Adjusting status once married

[Jrsg1989 7]

Looking for some advice if anyone can help!

 

I arrived from The UK on a K1 back in January. Me and my wife married two weeks ago. Now the time has come for me to adjust my status using form I-485. I thought it seemed pretty straight forward but now Ive read out i need to file an I-765, an I-131 too. Each form cost more in filing fees and money is tight at the moment. I am worried that i cant file before my K1 expiry date in two weeks because of a lack of funds. Is there a bare minimum that i can file? Maybe just the I-485 alone? I think I read somehow that the others are optional. Or is there any problem adjusting status after the expiry date of my K1?

 

If anyone has adjusted status in the past and can give me a list of what they filed exactly, that would be so very appreciated.

 

Thank you!

[Jrsg1989 7]

2 minutes ago, Dee elle said:

Filing fees for both  the i131 and i765 are waived if filing concurrently with the i485.

 

Strongly recommend filing for them both at the time you submit the i 485.... they should be processed 4 to 5 months after submitting, but the actual AOS can take up to 18 months. 

 

The I 765 allows you to work as soon as you have it in hand. And the i 131 allows you to reenter the US if you travel overseas..

 

If you dont get them, you cant work or reenter the US until the GC is approved and in hand, 

Thanks for your reply! So i just need to file an i 485, an i 765, and an i 131. Pay the filing fee for just the i485 and file it altogether?

[Jrsg1989 7]

2 minutes ago, Dee elle said:

Yes.. and whatever evidence, documentation etc is indicated by those forms. Don't forget to add the biometric fee to the I 485 fee.. 

Thank you so much!

 

[TBoneTX 45,319]

Thread is moved from the K-1 Process forum to the AOS/K Visas main forum -- OP is at that stage.

[Anthony and Bobby 170]

On 4/3/2018 at 4:47 PM, Jrsg1989 said:

Thank you so much!

 

Good luck! We’re here if you need any questions! ^^ 

 

- Bobby