Avoid Immigration Scammers

Just this month, the USCIS used Facebook and Twitter to spread awareness that Immigration Scammers are out there! We all should be watchful! The need to detect and protect ourselves from dishonest practices of Immigration Scammers are the main focus of USCIS.

Recently, USCIS launched the Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law (UPIL) Initiative. They tapped some government agencies to identify resources and help avoid the immigration services scams out there. Let us all armed ourselves with all the knowledge using USCIS.GOV.Check these articles in their Website before you start hiring an Immigration Service:

1. The top things to know before and after filing an application or petition
2. A list of common immigration services scams
3. State-by-state information on where you can report an immigration services scam
4. Advice on finding authorized legal help
5. Information on becoming an authorized legal immigration service provider
6. Educational tools you can print and share

If you have all the legal papers, if you follow the instructions, your application is alright. If you are not confident, you can hire an Immigration Services BUT, make sure they are authorized by USCIS.

Most Googled Topic

I noticed that the most googled topic among my posts are the immigration posts about 1-485 which was about an Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status in the US. It was actually a guide based on how to process such case. I will be updating some information about it since it was done three years ago. I will be posting more immigration related topic too. You actually can process everything without the need of a lawyer as long as you have all the authentic papers to support your case. USCIS guide is very clear and easy to follow.If you have the time to do it also. It is easy to process it by yourself and during the interview, you will have the 100% chances because you know your case well. Keep all your records, document all your activities with the help of pictures, receipts and more. This way, expect that your processing will be fast. Good luck to y'all.

Cover Letter For I-485

I know a lot of women out there specially my "kababayan" are searching for a sample Cover Letter for I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status. Now, this will vary according to your visa application. And since I entered as K1 or Fiancee Visa, this is how I make my Cover Letter. I hope it will help you. You can add more proofs with it if you want to. As long as it is relevant to your application. If you have some questions regarding "HOW TO" in filing fiancee visa, I am not an expert but, I can help you with that.

I-485 COVER LETTER

( YOUR ADDRESS HERE)


United States Department of Homeland Security
Citizenship and Immigration Services
ATTN: AOS
131 SOUTH DEARBORN – 3rd FLOOR
CHICAGO, IL 60603-5520

(DATE)

Nature of the submission: I-485 ORIGINAL SUBMISSION

To Whom It May Concern:

Enclosed please find my Form I-485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS

Contents include:
- I-485 Application with Payment Casher’s Check) in the amount of $ 1,010.00
(Biometrics fee included)
- I-797 Notice Of Action (Approval Notice) with I-797C Notice of Action Receipt
- Copy of my Birth Certificate
- 2 Passport Size Pictures With my name and A # at the back
- Copy of my Passport (Biographical Page) and Copy of K1 Visa with Entry Stamp
- Copy of Form I-94 (Front and Back)
- Original Copy of Marriage Certificate with Photocopy of Wedding Pictures
- Medical Form l-693 A ( in sealed envelope by the Civil Surgeon)
with Supporting DS 3025 Form Vaccination Documentation Worksheet
- Form G-325A, Biographic Information Sheets (5 pages)
- 1-864 Affidavit of Support (petitioner)
* Federal Income Tax Return for the Past 3 years, including W2’s and
Social Security Benefit Statements for the past 3 years
* Copy of Most Recent Pay Stubs ( December and January)
* Copy of Passport with Biographical Page (US Citizen)
- Form I-765 Application with Result Documents on Previous Application
* 2 Passport Size Pictures With my name and A # at the back
* Copy of my passport (Biographical Page) and Copy of K1 Visa with Entry Stamp
* Copy of Form I-94 (Front and Back)
*Copy of Marriage Certificate with Photocopy of Wedding Pictures

Copies of documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents.
Thank you and hoping for a favorable action of my application.

Sincerely yours,

(your name here)

* I-485 Forms and Guidelines