WHAT IS AN AOS?

[Marina Gavrilos 0]

Sorry, what is an AOS? Thanks

[payxibka 10,047]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=definition

[Let it Be 0]

Sorry, what is an AOS? Thanks

an AOS is either an Adjustment of Status or Affadavit of Support.

[Marina Gavrilos 0]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=definition

Thanks! Now can you tell me what is an Adjustment of Status? Sorry!

[Let it Be 0]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=definition

Thanks! Now can you tell me what is an Adjustment of Status? Sorry!

Which visa are you filing for, and where are you at in your process?

[payxibka 10,047]

Adjustment of Status is an application to go from a non-immigrant status to permanent resident

[YuAndDan 153]

Depending on where you are.

AOS = Affidavit of Support (I-864 for NVC (CR-1) visa, or I-134 for consulate (K-Visa))

OR

AOS = Adjustment of Status from a K-Visa in the USA.

Edited October 13, 2008 by YuAndDan

[Marina Gavrilos 0]

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Thanks! Now can you tell me what is an Adjustment of Status? Sorry!

Which visa are you filing for, and where are you at in your process?

Hi!I am actually applying for the K3 Visa for my husband. I have mailed out the I-130 in August, received a NOA1 a week or so after stating that is pending.

On September 16, I mailed out the I-129F and of course, received the NOA1 a week or so after, which states that the I-129F is pending and they waived the fee (b/c it is for the K3 Visa).

Sorry, I am now even more confused that before. Some people are telling me to go straight for the CR-1. And I am going crazy. Thank you!

Depending on where you are.

AOS = Affidavit of Support (I-864 for NVC (CR-1) visa, or I-134 for consulate (K-Visa))

OR

AOS = Adjustment of Status from a K-Visa in the USA.

I am filing for the K3 Visa, so I am assuming that I need the Affidavit of Support? So I also need the I-864 for this?

[payxibka 10,047]

Depending on where you are.

AOS = Affidavit of Support (I-864 for NVC (CR-1) visa, or I-134 for consulate (K-Visa))

OR

AOS = Adjustment of Status from a K-Visa in the USA.

I am filing for the K3 Visa, so I am assuming that I need the Affidavit of Support? So I also need the I-864 for this?

For K-3 it is I-134

[Marina Gavrilos 0]

Depending on where you are.

AOS = Affidavit of Support (I-864 for NVC (CR-1) visa, or I-134 for consulate (K-Visa))

OR

AOS = Adjustment of Status from a K-Visa in the USA.

I am filing for the K3 Visa, so I am assuming that I need the Affidavit of Support? So I also need the I-864 for this?

For K-3 it is I-134

So, it is a I-134 instead of the I-864 for K-3?

[Otto 83]

Depending on where you are.

AOS = Affidavit of Support (I-864 for NVC (CR-1) visa, or I-134 for consulate (K-Visa))

OR

AOS = Adjustment of Status from a K-Visa in the USA.

I am filing for the K3 Visa, so I am assuming that I need the Affidavit of Support? So I also need the I-864 for this?

For K-3 it is I-134

So, it is a I-134 instead of the I-864 for K-3?

When Adjusting Status (from K1 or K3) it is I-864. Check HERE

[YuAndDan 153]

For K-3 it is I-134

So, it is a I-134 instead of the I-864 for K-3?

I-134 for K-3 VISA interview, I-864 if you stick to the CR-1 path (I-130 petition only) or I-864 is used when adjusting status from a K-3 in the USA.

Consider carefully the K-3, in most cases it does not save much time, compare timelines, K-3 was developed at a time when CR-1 cases were taking a very long time, this simply is not the case anymore.

CR-1 has the big benefit of GREEN-CARD upon entry, NO ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS. K-3 CANNOT get SSN, WORK, or Get driver's license until they have EAD or Green-card, EAD can take 90 days or MORE to get.

K-3:

I-130: $355

I-129F: NONE

Consulate: $131

AOS: $1010

($1496)

CR-1

I-130: $355

NVC I-864: $70

NVC Visa fee: $400 ($355+$45)

($825)

I see many posts from K-3 holders stating, "Wow this sucks, I an stuck at home because I don't have EAD, DL, etc, or I am having hard time getting added to bank accounts because of NO SSN." K-3 has a 90 day or longer period of limbo while waiting for EAD or Green-card.

[Marina Gavrilos 0]

For K-3 it is I-134

So, it is a I-134 instead of the I-864 for K-3?

I-134 for K-3 VISA interview, I-864 if you stick to the CR-1 path (I-130 petition only) or I-864 is used when adjusting status from a K-3 in the USA.

Consider carefully the K-3, in most cases it does not save much time, compare timelines, K-3 was developed at a time when CR-1 cases were taking a very long time, this simply is not the case anymore.

CR-1 has the big benefit of GREEN-CARD upon entry, NO ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS. K-3 CANNOT get SSN, WORK, or Get driver's license until they have EAD or Green-card, EAD can take 90 days or MORE to get.

K-3:

I-130: $355

I-129F: NONE

Consulate: $131

AOS: $1010

($1496)

CR-1

I-130: $355

NVC I-864: $70

NVC Visa fee: $400 ($355+$45)

($825)

I see many posts from K-3 holders stating, "Wow this sucks, I an stuck at home because I don't have EAD, DL, etc, or I am having hard time getting added to bank accounts because of NO SSN." K-3 has a 90 day or longer period of limbo while waiting for EAD or Green-card.

YuAndDan, can I then go ahead and go for the CR-1? even though I have an I-130, as well as, an I-129F pending? Do you think this is possible?

[YuAndDan 153]

YuAndDan, can I then go ahead and go for the CR-1? even though I have an I-130, as well as, an I-129F pending? Do you think this is possible?

YES

USCIS will approve and send both to NVC, just respond to NVC when they do I-864 fee, and DS-230, etc. In many cases the I-130 arrives at consulate before K-3 interview, if that happens the consulate will drop the K-3 in favor of the CR-1. Some simply reschedule the K-3 interview for a later date, allowing the CR-1 to catch up, if CR-1 is in final stages of NVC.