REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR SECTION 245 ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS INTERVIEW APPOINTMENT

Note: It is required for spouse cases that both the petitioner and the beneficiary appear for the interview.

FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AT THE TIME OF THE INTERVIEW WILL RESULT IN YOUR CASE BEING DENIED.

1 Photo identtification of the petitioner - examples of proper identification are: U.S. Passport or State issued Driver's license. Stores bought I.D. cards are not considered proper identification.
2 Beneficiary's passport and I-94 (Arrivals/Departure Record).
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Birth Certificates for ALL of the petitioner's and ALL of the beneficiary's children

4 Marriage registration from civil authorities. ALL divorce decrees and/or deaf certificates from ALL previous marriages.
5 Employment letters from both petitioner's and beneficiary's employers. Employment letters must be on company letterhead. The letter must state date employment began, salary, marital status, dependents claimed and whom to notify in case of emergency. An official of the firm/company must sign the letter with a contact phone number.The latest two pay stubs/statements must also be submitted.
6 Federal,state and local income tax returns for the past 3 years. Submit the signed and dated returns and proof of filing with the IRS.
7 Any/All evidence that you and your spouse have a bone fide marital relationship. Such evidence may consist of, but not limited to, bank letters, bank statements, lease agreements, rent receipts, mortgage agreements,health insurance policies, life insurance policies, utility bills, tax returns and photographs.
8 Two 2" by 2" head shot photographs of the petitioner and the beneficiary. (Two photos are required although it is recommended that four be submitted.)
9 An updated From I-864 Affidavit of Support for sponsor based cases. The I-864 must be signed and notarized for the beneficiary of the Immigrant Visa Application. I-864's must contain up to date information and supporting documentation must be current to be accepted. If the applicant was originally required to submit form I-134, then this form must be updated at the time of the interview.
10 An I-693 Medical Examination Form and Supplement "A", Immunization Record (only needed if an I-693 & supplement was previously submitted and 15 months has lapsed.)

Originals AND PHOTOCOPIES OF ALL DOCUMENTS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED during the interview. Photocopies must include passports and I.D. cards.

Please note: the Service will retain for the record, any original document submitted as evidence unless a photocopy is made.