Green Card Help

[VJB9 0]

I recently got married to someone that over stayed their visa and we are now looking into her obtaining a green card.  I may already know the answer to the help I am looking for but I just want to confirm. If I am understanding it correctly, we basically just need to fill out forms I-130,  I-485, I-864 and that nothing further is needed as she entered legally. If she had entered illegal, it looks like we would need to fill out other forms as well such an I-601. Can anyone confirm if I am correct that essentially we just need to fill out the "normal" forms. If it matters, we had dated for several years prior to being married and also do have a child together.

[OldUser 6,980]

You also need the following forms:

- I-131

- I-765

- I-130A

 

if you want the immigrant to be able to work and travel.

[OldUser 6,980]

You would only need to file I-601 if USCIS finds the immigrant inadmissible. You don't file it without them asking. 

 

If the immigrant was on J-1 visa with 2 year requirement that would be an issue.

Edited January 20, 2023 by OldUser

[Boiler 45,733]

Presumably you are a US Citizen 

 

if it is a tourist visa normally is that would not be a problem

 

Any other issues?

[Chancy 6,242]

*** Moved from General Immigration-Related Discussion to AOS from Work/Student/Tourist Visas forum ***

 

[VJB9 0]

Appreciate the reply. Yes, I am a citizen, one side of my family has been here before 1776.  She came here with a R B1/B2 visa and no other issues I am aware of. We would also fill out the other forms for work and travel but just trying to confirm what is all going to be required.

[Chancy 6,242]

19 minutes ago, VJB9 said:

Yes, I am a citizen, one side of my family has been here before 1776.

 

Same process and privileges as far as petitioning spouses is concerned, whether your family has been here since 1776 or 2016.  Here's the guide --