I130 or I485?

[David and Marina 0]

Ok, so maybe i just can't read, but what is the difference between I130 (petition for alien relative) and I485 (AOS).

Do I need to file both? IF so what order?

Do I just need to file the I130.

Short Story (sorry to those who have alread heard it): My wife, (Non USC from Grand Cayman) came on a tourist visa (I94 expires Nov 27, 2006). We were married (legally, civil ceremony) on 11/15/2006. We (most likely) will be stayin in the states and I don't want her to fall out of status, therefore I don't know if we should file the I485 or the I130 or both?

[dani_christine 0]

both.

[Kez/JWolf 6]

You need to file both at the same time... the I-130 is to make a immigrant visa number available to her based on the fact she is married to a USC and the I-485 is to adjust her status from immigrant visa available to Permanent Resident.... both will be adjudicated on at the same time....

Hope this helps...

[David and Marina 0]

You need to file both at the same time... the I-130 is to make a immigrant visa number available to her based on the fact she is married to a USC and the I-485 is to adjust her status from immigrant visa available to Permanent Resident.... both will be adjudicated on at the same time....

Hope this helps...

Yes, that helps greatly. Is there a reason it isn't included in the AOS guide : (http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?autocom=custom&page=k1k3aos)

[Kez/JWolf 6]

Because you are not doing K1/K3 you need to read this guide...

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=i130guide2