Adjustment of status from ESTA

[Dimitris156 0]

Hello everybody, I've been with my Fiancee for over a year, I've visited her for 3 times, and we were planning to apply for a K1 visa. Also we were planning trips to Europe during the K1 process, But! Yesterday , and while we were driving at the airport we changed our minds, we cannot be away from each other. So, we've decided to get married and apply for adjustment of status. I have proofs that wasn't my intention to stay here, i have a very good job waiting in London, I rent an apartment in London and 4months ago I bought a car. What do you think we should do ? Thanks in advance

P.s i know all of her family members, we know everything about each other. Is not a rushed meeting.

[ColoradoBeauty 79]

Congratulations!!

Here's your guide for AOS filing

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

Hope you're aware you can't work till you receive EAD and if you leave US before Advanced Parole is approved,  your AOS will be considered abandoned.  

 

Here's a similar thread 

 

[Tom169 54]

Sounds like impulse on steroids!

 

Get married, have her file a spouse petition, leave and wrap up life in London.

[Boiler 45,551]

one of our friendly mods will move this to the correct forum

 

sounds like you have a lot of loose ends to tie up?

[Crazy Cat 41,898]

1 hour ago, Dimitris156 said:

Hello everybody, I've been with my Fiancee for over a year, I've visited her for 3 times, and we were planning to apply for a K1 visa. Also we were planning trips to Europe during the K1 process, But! Yesterday , and while we were driving at the airport we changed our minds, we cannot be away from each other. So, we've decided to get married and apply for adjustment of status. I have proofs that wasn't my intention to stay here, i have a very good job waiting in London, I rent an apartment in London and 4months ago I bought a car. What do you think we should do ? Thanks in advance

P.s i know all of her family members, we know everything about each other. Is not a rushed meeting.

As others have said, your decision to marry and file for AOS will have its consequences.  You can not leave the US or work for at least 3 or 4 months (when you receive approved Advance Parole and EAD). ....that's after you marry and file the AOS paperwork. There is no way to travel back to your country before then to tie up your loose ends like your job, your apartment, your job, and everything else you need to do.....

 

Good Luck and congratulations!!

[Ontarkie 14,231]

~~Moved from Tourist Visas, from What Visa Do I Need - As the OP hasn't made a decision what path they want to take.~~

[Londonergirl 133]

8 hours ago, missileman said:

As others have said, your decision to marry and file for AOS will have its consequences.  You can not leave the US or work for at least 3 or 4 months (when you receive approved Advance Parole and EAD). ....that's after you marry and file the AOS paperwork. There is no way to travel back to your country before then to tie up your loose ends like your job, your apartment, your job, and everything else you need to do.....

 

Good Luck and congratulations!!

I applied for my EAD (Work and travel) in August and still haven't heard anything  

[OldBritAbroad 15]

3 hours ago, Londonergirl said:

I applied for my EAD (Work and travel) in August and still haven't heard anything  

I’m confused. In your original post you said you changed your mind “yesterday” - but you applied for your EAD in August? 

[Londonergirl 133]

2 minutes ago, OldBritAbroad said:

I’m confused. In your original post you said you changed your mind “yesterday” - but you applied for your EAD in August? 

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? What the heck are you talking about mate?

 

Edited February 4, 2018 by Londonergirl

[OldBritAbroad 15]

Oops, apologies - I didn’t check the poster’s name and confused you and the OP. My bad!

 

My EAD took 5 months so you should get yours any time now.

Edited February 4, 2018 by OldBritAbroad

[Londonergirl 133]

Just now, OldBritAbroad said:

Oops, apologies - I didn’t check the poster’s name. My bad!

Haha, you are fine! 

[BritGirl88 43]

On 2/3/2018 at 9:37 AM, Dimitris156 said:

Hello everybody, I've been with my Fiancee for over a year, I've visited her for 3 times, and we were planning to apply for a K1 visa. Also we were planning trips to Europe during the K1 process, But! Yesterday , and while we were driving at the airport we changed our minds, we cannot be away from each other. So, we've decided to get married and apply for adjustment of status. I have proofs that wasn't my intention to stay here, i have a very good job waiting in London, I rent an apartment in London and 4months ago I bought a car. What do you think we should do ? Thanks in advance

P.s i know all of her family members, we know everything about each other. Is not a rushed meeting.

If you want to stay in the US during the process then an Adjustment of Status is what you'll need to do.

There are guides here on how to do it step by step and which forms to fill out and pricing etc.

 

You will not be able to work, leave the country or get a US drivers license until your EAD and Advanced Parole come through (assuming you apply for them, its optional but free) which takes around 4-5 months now. In my case the entire process, from applying for AOS to getting my Greencard in hand was 5.5 months (i also applied for AOS from visitor status), but that is not the case for everyone.

 

If not being able to work and leave the country is not an option for you then you could get married, return home and then apply for a CR-1. Takes around 12-14 months and you would arrive in the US with Permanent resident status and be able to work and fully integrate right away.

 

If you choose to go the AOS route, you will not need to gather information to prove your intent. What you'll need to do is gather information on the legitimacy of your marriage. Evidence of your relationship and how you co-mingle your assets as a married couple is what they're looking for. Intent is determined at Point of Entry and so it is no longer USCIS concern.

 

 

Edited February 8, 2018 by BritGirl88

[BritGirl88 43]

On 2/3/2018 at 9:37 AM, Dimitris156 said:

Hello everybody, I've been with my Fiancee for over a year, I've visited her for 3 times, and we were planning to apply for a K1 visa. Also we were planning trips to Europe during the K1 process, But! Yesterday , and while we were driving at the airport we changed our minds, we cannot be away from each other. So, we've decided to get married and apply for adjustment of status. I have proofs that wasn't my intention to stay here, i have a very good job waiting in London, I rent an apartment in London and 4months ago I bought a car. What do you think we should do ? Thanks in advance

P.s i know all of her family members, we know everything about each other. Is not a rushed meeting.

If you want to stay in the US during the process then an Adjustment of Status is what you'll need to do.

There are guides here on how to do it step by step and which forms to fill out and pricing etc.

 

You will not be able to work, leave the country or get a US drivers license until your EAD and Advanced Parole come through (assuming you apply for them, its optional but free) which takes around 4 months now. In my case the entire process, from applying for AOS to getting my Greencard in hand was 5.5 months (i also applied for AOS from visitor status), but that is not the case for everyone.

 

If not being able to work and leave the country is not an option for you then you could get married, return home and then apply for a CR-1. Takes around 12-14 months and you would arrive in the US with Permanent resident status and be able to work and fully integrate right away.

 

If you chose to go the AOS route, you will not need to gather information to prove your intent. What you'll need to do