NOA1 received what next?

[DM Nath 0]

This might sound like a silly question, but I've been a bit worried about this.  I entered the US as a K1 Fiance and married my wife in April.  I have filed my Adjustment of Status Package and received my NOA1s for the forms submitted, I-485 etc.  What do I do now?  On the NOA1 it mentions being contacted for biometrics, which I was already aware would happen. 

 

Am I now allowed to stay in the country after my K1 expires, or is there some authority I must inform first? 

 

The information I found online seems to indicate I can now stay and that I am classified as "awaiting adjustment" until the decision is made, but I couldn't find anything concrete saying it clearly.  

Edited May 29, 2019 by DM Nath

[payxibka 10,044]

5 minutes ago, DM Nath said:

This might sound like a silly question, but I've been a bit worried about this.  I entered the US as a K1 Fiance and married my wife in April.  I have filed my Adjustment of Status Package and received my NOA1s for the forms submitted, I-485 etc.  What do I do now?  On the NOA1 it mentions being contacted for biometrics, which I was already aware would happen. 

 

Am I now allowed to stay in the country after my K1 expires, or is there some authority I must inform first? 

 

The information I found online seems to indicate I can now stay and that I become "awaiting adjustment" until the decision is made, but I couldn't find anything concrete saying it clearly.  

Your NOA1 serves as your "authority" to remain 

[Roel 7,191]

You didn't really look hard enough then. 

 

You actually cannot leave US at all until you have either AP or green card in hand. AP and work permit (if you applied for them) will arrive in about 5/6 months. Then another few months and you'll have your AOS interview. 

[Crazy Cat 40,119]

Once your I-94 expires are are out of status......but since you filed the I-485, you allowed to stay in the US while the adjustment of status is being adjudicated.  Once you receive a valid advance parole document or your green card, you can exit and re-enter the US.

Edited May 29, 2019 by missileman

[Pitaya 2,577]

42 minutes ago, Roel said:

You didn't really look hard enough then. 

 

You actually cannot leave US at all until you have either AP or green card in hand. AP and work permit (if you applied for them) will arrive in about 5/6 months. Then another few months and you'll have your AOS interview. 

Good information.

 

However, it was recently announced that the processing time of the EAD card (and AP, if concurrently filed) was increased to 6.5 - 8.5 months, 

Suggest that folks contemplating AOS, concurrently file EAD and AP....as soon as possible !!!

 

Good luck on your immigration journey.