

Will this suffice?
 
curious

First of all, just curious as to what could have possibly contributed to the long delay in submitting an adjustment application? A 13 month delay will probably translate into at least two wasted years in getting your permanent residence.

Second, how would your school know that you have remained in the United States since a particular date? Granted, the registrar could certify your enrollment for a particular period and that is a common evidence (along with other proof) for the one year presence. But what school (or for that matter, anybody else) would honestly "attest to last date of entry 12/29/2000". How would they know if you went abroad during the summer or if you went to the Bahamas for a weekend? Do students at your school have to report to the dean's office every time they leave the country? This makes no sense at all.
 
I moved from one city to another, went from having a job to being unemployed to having a job now, there was a lot going on and my 485 application wasn't a priority. It is now.

I was enrolled full time and I showed them copies of my passports and unused RTD.

Is this letter from my school and my employer sufficent?
 
Most people submit the followings:

lease/rent payments
employment letter(s)/pay stubs
school records,
utility bills
 
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