U4U Status Change? (Merged)

[Jalan 1]

Prior to filing we want to make sure about a few things down the road.  One main issue is change of status.  It's unclear how this process will proceed from U4U residence?

   Our intent will be the spousal process.  Is it permitted to file for this while she's here as U4U, filing from the US? (Her in US)?  It would be very helpful to use her income also as part of process.  We're just unclear if that's possible while she's here as a refugee?

   I understand this can be 2yrs down the road but probably preferred sooner.  Apologies if I misunderstood but it's unclear to me 

Thank You Very Much!!

Edited September 9, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Boiler 45,732]

Adjusting Status and we have a forum for those doing it

 

Legally work in the US should be OK, the amount the I 864 require is pretty low

[Jalan 1]

3 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Adjusting Status and we have a forum for those doing it

 

Legally work in the US should be OK, the amount the I 864 require is pretty low

I'll check that forum, TY.  The 864 might be close since it's for 3.  My income doesn't show that I live in a family owned house with covered expenses.  To meet the requirement night need hers.

Thanks

[Jalan 1]

Hello All,

   We are preparing to file the U4U for my wife/step-daughter in lieu of the full spousal visa process.  At the moment, we want to assure our ability to file AOS down the road.

   The path is a bit unclear.  Primary option being to file the CR1/IR1 process.  She is currently in Portugal with TPS and working.  Before giving up everything in Portugal we want to be certain of her ability to adjust status and maintain her job (Remote work).

   My understanding is that it's ok to file the Spousal from in the US? (Helpful because we need her income included in the 130/864(?)).

   Beyond Spousal, is there an alternative path to a permanent situation from the U4U process?

 

Thank You and much appreciated.

[EmilyW 1,462]

Is your plan for her to enter the US on a non-immigrant visa and then adjust status?  If so, that is fraud.  Apologies if that's not what you are suggesting.

[Jalan 1]

8 minutes ago, EmilyW said:

Is your plan for her to enter the US on a non-immigrant visa and then adjust status?  If so, that is fraud.  Apologies if that's not what you are suggesting.

Thank you. No, that isn't the intention at all.  Maybe I didn't explain properly.  Sorry as I'm new to this.  It seems the U4U application allows for a category " family reunification". This is my intent(at least for now until I research completely).

   It's after that which we're trying to nail down?  What options exist or are available to us.

Thank you. Evy m Any input is appreciated and helpful. We want to do it the right way from the beginning to avoid issues down the road. Thanks again

 

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