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asifjavaid   0

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Hi All,

I enterend US on K1 visa and i married with my fiance in US and filled for AOS status. We are planning for send good lawyer with our AOS interview for strong the case. Our case has not a issue but for avoid bad time.

Can you please advise what is advantage for bring lawyer with interview at US embassy.

Thank in advance for your comments

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mugumogu   18

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I can't imagine there being any advantage particularly since you mention that you don't have any issues with your case. If you feel you need one, that's your choice. The AOS interview is quite simple so if you don't need one you should save your money.

K-1 Visa
04-29-2011: I-129F Sent
05-05-2011: I-129F NOA1
07-18-2011: I-129F NOA2
08-08-2011: NVC Received
08-09-2011: NVC Left
08-10-2011: Consulate Received
08-26-2011: Consulate mailed Packet 3 (invitation letter)
09-01-2011: Packet 3 (invitation letter) Received in US
09-10-2011: Packet 3 (invitation letter) Received in Mexico
09-22-2011: Interview: APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
10-04-2011: DHL Waybill number appears in the afternoon
10-05-2011: Picked up visa from DHL office
11-08-2011: POE Houston, Texas
11-19-2011: Married!

AOS
12-06-2011: Applied for Social Security Number
12-08-2011: AOS package sent (I-485, I-765, I-131, and supporting docs)
12-12-2011: Received Social Security Number and card in the mail
12-20-2011: Received NOA1 for I-485, I-765, and I-131
01-06-2012: Completed ASC appointment
02-02-2012: Received appointment notice for AOS interview on March 1, 2012
03-01-2012: Green card interview: APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
03-10-2012: Green card received

ROC

12-27-2013: I-751 Sent

01-02-2014: Received NOA1 for I-751

01-24-2014: Completed ASC appointment

04-01-2014: APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (no interview)

CITIZENSHIP

11-14-2016: N-400 Sent

05-19-2017: Naturalization interview:  APPROVED!!!!!!!

06-28-2017: Citizenship ceremony

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Anh map   2,098

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:help::help:

Hi All,

I enterend US on K1 visa and i married with my fiance in US and filled for AOS status. We are planning for send good lawyer with our AOS interview for strong the case. Our case has not a issue but for avoid bad time.

Can you please advise what is advantage for bring lawyer with interview at US embassy.

Thank in advance for your comments

Your interview would not be at an embassy. It would be in the US at a USCIS office.

What problems do you anticipate that a would require a lawyer's advice and guidance?

I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides

MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses

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sn530   27

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I dont think its advisable to take a lawyer to the interview. Its almost like taking a lawyer to buy a car, yes they can read the contract and maybe negotiate a little but all you end up doing is spending unnecessary money and gearing up the agent who is going to interview you to look further into details. If you have nothing to hide there is no reason to have a lawyer present. This process was made so individuals could go through this process without the assistance of a lawyer. So save yourself the money and the headeach that will be created with the need to drag in a lawyer.

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mamaSue   38

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I agree with the others.....

If your case is straightforward with no issues. why waste money on a lawyer??

It might also make the interviewing officer wonder why you need a lawyer, and make him wonder if he missed something.

Old and Grumpy....But an American Citizen!!!

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Moomin   292

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Your lawyer might be good. Maybe so good he/she will take your money in advance. It's 50/50 whether or not you'll have an interview since you're adjusting from the K1. I betcha that the lawyer knows that.

Your strong case speaks for itself. And you speak better for yourself when both talking about and showing a bonafide marriage.

K1 process, October 2010 > POE, July 2011

I-129F approved in 180 days from NOA1 date. (195 days from filing to NOA2 in hand)

Interview took 224 days from I-129F NOA1 date. (241 days from filing petition until visa in hand)

From filing I-129F petition until POE: 285 days

Click timeline or "about me" for all details.

AOS process, December 2011 > July 2012

EAD/AP Approval took 51 days from NOA1 date to email update. (77 days from filing until EAD/AP in hand)

AOS Approval took 206 days from NOA1 date to email update. (231 days from filing until greencard in hand)

From filing I-129F petition until greencard in hand: 655 days

Click timeline or "about me" for all details.

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