Tourist married to an American in The U.S.

[Rie Abe 0]

Hi, my name's Rie. I entered U.S. as a visitor fr Japan. My American BF wanted to marry me so we got married in Las Vegas last month ,he doesn't want me to go back to Japan and would like me to stay and live with him, we rented a new apartment with me as co consignee  included my name in every billing for water, electric, gas .

I'm worried because my visitor's visa will expire on July 17,2018.

What shall we do? Is there's a way I can be able to stay here with my husband? Can somebody in here help us or give us details or legal information on how to do it.

Thanks and more power 

 

[Crazy Cat 42,288]

Use this guide for adjusting your status.  You must file before your I-94 expires:   http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2

[geowrian 22,338]

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

Read and study all the forms. It's a DIY process in most cases. Once you file, you are put into a period of authorized stay. You cannot work until you have an EAD or green card.

If you leave the US without AP or a green card, your I-485 will be abandoned and you will need an immigrant visa to return.

 

This forum is for assistance and opinions, but does not provide legal advice.

[Rie Abe 0]

7 minutes ago, jakejon said:

It’s always interesting to read these love stories. My fiancé proposed to me visiting on an ESTA on a ‘holiday’. I done it the proper and legal way and we filed a K1 visa. I couldn’t get up and abandon. I’d suggest a CR-1 but I like to follow legal procedure. You may feel adjusting is shorter and correct for what you feel is correct. I just couldn’t feel right adjusting in this current political climate. My fiancé is from Las Vegas too. Good luck adjusting nevertheless. 

 

14 minutes ago, geowrian said:

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

Read and study all the forms. It's a DIY process in most cases. Once you file, you are put into a period of authorized stay. You cannot work until you have an EAD or green card.

If you leave the US without AP or a green card, your I-485 will be abandoned and you will need an immigrant visa to return.

 

This forum is for assistance and opinions, but does not provide legal advice.

My visa is under the VWP ESTA 

since I'm japanese. What initial legal steps should my husband do

to have me here even if my 30 days visa expires? Pls give me  advise  on what to do.  Thanks and God bless you 

[EmilyW 1,527]

You were given advice by @missileman above.  I'd suggest you read the link he kindly provided and then come back with specific questions.

[Rie Abe 0]

16 minutes ago, EmilyW said:

You were given advice by @missileman above.  I'd suggest you read the link he kindly provided and then come back with specific questions.

Thanks 😊

[Rie Abe 0]

Hi,I'm Rie and japanese citizen  I entered U.S.with visa waiver program last April  , got married to my American boyfriend  in May here in the states. Can my husband file i-130 even if I'm here inside the U.S.?  Would it be necessary for me to leave the country or can i just wait here .

my visa will expire in July 17.

I'm also deciding to go back to Japan and come back here again after sometime .

[jesserz 73]

He can file it with you there, but it will take about a year for the whole process to finish, so you will have to go back to Japan before it's finished. You can visit him though (and he can visit you). But you can't stay in the US to wait for the whole thing.

[Jojo92122 1,924]

The previous poster is wrong.

 

You can either file the I-130 and go home for consular processing or you can stay and adjust status (AOS) by filing the I-130 and I-485.  With AOS, you can file for EAD/AP which will allow you to work and travel internationally while waiting for your green card.  EAD/AP takes about 5-6 months.  While waiting for AOS, you will be legal in the US even after your I-94 expires.

[jesserz 73]

4 minutes ago, Jojo92122 said:

The previous poster is wrong.

 

You can either file the I-130 and go home for consular processing or you can stay and adjust status (AOS) by filing the I-130 and I-485.  With AOS, you can file for EAD/AP which will allow you to work and travel internationally while waiting for your green card.  EAD/AP takes about 5-6 months.  While waiting for AOS, you will be legal in the US even after your I-94 expires.

Isn't that only legitimate if it wasn't your intent to marry someone when you arrived in the US?

[Jojo92122 1,924]

3 minutes ago, jesserz said:

Isn't that only legitimate if it wasn't your intent to marry someone when you arrived in the US?

No.  Read Matter of Cavazos and Matter of Batista.  

[Rie Abe 0]

2 hours ago, Jojo92122 said:

The previous poster is wrong.

 

You can either file the I-130 and go home for consular processing or you can stay and adjust status (AOS) by filing the I-130 and I-485.  With AOS, you can file for EAD/AP which will allow you to work and travel internationally while waiting for your green card.  EAD/AP takes about 5-6 months.  While waiting for AOS, you will be legal in the US even after your I-94 expires.

Thanks so much 

[Unlockable 7,315]

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[Ontarkie 14,466]

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[Rie Abe 0]

On 6/13/2018 at 5:46 PM, Jojo92122 said:

The previous poster is wrong.

 

You can either file the I-130 and go home for consular processing or you can stay and adjust status (AOS) by filing the I-130 and I-485.  With AOS, you can file for EAD/AP which will allow you to work and travel internationally while waiting for your green card.  EAD/AP takes about 5-6 months.  While waiting for AOS, you will be legal in the US even after your I-94 expires.

Thanks for the advise. Can you please enumerate the documents needed for the AOS. We already have the i130 & I485. Thanks and God bless you,.