Original copy needed?

[PJ]

Hi All,

 

For submitting the I-485 AOS,

 

Anyone know if an original copy of my wife's birth certificate needs to be submitted, or if we could make a photocopy of that little stapled booklet? I suppose we do have 3 original copies already that they gave us, but I don't know if we'll have need for these later.

 

Also, how come Tampa wants so much more for the AOS package than other places?

 

P.J.

[tonado]

PJ,

 

copy is good enough. See link below.

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http://uscis.gov/graphics/fieldoffices/tam...mpa/aboutus.htm

 

Adjustment of Status:

Form I-485 package, Application to Register Permanent Resident or Adjust Status *I-130, *I-864, *I-765, *I-131 - *Forms should be sent together with the I-485 when filed jointly for adjustment of status. Form I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status, is not required at the time of filing, however, it must be submitted by the time of the interview. Also, please be reminded that if you do not bring all the current, required documents to the interview, the processing of your application will be greatly delayed.

Adjustment of Status applications and supporting documents should be filed in the following order when filing at the Tampa USCIS:

 

I-131, Application for Advance Parole and Supplement to Form I-131 and 2 Immigration photographs (this form is optional);

I-765, Application for Employment Authorization;

I-485, Application to Register Permanent Resident or Adjust Status;

I-485A, Supplement A to Form I-485 (If Form I-485A is required and/or if you need to file Form I-485A, a penalty fee of $1,000 is required in addition to the standard I-485 processing fee);

G-325, Biographic Information form for the applicant (attach 2 immigration photographs for the applicant to the bottom-left corner of this form);

Birth certificate for the applicant (copy with complete English translation is required);

Proof of legal entry (copy of I-94 or entry stamp on passport);

I-864, Affidavit of Support, completed and signed before a notary public;

Copies of complete Federal income tax return for the most recent three tax years (Form 1040, 1040A or 1040 EZ; W-2's are not acceptable);

Evidence of current employment or self-employment, a statement from employer showing beginning date of employment, type of work performed, and salary, or recent pay statement;

I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, or;

Submit a copy of the I-130 Approval Notice Form I-797;

G-325, Biographic Information form for U.S. citizen spouse (attach 1 immigration photograph to the bottom-left corner of this form);

United States citizens or nationals submit a copy of civil birth certificate (NO hospital registration form), a copy of a valid U.S. passport, or naturalization certificate (photocopy is acceptable);

Submit a certified copy of marriage license - official court-issued document;

Divorce decrees, death certificate of previous marriages for both applicant and spouse;

$50 service fee for fingerprinting is required at the time of filing;

Original signatures are required on all government forms. No photocopies signatures.

Mail your completed application(s) with fee to:

 

Tampa Sub-Office

Attention: I-485 & I-130

5524 West Cypress Street

Tampa, FL 33607-1708

[bobmal99]

PJ, you can file the AOS with copies however, when you go to the interview you have to bring original documents. So it is just better to file with original documents, just to be safe.. Good luck!!

[warpedbored]

Every district office is different but unless you have multiple originals I wouldn't file them with the I-485. You have to take originals to the interview. Of course they didn't even ask me for ours but I had em just in case.

[SeaSame]

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