F1 Visa process to a K3

[fabiojose 0]

Hello!

I am on a F1 Visa. I would like to get married with my boyfriend and would like to get input on how the process of changing my F1to a K3 is. I am a Costa Rican citizen and I hear I would have to return back to my home country and wait for the new visa. However, I don't want to postpone my studies.

Is there anyone out here who has done this process and if so, what advice can you give me based on your situation.

Thanks!

(my dog's name is my nickname on here! I am a female)

[Gosia & Tito 199]

Hello!

I am on a F1 Visa. I would like to get married with my boyfriend and would like to get input on how the process of changing my F1to a K3 is. I am a Costa Rican citizen and I hear I would have to return back to my home country and wait for the new visa. However, I don't want to postpone my studies.

Is there anyone out here who has done this process and if so, what advice can you give me based on your situation.

Thanks!

(my dog's name is my nickname on here! I am a female)

Assuming your F-1 is still valid, he would file a I-130 and other petitions for AOS-adj of status, which essentially are EAD-employment authorization document, AP-advance parole and GC-green card.

There could be some changes since I look at this last, but I would think there is no need to return to country as you are in a valid visa right now (and it is not a visa that prohibits change of status while here). Note My experience with this kind of case is indirect and not current tough (2-3 years old). Other will surely post and correct anything that is not current.

[fabiojose 0]

Assuming your F-1 is still valid, he would file a I-130 and other petitions for AOS-adj of status, which essentially are EAD-employment authorization document, AP-advance parole and GC-green card.

There could be some changes since I look at this last, but I would think there is no need to return to country as you are in a valid visa right now (and it is not a visa that prohibits change of status while here). Note My experience with this kind of case is indirect and not current tough (2-3 years old). Other will surely post and correct anything that is not current.

Hi!

Thanks for your reply! Very insightful! Can you tell me how or where can I verify if my visa prohibits change of status?

I have an F1 visa...

Thank you!!!!

[canadian_wife 1,822]

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2

See the link above to change your status

Good luck

[Little_My 464]

Yes, you can AOS from F1 to permanent resident. Follow the directions under the link provided by canadian_wife, and you should be fine. The process will take on average 5-6 months from start to finish, and the costs run around $2,000.