Do we need Attorney to marriage based file green card application ???

[prakashpcs 0]

I am in USA currently on L1 visa. I will marry a US citizen next month. I want to apply for a permanent residency and seek your help.

I have few questions:

Should I go for an Attorney ? How much will they charge?

I am not willing to go to an attroney due to their high fees, but i will go thru them in case if it is very difficult to file by myself.

If I am out of country during I 485 processing, will it be an issue? I might go for a vacation in January. I have a valid L1 so I can re enter usa.

Thanks

Prakash

[LindaC1990 23]

Read the step by step instruction, if you see anything that's is very difficult to do, you can hire an attorney.

[prakashpcs 0]

Read the step by step instruction, if you see anything that's is very difficult to do, you can hire an attorney.

Hi Linda

Thanks for your reply. where can i find step by step instructions.

I have found some information online and seems like I can manage forms and processing. But some of the friends are saying that if there is any mistake then i am gone if attorney is not there. I am not sure what are the chances and scope of a mistake.

If I am filling I 131 and don't want to use it as I have a valid L1, is it fine?

[LindaC1990 23]

Here is the guide for you:

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

Read carefully, I only used this guide and did it myself with no problems.

If you make mistake, they will give you chance to fix it.

But I don't know what kind of mistakes you are talking about.

Just remember always be honest with them.

BTW you can file I131 and not use it, not a problem.

[prakashpcs 0]

Here is the guide for you:

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

Read carefully, I only used this guide and did it myself with no problems.

If you make mistake, they will give you chance to fix it.

But I don't know what kind of mistakes you are talking about.

Just remember always be honest with them.

BTW you can file I131 and not use it, not a problem.

Thanks Linda,

This guide is really very very helpful. I will check out how much time does i 131 will take. I have one more problem, my wife will work in Minneapolis (she is facing difficulty in finding a job in my city) until I get my EAD and try for a job at some common location where she can work. So our addresses will be different. i hope it shouldn't be an issue.

Let's hope for the best.

Any idea if we can postpone the schedule green card interview (in case if I am out of country at that time)?

[LindaC1990 23]

Thanks Linda,

This guide is really very very helpful. I will check out how much time does i 131 will take. I have one more problem, my wife will work in Minneapolis (she is facing difficulty in finding a job in my city) until I get my EAD and try for a job at some common location where she can work. So our addresses will be different. i hope it shouldn't be an issue.

Let's hope for the best.

Any idea if we can postpone the schedule green card interview (in case if I am out of country at that time)?

you can reschedule your interview, shouldn't be a problem

[prakashpcs 0]

you can reschedule your interview, shouldn't be a problem

Thanks for your replies, I am gaining confidence after your replies...

[Penguin_ie 5,997]

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[prakashpcs 0]

Thanks for your replies, I am gaining confidence after your replies...

Hi,

My fiancee has a question, please help us out if you know anything about this:

I am going to apply for my husband's AOS just after marriage using the marriage certificate copy I will receive at court.

What name I should use maiden or married?

I am thinking of filling forms with my new name but all my supporting docs will have my old name.

I want to know the precautions I need to keep as I will apply for name change in my ssn and will apply for my husband's AOS almost at the same time.

We will stay at our current address in different cities until either one of us gets transferred to other's city. Will it be an issue?Whose address I should use?

I have a permanent home but my spouse will live in a temporary apartment.

Thanks

[DandT14 272]

You can go ahead and use your married name. Your marriage certificate will provide the required documentation of your name change.

EDIT: Sorry, I just read the rest of your question and realized I didn't answer it.

I would use whatever address will be permanent, and one you're sure you can receive mail at without issues.

As for if it will be an issue with your AOS interview - maybe, maybe not. You'll want to make sure you have very strong evidence of your bona fide marriage prior to your interview. But you'll want to be sure of that anyway.

Edited September 9, 2012 by DandT14

[prakashpcs 0]

You can go ahead and use your married name. Your marriage certificate will provide the required documentation of your name change.

EDIT: Sorry, I just read the rest of your question and realized I didn't answer it.

I would use whatever address will be permanent, and one you're sure you can receive mail at without issues.

As for if it will be an issue with your AOS interview - maybe, maybe not. You'll want to make sure you have very strong evidence of your bona fide marriage prior to your interview. But you'll want to be sure of that anyway.

Thanks a lot for your reply...

My wife (USC) has a permanent address but I stay in a different city. So, you mean I should also use her address ? Ppl are asking to get help of an attorney I am not sure if I should spend huge money for these type of questions.

[DandT14 272]

Thanks a lot for your reply...

My wife (USC) has a permanent address but I stay in a different city. So, you mean I should also use her address ? Ppl are asking to get help of an attorney I am not sure if I should spend huge money for these type of questions.

The most important thing is that you use an address YOU can receive mail at. If that's at your apartment, use that. The last thing you want is to have USCIS mail get returned.

I don't think an attorney is necessary in most cases. I've seen plenty stories here where they did more harm than good. But if you think you might have trouble getting approved, for some reason, then an attorney might be a good idea.

[prakashpcs 0]

The most important thing is that you use an address YOU can receive mail at. If that's at your apartment, use that. The last thing you want is to have USCIS mail get returned.

I don't think an attorney is necessary in most cases. I've seen plenty stories here where they did more harm than good. But if you think you might have trouble getting approved, for some reason, then an attorney might be a good idea.

Attorney is the last thing I wanted as I have a lot of expenses in near future. I dont see any issue but my Fiancee doesn't want to take any chances...