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She did not come in on an actual visa, only ESTA. Yes, we are aware that this is against normal protocol, but have read that situations like ours regarding spouses, overstaying is forgiven

Here in the US with me

Hello, Which center should I send in the I 485 and I 765 for my wife? We had sent in the I-130 online, but our receipt shows that it is being processed by the Potomac center. We live in Philadelphia and this is for a spousal visa. I am a US citizen.

What is the other form?

I appreciate the honesty. We were thinking about going back to Europe for a bit until we receive a response. Legally, could we come back to the US in between now and receiving a response (given that she stays less than 90 days upon reentering the US)?

I appreciate your honesty. To avoid breaking any rules, we have considered going back to Europe soon where I can work and we can both legally stay for longer periods of time, until we receive a response for the I 130. Our priority at the moment would be getting her spousal visa/green card/legal residency in the US set up.

Hello all! I married my Italian wife who I met in France at university here in my hometown of Philadelphia in August 2022. Shortly after, I petitioned for the I 130 visa for her. A few questions - My job is constantly having me travel so our decision to get married here was kind of last minute. My wife is Italian and not here on any sort of visa, besides ESTA. We filed our application and according to the USCIS site, our wait time is four months (but seeing most people's posts, it probably will be longer). We filed online, but on the bottom of our receipt, it says that the Potomac center is handling our application. My wife is currently here studying online at her university in France, but she would like to begin working here as it is much more relaxed than in France. Soon, it will be three months that she has been here, and we are wondering if we should go back to France/Italy for a bit to not get in trouble... Is there any way that she can work while waiting for an answer from the I 130? She got a job offer but has no work authorization. Can she go back home and visit her family, and then come back without any issue? Or, can we travel to Europe and come back sans problems? Do any other applications need to be filed? We have added all birth certificates, pictures of us, 2x4 pictures, our marriage license, background checks, our lease, her phone bill, and pretty much anything else pertinent to supported documents. Perhaps it is important to add that I myself, an American, hold a visa in France and can travel freely there and back and stay without problems for a few years still. Thank you! All help and advise is appreciated.