Just married, confused about forms required!

[reflekshun 0]

Hi there,

I was just married in the US while on the K-1 Visa on November 10 and we've just come back from our honey moon and are working on filling out forms ASAP.

I'm confused as to whether I need to fill out the i-130?

On the USCIS website there is a section which is very confusing, making it sound like we have to fill out the i-130 form:

"Get a Green Card While Inside the United States

One Step Process

Certain people are eligible to apply for a green card (permanent residence) while inside the United States. An immediate relative relationship allows you to apply on Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, to become a permanent resident at the same time your U.S. citizen petitioner files Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. For more information on filing for permanent residence in one step, see our Concurrent Filing page.

Two Step Process

You still have the option to file your I-485 application any time after your petitioner files a Form I-130, for you, as long as it has not been denied. Generally, you will need to submit a copy of Form I-797, Notice of Action, with your Form I-485, that shows the Form I-130 petition is either pending or approved.

Step One – Your U.S. citizen immediate relative must file the Form I-130 for you and it must be either pending or approved.

Step Two – After you receive Form I-797, Notice of Action, showing that the Form I-130 has either been received by us or approved, then you may file Form I-485. When you file your I-485 application package, you must include a copy of the Form I-130 receipt or approval notice (the Form I-797). For more information on filing for permanent residence, see our Adjustment of Status page."

However on the step by step guide on visajourney.com there is no mention of the i-130 except for K-3 Visa holders. From this visajourney.com page it looks like we only need a NOA2 from the i-129f form which we have already completed over a year ago.

Any help would be greatly appreciated as I'm a bit confused at this point!

[VanessaTony 3,567]

No i-130 required.

[Darnell 8,479]

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

Just be aware that yer in a particular group of other certain people, not that group you reference in post #1.

Edited November 24, 2012 by Darnell

[reflekshun 0]

Just be aware that yer in a particular group of other certain people, not that group you reference in post #1.

Thank you so much both of you for your help! Much appreciated

[Ryan H 3,834]

Moved from K1 Process & Procedures to Adjustment of Status from Family Based Visas forum.