SAMPLE COVER LETTER, Study notes of English

Download SAMPLE COVER LETTER and more Study notes English in PDF only on Docsity! 1 SAMPLE COVER LETTER ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS, MARRIAGE TO U.S. CITIZEN [date] USCIS PO Box 805887 Chicago, IL 60680-4120 Re: Application for Adjustment of Status Dear sir/madam: Enclosed please find an application for adjustment of status under INA § 245(a). The applicant is married to a U.S. citizen, entered with inspection, and has an approved I-130 petition [or is also including an I-130 petition]. The following forms and accompanying documents are included: Exhibit A, Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status Exhibit B, Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization Exhibit C, Form I-131, Application for Travel Document Exhibit D, Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA, from petitioner/sponsor Exhibit E, birth certificate of applicant with English translation Exhibit F, certificate of citizenship of I-130 petitioner Exhibit G, marriage certificate of applicant and petitioner Exhibit H, I-94 for applicant indicating inspected and admitted Exhibit I, notice of approval of I-130 petition [or Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative] Exhibit K, four photos Exhibit L, check for $1,225 to cover filing fee for I-485 and biometrics Exhibit M, Form I-944, Declaration of Self-Sufficiency The positive factors outweigh the negative factors in the totality of the circumstances analysis of the public charge ground of inadmissibility. The following are the heavily weighted positive factors, together with supporting documentation: □ Total household income above 250% of FPG: 2 Exhibit __, IRS tax transcripts from 201_ Exhibit __, wage receipts/pay stubs/W- Exhibit __, proof of additional, non-taxable income of continuing basis Exhibit __, foreign tax return from 201_ □ Total household income and assets above 250% of FPG: Exhibit __, IRS tax transcripts from 201_ Exhibit __, wage receipts/pay stubs/W- Exhibit __, proof of additional, non-taxable income on continuing basis Exhibit __, foreign tax return from 201_ Exhibit __, real estate appraisal and mortgage statement showing equity of $___ Exhibit __, stocks and bond portfolio/CDs/IRA/pension indicating full access to proceeds Exhibit __, 12 months of bank statements indicating a balance between $___ and $___. □ Applicant s income above 250% of FPG at job with employment authorization: Exhibit __, IRS tax transcripts from 201_ Exhibit __, wage receipts/pay stubs/W-2s/ Exhibit __, proof of additional, non-taxable income on continuing basis Exhibit __, foreign tax return from 201_ Exhibit __, current USCIS employment authorization document □ Enrollment in private (non-ACA subsidized) health insurance: Exhibit __, Summary of Benefits and Coverage Exhibit __, document showing dates of insurance termination and renewal Exhibit __, Form 1095-B Health Coverage Exhibit __, Form 1095-C, Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage Exhibit __, IRS Form 8963 Report of Health Insurance Provider Information Exhibit __, documentation on amount of annual deductible and premium Exhibit __, health insurance card with effective and expiration dates 5 □ Positive credit report or score: Exhibit __, report from Equifax [Experian, TransUnion] indicating positive credit report and score above 670 □ No bad credit report or score: Exhibit __, report from Equifax [Experian, TransUnion] indicating no report Exhibit __, evidence of continued payment of bills □ Education: Exhibit __, high school diploma/GED Exhibit __, college attendance/degrees Exhibit __, vocational, liberal arts or other school attendance/degrees Exhibit __, evaluation of equivalency of foreign education/degrees □ English proficiency: Exhibit __, certification of completion/attendance of English language courses Exhibit __, certification of completion/attendance of courses requiring English Ability to speak English to be measured at interview □ Never applied for, been certified for, or received and not eligible for public benefits Exhibit __, print out from agency web pages indicating that applicant is financially/immigration status ineligible for [SSI/TANF/Medicaid/state GA/federal housing/SNAP] Exhibit __, print out from agency web pages indicating that applicant is financially/immigration status ineligible for [SSI/TANF/Medicaid/state GA/federal housing/SNAP] Exhibit __, print out from agency web pages indicating that applicant is financially/immigration status ineligible for [SSI/TANF/Medicaid/state GA/federal housing/SNAP] □ Never filed for bankruptcy □ Never filed for fee waiver with USCIS for any immigration benefit □ Submitted an I-864 from a sponsor who evidences household income above 125% of FPG Exhibit D, Form I-864, from petitioner/sponsor or joint sponsor who is residing with applicant/family member of applicant/close friend of applicant and has not filed I-864 for other persons nor filed for bankruptcy 6 The applicant has only the following negative factors: □ Applicant for adjustment of status □ Liabilities: Exhibit __, mortgage statement, which is for a long-term investment Exhibit __, car loan, which is for a long-term investment Exhibit __, student loans Exhibit __, credit card debt □ Lack of English language proficiency n For these reasons, the positive factors outweigh the negative and the applicant is not likely to become a public charge. Sincerely,