AOS from VWP

[myangelblue 0]

though i love my husband to bits this aos is becoming a nightmare , im starting to freak out! we didnt intend on getting married when he came here but stuff happens right ?? has anyone else done this on a spur of the moment like me and then thought what the heck did i get myself into ? most of my paperwork is done waiting to get some things together for packet still but man im still worried about how we did all of this .if it wasnt for this forum id be really lost !! lol if anyone can offer a lil ray of hope that this may work omg id love to hear how you did it. my husband cant work til i get this done and is starting to make me nuts !! lol i still dont know what all i even need to send !! any help advice or jus some support would be great !!

[msu17 0]

Just breath You'll get through this and be thankful you dont have to be seperated for a K1 etc. As long as it was spur of the moment, you are doing everything right, so no worries there. Most of our SO's can't work when they first get here, and we make it work, so you will too. Make sure to file for his EAD and AP along with AOS, they are included in the fee. You should get those in 3 months, though my husband got his in 2, so I'll cross my fingers for you! My only advice is re-read everything 5 times, read the guides here, ask any questions you have that aren't explained in the guides and just be prepared for the unexpected You'll make it through as long as you 2 have a real marriage and he came to the country without intention of marrying you. Good luck!!!

[bora bora 1]

- they will help you.

[yassmine2878 1]

Once you file for AOS, you might also try making an Infopass appointment at your local office. Some field offices will give a temp EAD stamp. Not all, and I cant promise they'll do it, but I have seen it happen for others. The worst they can say is no.

Also, some employers will accept an employee whose AOS/EAD is pending.

[andi598d 0]

Been there, done that... and as the others said, relax, you'll be fine. Just make sure that you can document that this was a spur-of-the-moment decision. Besides, unless your husband has overstayed his visa VWP already, you always have the option of sending him back (and going with him?) and do the K-3 route. I'll admit, if I were to do this again today, I'd go that way, rather than AoS from a visitor visa.

though i love my husband to bits this aos is becoming a nightmare , im starting to freak out! we didnt intend on getting married when he came here but stuff happens right ?? has anyone else done this on a spur of the moment like me and then thought what the heck did i get myself into ? most of my paperwork is done waiting to get some things together for packet still but man im still worried about how we did all of this .if it wasnt for this forum id be really lost !! lol if anyone can offer a lil ray of hope that this may work omg id love to hear how you did it. my husband cant work til i get this done and is starting to make me nuts !! lol i still dont know what all i even need to send !! any help advice or jus some support would be great !!

[Dave and Helena 0]

I'm doing it right now and so long everything has been going just fine. Read the guides and the instructions on the forms (they are actually pretty good).

I'm nervous too though I know we didn't have any intentions of getting married this visit. Make sure you have proof with you to the interview showing that you didn't have intent upon entry to get married and for him to stay in the country. Also bring plenty of proof of a bonafide marriage and you will be fine.

(I say this while nervously biting my nails in anticipation for my interview in less than a month... )

[*JG* 2]

Good luck.

Congrats, BTW.

[LaL 418]

Once you file for AOS, you might also try making an Infopass appointment at your local office. Some field offices will give a temp EAD stamp. Not all, and I cant promise they'll do it, but I have seen it happen for others. The worst they can say is no.

Has anyone reported this recently? According to the memo in Sept 2006 as well as anecdotal evidence the local offices cannot and will not issue a temp EAD. They will take your submission of I765 and forward it on, but why bother? You would have to wait for your NOA for AOS in order to do so.

[Kez/JWolf 6]

though i love my husband to bits this aos is becoming a nightmare , im starting to freak out! we didnt intend on getting married when he came here but stuff happens right ?? has anyone else done this on a spur of the moment like me and then thought what the heck did i get myself into ? most of my paperwork is done waiting to get some things together for packet still but man im still worried about how we did all of this .if it wasnt for this forum id be really lost !! lol if anyone can offer a lil ray of hope that this may work omg id love to hear how you did it. my husband cant work til i get this done and is starting to make me nuts !! lol i still dont know what all i even need to send !! any help advice or jus some support would be great !!

Take a big breath and relax, you will be fine... just take your time filling out the paperwork and double check everything... I did AOS from the VWP back in 2005 and we had no issues at all.... we were not even asked about intent at entry all the interviewing officer was interested in was evidence or a real marriage....

You will be fine....

Kez