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waquin14   0

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Hi to anyone that have time to read my post.. i just wanted to make sure im filing the right papers or atleast get a second opinion.. my story right now... im already a us citizen but studied highschool and college in the philippines had a long term girlfriend since my senior year in highschool.. from the year 2000- present weve been bf gf.. i went back to the US 2007 to find a better job.. got a job.. then this year.. she decided to come here in US to visit me.. she came feb 2009... and will end her 6 months stay aug 25 2009... since weve been together that long and I didnt want to file a fiance visa anymore i asked her to marry me.. she said yes... we got married just this july 8 2009.. we still have 1 month left before her stay expires.. and ive herd that if we hire an attorney they can make it work for us that she dont need to leave the US.. attorneys tough are a bit too high on the price and was wondering if i can do it myself.. i found this link http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=i130guide2 so the questions now...

1. I-130, G-325a, I-864, I-485, I-765 (optional), I-131 (optional) should i file this papers one time big time or is there a sequence that i have to wait for each paper to be approved.. if so which forms go first?

2. Evidence of a Bonifide Marriage.. we really didnt live together in the Philippines since asians mostly live with parents so the only thing i can think of for proof are pictures of us together.. lots of them... is that good enough or what else can you guys suggest?

3. should we hire an attorney or you guys think we can do it our selves and save us atleast 2k$?

please help.. i dont want her to go back in the Philippines as much as possible bec...her going back to the Philippines will mean... one... longer for me to wait till she gets back.. two... chances of guys flirting with her is big and any temptation on both parties can cause family separations... i dont want to take those chances if i can do something here already..

please help :crying: .. thanks much for who ever can give opinions.. and if this is a double post please post a link similar to my situation.. i did try to look it up but wasnt succesful.. thanks again and God Bless to all.

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visacheck   3

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Hi to anyone that have time to read my post.. i just wanted to make sure im filing the right papers or atleast get a second opinion.. my story right now... im already a us citizen but studied highschool and college in the philippines had a long term girlfriend since my senior year in highschool.. from the year 2000- present weve been bf gf.. i went back to the US 2007 to find a better job.. got a job.. then this year.. she decided to come here in US to visit me.. she came feb 2009... and will end her 6 months stay aug 25 2009... since weve been together that long and I didnt want to file a fiance visa anymore i asked her to marry me.. she said yes... we got married just this july 8 2009.. we still have 1 month left before her stay expires.. and ive herd that if we hire an attorney they can make it work for us that she dont need to leave the US.. attorneys tough are a bit too high on the price and was wondering if i can do it myself.. i found this link http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=i130guide2 so the questions now...

1. I-130, G-325a, I-864, I-485, I-765 (optional), I-131 (optional) should i file this papers one time big time or is there a sequence that i have to wait for each paper to be approved.. if so which forms go first?

2. Evidence of a Bonifide Marriage.. we really didnt live together in the Philippines since asians mostly live with parents so the only thing i can think of for proof are pictures of us together.. lots of them... is that good enough or what else can you guys suggest?

3. should we hire an attorney or you guys think we can do it our selves and save us atleast 2k$?

please help.. i dont want her to go back in the Philippines as much as possible bec...her going back to the Philippines will mean... one... longer for me to wait till she gets back.. two... chances of guys flirting with her is big and any temptation on both parties can cause family separations... i dont want to take those chances if i can do something here already..

please help :crying: .. thanks much for who ever can give opinions.. and if this is a double post please post a link similar to my situation.. i did try to look it up but wasnt succesful.. thanks again and God Bless to all.

Yes u can do everything by yourself. My situation is quite similar to yours. I came here on B2 visa and now i have my greencard. I did everything all by myself with the help of VJ.

1. Yes you can file all the forms concurrently, just make sure you have all the requirements.

2. The most important evidence is your marriage certificate. Wedding pictures and photos of you together will help. Also, if you have joint bank accounts, credit card/utility bills, lease agreement or anything under both ur names... it's a big plus.

3. Your case is not that complicated to hire an attorney. Just read the instructions on the immigration forms carefully and you'll be fine. If your not sure of what to do, a lot of VJ'ers are willing to help.

12/29/2007 Got married in the Philippines
03/28/2008 Got 10yr B1/B2 visa
04/12/2008 Arrived in US under B1/B2 visa
08/06/2008 Filed I-539 visa extension
10/23/2008 I-539 approved
02/23/2009 USC wife filed I-130 Chicago Lockbox
02/26/2009 I-130 delivered to Chicago Lockbox
02/27/2009 Medical exam I-693
03/01/2009 Negative result on TB skin test
03/04/2009 I-130 received by California Service Center
03/05/2009 Check cashed by USCIS
03/06/2009 Medical Exam form I-693 released by civil surgeon
03/07/2009 NOA Receipt Notice for I-130
03/14/2009 Mailed I-485, I-864, I-693, I-765 & I-131 thru USPS
03/16/2009 "The Package" delivered to Chicago Lockbox
03/16/2009 I-94 expired after 11 months since arrival
03/25/2009 Check cashed by USCIS
03/26/2009 Received NOA for I-485, I-765, I-131
03/28/2009 Received notice for Biometrics Appointment (April 9)
04/02/2009 Approval Notice for I-130 received
04/09/2009 Biometrics done
05/07/2009 Received Advance Parole Document
05/08/2009 Received Interview Letter
05/09/2009 Received EAD card
05/11/2009 Applied for SSN
05/16/2009 Received SSN
06/23/2009 AOS interview approved
06/27/2009 Welcome Letter received
07/05/2009 Green Card received
06/01/2011 Mailed I-751 Form
06/07/2011 Received NOA for I-751
07/11/2011 Biometrics Done

03/19/2015 Mailed N-400

03/30/2015 NOA Received

04/15/2015 Biometrics Appointment

06/23/2015 Interview

07/22/2015 Oath Ceremony

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waquin14   0

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First of all I REALLY REALLY want to THANK YOU guys for taking time to read my post. i just wanted to make sure i got this right.. cause LEN said i just need a change of status which is I-485... but visacheck answered my question number 1 i can file all the forms concurrently which are I-130, G-325a, I-864, I-485, I-765 (optional), I-131 (optional).. which forms should i really need to fill up.. if somebody can give me a List or a link it would be very much appreciated.. sorry for asking too many stuff.. il also do my best to read some more stuff in the forums .. thanks again God Bless :innocent:

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payxibka   10,047

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First of all I REALLY REALLY want to THANK YOU guys for taking time to read my post. i just wanted to make sure i got this right.. cause LEN said i just need a change of status which is I-485... but visacheck answered my question number 1 i can file all the forms concurrently which are I-130, G-325a, I-864, I-485, I-765 (optional), I-131 (optional).. which forms should i really need to fill up.. if somebody can give me a List or a link it would be very much appreciated.. sorry for asking too many stuff.. il also do my best to read some more stuff in the forums .. thanks again God Bless :innocent:

You need to file all the forms you list but you are not petitioning for a visa, you will go directly to greencard

YMMV

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visacheck   3

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First of all I REALLY REALLY want to THANK YOU guys for taking time to read my post. i just wanted to make sure i got this right.. cause LEN said i just need a change of status which is I-485... but visacheck answered my question number 1 i can file all the forms concurrently which are I-130, G-325a, I-864, I-485, I-765 (optional), I-131 (optional).. which forms should i really need to fill up.. if somebody can give me a List or a link it would be very much appreciated.. sorry for asking too many stuff.. il also do my best to read some more stuff in the forums .. thanks again God Bless :innocent:

"Adjustment of Status" is the entire process. Im sure that's what LEN meant. In order to adjust status you need all the forms you mentioned except for the optional I-765 and I-131... but they're free so might as well. You also need form I-693 (medical examination).

12/29/2007 Got married in the Philippines
03/28/2008 Got 10yr B1/B2 visa
04/12/2008 Arrived in US under B1/B2 visa
08/06/2008 Filed I-539 visa extension
10/23/2008 I-539 approved
02/23/2009 USC wife filed I-130 Chicago Lockbox
02/26/2009 I-130 delivered to Chicago Lockbox
02/27/2009 Medical exam I-693
03/01/2009 Negative result on TB skin test
03/04/2009 I-130 received by California Service Center
03/05/2009 Check cashed by USCIS
03/06/2009 Medical Exam form I-693 released by civil surgeon
03/07/2009 NOA Receipt Notice for I-130
03/14/2009 Mailed I-485, I-864, I-693, I-765 & I-131 thru USPS
03/16/2009 "The Package" delivered to Chicago Lockbox
03/16/2009 I-94 expired after 11 months since arrival
03/25/2009 Check cashed by USCIS
03/26/2009 Received NOA for I-485, I-765, I-131
03/28/2009 Received notice for Biometrics Appointment (April 9)
04/02/2009 Approval Notice for I-130 received
04/09/2009 Biometrics done
05/07/2009 Received Advance Parole Document
05/08/2009 Received Interview Letter
05/09/2009 Received EAD card
05/11/2009 Applied for SSN
05/16/2009 Received SSN
06/23/2009 AOS interview approved
06/27/2009 Welcome Letter received
07/05/2009 Green Card received
06/01/2011 Mailed I-751 Form
06/07/2011 Received NOA for I-751
07/11/2011 Biometrics Done

03/19/2015 Mailed N-400

03/30/2015 NOA Received

04/15/2015 Biometrics Appointment

06/23/2015 Interview

07/22/2015 Oath Ceremony

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SMR   368

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You don't say what type of visa your wife came on, but I am guessing a B visa if she came to visit you. You will have to prove that she didn't come with the intention of getting married. This is easier in your case considering that you waited several months after entry before marriage. Just something to consider. Try to gather convincing evidence that when your wife came to the USA, she was intending to go back.

This is due to the fact that the ability to adjust status while in the US requires that you entered legally and are not out of status. Obviously, you have to file for adjustment of status before her visa expires. But if your wife entered the USA with the intention of marrying you, then she entered illegally if she didn't use a K visa. I'm not trying to make accusations here, just letting you know the law and what you will need to prove in order to successfully adjust status.

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waquin14   0

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Thanks for all the replies. really reallly appreciate it. im finishing up all the paper works. i was so busy at work but.. SMR, yes its a B visa.. i guess the only proof we can give them is... this is her second time visiting the US and if it was her intention to stay she shouldave done it the first time.. if thats not enough i dont know what else to say.. but if theres any suggestion or examples to prove them it wasnt really planned please post a reply.. im rushing now to go to work. thanks again everybody

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