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LikeALadybug   2

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Hi,

I have tried to read the different CR-1 threads but I still have a question or two.

I'm in the USA on an F-1 visa, working under OPT. I'm getting married October 31 (how funny is that!) to my American boyfriend/father of our child and do not see leaving the country for even a day an option. From what I can understand CR-1 is the cheapest way to go and probably as fast as any other way.

When filing the I-130 do I send of the DS-230 along with that and all the GS-325 etc or do I wait?

Do I need to file for AOS or how does the whole work permit get approved? I don't think it will be cheaper to if I have to file for the work permit too and will just do the whole I-130, I-485 etc. thing but was trying to keep costs down. Also, from what I understand, by filing CR-1 I can work upon entry in the USA. Since I'm already here, does that mean I can work as soon as they receive my application?

Thank you for any help on this matter.

AOS:

11/07/2008: Filled AOS @ Chicago Lock box

11/11/2008: Received @ Lockbox

11/18/2008: NOA for I-130, I-485, I-765

12/08/2008: Biomtrics appointment

brnidokiegurl Grand Master

brnidokiegurl   0

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Hi,

I have tried to read the different CR-1 threads but I still have a question or two.

I'm in the USA on an F-1 visa, working under OPT. I'm getting married October 31 (how funny is that!) to my American boyfriend/father of our child and do not see leaving the country for even a day an option. From what I can understand CR-1 is the cheapest way to go and probably as fast as any other way.

When filing the I-130 do I send of the DS-230 along with that and all the GS-325 etc or do I wait?

Do I need to file for AOS or how does the whole work permit get approved? I don't think it will be cheaper to if I have to file for the work permit too and will just do the whole I-130, I-485 etc. thing but was trying to keep costs down. Also, from what I understand, by filing CR-1 I can work upon entry in the USA. Since I'm already here, does that mean I can work as soon as they receive my application?

Thank you for any help on this matter.

the one i lknow of married here but had to go back to wait for the cr1/k3 to finalize maybe someone else knows different way the 230 will go to nvc after aproval of 130

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06/12/2007 Rec'd Notification Case Now Back In Calif. only to expire

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11/20/2007 Married in Morocco

02/23/2008 Mailed CR1 application today

03/08/2008 NOA1 Notice Recd (notice date 3/4/08)

08/26/2008 File transfered fr Vermont to Calif

10/14/2008 APPROVALLLLLLLLLLLL

10/20/2008 Recd hard copy NOA2

10/20/2008 NVC Recd case

11/21/2008 CASE COMPLETE

01/15/2009 INTERVIEW

01/16/2009 VISA IN HAND

01/31/2009 ARRIVED OKC

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payxibka Grand Master

payxibka   10,047

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You do not need a visa as you are already here and do not want to leave... A visa is needed to present yourself at the border to request entry. You need your status adjusted after marriage.... I-130, I-485, I-765. Read the adjustment of status guides

YMMV

YuAndDan Grand Master

YuAndDan   153

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:no: Not as soon as they receive application, you can work shortly after you arrive on a CR-1 visa because it gets an I-551 stamp.

If you are already in the USA, the easiest thing to do is follow the "Other visa" AOS guide: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=i130guide2

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Look here: A Candle for Love and China Family Visa Forums for Chinese/American relationship,

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