Multiple AOS Questions [edited title; merged threads]

[jacyjacy 0]

I came here 2007 visitors visa[now expired]2009 got married ,husband American citizen.We have a son together have been married for almost 8yrs and now I want to do adjustment of status green card.I know I need

I-485

I-130

G-325

G-325

I-693

I-864

I-765

I don't reaaly need I-131

My marriage certificate did not change my last name...it came with my maiden.I would like to change my last name to my husband last name. I have changed my last name in my passport.

1,while filing these forms should I use my husband last name then use my maiden name on space on ther names used? Then provide name change in the passport and marriage certificate?

2.In I-765 ,It asks,I am applying for?Permission to accept employment or renew of permission to accept employment. And then they say attach a copy of your previous employment authorization.

My social security was valid for work only it has expired and I don't work anymore.and it got lost!

What should I pick?

Thanks everyone really appreciate your help.

[jacyjacy 0]

Hallo ,I have a question on I-765 question 16 it says go to who may file form I-765,i am reading I do not understand,i appreciate your help.now which should I select?it gives you examples [a][8]etc ,I am married by American citizen on visitor /tourist visa .so please help me understand,thankyou

[Dohan 133]

This is a list of all the codes, check which one applies to you

https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/information-employers-employees/employer-information/employment-authorization

[jacyjacy 0]

Thankyou for your reply I am looking now,this is harder than I thought but I think I am ]c][9]Pending Adjustment of Status under Section 245 of the Act but I don't even know where is section 245 of act so I can read

[newacct 688]

You are applying for EAD on the basis of a pending Adjustment of Status. The code is C 9.

[jacyjacy 0]

newacct thankyou so much! I was wondering where you were to help with his question,many many blessings to you!

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

~ Moved from AOS from Family Based Visas to AOS from Work, Student & Tourist Visas ~

[jacyjacy 0]

lets say you are on expired visa b2 visa you got married here in the us by American citizen,and you dint file for greencard you waited after 7yrs later,why no reason just being lazy,yes you have been married all that time and even have a child together...is it a big deal will they question you why you waiting all this time?and when you get greencard how many years do they give someone of this case?Does that green card expire?

[Transborderwife 4,666]

lets say you are on expired visa b2 visa you got married here in the us by American citizen,and you dint file for greencard you waited after 7yrs later,why no reason just being lazy,yes you have been married all that time and even have a child together...is it a big deal will they question you why you waiting all this time?and when you get greencard how many years do they give someone of this case?Does that green card expire?

1. Probably not

2. 10 years

3. Yes

[teeak 224]

Most likely they will not question you. Overstay is forgiven if adjusting based on a marriage to USC. You've been married for more than 2 years, so you'll receive a 10-year green card. Yes, the green card will expire after 10 years -- you can however, apply for citizenship after 5 years.

[Pitaya 2,577]

~Moved from Fam.-based AOS to WSTourist-based AOS Forum~

~Hypothetical AOS from tourist visa discussion~

[EM_Vandaveer 2,417]

Correction:if married to a US citizen, a GC holder can apply for citizenship after 3 years. Not 5 years.

[teeak 224]

^^Yes, you'll have the option of applying for citizenship after 3 years if you want since you're married a USC. Along with it though means providing more financial/marriage related documentation.

[jacyjacy 0]

Thanks everyone for taking time to answer all these questions!

[newbie215 3]

In my case I was a K1 and been here in the US since 2011 got married within 90 days to my husband and we just applied my AOS last year.I got interviewed and the very 1st thing the officer asked me was,why it took us so long to do the AOS.Told him the reason and that was it..very easy..Just tell the truth and you are good to go.Got approved on the spot and received 10 yr GC.And the officer said I can apply citizenship after 3 years.Goodluck.