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So, my girlfriend (I am a born US citizen) came to the US from the Philippines on a student visa. We met and the gears turned, and we decided our lives would be best spent together.

I've been looking around for information and the amount of twists and turns is daunting... can anyone just put this in layman's terms?

She's got a student visa and I'm a US citizen - where would we go from here? :help:

Thanks in advance...

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So, my girlfriend (I am a born US citizen) came to the US from the Philippines on a student visa. We met and the gears turned, and we decided our lives would be best spent together.

I've been looking around for information and the amount of twists and turns is daunting... can anyone just put this in layman's terms?

She's got a student visa and I'm a US citizen - where would we go from here? :help:

Thanks in advance...

Congrates, well the next thing i guess is to start with the marriage process. is she stillin status, ie student visa valid?? if yes then she can adjust status straight away?? get a maariage lic, get it done and get the proper forms , fill it and if you are lost just consult an immigration lawyer or goole alot and you can get more hlep??

ie immigrate2us.net is another site???

good luck, someone will come in to help u sir

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detri,

To an immigration lawyer for a consultation. The lawyer will review the details of your situation with you and suggest appropriate courses of action. The odds are that you'll be happy about what you learn.

Yodrak

So, my girlfriend (I am a born US citizen) came to the US from the Philippines on a student visa. We met and the gears turned, and we decided our lives would be best spent together.

I've been looking around for information and the amount of twists and turns is daunting... can anyone just put this in layman's terms?

She's got a student visa and I'm a US citizen - where would we go from here?

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detri Rookie

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Since I'm a full-time student, I'll need a co-signor. My father is willing and able, is that fine? Are there any websites that'd have better information on what requirements I'd have to meet? I've got pictures of us together but that's about it so far :P

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Since I'm a full-time student, I'll need a co-signor. My father is willing and able, is that fine? Are there any websites that'd have better information on what requirements I'd have to meet? I've got pictures of us together but that's about it so far :P

hi..maybe you could check this site..

The world of Filipinas and many members there will be willing to help you.

Is all about Fil-AM relationship.

You could join us there too.

vhi

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As Yodrak said, you should have a consultation with a lawyer. You need to make sure that there are no impediments to Adjustment of Status. You don't necessarily need a lawyer for the whole process, but it would be a smart move to make sure there are no complications you are unaware of at the beginning.

i'll check that out, thanks, anyone else? :)

Sandy

Michael's I-130:

NOA1: 5-10-2006----updated w/ citizenship: 9-25-06----had to call back 10/25, touch 10/26

12/06/06 - Approved!- - - 12/08/06 - Touch---01/25/07 - Touch

I130 at NVC

12/14/06 - case number assigned

12/25/06 - DS3032 & AOS Fee Bill Mailed (phone system updated 12/27)

12/27/06 - emailed choice of agent; 12/29/06 - received email from NVC confirming choice of agent!

01/01/07 - NVC generated IV Fee Bill (postmarked 1/17 though!)

01/03/07 - returned AoS Fee Bill via Priority Mail (James' shortcut)

01/15/07 - NVC generated AOS package

01/22/07 - received IV Fee Bill - overnighted back to NVC same day

01/27/07 - recieved I864 package; 01/29/07 - overnighted I864 to NVC

01/29/07 - DS230 generated (phone system not updated, email response 2/5/07)

02/05/07 - mailed DS-230 to NVC via express mail

02/20/07 - CASE COMPLETE!!

04/18/07 - INTERVIEW!!!! - APPROVED!!!!

Michael's K-3:

09/28/06 - NOA1

1/25/07 - approved ...NOA2 via snail mail - 1/29/07

03/16/07 - chose not to return packet 3 to Montreal

detri Rookie

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As Yodrak said, you should have a consultation with a lawyer. You need to make sure that there are no impediments to Adjustment of Status. You don't necessarily need a lawyer for the whole process, but it would be a smart move to make sure there are no complications you are unaware of at the beginning.
i'll check that out, thanks, anyone else? :)

Thanks, of course I should check with an imm. lawyer. I'd like to do some studying up, though, any decent sites?

kitkat1 Experienced

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Start with the guides here at the top of the page here on Visa Journey as well as here: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/ty...types_1315.html

Waiver approved after 10 months. Did NOT use a lawyer

CDJ Pilot Program Information

I-601 Waiver Guidelines

I-601 Waiver Overview

Hardship Letter Guidelines

Tips for Writing Hardship Letters

Examples of Approved Hardship Letters

Examples of Denied Hardship Letters

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detri Rookie

detri   0

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None of those really helped... would she have to go back and we file for the K visa, or would we just get married and file for an adjustment of status from her student visa? There is nothing on the net really for this kind of information that I've found anyways...she's already living here on the student visa... And can someone answer this question: Can my father cosponsor her?

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If a lawyer says that she is clear to Adjust Status - that would obviously be ideal so that you are not separated. No one here can answer that for you because we don't know all the details, and no one wants to take that risk. If the lawyer says okay, you should be good to go.

As long as your father meets the financial requirements and is a citizen or permanent resident he can be a cosponsor.

hope this helps.

Sandy

Michael's I-130:

NOA1: 5-10-2006----updated w/ citizenship: 9-25-06----had to call back 10/25, touch 10/26

12/06/06 - Approved!- - - 12/08/06 - Touch---01/25/07 - Touch

I130 at NVC

12/14/06 - case number assigned

12/25/06 - DS3032 & AOS Fee Bill Mailed (phone system updated 12/27)

12/27/06 - emailed choice of agent; 12/29/06 - received email from NVC confirming choice of agent!

01/01/07 - NVC generated IV Fee Bill (postmarked 1/17 though!)

01/03/07 - returned AoS Fee Bill via Priority Mail (James' shortcut)

01/15/07 - NVC generated AOS package

01/22/07 - received IV Fee Bill - overnighted back to NVC same day

01/27/07 - recieved I864 package; 01/29/07 - overnighted I864 to NVC

01/29/07 - DS230 generated (phone system not updated, email response 2/5/07)

02/05/07 - mailed DS-230 to NVC via express mail

02/20/07 - CASE COMPLETE!!

04/18/07 - INTERVIEW!!!! - APPROVED!!!!

Michael's K-3:

09/28/06 - NOA1

1/25/07 - approved ...NOA2 via snail mail - 1/29/07

03/16/07 - chose not to return packet 3 to Montreal

detri Rookie

detri   0

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Thank you, I'll get in touch with a lawyer JUST for a meeting, not having him/her do everything for me as I'm rather good with paperwork myself and don't trust anyone else :) Especially someone that's just doing it for money.

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detri   0

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Another quick Q: She came here on a student visa. Would she have to finish a semester or something to prove intent? She starts within a few days and was wondering if we should wait for her semester to end then go for it, or just do it now.

 
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