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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Russia
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Hey Everyone,

So after going through the K-1 VISA Process, and waiting (like most of you) we were finally reunited on August 4th, and on August 31st were married at our local courthouse. Under instruction i acquired 10 copies of my certified marriage certificate.

Now we need to apply for Adjustment of Status, Advanced Parole and work authorization for my wife. However upon looking at the USCIS website, I am absolutely confounded. What form(s) do I fill out, the I-130 or the i-485? from what I read both are for spouses.

Please help me, what is our next step?

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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When adjusting from a K1, only the I-485 needs to be completed. For work authorization, include form I-765 when the I-485 is filed. Also file an I-131 for Advanced Parole if you are planning to travel outside of the US while the AOS process is pending (don't actually travel until the AP document is in hand).

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
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Adjustment of Status (Green Card) Example Forms - link to blank forms

Completed Example Form Comment(s) File Format pdf.gifUSCIS Form I-485 (Rev. 01/18/11) *.pdf (Acrobat) pdf.gifUSCIS Form G-325A (Rev. 06/12/09) *.pdf (Acrobat) pdf.gifUSCIS Form I-765 (Rev. 08/15/12) *.pdf (Acrobat) pdf.gifUSCIS Form I-131 (Rev. 03/22/13) *.pdf (Acrobat) doc.gifI-131 Supplement Part 7 *.doc (MS Word) pdf.gifUSCIS Form I-864 (Rev. 03/22/13) *.pdf (Acrobat)

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