AOS Guide for F1 Student

[sausa 20]

Hi all. Im getting married to my US Citizen Fiance this week and we are going to start the process of AOS this month. I found a guide on this forum but it states it is for K1 Visas, im really sorry for opening a new thread, but can anyone please provide me with a link or guide to the AOS process for an F1 Student. I'm currently in the US, in Status and on OPT.

I had three quick questions.

Do I need to get a medical done?

Can I still work on my OPT once I file for AOS? Im going to apply for the new EAD in the meantime, but I was not sure if filing made this one obsolete.

When filling out the forms, should I use my new family name or old one?

Thank you:) Looking forward to joining the journey with all of you!

Edited November 14, 2016 by sausa

[TBoneTX 46,277]

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[sebastianshaw 97]

Hi all. Im getting married to my US Citizen Fiance this week and we are going to start the process of AOS this month. I found a guide on this forum but it states it is for K1 Visas, im really sorry for opening a new thread, but can anyone please provide me with a link or guide to the AOS process for an F1 Student. I'm currently in the US, in Status and on OPT.

I had three quick questions.

Do I need to get a medical done?

Can I still work on my OPT once I file for AOS? Im going to apply for the new EAD in the meantime, but I was not sure if filing made this one obsolete.

When filling out the forms, should I use my new family name or old one?

Thank you:) Looking forward to joining the journey with all of you!

Kindly read the forum on Concurrent filing through Spouse, U will have to file I-130, I-485, I-785 and I-131. and yes I-693 (medical) and I-864(affidavit of financial support) both have to be filed.

You can keep working on your OPT till you get your new card, once you get your new card you would have to update your work authorization status with your employer on I-9 form.

If you are the beneficiary, i would recommend you to keep your new name because that would be printed on EAD and GC. (Till the point you attach marriage cerficate whenever required, it should be good.

Other senior members correct me if i am wrong.

Best of Luck

[sausa 20]

Kindly read the forum on Concurrent filing through Spouse, U will have to file I-130, I-485, I-785 and I-131. and yes I-693 (medical) and I-864(affidavit of financial support) both have to be filed.

You can keep working on your OPT till you get your new card, once you get your new card you would have to update your work authorization status with your employer on I-9 form.

If you are the beneficiary, i would recommend you to keep your new name because that would be printed on EAD and GC. (Till the point you attach marriage cerficate whenever required, it should be good.

Other senior members correct me if i am wrong.

Best of Luck

Thanks for the reply! so must i file medical with the first packet with the I-130, I-485, I-785?? My field office has like a year wait for an interview according to forums. I was under the impression I could do the medical right before the interview so it doesnt expire?

[EM_Vandaveer 2,417]

Follow the guide:

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2

You can take the completed I-693 with you when you go for your interview. You don't have to send it with your AOS packet.

[sausa 20]

Can someone confirm with me that I should use my new name on the I-485 and all other forms ( new name after marriage).

1) I am not sending the Medical in with the original packet and will bring it to the interview, this is ok too?

2) On I-765 it is asking "what am i applying for"? I am currently on OPT so do i say permission to accept employment or renewal of permission to accept employment with my old EAD copy?

3) Some addresses on the forms will not fit if I type them in, is it OK to print them out and fill in the blocks in black ink using pen with the ones that cannot fit in.

Thank you so much for any help!

[EM_Vandaveer 2,417]

Can someone confirm with me that I should use my new name on the I-485 and all other forms ( new name after marriage).

1) I am not sending the Medical in with the original packet and will bring it to the interview, this is ok too?

2) On I-765 it is asking "what am i applying for"? I am currently on OPT so do i say permission to accept employment or renewal of permission to accept employment with my old EAD copy?

3) Some addresses on the forms will not fit if I type them in, is it OK to print them out and fill in the blocks in black ink using pen with the ones that cannot fit in.

Thank you so much for any help!

Yes, use your married name.

1) it's fine.

2) permission to accept employment, code C 9, do not send a copy of your EAD

3) that's fine.

Edited November 27, 2016 by EM_Vandaveer

[sausa 20]

Hi guys

One more question. We are sending everything on monday but my husband works as an airline pilot and is paid hourly. His expected income is between 30,000-35,000 but for employment verification they only gave us the base pay ( not including hourly gaurentee) which equals $21,741.53. Our household size is only two so this exceeds the $20,025 limit, but barely. Im worried this may cause some issues or is it ok?

[sebastianshaw 97]

2) permission to accept employment, code C 9, do not send a copy of your EAD

Are you sure about this, I was under the impression that when you are changing status from F1 to LPR, we do have to send all our old EAD documents also.

I do understand it is totally a new application under a new status but i think you still have to send any other EAD documents that have been issued to you by the USCIS earlier in any other status