Jump to content
mylifeinus

F1 Student planning to marry US citizen

By mylifeinus in Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas

 Share

8 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

mylifeinus Newbie

mylifeinus   0

Posted
Timeline
Posted (edited)

Hello,

I'm a F1 visa student living in San Diego. I'm planning to marry my girlfriend (we met in 2015 but has not lived together) and ask for the green card.

I'm here hopefully I could get a guide for what I'm doing. 

What paperworks needed to be done?

Where to get the marriage license? 

Should I find a lawyer to present us and make sure we could pass the interview so I could get the green card? I'm going to apply right after we get married. Is that good?

May I apply for working permit while applying to interview for the green card? 

Please give me your advices. Thank you! 

Edited by imaniavn
geowrian Grand Master

geowrian   22,338

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted

Guide:

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

NOTE: The I-130 needs the I-130A now

 

How to get a marriage license varies from area to area (usually from county to county). Google or asking any locals are probably your best bets.

 

Unless you have some red flags or complexities in your case, an attorney is not needed. DIY is fine. An attorney can't answer the questions for you at the interview.

Yes, you can file for an EAD (and AP) along with your AOS. Once approved and obtained (~3-4 months), you will be able to work or travel abroad.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

mylifeinus Newbie

mylifeinus   0

Posted
Timeline
  • Author
Posted
1 hour ago, geowrian said:

Guide:

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

NOTE: The I-130 needs the I-130A now

 

How to get a marriage license varies from area to area (usually from county to county). Google or asking any locals are probably your best bets.

 

Unless you have some red flags or complexities in your case, an attorney is not needed. DIY is fine. An attorney can't answer the questions for you at the interview.

Yes, you can file for an EAD (and AP) along with your AOS. Once approved and obtained (~3-4 months), you will be able to work or travel abroad.

Thank you for your response! May you please explain what is EAD, AP and AOS? I don't know what they stand for. Thank you very much!

Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,828

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

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas forum.

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

 

geowrian Grand Master

geowrian   22,338

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted (edited)
21 minutes ago, imaniavn said:

Thank you for your response! May you please explain what is EAD, AP and AOS? I don't know what they stand for. Thank you very much!

Sure:

AOS = Adjustment Of Status. This is via the I-485 form. Upon approval, you will have Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) status, and get a green card.

EAD = Employment Authorization Document. This is via the I-765 form. Once obtained, you will be able to obtain work while your I-485 is still pending.

AP = Advance Parole. This is via the I-131 form. Once obtained, you will be able to leave (& re-enter) the US for short trips while your I-485 is still pending. Without this (or a green card), your AOS application will be denied if you leave the US and you very likely won't be permitted back in without an a CR-1/IR-1 visa.

 

You can file for an EAD and AP at the same time as the I-485. There are no fees for those forms when filed with the I-485.

 

Edit: In your circumstance (and as noted in the guide linked above), you would be filing the I-130 (and supporting forms and evidences) concurrently with the I-485. The I-485 grants authorized stay while your AOS is pending.

Edited by geowrian

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

EMBELL_17 Enthusiast

EMBELL_17   103

Posted
Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: United Kingdom
 Timeline
Posted
On 5/28/2017 at 9:12 PM, imaniavn said:

Hello,

I'm a F1 visa student living in San Diego. I'm planning to marry my girlfriend (we met in 2015 but has not lived together) and ask for the green card.

I'm here hopefully I could get a guide for what I'm doing. 

What paperworks needed to be done?

Where to get the marriage license? 

Should I find a lawyer to present us and make sure we could pass the interview so I could get the green card? I'm going to apply right after we get married. Is that good?

May I apply for working permit while applying to interview for the green card? 

Please give me your advices. Thank you! 

Your questions seem to have been thoroughly answered above. As for the lawyer, I recommend! Just to avoid any problems. I went through without a lawyer and I regret it. I could have saved myself so much time and disappointment if I hired an attorney.

Became a citizen 6/2024. Now filing for my mother.

  • 2 weeks later...
  • 7 months later...
mylifeinus Newbie

mylifeinus   0

Posted
Timeline
  • Author
Posted

Hello guys, 

 

I have another question here. I hope you guys could help me out. 

 

I finally filed for AOS. I did the biometric fingerprint on this Jan 3rd.

 

Recently, I've been told to be out-of-status from the school.(I am F1 student - My I-20 is valid until May 26, 2018)

 

I do full-time studying (12 units) but I failed 1 class (3 units) last semester - so I failed to maintain the full-time studying commitment.)

I wonder if I should do the reinstatement process follow the school's instructions. I am planning to continue my study though. 

 

Thank you for your help!

 
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...