Application For Spouse on Tourist Visa

[Tishy Wishy 18]

Hi All, 

 

A family member (let's call him "J") needs some immigration advice and thought I would reach out to see what you all think. Here is his story (he was ok with me sharing it):

 

J and his wife got married Trinidad and Tobago, about two years ago. His wife is a US citizen, living in the US. He is a Jamaican citizen, who lives in Trinidad. Due to work and others responsibilities, they decided to hold on off on filing the I-130 application immediately. During that time, they began to have relationship issues and decided to spend time apart (not divorce) further delaying the I-130 application. J and his wife have since reconciled and he is now in the US visiting for the holidays on a tourist visa. Due to COVID, he was laid off and is able to spend more time with his wife (the distance and long work hours contributed to the issues they faced). His wife recently indicated that she doesn't want him to leave and wants to file the application while he's here to get it over with so they can be together. 

 

He reached out to me and wants to know if this is a feasible option. 

I am in the middle of an I-130 application for my spouse who is overseas, so I have no experience with adjustments and applications while a spouse is in the US. 

 

Any insight is appreciated. 

 

[Dashinka 24,472]

1 hour ago, Tishy Wishy said:

Hi All, 

 

A family member (let's call him "J") needs some immigration advice and thought I would reach out to see what you all think. Here is his story (he was ok with me sharing it):

 

J and his wife got married Trinidad and Tobago, about two years ago. His wife is a US citizen, living in the US. He is a Jamaican citizen, who lives in Trinidad. Due to work and others responsibilities, they decided to hold on off on filing the I-130 application immediately. During that time, they began to have relationship issues and decided to spend time apart (not divorce) further delaying the I-130 application. J and his wife have since reconciled and he is now in the US visiting for the holidays on a tourist visa. Due to COVID, he was laid off and is able to spend more time with his wife (the distance and long work hours contributed to the issues they faced). His wife recently indicated that she doesn't want him to leave and wants to file the application while he's here to get it over with so they can be together. 

 

He reached out to me and wants to know if this is a feasible option. 

I am in the middle of an I-130 application for my spouse who is overseas, so I have no experience with adjustments and applications while a spouse is in the US. 

 

Any insight is appreciated. 

 

He is already in the US, and it appears they have now decided to file to adjust his status which is a legal option.  Have your family members read the guide linked below (one change, the I944 is also now a required form).

 

 

[SusnOwen 159]

Yes, it is feasible - there is a section of the forums dedicated to those of us going through that process:

 

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/130-adjustment-of-status-from-work-student-amp-tourist-visas/

[Tishy Wishy 18]

5 hours ago, Dashinka said:

He is already in the US, and it appears they have now decided to file to adjust his status which is a legal option.  Have your family members read the guide linked below (one change, the I944 is also now a required form).

 

 

 

Thank you!

 

2 hours ago, SusnOwen said:

Yes, it is feasible - there is a section of the forums dedicated to those of us going through that process:

 

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/130-adjustment-of-status-from-work-student-amp-tourist-visas/

Appreciate it!