I-485 and I-130; INS signature card

[JackUK 0]

Hi,

I've been looking at the guides but am still uncertain.

I'm a British citizen and arrived on a K-1 on Independence Day. We married yesterday morning (woohoo!). I know I need to file for adjustment of status using the I-485, but i've also read somewhere that concurrently I also need to file an I-130. Is that latter form relevant to our situation (we married only after approval of the K-1 when I arrived in the US), or is it only for those who married prior to coming to the US?

Also, I've read on one of the many forms that I need an 'INS signature card', I think to attach to the I-765 work permit application, and sign, and that I need to request this from a local INS office. Is this correct? Can I obtain this online, if I need it, or do I actually have to go the office?

Finally, is the temporary work permit worth applying for? I've heard the length of time it takes to receive makes it pointless. After the adjustment of status, will I automatically receive long-term work authorisation?

Thankyou for your help,

JackUk.

[payxibka 10,045]

Hi,

I've been looking at the guides but am still uncertain.

I'm a British citizen and arrived on a K-1 on Independence Day. We married yesterday morning (woohoo!). I know I need to file for adjustment of status using the I-485, but i've also read somewhere that concurrently I also need to file an I-130. Is that latter form relevant to our situation (we married only after approval of the K-1 when I arrived in the US), or is it only for those who married prior to coming to the US?

Also, I've read on one of the many forms that I need an 'INS signature card', I think to attach to the I-765 work permit application, and sign, and that I need to request this from a local INS office. Is this correct? Can I obtain this online, if I need it, or do I actually have to go the office?

Finally, is the temporary work permit worth applying for? I've heard the length of time it takes to receive makes it pointless. After the adjustment of status, will I automatically receive long-term work authorisation?

Thankyou for your help,

JackUk.

For a K-1, NO I-130 required.

A K-1 CANNOT marry before arriving to the US.

File the I-765 concurrently with the I-485. NO local office EAD's anymore

The I-765 is a free benefit if applying with or after the I-485. So why not!

[rin and john 71]

Hi,

I've been looking at the guides but am still uncertain.

I'm a British citizen and arrived on a K-1 on Independence Day. We married yesterday morning (woohoo!). I know I need to file for adjustment of status using the I-485, but i've also read somewhere that concurrently I also need to file an I-130. Is that latter form relevant to our situation (we married only after approval of the K-1 when I arrived in the US), or is it only for those who married prior to coming to the US?

Also, I've read on one of the many forms that I need an 'INS signature card', I think to attach to the I-765 work permit application, and sign, and that I need to request this from a local INS office. Is this correct? Can I obtain this online, if I need it, or do I actually have to go the office?

Finally, is the temporary work permit worth applying for? I've heard the length of time it takes to receive makes it pointless. After the adjustment of status, will I automatically receive long-term work authorisation?

Thankyou for your help,

JackUk.

On the I-485 form, "Part 2, Application Type" check box "c". No I-130 is required.

Fwaguy is correct, can file I-765 (EAD) concurrent with or subsequent to the I-485. It will usually be completed before you receive your greencard, so would allow you to accept employment sooner. The EAD is not necessary once you have received your GC. The time difference between receiving EAD and GC could be as little as a few months to a few years (although 4 to 8 months is typical).

John