If I was in your situation (and I actually have been in your situation!) I would choose not to do an adjustment of status. It always sounds like a great idea until you are in the situation where you can’t work or even leave the US for an emergency for example.
I chose the consular processing route because I knew I would be absolutely miserable being stuck like that. Also, I had a stable job and life ‘back home’ and only left for a short visit, so changing that to just staying in the US unprepared, quitting my job without a proper notice, etc. was an absolute no for me. I am very happy that I made that decision because I was able to tie up loose ends and do it properly and was able to start a new job fairly soon after moving to the US. This helped me to integrate and build my own life in the US. I have zero regrets.
Food for thought!
Reading this already gave me anxiety! 🤣
I got married at our house, a friend married us and we only had my husband’s family as guests. It was -40 F outside, so that was easy in terms of keeping the food frozen until it was time to serve it 👍🏻
in hindsight I do regret that we didn’t have a second celebration with my family and friends in my home country, but maybe we can do that when we have our 10 year anniversary.
I am in the same situation and never had issues. Always book your tickets under the name in your passport and make sure to also bring your marriage certificate when traveling as proof of your name change.
“Effective Dec. 2, 2024, if you are required to submit Form I-693, or a partial Form I-693 (such as the Vaccination Record), you must submit it with your Form I-485. Otherwise, we may reject your Form I-485. “
Congrats!
Best to add this to your timeline because that will help members more.
I know people on Reddit for example post timelines like this, but we have an actual timeline feature here which is great and easier to track.
You were admitted to the US, and it looks like you got yourself into a situation that you have nothing to go back to so AOS now seems to be your only option. Not sure why you ask us what you should do when it seems like you made up your mind. No point in crying over the fact that it might take moths to get work and travel authorization now. You made your bed, right?
We all answered your question with the most reasonable advice.
Why on earth did you cancel your job and apartment??? Based on what you wrote, it seems to me like you had no intention of leaving the US after entering on your Esta this time..
If you’re already a year into your consular case, it shouldn’t take that much longer. After that, the NVC stage doesn’t take very long either and the wait time for the interview will depend on which country you are from. At this point it will likely not take ‘several years’ anymore.
If this was me, I would not change to AOS this late in the game, it’s just not worth the downsides of AOS.
It should be in the 'regular' adjustment of status section https://www.visajourney.com/guides/i130-spouse-inside-usa/ and added to the list of required forms. The process for K1, K2 or K3 AOS hasn't changed
Just pick a few that span the entire relationship. No need to submit 50 pictures, pick about 15 that are powerful. Same sex marriages are treated just like any other marriage, so no worries there.