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AOS from Tourist Visa, Married to a US Citizen, Need Opinion

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gwynethbg   0

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Hi Everyone!

I'm a newbie here. A friend just told me about this website, and I it seems very informative and helpful. I would love to get your thoughts on my situtation...

I am a non-US ctizen married for 5 1/2 years to a US citizen. Our 5 year old daughter is also a US citizen (through CRBA - Consular Report of Birth Abroad, she also has a blue passport). We used to live in the Philippines, but are now currently in Guam, where I entered using my b1/b2 tourist visa (which I've had since I was a baby and been travelling to the US frequently for vacation).

We came to Guam a month ago for the holidays and to spend time with our relatives here. 2 weeks in on our vacation, hubby decided he wanted to try out working here on the island. I said sure, why not... So he sent in some resumes. (I, however, am still employed at a company in my home country). Hubby also tried his luck to see if there were still any kindergarten slots for our daughter. This good school he was eyeing still had a few slots, so he decided to enroll our daughter.

I am supposed to be going back home to my country by next week. However, I missed my period, and I just found out that I am pregnant with our 2nd child. My husband and I therefore decided it would be best if I stayed on the island with them as well as give birth here. This is where the Adjustment of Status comes in.

We would like to apply for AOS and I just wanted to find out how you guys find our situation? Are our chances of getting approved high? We are currently deciding whether we should get an attorney or do it on our own? Do you guys think our case is doable enough to work on our own?

Any insight would be highly appreciated.

Thanks!

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Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,479

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i say file the big AOS set this week, and don't leave till you have the greencard in hand.

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ValerieA Experienced

ValerieA   350

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Canada
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What Darnell said. By what you've posted, you shouldn't have any issues.

Post on Adjudicators's Field Manual re: AOS and Intent: My link
Wedding Date: 06/14/2009
POE at Pearson Airport - for a visit, did not intend to stay - 10/09/2009
Found VisaJourney and created an account - 10/19/2009

I-130 (approved as part of the CR-1 process):
Sent 10/01/2009
NOA1 10/07/2009
NOA2 02/10/2010

AOS:
NOA 05/14/2010
Interview - approved! 07/29/10 need to send in completed I-693 (doctor missed answering a couple of questions) - sent back same day
Green card received 08/20/10

ROC:
Sent 06/01/2012
Approved 02/27/2013

Green card received 05/08/2013

ezekiel2020 Contributor

ezekiel2020   2

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Hello everyone, please I am new here and need you guys help concerning AOS from B1 visa. I am married to a USC but we are presently leaving with her brother we only have a joint account in our names and our wedding photos. Can her brother attestate we are leaving with him and other members of the family attestate that we are married in good faith as we didn't have joint insurance,joint lease car and other stuff? Please I need you help on what we can do before taking our parkage in for AOS. Thanks

Little_My Proficient

Little_My   464

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Finland
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You should start your own topic instead of posting under someone else's - you'll also get more responses and faster that way, usually.

Affidavits from family members about your marriage and relationship are fine, and you can get a formal letter from your wife's brother about the living situation - but you'll need to come up with more than that. Are there any joint bills, insurance, retirement plan, life insurance? Any credit cards or a joint phone plan?

You'll have to send more than affidavits and photos. The bank account is good, and you should send statements that show you both use it regularly - but it won't be enough on its own.

Adjustment of Status from F-1 to Legal Permanent Resident

02/11/2011 Married at Manhattan City Hall

03/03/2011 - Day 0 - AOS -package mailed to Chicago Lockbox

03/04/2011 - Day 1 - AOS -package signed for at USCIS

03/09/2011 - Day 6 - E-mail notification received for all petitions

03/10/2011 - Day 7 - Checks cashed

03/11/2011 - Day 8 - NOA 1 received for all 4 forms

03/21/2011 - Day 18 - Biometrics letter received, biometrics scheduled for 04/14/2011

03/31/2011 - Day 28 - Successful walk-in biometrics done

05/12/2011 - Day 70 - EAD Arrived, issued on 05/02

06/14/2011 - Day 103 - E-mail notice: Interview letter mailed, interview scheduled for July 20th

07/20/2011 - Day 139 - Interview at Federal Plaza USCIS location

07/22/2011 - Day 141 - E-mail approval notice received (Card production)

07/27/2011 - Day 146 - 2nd Card Production Email received

07/28/2011 - Day 147 - Post-Decision Activity Email from USCIS

08/04/2011 - Day 154 - Husband returns home from abroad; Welcome Letter and GC have arrived in the mail

("Resident since" date on the GC is 07/20/2011

 
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