Adjustment of Status from Tourist Visa to Permanent Resident

[LuisGawn 0]

Hello everyone.

 

I came to the US last August 2024 to see my then-boyfriend's terminally ill mother. I was 3 months pregnant around this time. However, my boyfriend's mom just kept getting worse and my pregnancy was becoming more risky so we decided to get married in September 2024. This was so I could adjust my status, stay here permanently, help out with my mother in law and get insurance so I could get necessary check ups for myself too.

 

We know that we committed a red flag by getting married within my first month here but I'm confident that we can prove that my entry was genuine (see his mom, who was very excited about our pregnancy and has now passed). We have been together for over a year now, he has visited me in my home country a couple of times and I have visited him a couple of times here in the US last year and earlier this year too. We have gone on international trips and met each other's families and friends who can prove that our relationship is real and serious. We have decided that I'll just stay here in the US and have the baby here in January because it's easier for him due to work schedule and I don't have the clearance to fly because of my sensitive pregnancy, now at 7 months.

 

To give a brief background about us, I have had my tourist visa years prior to meeting him. I have been coming to the US since my sister lives here (USC) and my parents are green card holders too. I have a good travel history and passive income in my home country. My husband works in real estate, no criminal history and never filed petition for anybody before.

 

Do you think we should hire a lawyer for our case or we can file everything ourselves?

 

Thank you for your input. I appreciate you taking the time to read my post.

 

 

 

 

[SalishSea 17,819]

1 hour ago, LuisGawn said:

Hello everyone.

 

I came to the US last August 2024 to see my then-boyfriend's terminally ill mother. I was 3 months pregnant around this time. However, my boyfriend's mom just kept getting worse and my pregnancy was becoming more risky so we decided to get married in September 2024. This was so I could adjust my status, stay here permanently, help out with my mother in law and get insurance so I could get necessary check ups for myself too.

 

We know that we committed a red flag by getting married within my first month here but I'm confident that we can prove that my entry was genuine (see his mom, who was very excited about our pregnancy and has now passed). We have been together for over a year now, he has visited me in my home country a couple of times and I have visited him a couple of times here in the US last year and earlier this year too. We have gone on international trips and met each other's families and friends who can prove that our relationship is real and serious. We have decided that I'll just stay here in the US and have the baby here in January because it's easier for him due to work schedule and I don't have the clearance to fly because of my sensitive pregnancy, now at 7 months.

 

To give a brief background about us, I have had my tourist visa years prior to meeting him. I have been coming to the US since my sister lives here (USC) and my parents are green card holders too. I have a good travel history and passive income in my home country. My husband works in real estate, no criminal history and never filed petition for anybody before.

 

Do you think we should hire a lawyer for our case or we can file everything ourselves?

 

Thank you for your input. I appreciate you taking the time to read my post.

 

 

 

 

As long as you did not lie to CBP when you arrived, you should be okay.

[LuisGawn 0]

20 hours ago, SalishSea said:

As long as you did not lie to CBP when you arrived, you should be okay.

I was asked only one question: purpose of the trip. To which I truthfully answered, "to see my boyfriend and his mom". The officer even jokingly responded, "lucky guy".

[Lil bear 4,188]

16 minutes ago, LuisGawn said:

I was asked only one question: purpose of the trip. To which I truthfully answered, "to see my boyfriend and his mom". The officer even jokingly responded, "lucky guy".

As you stated, your intent was to visit, your circumstances changed. You may be  asked a question or two at the AOS interview , but you simply tell the truth. Most people find they can do the AOS without a lawyer. Just read the forms and instructions very very well and take the time to make sure you have everything needed. But if you can submit the AOS before the end of your allowed stay period,  that will keep you in authorized stay while your application is processing 

[LuisGawn 0]

2 minutes ago, Lil bear said:

As you stated, your intent was to visit, your circumstances changed. You may be  asked a question or two at the AOS interview , but you simply tell the truth. Most people find they can do the AOS without a lawyer. Just read the forms and instructions very very well and take the time to make sure you have everything needed. But if you can submit the AOS before the end of your allowed stay period,  that will keep you in authorized stay while your application is processing 

Thank you. I am allowed to stay until February 2025 but we are already considering filing this November. Thank you for your insight. Really appreciate it.