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Hi Guys! 
 

So I came to the Us on a Visitors visa last year! I stayed for 5 months and went back to my home country! I came back 6 months later and after being in the US I met someone a month later and we ended up getting married 4 months later! So now I want to stay obviously! So I did not come to the US with the intent of getting married but I want to know if it would be better for me to go back and go the CR-1 route or to just file from adjustment of status right now? Because I have 30 days left on my current visa? 
 

please anything will help! I appreciate it

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A spousal visa will take 12-18 months from filing to visa in hand......only you can decide which is better for you.  Just be aware that you cannot leave the US (and return) or work for at least 5-8 months after you start the adjustment of status process...

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Cyberfx1024   7,980

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8 minutes ago, Jean-Pierre said:

Hi Guys! 
 

So I came to the Us on a Visitors visa last year! I stayed for 5 months and went back to my home country! I came back 6 months later and after being in the US I met someone a month later and we ended up getting married 4 months later! So now I want to stay obviously! So I did not come to the US with the intent of getting married but I want to know if it would be better for me to go back and go the CR-1 route or to just file from adjustment of status right now? Because I have 30 days left on my current visa? 
 

please anything will help! I appreciate it

Yes, you can file for AOS and stay in the USA. Follow the guides here and you will be fine:

 

 

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22 hours ago, Jean-Pierre said:

and go the CR-1 route or to just file from adjustment of status right now?

It's up to you. If you choose AOS, your status will end when I-94 expires but you'll be in a period of stay authorized by the Secretary of Homeland Security while I-485 is pending.


In general, send the following four packets (*note that I-765 and I-131 packets are optional, but highly recommended) in the same envelope to the Chicago Lockbox for AOS process:

  • I-130 with I-130A and copy of marriage certificate, filing fees, etc.;
  • I-485 with I-864 and supporting documents, I-944 and supporting documents, electronic I-94 copy, filing fees, etc.;
  • I-765 with electronic I-94 copy, etc.; and
  • I-131 with electronic I-94 copy, etc.

You'll separate each packet with rubber bands or fasteners: https://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-information/form-filing-tips

On the I-130 packet, I-130 payment method (check, money order, or Form G-1450) must be the very first item of this packet.

On the I-485 packet, I-485 payment method (check, money order, or Form G-1450) must be the very first item of this packet.

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Ryan H   3,812

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Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas forum.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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