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Hi Guys, How are doing today. So I just wanna share my scenario with you guys and wanted to know your advice on what should I do next when applying a change of status. I met my boyfriend who is a USC last April 13 2019 in New York and after that day we became inseparable but I have to go back to my home country in the Philippines. Since I left NY last May 5 2019 we keep our communication lines open, we do video call/ chat everyday and emails. We have decided to live together and get married in the US once I return in December 2019. Now my question is, what type of form should we need to file when applying a change of status. What I have right now is the picture of us together in his apartment and a picture of his sister in law with his nieces and some emails as a proof  that our relationship is true. Thank You

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March 2, 2018  Married In Hong Kong

April 30, 2018  Mary moves from the Philippines to Mexico, Husband has MX Permanent Residency

June 13, 2018 Mary receives Mexican Residency Card

June 15, 2018  I-130 DCF Appointment in Juarez  -  June 18, 2018  Approval E-Mail

August 2, 2018 Case Complete At Consulate

September 25, 2018 Interview in CDJ and Approved!

October 7, 2018 In the USA

October 27, 2018 Green Card received 

October 29, 2018 Applied for Social Security Card - November 5, 2018 Social Security Card received

November 6th, 2018 State ID Card Received, Applied for Global Entry - Feb 8,2019 Approved.

July 14, 2020 Removal of Conditions submitted by mail  July 12, 2021 Biometrics Completed

August 6, 2021 N-400 submitted by mail

September 7, 2021 I-751 Interview, Sept 8 Approved and Card Being Produced

October 21, 2021 N-400 Biometrics Completed  

November 30,2021  Interview, Approval and Oath

December 10, 2021 US Passport Issued

August 12, 2022 PHL Dual Nationality Re-established & Passport Approved 

April 6,2023 Legally Separated - Oh well

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2 minutes ago, Roel said:

You cannot travel to the US on your B2 Visa with intent to adjust status. That's a Visa fraud. A big no!

 

The Visa you're looking for is K1 Visa. Research on that. Though I'm amazed you guy want to marry after knowing each other for 2 MONTHS. lol? 

 

 

Yeah.. we fall inlove and we are still in the process of getting to know each other. You know when you are already old (35-43 him both single) no more games and decided get married. It’s gonna be my 3rd time visiting the US this coming December. And I have a friend of mine who has a friend in B2 visa as well and got married in the US in the span of 5-6 months and she changed her status and now she got a green card visa

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1 minute ago, Athea said:

And I have a friend of mine who has a friend in B2 visa as well and got married in the US in the span of 5-6 months and she changed her status and now she got a green card visa

I can't speak to their circumstances. AOS from B2 can be done. However, it is not a path for you as you are outside the US. You cannot enter the US with intent to stay/AOS.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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5 minutes ago, Athea said:

Yeah.. we fall inlove and we are still in the process of getting to know each other. You know when you are already old (35-43 him both single) no more games and decided get married. It’s gonna be my 3rd time visiting the US this coming December. And I have a friend of mine who has a friend in B2 visa as well and got married in the US in the span of 5-6 months and she changed her status and now she got a green card visa

If you're planning on committing Visa fraud then I'd advice this thread to be closed because no one will help you. 

 

If you're ready to marry you need a proper Visa- K1 Visa. Then do AoS from that.  And friend of yours committed fraud also so I wouldn't listen to that advice. (If she entered US with that intent) 

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K1

29.11.2013 - NoA1

06.02.2014 - NoA2

01.04.2014 - Interview. 

AoS

03.2015 - AoS started.

09.2015 - Green Card received.  

RoC

24.07.2017 - NoA1.

01.08.2018 - RoC approved. 

 

 

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36 minutes ago, Athea said:

Hi Guys, How are doing today. So I just wanna share my scenario with you guys and wanted to know your advice on what should I do next when applying a change of status. I met my boyfriend who is a USC last April 13 2019 in New York and after that day we became inseparable but I have to go back to my home country in the Philippines. Since I left NY last May 5 2019 we keep our communication lines open, we do video call/ chat everyday and emails. We have decided to live together and get married in the US once I return in December 2019. Now my question is, what type of form should we need to file when applying a change of status. What I have right now is the picture of us together in his apartment and a picture of his sister in law with his nieces and some emails as a proof  that our relationship is true. Thank You

What you are asking is for a member to likely commit a VJ Terms of Service violation.

 

A B2 visa is for visiting, not for immigrating. Period.

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

"Si vis amari, ama" - Seneca

 

 

 

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10 minutes ago, geowrian said:

I can't speak to their circumstances. AOS from B2 can be done. However, it is not a path for you as you are outside the US. You cannot enter the US with intent to stay/AOS.

I know it’s risky but as long as you prove that the marriage is not fraud plus the evidence you have. Do you think it can stand a chance?

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File for the K1 now and you might be ready by December.

March 2, 2018  Married In Hong Kong

April 30, 2018  Mary moves from the Philippines to Mexico, Husband has MX Permanent Residency

June 13, 2018 Mary receives Mexican Residency Card

June 15, 2018  I-130 DCF Appointment in Juarez  -  June 18, 2018  Approval E-Mail

August 2, 2018 Case Complete At Consulate

September 25, 2018 Interview in CDJ and Approved!

October 7, 2018 In the USA

October 27, 2018 Green Card received 

October 29, 2018 Applied for Social Security Card - November 5, 2018 Social Security Card received

November 6th, 2018 State ID Card Received, Applied for Global Entry - Feb 8,2019 Approved.

July 14, 2020 Removal of Conditions submitted by mail  July 12, 2021 Biometrics Completed

August 6, 2021 N-400 submitted by mail

September 7, 2021 I-751 Interview, Sept 8 Approved and Card Being Produced

October 21, 2021 N-400 Biometrics Completed  

November 30,2021  Interview, Approval and Oath

December 10, 2021 US Passport Issued

August 12, 2022 PHL Dual Nationality Re-established & Passport Approved 

April 6,2023 Legally Separated - Oh well

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3 minutes ago, Athea said:

I know what B2 visa is. I have a multiple entry. Thanks

You clearly don't know if you're planning on using it for immigrating. 

Just now, Athea said:

Oh ok. I got your point. You dont have to report me. So K-1 visa you said? Does my boyfriend need to visit me in my home country?

Read guides and /or USCIS website for informations. 

K1

29.11.2013 - NoA1

06.02.2014 - NoA2

01.04.2014 - Interview. 

AoS

03.2015 - AoS started.

09.2015 - Green Card received.  

RoC

24.07.2017 - NoA1.

01.08.2018 - RoC approved. 

 

 

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11 minutes ago, Athea said:

I know it’s risky but as long as you prove that the marriage is not fraud plus the evidence you have. Do you think it can stand a chance?

Not "risky". It's actually fraud to use it as a means for immigrating. The fraud is not about the marriage, but about the improper use of the visa.

Imagine what would happen if you told CBP about said plan...that'd be a quick denial of entry and possibly an expedited deportation to go with it.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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3 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

File for the K1 now and you might be ready by December. 

6 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

File for the K1 now and you might be ready by December.

Aaaww you are getting me excited. But I also have a pending case i mean I am also waiting for our petition for immigrant visa for unmarried son and daughter category. 

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