Jump to content
roxer

Married and ready for the next step

By roxer in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas

 Share

10 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

roxer Explorer

roxer   3

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: China
 Timeline
Posted

The misses and I tied the knot on Friday! Long time coming. Now I have to deal with a woman who wants to work and cannot - this is going to be fun... :) So now I am guessing we need to apply for change of status with form I-130, is that correct? I am guessing this starts the green card/work permit process. Anything other than a marrage certificate required? Thanks much.

Canerican Rising Star

Canerican   242

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted (edited)

The misses and I tied the knot on Friday! Long time coming. Now I have to deal with a woman who wants to work and cannot - this is going to be fun... :) So now I am guessing we need to apply for change of status with form I-130, is that correct? I am guessing this starts the green card/work permit process. Anything other than a marrage certificate required? Thanks much.

Congratulations on getting this far and on getting married.

What you need to do now is download and fill out the AOS forms I-485 (Application to Adjust to Permanent Resident), I-864 (Affidavit of Support) to prove that you make enough money to support your now spouse. I know your question is, "Thats what the I-134 was for wasnt it?" Yes it was, but that was not a binding agreement and this is. As well you will need the I-765 (Work Auth) and I-131 (Advanced Parole) so that you can travel during the process before you get the green card. The advanced parole and work authorization you should receive within 3 months and the green card application will take anywhere from 4 months to a year. If you have any questions about the forms or what to include or what I included just PM me. You are going to need to wait for a certified copy of your marriage certificate before you send anything in.One last thing, just depends on what you want to include. In my package my wife and I included pics of us at the wedding as well as pics with friends and family from the wedding (personal preference). Hope this helps and is not too much info. Welcome to the USA.

Edited by CDN(ON)-USA(VT)

 

 

N400 - Naturalization                                                                                                        U.S. Passport

Aug 05, 2018 (Day 1): Applied for Naturalization online                                                  Oct 01, 2019 (Day 1): Sent US Passport Application

Aug 06, 2018 (Day 2): Check Cashed, NOA1 received online                                         Oct 08, 2019 (Day 8 ) : Passport trackable 

Aug 11, 2018 (Day 6): Recvd notification that Biometrics appointment scheduled       Oct 17, 2019 (Day 17) : Received Passport

Aug 13, 2018 (Day 8): Received biometrics appt letter online                                        Oct 21, 2019 (Day 21) : Received Naturalization Cert. back

Aug 28, 2018 (Day 23): Biometrics Appt

May 06, 2019 (Day 274): In Line For Interview

Jun 11, 2019 (Day 311): Interview Date

July 01, 2019 (Day 327) : Oath Ceremony I AM NOW A US CITIZEN!!!!

 

FROM K-1 PETITION SENT TO OATH CEREMONY WAS ABOUT 7 YEARS 4 MONTHS

 

After 8 years of marriage divorced October 4, 2021

 

TO SEE MY FULL TIMELINE GO HERE: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/user/125109-cdnon-usavt/

eosorio07 Enthusiast

eosorio07   6

Posted
Filed: Timeline
Posted

The misses and I tied the knot on Friday! Long time coming. Now I have to deal with a woman who wants to work and cannot - this is going to be fun... :) So now I am guessing we need to apply for change of status with form I-130, is that correct? I am guessing this starts the green card/work permit process. Anything other than a marrage certificate required? Thanks much.

Congrats Roxer.....

Apps I took on my case wish is pretty similar like yours

Forms

I485 ---- AOS

I765 ---- Work Permit or EAD

I130 ---- PEtition For Alien Relaitve

I693 ---- A seal envelope giving by certified surgeon

I864 ---- Affidavit of support

I130 ----- AP Advance Parole

G-1145 ---- E-Notification (optional)

and along with this the amount of 1.490.00 in money orders or check also all supporting documents for each form, I did it my self and it took me around 2 months to have everything together......

Good luck

  • (0 Days) 02/08/14---- I485, I130, I765 Sent
  • (2 Days) 02/10/14 ---- USPS.COM package deliver
  • (12 Days) 02/19/14 ---- NOA Received for all apps
  • (20 Days) 02/27/14 ---- NOA1 Biometrics app for I485, I765 Appointment for 03/13/14
  • (21 Days) 02/28/14 ---- Successful walk in for biometrics at local UCIS Miami --- Same day license renew
  • (48 Days) 03/27/14 ----- Driver License arrived
  • (54 Days) 04/02/14 ----- Status change online for I485 "testing Interview"
  • (61 Days) 04/09/14 ----- Called UCIS to expedite my I765
  • (62 Days) 04/10/14 ----- Meet with my congressman asking him to call on my behalf to expedite my I765
  • (63 Days) 04/11/14 ----- Email recieved from USCIS Requesting proof of financial hardship and job offer FAX SENT @16:02 04/11/14
  • (68 Days) 04/16/14 ----- EAD Status change to "CARD/DOCUMENT PRODUCTION" :dance: :dance: :dance: ----- notification Via E-mail and Txt
  • (73 days) 04-21-14 ----- As per USCIS Email EAD was Mailed today Tracking number ETA 4/23 As per USPS.com
  • (76 days) 04-24-14 ----- EAD arrived a day later than the USPS estimate, I went to SSA to apply
  • (83 Days) 05-01-14 ----- SSC Arrived AND THE NUMBER IS 123-45-6789 ....... :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
  • (95 Days) 05-13-14 ----- I485 interview date sent for June 16, 2014
  • (134 DAYS) 05-16-14 ------ INTERVIEW DAY........ OUTCOME IO SAY THEY WILL MAKE A DECISION IN THE NEXT 30 DAYS
  • (143 DAYS)06-25-14 ------ - E-MAIL & TXT RECEIVED FROM USCIS STATUS CHANGE FOR CARD/DOCUMENT PRODUCTION THANK GOD....!!!!!!
  • (145 DAYS)06-27-14 ----- GC ARRIVED TODAY IN THE MAIL........

I-751 Process Start

  • 05-02---- I-751 Sent
  • 05-04 ---- Package arrived as per USPS Online
  • 05-10----- Proof of delivery confirmation arrived USPS
  • 05-16 ---- NOA1 Received
  • 06-13 ----- biometrics done

Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,479

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
 Timeline
Posted

I-130? no.

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

Post #3 has really bad info, it not pertain to your wife's visa type or type of adjustment of status.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

  • 2 weeks later...
roxer Explorer

roxer   3

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: China
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

Got the forms filled out and ready to be sent. Got the following:

I-485

I-131 w/ additional explanation document

I-765

G-325A

I-864

Copies of my last three years Tax Returns

Copy of my last W-2

Copy of her Passport ID page and K-1 Visa page

Copy of I-94 Admission Number Retrieval web page

Anything additional I should send? Advise on other documentation or what to say?

Thanks - roxer

Pitaya Grand Master

Pitaya   2,577

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
 Timeline
Posted (edited)

~Moved from China Regional to Family-based AOS Forum~

~Inquiry about AOS Process~

(organizer hat off)

As Darnell previously suggested, :guides: in particular, the K1/K3 AOS Guide:

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

What do you have planned for Form I-693?

Good luck on your immigration journey.

Edited by A&B

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

"Si vis amari, ama" - Seneca

 

 

 

roxer Explorer

roxer   3

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: China
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

~Moved from China Regional to Family-based AOS Forum~

~Inquiry about AOS Process~

(organizer hat off)

As Darnell previously suggested, :guides: in particular, the K1/K3 AOS Guide:

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

What do you have planned for Form I-693?

Good luck on your immigration journey.

Got you - that is where I got my info and the forms. As for the I-693:

"If you are a K-1, K-2, K-3 or K-4 visa holder the I-693 instructions state that you are not required to have another medical examination as long as your Form I-485 is filed within one year of your overseas medical examination."

She had her exam in January 2014 with all shots.

 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
“;}
×
×
  • Create New...