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we got hitched, now what?

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yankeetart   0

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:help: Hello all.

My fiance came to America for a holiday and we decided to get married in a small chapel near us on holiday. We did not want to say good bye again etc etc

so my question is NOW WHAT??

I am so lost on what papers I need to file asap to keep him here with me. I am nervous beyond belief as I have downloaded hundreds of pages of paperwork etc.. Can anyone tell me my first few steps or guide me in a better direction.

Much thanks!!!!!!!!!

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African Queen   0

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:help: Hello all.

My fiance came to America for a holiday and we decided to get married in a small chapel near us on holiday. We did not want to say good bye again etc etc

so my question is NOW WHAT??

I am so lost on what papers I need to file asap to keep him here with me. I am nervous beyond belief as I have downloaded hundreds of pages of paperwork etc.. Can anyone tell me my first few steps or guide me in a better direction.

Much thanks!!!!!!!!!

I believe you should contact the USCIS, and they should be able to direct you. You may even be able to go to the local immigration office. Good Luck! Congratulations!

Consulate : Nigeria

Marriage : 2006-07-27

I-130 Sent : 2006-08-16

I-130 NOA1 : 2006-08-26

I-129F Sent : 2006-10-10

I-129F NOA1 : 2006-10-19

I-129F NOA2 : 2006-12-01

NVC Received : 2006-12-12

NVC Left : 2006-12-13

Consulate Received : 2007-02-07

Packet 3 Received : 2007-02-08

Interview Date : 2007-04-23

I-130 Approval : 2006-10-26

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Singers   0

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Congratulations!

Ok. To help sort you out... You have two choices:

1. Your significant other can go home and you can file a K-3 petition on their behalf. This is the safest and best option but does require you to be separated.

2. You can file for adjustment of status. Now, this is not without its risks. Why? It is considered immigration fraud to come to the US with the intent to get married and stay here. The burdern is on YOU (and your significant other) to prove this was not your intent when they entered the country. This carries SERIOUS consquences if they find you did commit fraud. Now, that being said you will find many examples of people marrying and adjusting status on this board with no problem.

I would recommend you do some serious reading, consult an immigration attorney and weigh your options carefully.

Nothing I say is legal advice. I recommend you consult a qualified immigration attorney for any questions you may have.

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jlivings99   0

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You have been a member since August 2005 and you were asking about work permits in March of this year. I am a bit suspicious that you just decided spur of the moment to get married. It might not look good to USCIS either.

Married : 08-04-2006, Cumbria, England

I-130

09-01-2006: Filed I-130 application

09-18-2006: NOA1 received

01-31-2007: NOA2 received (by email)!!

I-129F (K-3)

09-19-2006: Filed I-129F application

10-13-2006: NOA1 received

01-31-2007: NOA2 received (by email ... by mail on Feb. 5)!!

02-13-2007: received at NVC and sent to London Embassy

02-16-2007: received by London Embassy

02-27-2007: received and mailed back Packet 3

03-12-2007: Medical completed

03-15-2007: received email from Embassy providing interview date

03-19-2007: Packet 4 received by mail

04-18-2007: interview - approved!!!

04-21-2007: visa delivered

04-24-2007: husband arrives in US

04-27-2007: to civil surgeon for vaccination supplement

AOS & EAD

05-04-2007: Filed I-485 & I-765

05-11-2007: NOA for both (received by mail May 15)

05-16-2007: notice mailed for biometric appointment (received by mail May 21)

06-07-2007: RFE - USCIS can't find medical results - we have to return to civil surgeon and pay for another appointment

06-13-2007: biometric appointment

07-20-2007: EAD card production ordered

12-13-2007: interview & approved

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Singers   0

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You have been a member since August 2005 and you were asking about work permits in March of this year. I am a bit suspicious that you just decided spur of the moment to get married. It might not look good to USCIS either.

Ok. Based on the above quote I read your previous postings... what happened to your K-1? Or did your SO manage to get a work visa?

Nothing I say is legal advice. I recommend you consult a qualified immigration attorney for any questions you may have.

 
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