So.. whats next oh and hello!

[Greenmind 0]

Been hanging out at the K1 forums until now. Luckily for me I now have the woman formerly known as my fiance (read: now wife) with me and we are now starting our journey through keep her here in the states. Anyways, whats the next step? We filed all the legal paperwork for the marriage and were legally married before a judge on Tuesday.

Anyways, I believe I need to file an I-485 for adjustment of status as well as an I-765 so she can work. Is this correct or am I missing something? Is there anything else that will need to be sent? I have certified copies of our marriage license.

Thanks in advance!

We're looking into the SSN thing now as well.

[Kez/JWolf 6]

If you follow the guide at the top you wont go far wrong.... there is example forms for you to look over and a list of everything you need to send....

Good Luck

Kezzie

[iceyspots 0]

Welcome

[shirlJ831 0]

Congrats and welcome

[Princesa 0]

Welcome and good luck!

[Indo_mommy 0]

Yes just do your homework from the Guides, Visa FAQ, etc from this website and you'll be fine.

Good luck!

[phila 0]

You are quite ahead of me in the process. Congratulations on your marriage! My fiance is also from Turkey, and I will submit the K-1 application for the first time in about 2 weeks.

I read your post about working, and I was under the impression, that, at the airport, the Visa can be stamped to work.

I'm wondering if I am incorrect in reading this?

[Jasman0717 9]

If you follow the guide at the top you wont go far wrong.... there is example forms for you to look over and a list of everything you need to send....

Good Luck

Kezzie

Ditto good luck

[JenT 0]

Here's a copy of our cover letter... perhaps it can be of some use as you prepare yours... Best wishes!!

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January 21, 2007

United States Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

PO Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

RE: Adjustment of Status, Employment Authorization and Advance Parole for K-1 Visa Holder,

David xxxx A# xxxx

To Whom It May Concern:

Please accept the following documents for my Adjustment of Status, Employment Authorization and Advance Parole applications, filed based on eligibility grounds of being a K-1 Visa holder recently married (November 5, 2006) to my US-born spouse, Jennifer xxxx.

Summary of Contents:

I-485 Adjustment of Status

Initial Evidence:

• Copy of Birth certificate

• Copy of passport page containing the K-1 visa

• Two (2) passport photos

• I-693a – Vaccination supplement (K1 Medical completed on 9/19/2006)

• G-325a – Biographical data

• Evidence of Status: Copy of I-94 (front and back)

• I-864 – Affidavit of Support completed by my wife and sponsor, Jennifer xxxx

o 2005 federal tax return

o 2005 W2 and 1099 forms

Evidence of Eligibility

Based on admission as K1 fiancé of a US citizen and subsequent marriage to that citizen

• Copy of Notice of Action 2, approval of I-129F Petition for Alien Fiancé

• Certified Copy of marriage certificate

• Copy of I-94 (front and back)

Payment: Check number xxxx payable to DHS for the amount of $395 (application plus biometrics)

I-765 Employment Authorization

• Copy of current, valid I-94 (front and back)

• Two (2) passport photos

• Copy of I-485 Adjustment of Status application being submitted simultaneously with the I-765

• Payment: Check number xxxx payable to DHS for the amount of $180

I-131 Advance Parole

Evidence of Eligibility

Copy of passport ID page as official photo identification

Copies of documents showing my present status in the US:

• Copy of the K1 visa

• Copy of current, valid I-94 (front and back)

Explanation of circumstances: My daughter, xxxx will remain in Germany with her motherxxxx. I would like to be able to travel to visit her during the adjustment process and to have the ‘safety net’ of Advance Parole in the event of an emergency.

Two (2) passport photos

Payment: Check number xxx payable to DHS for the amount of $170

Thank you for your consideration of these applications. I appreciate your expeditious processing of this request.

Sincerely,

David xxx

Address

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Edited February 16, 2007 by JenT

[rebeccajo 14]

You are quite ahead of me in the process. Congratulations on your marriage! My fiance is also from Turkey, and I will submit the K-1 application for the first time in about 2 weeks.

I read your post about working, and I was under the impression, that, at the airport, the Visa can be stamped to work.

I'm wondering if I am incorrect in reading this?

Current reports are that JFK in NY is the only POE issuing the 90 day temporary EAD.

One still needs to file the I765 with the I485 if one wishes to work past the 90 days and until one receives the greencard.