Helping a friend - AOS (marriage to USC) from Work Visa

[KozmicBlues 592]

Hey VJers! I am currently going through the AOS process with my husband from the K1 visa, but I'm trying to help out a friend who needs to adjust status after getting married to a US Citizen. And I'm a bit lost on the process! He entered US lawfully years ago (I think on Student Visa) and is currently on a Work Visa (not sure which type - can find out if its important). Can you guys direct me to the right guide on VJ to use? I'm looking at the 'Step-by-Step Guide on How to File an I-130 for a Spouse Inside the US' one but I want to make sure it's right.

 

If I'm understanding correctly:

-His wife, the USC, will have to submit the I-130, Petition for Alien Relative along with supporting docs/evidence

-He, the non-USC, will have to file the I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status + EAD and AP forms, and affidavit of support along with the supporting docs/evidence

-He can file all of this together in one submission to USCIS, but has to pay fees for both the I-130 and I-485 - is this correct?

 

I guess where I'm most confused about is the first part - is it correct that the USC spouse has to file the I-130 form even though the Non-USC spouse is already in the US and on lawful status (work visa)?

And if so, do the fees have to be paid for both forms? I-130: $535, I-485: $1,225, Total: $1,760

 

Any help or useful tips you can provide will be greatly appreciated! I promised I did review the guides and have tried to search, but I want to make sure I am on the right track - and I also will tell him to join VJ asap if he hasn't already so he can use the resources. 

[Crazy Cat 42,473]

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