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F-1 VISA holder adjusting status - Do I have all the correct documents?!

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Huskvarna   0

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Hi guys!

My girlfriend and I just married last Saturday, so now I have to get used to the idea of saying "wife" instead of girlfriend. It feels weird, but good!! :)

I am here in the U.S working on my OPT (optional practical training) after receiving my college degree. I have a work permit (EAD) that expires in January. I am on an F-1 VISA. I have started filling out the documents that I have downloaded, and I would like to send everything in this week. Can someone please tell me if I have the correct paperwork? Is there anything else needed when filing for Adjustment of Status when I am currently on an F-1 VISA? The forms I have downloaded so far are:

I-130

I-485

I-765

G-325A

Is this it? Any other suggestions or tips? Any response would be helpful. Thanks alot!!!

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hey, you also need I-693, medical examination form and I-864, Affidavit of Support.

For medical examination you will need to go to a civil sergeon, and take your vaccination records with you (if you have them). Medical examination usually costs between $200-$500 depending on particular vaccinations you will need to get. You can find civil sergeons in your area at uscis.gov.

I-864 form is filled by your wife, to show to USCIS that she has enough income to sponsor you.Here is the link to poverty guidelines:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

Your wife will need to submit her federal tax return for the past year, paystubs worth past 6 months and/or employer letter.

G-325A Form is filled by both you and you wife (8 pages yours, 4 pages hers).4 pages yours and hers goes with I-130 Form, and 4 other pages yours goes with I-485.

Don't forget to include 5 passport photos of you and 1 of your spouse. Those can be taken at a pharmacy like CVS oe Wallgreens. I think CVS is having some kind of sale right now with passport photos, cuz I got mine at Wagreens for $7.99( for 2 photos), and CVS is selling 2 photos for $5.99, I think..

ALSO, IT IS IMPORTANT that you get a CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE from the place where you got your marriage license. It might take a few weeks to get it, but it varies in different states. You will need to make 2 photocopies of that to go with your I-130 and I-485. Remember, DO NOT SEND a copy of the original, because, it does not prove to USCIS that it has been recorded by the state!

Don't forget to include evidence of bonafides of your marrige, like a joint bank account statement, joint lease, utility bill, insurance, phone bill, ect.

Good luck with the paperwork and with your future journey!

2-year green card application:

07/29/2009- Mailed I-130, I-485, I-693, I-864, I-864A, G-325A, I-765 via USPS.

08/02/2009- Package delivered to Chicago.

08/06/2009- Checks cashed.

08/10/2009- Received NOA's for I-485, I-130, I-765 (issued August 6th).

08/19/2009- Recieved Biometrics Appointment notice (bio apt 9/12 at 9am).

08/21/2009- Recieved RFE for I-485 (issued August 17th).

08/22/2009- Responded to RFE.

09/01/2009- Case processing resumed (RFE recieved on 8/27/2009).

09/01/2009- Walk-in biometrics at 1:00pm, in and out in 15mins.

09/09/2009- Recieved e-mail: EAD card production ordered on 09/08/2009.

09/14/2009- Recieved another e-mail: EAD card production ordered (AGAIN!) on 09/11/2009.

09/16/2009- EAD recieved in the mail.

09/21/2009- Applied for a SSN.

09/30/2009- Recieved SSC.

10/14/2009- Received interview notice (Interview on 11/16 at 9:35am)

11/16/2009- Interview,APPROVED and CARD production ordered e-mail!Yay!

11/19/2009- Welcome Notice Recieved and Card production ordered e-mail again!

11/27/2009- Received green card in the mail!

Removal of Conditions:

09/09/2011- Sent the package via Priority mail, with delivery confirmation.

09/12/2011- Package delivered.

09/13/2011- Check cashed.

09/14/2011- NOA issued and received on 09/17/2011.

09/15/2011- Biometrics appointment issued for 10/05

11/21/2011- Card production ordered.

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Also provide a copy of the I20 from your F1 application just in case.

- - Dee - -

Married on 4/11/09 after 5 years being in a relationship

Sent package: I-130, I-485, I-864, I-765, I-693 on 5/6/09 recieved by USCIS on 5/10/09

NOA's received: 5/18/09 for I-130, I-485, I-175 dated 5/14/09

Biometrics appointment letter received: 5/21/09 dated 5/18/09

Biometrics appointment scheduled for: 6/6/09 (saturday) @ 10am

EAD Card production ordered - June 15th

EAD card received - June 24th

Interview Date: August 24 @ 1:45pm - APPROVED Thank you VJ for all the support

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I erred on the side of paranoia in getting items like passport photos, certified documents, etc. I thought I had enough passport photos of my husband (6) but I was short by two so I told him to get like 4 more. And I got three certified copies of everything we needed (birth certs, marriage certs, divorce certs, etc.). I just didn't want to be caught at the end short something and then having to wait for it to be mailed to me. I followed the guide here on VJ exactly and we mailed our package on June 29 and have interview September 1 already! It you follow it to a tee, you should not have a lot of trouble. I also got one of those large file folder boxes with all the separations inside to keep straight all the paperwork. Right now I'm using the remaining slots for items for our interview next week, so when we are asked for something specific I can go right to it.

Amy & Ryan

Met April 22, 2007 on Serenade of the Seas during Panama Canal cruise

Married May 09, 2009 in Fabulous Las Vegas

06/29/09 Mailed AOS Package to Chicago Lockbox

07/02/09 USCIS Signed for package

07/08/09 First NOA's for I-130, I-485, I-765 & I-131

07/10/09 USCIS Cashed checks

07/13/09 Biometrics letter generated

07/19/09 Biometrics letter received, appointment set for 07-28-09

07/23/09 Early Biometrics appointment (walk-in) at USCIS Goleta, CA office

07/29/09 Received Notice of Interview Date, set for September 01, 2009 in Los Angeles

08/31/09 Received AP (two of them)

09/01/09 Interview in Los Angeles - APPROVED! Yay! Card production ordered

09/05/09 EAD received

09/12/09 Green card received in the mail!

Start to Finish only 76 days!

06/06/11 Mailed I-751 Package to California USCIS

06/09/11 First NOA for I-751

08/05/11 Biometrics appointment at USCIS Oxnard, CA office

10/19/11 Received email and text that card production was ordered

10/20/11 Received email and text that application had been approved

10/25/11 Received NOA in mail regarding approval and card production ordered

10/26/11 Received Green Card in the mail!

Start to Finish 142 days!

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I erred on the side of paranoia in getting items like passport photos, certified documents, etc. I thought I had enough passport photos of my husband (6) but I was short by two so I told him to get like 4 more. And I got three certified copies of everything we needed (birth certs, marriage certs, divorce certs, etc.). I just didn't want to be caught at the end short something and then having to wait for it to be mailed to me. I followed the guide here on VJ exactly and we mailed our package on June 29 and have interview September 1 already! It you follow it to a tee, you should not have a lot of trouble. I also got one of those large file folder boxes with all the separations inside to keep straight all the paperwork. Right now I'm using the remaining slots for items for our interview next week, so when we are asked for something specific I can go right to it.

I say its better to have too much than have too little...

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