I-485 - Adjustment of Status
A photocopy of the birth certificate
A photocopy of the marriage certificate
Two ADIT photos
A $25 check for fingerprinting
A $220 check for the Adjustment of Status
G-325A Biographic Info
A photocopy of both sides of the I-94
A photocopy of the K-1 Notice of Approval
Form 9003 (Additional Questions to be Completed by All Applicants for Permanent Residence in the United States -- a form used by the Internal Revenue Service)
I-864 (Affidavit of Support to be completed by the U.S. citizen)
- last three years tax returns
- notarized
- proof of employment (two recent pay stubs)
I-765 - Application for Employment Authorization - EAD
A $100 check
Two ADIT Pics
Photocopy of both sides of I-94
Signed signature card
I-131 - Application for Advance Parole
Explanation of why require Advance Parole - on a separate sheet of paper:
"I am applying for Advance Parole in order to be able to visit my family in Country X. In particular my parents are both elderly and I would like to be able to visit at short notice if either of them were to be become dangerously ill."
A $95 check
Photocopy of both sides of the I-94
Photocopy of visa
Two ADIT photos

 
March 21, 2000 
 Mailed AOS, EAD and checks including the fee for fingerprinting to INS Newark
March 27, 2000 
 Recieved certified mail confirmation
April 5, 2000 
 Checks was encashed
April 7, 2000 
 Got the receipt for AOS, EAD and fingerprinting
April 10, 2000 
 Applied for AP at Cherry Hill INS and I was advised to pick up the AP on Friday 4/14
April 14, 2000
Picked up Advance Parole at Cherry Hill, INS branch
November 1, 2000
Got the my EAD card from Cherry Hill then we proceeded to Cherry Hill Social Security Office where I was advised that the SS card will come in mail within 10 days.
November 7, 2000
Received Social Security Card in mail
July 24, 2001
Two (2) envelopes from the INS Cherry Hill in mail. First is the Appointment letter for Fingerprinting scheduled on August 09, 2001 at Philadelphia and the second envelope contains our Adjustment of Status Interview schedule on August 18, 2001 at Cherry Hill.
August 9, 2001
Went to Philadelphia 8th street for fingerprinting. It only took 3 minutes for the computerized fingerprinting.You must bring the appointment letter and a valid ID.
August 18, 2001
Adjustment of Status APPROVED! But no immediate stamp, until you get the approval letter in mail then go back in for your stamp argh! Interview details coming soon! (no time... no time... too busy lol argh!).
October 11, 2001
Finally the Approval letter in mail...Delays are due to the INS closed after the WTC Disaster. The letter states that I have to go back to Cherry Hill INS for my green card stamp and will receive green card in mail.
October 12-27, 2001
Two awesome weeks vacation to the Philippines!!! I will be adding more useful informations about our AOS interview and my flight to the Philippines using Advance Parole ( I used AP because my flight schedule was the 12th so I don't have my permanent resident stamp yet.)
November 30, 2001
Permanent Resident Card or Green Card came in mail today!!!WERE DONE! Next step is application for Citizenship...