Can I just print out the AOS (I-485) / EAD (I-765) / AP (I-131) forms and not fill it up electronically?

No. You have to fill the I-485 (AOS) and I-131 (AP) forms electronically. These are important barcodes. The only form that doesn’t generate a barcode is the I-765 (EAD/Work Permit). The red arrow shows where those barcodes are generated after completing the form. Only then you can print the forms and sign them with black…

Where can I find a sample cover letter for Adjustment of Status (AOS)?

I’ve posted a sample cover letter on MrsPresson.com: How To Prepare your AOS Package: Forms, Requirements, and Checklist   Related Posts:Where can I find a sample cover letter for I-129F Fiancé(e) I’ve posted a sample and a download link on MrsPresson.com:…Where can I find a sample of “Letter of Intent to… I have posted samples…

What name do I use on my AOS forms? Married name or Maiden name?

If you’ve taken the surname/last name of your U.S. Citizen spouse, you may fill up your I-485 Adjustment of Status Forms (EAD / AP forms as well) under your Married Name. You just have to attach proof (ie. Marraige Certificate) that you had your legal name changed upon marraige, which is usually found on the Marraige…

Can we use blue ink in filling up and signing our forms? Or do we have to use black ink?

All the forms available on USCIS.gov, both on the instruction PDF file and the form itself has it clearly stated: “Type or print in black ink.” or “Type or print legibly in black ink.”  It is a simple instruction and may be trivial for some, but not abiding by this simple instruction may get you…

What is an RFE?

An “RFE” is short for “Request for Evidence”. This is a notice from USCIS sent to the petitioner / applicant requesting for more documents to support their application and/or to correct necessary information that was submitted previously. This is known as the I-797E, Notice of Action. An “RFE” may seem like a little bump on…