AOS through marriage need help

[johndoe0357 1]

I was working unauthorized on lyft for almost two years now as an f-1 student using my social, now I'm about to marry my USC girlfriend and im starting to think I should take a break of school cause I'm paying out-of-state tuition. I have decided it's better to finish the AOS and pay in-state tuition. 

So my question is would I be in trouble for working unauthorized even though I'm marrying a citizen ?

Is this a specific case where I need a lawyer or can I file it myself ?

When would I be able to get some type document show I have adjusted my status to the school, hence paying less money lol?

 

Thank You!!!

 

[HRQX 4,145]

12 minutes ago, johndoe0357 said:

Is this a specific case where I need a lawyer or can I file it myself ?

You can file the case yourself. https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-7-part-b-chapter-8

An adjustment applicant applying as an immediate relative may be eligible to adjust status even if: 

• The applicant is now employed or has ever been employed in the United States without authorization;

• The applicant is not in lawful immigration status on the date he or she files the adjustment application;

• The applicant has ever failed to continuously maintain a lawful status since entry into the United States;

• The applicant was last admitted to Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) as a visitor under the Guam or CNMI Visa Waiver Program and is not a Canadian citizen;

• The applicant was last admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant visitor without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program; or

• The applicant has ever violated the terms of his or her nonimmigrant status.

14 minutes ago, johndoe0357 said:

When would I be able to get some type document show I have adjusted my status to the school, hence paying less money lol?

You'll have to check your school's in-state tuition policy. It varies, but they may accept a photocopy of the I-485 receipt notice.

[johndoe0357 1]

7 minutes ago, HRQX said:

You can file the case yourself. https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-7-part-b-chapter-8

An adjustment applicant applying as an immediate relative may be eligible to adjust status even if: 

• The applicant is now employed or has ever been employed in the United States without authorization;

• The applicant is not in lawful immigration status on the date he or she files the adjustment application;

• The applicant has ever failed to continuously maintain a lawful status since entry into the United States;

• The applicant was last admitted to Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) as a visitor under the Guam or CNMI Visa Waiver Program and is not a Canadian citizen;

• The applicant was last admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant visitor without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program; or

• The applicant has ever violated the terms of his or her nonimmigrant status.

You'll have to check your school's in-state tuition policy. It varies, but they may accept a photocopy of the I-485 receipt notice.

Thank YOU!!!!

[bmqsg5h3 12]

6 hours ago, HRQX said:

You can file the case yourself. https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-7-part-b-chapter-8

An adjustment applicant applying as an immediate relative may be eligible to adjust status even if: 

• The applicant is now employed or has ever been employed in the United States without authorization;

• The applicant is not in lawful immigration status on the date he or she files the adjustment application;

• The applicant has ever failed to continuously maintain a lawful status since entry into the United States;

• The applicant was last admitted to Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) as a visitor under the Guam or CNMI Visa Waiver Program and is not a Canadian citizen;

• The applicant was last admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant visitor without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program; or

• The applicant has ever violated the terms of his or her nonimmigrant status.

Please be aware that this does not mean you are allowed to work before/after marrying your USC girlfriend. Strongly advised to stop working now until you receive EAD or GC. Please be honest when you are filling out any immigration forms, especially I-485 Part 8 Items 16 and 17. Unauthorized work will be forgiven, but lying to the government won’t be. Good luck!

[HRQX 4,145]

11 minutes ago, bmqsg5h3 said:

but lying to the government won’t be.

Yes, should be honest in the adjustment forms but even wrongly portraying work authorization on Form I-9 is not an issue: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/H5 - Waiver of Inadmissibility - Misrepresentation - 212 (i)/Decisions_Issued_in_2012/Jun082012_03H5212.pdf

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The record reflects that the applicant presented a fraudulent Form I-551, Resident Alien Card, and social security card to private employers in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (Temporary Services and Cumberland Distribution) to obtain employment. Upon review of the record, the AAO finds that the applicant is not inadmissible under section 212(a)(6)(C)(i) of the Act, and he does not require a waiver under section 212(i) of the Act.

 

[ThomasNC1988 762]

In response to your other thread. Unauthorized work will not be any type of barrier to your AOS as the spouse of a US citizen. You should report it completely honestly. However it is technically illegal for you to be working.

[Crazy Cat 42,309]

2 hours ago, ThomasNC1988 said:

In response to your other thread. Unauthorized work will not be any type of barrier to your AOS as the spouse of a US citizen. You should report it completely honestly. However it is technically illegal for you to be working.

"Technically"?   🤣

[ThomasNC1988 762]

46 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

"Technically"?   🤣

Funny way to say it I know. I think of it like driving 37 in a 35 zone. You shouldn't do it but you're not going to get a ticket lol