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What are the steps for change of status after k1 fiancee is in the U.S.?

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

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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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payxibka Grand Master

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53 minutes ago, ExtremeLove said:

We already got married and are now ready to file for change of status. any help is appreciated. 

Step 1.  Visit the AOS forum and READ

YMMV

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53 minutes ago, ExtremeLove said:

We already got married and are now ready to file for change of status. any help is appreciated. 

The guide Lucky Cat quoted below is what you follow, except for one detail. See my comment below:

40 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

 

The guide has this advice:

 

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A copy of your marriage certificate. Note: While a regular copy is allowed, submitting a certified copy is preferred as some members have received an RFE asking for this (so if one is available use that instead).

This is incorrect advice, and I've filed the appropriate complaints. The correct advice is:

 

A photo copy of your marriage certificate. 

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

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***Moved to the Adjustment of Status from K-1 discussion area****

"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 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

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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19 hours ago, powerpuff said:

Required to file - I-485 and I-864, optional - I-765 and I-131 (for employment authorization and travel document).

Given that the I-485 seems to be taking longer than I-765 and I-131. It would make sense to also apply for those? It seems you would get you EAD/AP combo 100 days early than your greencard. (From VJ timeline).

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1 minute ago, Mario001 said:

Given that the I-485 seems to be taking longer than I-765 and I-131. It would make sense to also apply for those? It seems you would get you EAD/AP combo 100 days early than your greencard. (From VJ timeline).

I would, it’s free when filing altogether for adjustment of status.

 

 

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20 hours ago, ExtremeLove said:

We already got married and are now ready to file for change of status. any help is appreciated. 

I suggest filing the I-765 and I-131 along with your AOS package.  And to get ahead of the game, slowly start collecting your evidence now until the time of your interview with much evidence as you can.  

 

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