AOS (I-485)

[kintu 4]

wow some people on this forum are ILL INFORMED and plain asshats.

PART 1..you should put B2 Touring Visa

PART 2..you should select option a. if you are applying, you obviously are sending the form I-130 petition application. READ the question and then READ option a. you ARE an immediate relative of a US Citizen, therefore you are filing the I-130 concurrently and it will make a visa number immediately available to you( even tho spouses of US Citizens DO NOT NEED A VISA )

I was just approved and was registered as a permanent resident yesterday. And i my friend was here on a B2 Visa. DO NOT listen to those that say they "raise an eyebrow" about it. Its really simple, if you came here and had GENUINE intentions of leaving and you are GENUINELY in love etc, you will have no problems. This will be made evident by the "evidence" you have such as joint bank accounts, bills with your names on it, a child together, pictures of you two with friends, family, and at places etc. Theres all kinds of things you can submit as evidence, dig deep, facebook messages to each other, cards, love letters, the list goes on and on. follow instructions to the T and you will do just fine. If you have any questions what soever feel free to message me or whatever. GOOD LUCK!

Watch your tongue girlfriend

[Andrea&Henry 311]

Mccbsimon, I truly invite you to search topics and threats about people adjusting from B2 visas. I'm NOT saying they CAN'T but I do believe he will need a very good amount of evidence of bonafide relationship. I do believe they are in a genuine marriage but I also know that a tourist visa is not for marriage purpose. That's why USCIS created the k1 or the CR1 visa, to bring yor fiance or spouse legally into the US. That's why most of us went through month of waiting and interviews, sending stuff to them, paying fees, showing them we have a genuine relationship. Not only that but also we have to go through an AoS interview to get a GC. After saying this its CRAZY to think that the OP will have an 10 minutes interview to get his GC. Is common sence. The things I read about the same case, is that they need to get very very well prepare, more than the modt of us, but is also a fact that he will get his GC. This not about questioning if the OP made things right or not, is about there are standards process, and how he should proceed in his case. Not only filling for his AoS but also getting prepare with pictures, joint accounts, joint taxes etc etc

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Mcbsimon has it right. The other comments don't demonstrate even the basics of the understanding on this issue.

I know people mean well, but this this false outrage and overbearing cautiousness is a common occurrence when people start a thread in another forum, and ill-informed people get "mad" and start lectures.

People adjusting from another visa don't need to show "extra" bona fide marriage. That's ridiculous. Every case needs to be bona fide; that's like saying it's okay for K-1s to be fraud.

[kintu 4]

Mccbsimon, I truly invite you to search topics and threats about people adjusting from B2 visas. I'm NOT saying they CAN'T but I do believe he will need a very good amount of evidence of bonafide relationship. I do believe they are in a genuine marriage but I also know that a tourist visa is not for marriage purpose. That's why USCIS created the k1 or the CR1 visa, to bring yor fiance or spouse legally into the US. That's why most of us went through month of waiting and interviews, sending stuff to them, paying fees, showing them we have a genuine relationship. Not only that but also we have to go through an AoS interview to get a GC. After saying this its CRAZY to think that the OP will have an 10 minutes interview to get his GC. Is common sence. The things I read about the same case, is that they need to get very very well prepare, more than the modt of us, but is also a fact that he will get his GC. This not about questioning if the OP made things right or not, is about there are standards process, and how he should proceed in his case. Not only filling for his AoS but also getting prepare with pictures, joint accounts, joint taxes etc etc

i partially agree with you.

Mcbsimon has it right. The other comments don't demonstrate even the basics of the understanding on this issue.

I know people mean well, but this this false outrage and overbearing cautiousness is a common occurrence when people start a thread in another forum, and ill-informed people get "mad" and start lectures.

People adjusting from another visa don't need to show "extra" bona fide marriage. That's ridiculous. Every case needs to be bona fide; that's like saying it's okay for K-1s to be fraud.

absolutely right !

[Andrea&Henry 311]

Is not ridiculous, all the relationships must be genuine obviously, but I do think they should bring an "extra" just in case. Then why go through all of this (packages, fees, month of waiting, an interviews, another interview for AoS) when you can go with your b2 visa, get married and adjust? Has no sense for me. I'm sorry

If I knew it was legal I would avoid all this stuff of k1 process and come with my 10 years tourist visa

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Is not ridiculous, all the relationships must be genuine obviously, but I do think they should bring an "extra" just in case. Then why go through all of this (packages, fees, month of waiting, an interviews, another interview for AoS) when you can go with your b2 visa, get married and adjust? Has no sense for me. I'm sorry

If I knew it was legal I would avoid all this stuff of k1 process and come with my 10 years tourist visa

You don't understand the issue. It is illegal to enter the US on a non-immigrant visa with the intent to immigrate.

That is not what the OP did. He visited his girlfriend and while here they had a change of plans and decided to get married. It is overly bureaucratic to force him to go home just to come back, and the US government understands that. They do not need "extra" evidence of a bona fide marriage, but they might be asked to show he did not intent to immigrate when he last entered the US.

Since you would have been using the B2 for the express purpose of immigrating, that would be illegal.

OP - I hope you also know you need a I-130 and other forms, yes?

[Andrea&Henry 311]

Yes, he need to fill i-485, i-130 together

[Andrea&Henry 311]

Ahhh ok now I get it! Thanks harpa

[vip1 8]

Mccbsimon, I truly invite you to search topics and threats about people adjusting from B2 visas. I'm NOT saying they CAN'T but I do believe he will need a very good amount of evidence of bonafide relationship. I do believe they are in a genuine marriage but I also know that a tourist visa is not for marriage purpose. That's why USCIS created the k1 or the CR1 visa, to bring yor fiance or spouse legally into the US. That's why most of us went through month of waiting and interviews, sending stuff to them, paying fees, showing them we have a genuine relationship. Not only that but also we have to go through an AoS interview to get a GC. After saying this its CRAZY to think that the OP will have an 10 minutes interview to get his GC. Is common sence. The things I read about the same case, is that they need to get very very well prepare, more than the modt of us, but is also a fact that he will get his GC. This not about questioning if the OP made things right or not, is about there are standards process, and how he should proceed in his case. Not only filling for his AoS but also getting prepare with pictures, joint accounts, joint taxes etc etc

May sound CRAZY to you, but I came on a tourist visa, switch to L2 visa, then was out of status for a while, and then finally getting married within the states. My interview lasted 10 minutes. The point of the interview is to make sure its a bonafide relationship. What path you took to get there is really not as important.

[kintu 4]

Is not ridiculous, all the relationships must be genuine obviously, but I do think they should bring an "extra" just in case. Then why go through all of this (packages, fees, month of waiting, an interviews, another interview for AoS) when you can go with your b2 visa, get married and adjust? Has no sense for me. I'm sorry

If I knew it was legal I would avoid all this stuff of k1 process and come with my 10 years tourist visa

that means people who are adjusting from B2 are all scammers and successfully abusing the immigration system of the US.i get your point when you say;coming to the US on B2 with intentions of marrying a USC is a visa fraud.that is absolutely right and what the book says but not in all the cases,i am adjusting from B2 .i got married and went back to canada(was working) and visited my wife (USC) atleast 4 times after i finally decided to move to the US.i never had problems at the POE and always told them that i am visiting my wife.you claim that you would have done that (AOS on B2) as well instead of K1/K3 if it was not a fraud.it is not;provided you are not "ACQUIRING" the B2 for the sole purpose of getting Married to a USC and stay there. well, i am pretty sure if you have chosen the longer path despite of having a B2 and a proper courtship,i would call that a mistake.

P.S - like i mentioned in a past comment that i partially agree with what you believe other than that whatever i said is my personal opinion.i am not objurgating you in any way. chill and god bless

Edited October 6, 2012 by kintu

[Hypnos 6,578]

B-2 adjustments need no more or less evidence than anyone else.

It's surprising how often this comes up and how many people are misinformed about it.

[kintu 4]

B-2 adjustments need no more or less evidence than anyone else.

It's surprising how often this comes up and how many people are misinformed about it.

that is the perfect answer.

[ceadsearc 516]

that is the perfect answer.

I suspect a lot of it is that people tend to be most familiar with their "type" of case and often only know bits and pieces of the laws concerning other "types" of cases. Unless you are just genuinely interested in immigration law and read a lot about it (heck, even if you do, I'm quite fascinated by it but I still couldn't tell you step by step how to get a K-1), it's very easy to not realize all the crazy, ever-changing nuances of immigration law. That's why, IMO, it's best to always either a) look it up before you post, b) don't post if you aren't sure, or c) post but clearly state you are not sure.

[Moomin 292]

edited to remove personal attack

We can't account for every little piece of information NOT told by OP. While most cases don't require anything more or anything less than a regurlar AOS interview, there is the occational situation where OP neglected to tell crucial information, or that the AOS was denied based on the intent and whichever other evidence there'd be. This is a fairly good topic on that subject; http://www.visajourn...ost__p__4355185 BUT this one post is the kind of stuff that makes newer users give out warnings, and experienced users ask about the details of the case.

So while "this answer is perfect" suits most cases, there are times when OP doesn't share everything in initial post. You'll see alot of members repeating themselves because people (also non-members) use the posts as guidelines. I personally think that is what ceadsearc did.

There is NO all around answer for AOS or any kind of visa/petition. We all follow the same guides/form instructions and yet some end up being denied. Fascinated about immigration law or not, these posts often reflect how much we want others to succeed in the future without any problems.

Edited October 7, 2012 by Kathryn41
quote edited to remove personal attack removed from thread

[EM_Vandaveer 2,417]

Chill out, people. OP has a VISA, which means that even if he is denied for some reason, he has a right to appeal. A VWP status person does not even have that safety net. And still, you can see plenty AOS on VWP, my case included...