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JackJack   0

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Hey Everyone,

I arrived in the US in 2004 to study on a F1 student visa for 1 year- no problems there. I then applied and received a work authorization card and I-20 to work in the field of study for a further year. Which runs out in September this year. I would like to get married to a US citizen (I am from the UK), but cannot find any info on the internet. Most topics just seem to cover K-1 and K-3 visas. But I am already in the country. Does anyone know what paperwork I need to fill out, and really where to start..... :help:

Any help is much appreciated

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KarenCee   3

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Doesn't matter if you're already in the country...if you want to marry a USC then you would either file a K-1 or get married and file a K-3. Either way, you would have to go back to the UK to finish the process. Of course, there might be others who are doing something different and I'm sure they'll pipe up and say so. Read the guides, they are invaluable :)

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rclouse   0

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It sounds like you want to marry a green card. I doubt you'll find many people here who are too sympathetic to your goal.

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KarenCee   3

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It sounds like you want to marry a green card. I doubt you'll find many people here who are too sympathetic to your goal.

If your just looking for a way to stay in the USA than I would have to agree with rclouse.

Went back and read the OP's post again...I kinda agree with this too. No mention of a fiancée or anything. :whistle:

Teaching is the essential profession...the one that makes ALL other professions possible - David Haselkorn

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raymaga   25

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I think the OP means that he/she is wanting to marry "his/her" US citizen, but he didn't word it very well.

It would be very likely that you would study and work in a certain place, and find someone and fall in love, and want to get married, just like you would in your own country!!!

Do as Kezzie has suggested and read the guides.

Good luck.

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"THE SHORT STORY"

KURT & RAYMA (K-1 Visa)

Oct. 9/03... I-129F sent to NSC

June 10/04... K-1 Interview - APPROVED!!!!

July 31/04... Entered U.S.

Aug. 28/04... WEDDING DAY!!!!

Aug. 30/04... I-485, I-765 & I-131 sent to Seattle

Dec. 10/04... AOS Interview - APPROVED!!!!! (Passport stamped)

Sept. 9/06... I-751 sent to NSC

May 15/07... 10-Yr. PR Card arrives in the mail

Sept. 13/07... N-400 sent to NSC

Aug. 21/08... Interview - PASSED!!!!

Sept. 2/08... Oath Ceremony

Sept. 5/08... Sent in Voter Registration Card

Sept. 9/08... SSA office to change status to "U.S. citizen"

Oct. 8/08... Applied in person for U.S. Passport

Oct. 22/08... U.S. Passport received

DONE!!! DONE!!! DONE!!! DONE!!!

KAELY (K-2 Visa)

Apr. 6/05... DS-230, Part I faxed to Vancouver Consulate

May 26/05... K-2 Interview - APPROVED!!!!

Sept. 5/05... Entered U.S.

Sept. 7/05... I-485 & I-131 sent to CLB

Feb. 22/06... AOS Interview - APPROVED!!!!! (Passport NOT stamped)

Dec. 4/07... I-751 sent to NSC

May 23/08... 10-Yr. PR Card arrives in the mail

Mar. 22/11.... N-400 sent to AZ

June 27/11..... Interview - PASSED!!!

July 12/11..... Oath Ceremony

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silverbutterfly228   0

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It sounds like you want to marry a green card. I doubt you'll find many people here who are too sympathetic to your goal.

If your just looking for a way to stay in the USA than I would have to agree with rclouse.

Went back and read the OP's post again...I kinda agree with this too. No mention of a fiancée or anything. :whistle:

I had to go back and read the OP's post again too. After reading rclouse's post I was like 'what??' and than i noticed the same.

I think you should be only looking into this process if you have already someone special in your life.

aussiewench Mentor

aussiewench   9

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It sounds like you want to marry a green card. I doubt you'll find many people here who are too sympathetic to your goal.

If your just looking for a way to stay in the USA than I would have to agree with rclouse.

Went back and read the OP's post again...I kinda agree with this too. No mention of a fiancée or anything. :whistle:

Gosh, we could at least give the OP a chance before jumping to conclusions :huh:

JackJack,

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Gosh, we could at least give the OP a chance before jumping to conclusions :huh:

Totally agree with that one Aussiewench!!! I was reading this and thinking, Oh my God! :o

The guy asked a simple question, not to have people try to psycho analyze him or his intentions!

K-1 Timeline

11-29-05: Mailed I-129F Petition to CSC

12-06-05: NOA1

03-02-06: NOA2

03-23-06: Interview Date May 16

05-17-06: K-1 Visa Issued

05-20-06: Arrived at POE, Honolulu

07-17-06: Married

AOS Timeline

08-14-06: Mailed I-485 to Chicago

08-24-06: NOA for I-485

09-08-06: Biometrics Appointment

09-25-06: I-485 transferred to CSC

09-28-06: I-485 received at CSC

10-18-06: AOS Approved

10-21-06: Approval notice mailed

10-23-06: Received "Welcome Letter"

10-27-06: Received 2 yr Green Card

I-751 Timeline

07-21-08: Mailed I-751 to VSC

07-25-08: NOA for I-751

08-27-08: Biometrics Appointment

02-25-09: I-751 transferred to CSC

04-17-09: I-751 Approved

06-22-09: Received 10 yr Green Card

N-400 Timeline

07-20-09: Mailed N-400 to Lewisville, TX

07-23-09: NOA for N-400

08-14-09: Biometrics Appointment

09-08-09: Interview Date Oct 07

10-30-09: Oath Ceremony

11-20-09: Received Passport!!!

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KarenCee   3

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Gosh, we could at least give the OP a chance before jumping to conclusions :huh:

Totally agree with that one Aussiewench!!! I was reading this and thinking, Oh my God! :o

The guy asked a simple question, not to have people try to psycho analyze him or his intentions!

I beg pardon then...no offense was intended. Too much drama of late.

Teaching is the essential profession...the one that makes ALL other professions possible - David Haselkorn

JackJack Newbie

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Gosh, we could at least give the OP a chance before jumping to conclusions :huh:

Totally agree with that one Aussiewench!!! I was reading this and thinking, Oh my God! :o

The guy asked a simple question, not to have people try to psycho analyze him or his intentions!

I beg pardon then...no offense was intended. Too much drama of late.

Wow, You guys are like 'oh my God! He wants a green card' It's hilarious. But thank you for all your comments. Here is the situation: I am a guy wanting to marry a Beautiful USC, A girl I met a few months after I arrived, So yes, it is for love, (actually her birthday is next month which is when i shall propose, in some big romantic way :) After leaving my studies I was employed by a Diving company, (I trained as a commercial diver) and shall be with them for many years I hope. I will automatically apply through them for my visa form (whichever number it is) for continuing employment. Apologies for not making it clear before, but I work 12 hours a day seven days a week and I'm very tired. I'll try the guides, as indicated, but any further help would be great

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Ladylethal   12

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My fiance proposed to me on my birthday as well, it was pretty sweet.

I am thinking that since you´ve been there for a while and your working visa is valid till September, you can go ahead and marry and file for the AOS. Check the AOS forum for that. And good luck!

(Puerto Rico) Luis & Laura (Brazil) K1 JOURNEY
04/11/2006 - Filed I-129F.
09/29/2006 - Visa in hand!
10/15/2006 - POE San Juan
11/15/2006 - MARRIAGE
AOS JOURNEY
01/05/2007 - AOS sent to Chicago.
03/26/2007 - Green Card in hand!
REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS JOURNEY
01/26/2009 - Filed I-751.
06/22/2009 - Green Card in hand!
NATURALIZATION JOURNEY
06/26/2014 - N-400 sent to Nebraska
07/02/2014 - NOA
07/24/2014 - Biometrics
10/24/2014 - Interview (approved)

01/16/2015 - Oath Ceremony


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