F1 with SSN Marrying a US Citizen

[shsam714 0]

Hi,

Previously- I was on a B1/B2 Visa and got an admission while I was here visiting my family. Changed my status to F-1, Started school like 3 years ago.

My Current Situation- I am an International Student (F1), I currently work on-campus(that's how I got my SSN). Planning to get married in July,2012.

My Question

1) What all do I need to file (I am sorry if this sounds dumb)

2) Will there be only an adjustment made to my status? I mean I already have a SSN?

3) Anything I should prepare for as of now?

You time is greatly appreciated!

Thanks

Sam

[grrrrreat 109]

Hi,

Previously- I was on a B1/B2 Visa and got an admission while I was here visiting my family. Changed my status to F-1, Started school like 3 years ago.

My Current Situation- I am an International Student (F1), I currently work on-campus(that's how I got my SSN). Planning to get married in July,2012.

My Question

1) What all do I need to file (I am sorry if this sounds dumb)

2) Will there be only an adjustment made to my status? I mean I already have a SSN?

3) Anything I should prepare for as of now?

You time is greatly appreciated!

Thanks

Sam

You have to apply to adjust your status. You will be eligible to become a legal permanent resident. Look above and click on the "Guides" button, and read I-130 Petition and Adjustment of Status Guide: http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2

SSN is not relevant to this process, as it confers no immigration benefits. You need to become an LPR in order to stay and work in the U.S. indefinitely.

Edited May 1, 2012 by grrrrreat

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas forum.

[engineer21 51]

You need to file I-130 and I-485 concurrently. You need to have a civil surgeon do a medical for form I-693 . You also need I-864 showing your spouse and/or joint sponsor can support you financially. And file for work authorization and advance parole for traveling if you need to leave the country while you wait for your petition to be processed. Oh and you'll need $$ for all of this! Read the guides, ask questions when in doubt, and good luck!

[shsam714 0]

Once I get my green Card and I update my SSN and DL do I still need to keep renewing my EAD (Form I-765)or it becomes invalid as soon as I become a permanent resident?

I just filed for my I 130 and I 485. Do you advice me to file I 765? or just wait?

You need to file I-130 and I-485 concurrently. You need to have a civil surgeon do a medical for form I-693 . You also need I-864 showing your spouse and/or joint sponsor can support you financially. And file for work authorization and advance parole for traveling if you need to leave the country while you wait for your petition to be processed. Oh and you'll need $$ for all of this! Read the guides, ask questions when in doubt, and good luck!

[shranjan84 5]

Once I get my green Card and I update my SSN and DL do I still need to keep renewing my EAD (Form I-765)or it becomes invalid as soon as I become a permanent resident?

I just filed for my I 130 and I 485. Do you advice me to file I 765? or just wait?

Yeah, fill I765 also., it will allow you work legally till you get your LPR approved. Once you are a LPR, I765 is not required.

[MrsNotBonJovi 18]

Once I get my green Card and I update my SSN and DL do I still need to keep renewing my EAD (Form I-765)or it becomes invalid as soon as I become a permanent resident?

I just filed for my I 130 and I 485. Do you advice me to file I 765? or just wait?

You do not need a EAD once you get the green card as the latter itself authorizes you to work. You will be asked to surrender your EAD during your AOS interview. If you have already filed the I 485 and received your NOA1, then you can send in your I 765 separately, citing your NOA1 receipt number and ask them to sync it up with your I 485 as concurrent application. You do not need to pay anything extra for this. If you have not received your NOA1, please do not send in your I 765 until you receive it. Your EAD will be adjudged much before your AOS interview.

[shsam714 0]

You do not need a EAD once you get the green card as the latter itself authorizes you to work. You will be asked to surrender your EAD during your AOS interview. If you have already filed the I 485 and received your NOA1, then you can send in your I 765 separately, citing your NOA1 receipt number and ask them to sync it up with your I 485 as concurrent application. You do not need to pay anything extra for this. If you have not received your NOA1, please do not send in your I 765 until you receive it. Your EAD will be adjudged much before your AOS interview.

Thanks a lot for your assistance!you guys are great help!

[NotOfThisWorld 0]

I have a relative Question :

I am also an international student,recently got hitched to a US citizen (July 24th) and we just received our marriage certificate. We are in the process of applying for I 30 and I485.

My Concern -I will be eligible for in-state tuition(which is roughly $2000) if I submit my I-797(receipt of I 130) before September 12th 2012; if not, I will have to pay international student fee of $7000 (which is a lot and killing!) Can I start the process by just sending the I 130 package(without I 485) so i can hopefully get my I 797 and I can submit it at my school? I will file I 485 once my medical check up and all are done(which might take a week or so because we are in the process of moving from Dallas to Houston).

Are there any minimum documents/forms that I can submit with I485 if I do it concurrently with I 130.

I am planning to send my I 130 by Monday August 13th.

Please advice!

Thanks!

[Little_My 464]

You can send the I-130 alone, but it won't give you legal status in the US and sending the forms separately usually just delays the overall process. Are you sure your school only requires the NOA for the I-130 for you to qualify for in-state tuition rates..? Most schools require you to live in the state as a permanent resident for a certain period of time (6 months or a year usually), before you qualify.

You shouldn't send the I-485 as incomplete - I would say the better option is to send the I-130 alone, and then send the I-485 as soon as possible, with all the necessary documents. When you send it, you attach the NOA for the I-130 to make the case concurrent at USCIS.