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Ok so I know that all kinds of horrible things can occur when filing an AOS on an expired Visa Waiver, but here's the history and I'd like someone to give me the good news and what we should do next:

We met like 2 years ago while he was in Scotland, we fell in love, corresponded over the net for a year, then in Jan of 2012 he came here to visit on a Visa Waiver. Well when the time came for him to go home, we couldn't stand the thought of being apart so we got married :) We're best friends and have never regretted it. UNFORTUNATELY, his VWP expired in April. Its now July. By the time we are READY READY to file, it will probably be mid August. Which, granted, is only 4 months past due, but what I need to know is are there any extra measures to be taken cause we didn't file it before it expired? I know tons of people say that it probably wont matter much, though we will probably get a slap on the wrist, and I can DEFINITELY provide them TONS of proof of relationship validity, even though somedays Id like to deny it! Haha.

As of now we have:

1. G-325a

2. I-864

3. I-485

4. I-765

5. I-131

And I know I have to file the I-130.

Can I file the I-130 with the rest? And do I have fees for any of the forms other then the I-485 (plus biometric)and the I-130???

As much info as possible is appreciated!!!

I guess I should state that he's a British citizen and i'm a born American citizen.

So Like I said:

1. are there any extra measures to be taken cause we didn't file it before his VW expired?

2. Can I file the I-130 with the rest?

3. Do I have fees for any of the forms other then the I-485 (plus biometric)and the I-130???

Thanks!!

From the time we submitted our forms till AOS approval (112 days).

 

Timeline:

January 9, 2012 : Arrived in the United States on VWP from Scotland to visit for a few months.
March 23, 2012 : Married in Pekin, IL
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March 19, 2013 (day 1) : Forms sent into the Chicago Lockbox

March 26, 2013 (day 7) : NOA1 Reciepts for I-130, I-765, I-485; case accepted
April 4, 2013 (day 19) : Change of Address reciept
April 10, 2013 (day 25) : Biometrics appointment notice, appointment sent for April 23rd
April 15, 2013 (day 30) : RFE for I-485
April 23, 2013 (day 38) : Biometrics appointment in Naperville, IL. Super easy, no wait.
April 28 2013 (day 43) : Receipt of Evidence
May 5, 2013 (day 47) : Interview appointment to be scheduled

May 11, 2013 (day 53) : Interview set for July 9, 2013

May 27, 2013 (day 69): EAD has been ordered/sent out

June 6, 2013 (day 79): recieved EAD, applied for SSN

June 14, 2013 (day 87): Recieved SSN

July 1, 2013 (day 104): HIRED!!! (two jobs I might add!!))

July 9, 2013 (Day 112): AOS Interview @Chicago Office, APPROVED ON THE SPOT!!!

July 10, 2013 (Day 113): Illinois Drivers License!!!

July 12,2013 (Day 115): GC Production ordered

July 17, 2013 (Day 120): Green Card Recieved!!!

TWO LOVELY YEARS (July 2013 - October 2015)

October 27, 2015 (Day 1 ROC): Sent ROC packet with fee waiver and late explaination

November 11, 2015 (Day 15 ROC): Packet Denied based on lack of evidence for fee waiver

December 22nd, 2016 (Day 1 restart ROC): Packet resubmitted with better evidence

January 23rd, 2017 (Day 32 since restart ROC): Packet accepted and fee waiver approved

 

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ireland
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*** Moving from AOS from Family visa to AOS from Tourist visa ***

Bye: Penguin

Me: Irish/ Swiss citizen, and now naturalised US citizen. Husband: USC; twin babies born Feb 08 in Ireland and a daughter in Feb 2010 in Arkansas who are all joint Irish/ USC. Did DCF (IR1) in 6 weeks via the Dublin, Ireland embassy and now living in Arkansas.

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Congratulations! Here is the guide you will need to follow: AOS Guide Non-Family Visa

1. are there any extra measures to be taken cause we didn't file it before his VW expired?

No, you are fine. Overstay is overlooked for the spouse of a US citizen.<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); ">2. Can I file the I-130 with the rest?

You SHOULD file the I-130 with everything else. The alternative is to file the I-130 first, which may delay your process.<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); ">3. Do I have fees for any of the forms other then the I-485 (plus biometric)and the I-130???

No, your total fees are $1,070.00 for the I-485 (includes the $85.00 biometric fee) plus the $420.00 I-130 fee = $1,490.00. Separate checks should be written for these.

Post on Adjudicators's Field Manual re: AOS and Intent: My link
Wedding Date: 06/14/2009
POE at Pearson Airport - for a visit, did not intend to stay - 10/09/2009
Found VisaJourney and created an account - 10/19/2009

I-130 (approved as part of the CR-1 process):
Sent 10/01/2009
NOA1 10/07/2009
NOA2 02/10/2010

AOS:
NOA 05/14/2010
Interview - approved! 07/29/10 need to send in completed I-693 (doctor missed answering a couple of questions) - sent back same day
Green card received 08/20/10

ROC:
Sent 06/01/2012
Approved 02/27/2013

Green card received 05/08/2013

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Congratulations! Here is the guide you will need to follow: AOS Guide Non-Family Visa

1. are there any extra measures to be taken cause we didn't file it before his VW expired?

No, you are fine. Overstay is overlooked for the spouse of a US citizen.<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); ">2. Can I file the I-130 with the rest?

You SHOULD file the I-130 with everything else. The alternative is to file the I-130 first, which may delay your process.<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 253); ">3. Do I have fees for any of the forms other then the I-485 (plus biometric)and the I-130???

No, your total fees are $1,070.00 for the I-485 (includes the $85.00 biometric fee) plus the $420.00 I-130 fee = $1,490.00. Separate checks should be written for these.

You're amazing! Thanks for the answers!!

From the time we submitted our forms till AOS approval (112 days).

 

Timeline:

January 9, 2012 : Arrived in the United States on VWP from Scotland to visit for a few months.
March 23, 2012 : Married in Pekin, IL
heart.gif
March 19, 2013 (day 1) : Forms sent into the Chicago Lockbox

March 26, 2013 (day 7) : NOA1 Reciepts for I-130, I-765, I-485; case accepted
April 4, 2013 (day 19) : Change of Address reciept
April 10, 2013 (day 25) : Biometrics appointment notice, appointment sent for April 23rd
April 15, 2013 (day 30) : RFE for I-485
April 23, 2013 (day 38) : Biometrics appointment in Naperville, IL. Super easy, no wait.
April 28 2013 (day 43) : Receipt of Evidence
May 5, 2013 (day 47) : Interview appointment to be scheduled

May 11, 2013 (day 53) : Interview set for July 9, 2013

May 27, 2013 (day 69): EAD has been ordered/sent out

June 6, 2013 (day 79): recieved EAD, applied for SSN

June 14, 2013 (day 87): Recieved SSN

July 1, 2013 (day 104): HIRED!!! (two jobs I might add!!))

July 9, 2013 (Day 112): AOS Interview @Chicago Office, APPROVED ON THE SPOT!!!

July 10, 2013 (Day 113): Illinois Drivers License!!!

July 12,2013 (Day 115): GC Production ordered

July 17, 2013 (Day 120): Green Card Recieved!!!

TWO LOVELY YEARS (July 2013 - October 2015)

October 27, 2015 (Day 1 ROC): Sent ROC packet with fee waiver and late explaination

November 11, 2015 (Day 15 ROC): Packet Denied based on lack of evidence for fee waiver

December 22nd, 2016 (Day 1 restart ROC): Packet resubmitted with better evidence

January 23rd, 2017 (Day 32 since restart ROC): Packet accepted and fee waiver approved

 

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