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Hi!

My fiance and I are getting married next month (August). He just became a US Citizen last 07/18, we've been together for almost 3 years. We bought a house, and we are living together. We both reside here in the USA. I would really appreciate if you guys can help me answering some questions! We live in Florida.

- Does he need to go to the social security office to update his now citizen status in order to get a marriage license? or can we just go and get the license? (He will go an update it but he needs to wait 2 weeks according to what they said in the ceremony)

- I graduated in May 2015 from college, and applied for OPT. I couldn't find a job after three months, so I overstayed. Base on what I have read, I won't have a problem adjusting my status to apply to a green card... I came legally to the US. Does anyone know how long will the whole process take? my visa expires on 2018. my passport on 2019.

- Do we need to send first the I-130 form and wait for an answer and then send the form to apply for a GC?

Thank you!

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Hi!

My fiance and I are getting married next month (August). He just became a US Citizen last 07/18, we've been together for almost 3 years. We bought a house, and we are living together. We both reside here in the USA. I would really appreciate if you guys can help me answering some questions! We live in Florida.

- Does he need to go to the social security office to update his now citizen status in order to get a marriage license? or can we just go and get the license? (He will go an update it but he needs to wait 2 weeks according to what they said in the ceremony)

You can just go and get a license and then get married.

- I graduated in May 2015 from college, and applied for OPT. I couldn't find a job after three months, so I overstayed. Base on what I have read, I won't have a problem adjusting my status to apply to a green card... I came legally to the US. Does anyone know how long will the whole process take? my visa expires on 2018. my passport on 2019.

It'll take a few months.

- Do we need to send first the I-130 form and wait for an answer and then send the form to apply for a GC?

Thank you!

You should send I-130 and I-485 together.

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You can just go and get a license and then get married.

It'll take a few months.

You should send I-130 and I-485 together.

Thank you for all your answers!

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I just got married to my girlfriend who is a U.S. Citizen, when is the right time for me to file for adjustment of status and how do I go about it? What are the necessary forms and requirements?

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I just got married to my girlfriend who is a U.S. Citizen, when is the right time for me to file for adjustment of status and how do I go about it? What are the necessary forms and requirements?

Hi,

The right time is now.

Read the Guides on this site on how to adjust status based on marriage to a USC. The instructions for the necessary forms and requirements are in the Guides.

Best of luck

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I went through it but could only see stuffs about k1 visa holders. I need something that addresses that of f1

File the following petitions all at once and follow the instructions together with the supporting documents: I-130 ( Petition for alien relative), I-485 ( Application for permanent residence or adjust status), I-765 ( Application for employment authorization), I-131 ( Application for travel document or advance parole). Your total filing fees is $1490 broken down as $420 for I-130 and $1070 for I-485. I-765 & I-131 fees are waived provided you file together as mentioned. Come back for more questions but that should give you a head start.

Adjustment of Status From F-1 Visa.

8/14/2014: Mailed AOS package: I-130, I-485, I-765.

8/18/2014: Accepted in Chicago. Transferred to Nebraska Service Center.

8/21/2014: Received NOA 1. I-130, I-485, I-765 in mail.

8/25/2014: Received biometrics in mail. Scheduled for 9/8/2014

9/24/2014: EAD approved. 36 Days!

10/01/2014: EAD mailed.

10/03/2014: Received EAD card.

10/14/2014: I-485 moved to testing and interview.

1/28/2015: Interview scheduled for 3/4/2015.

1/31/2015: Received interview notice.

3/4/2015: Interview completed and APPROVED!

3/5/2015: Welcome notice mailed and I-130 Approved.

3/10/2015: Welcome notice and I-130 approval notice received.

3/12/2015: Green card mailed.

3/14/2015: Green card delivered.

Removal of Conditions: 

12/14/2016: Mailed I-751.

12/19/2016: NOA issued.

01/26/2017: Biometrics.

05/03/2018: I-751 transfered to NBC.

02/27/2019: Joint I-751/N-400 Interview.

05/14/2019: I-751 APPROVED.

Naturalization:

12/02/2017: Mailed N 400 to Phoenix, AZ Lockbox. (I-751 still pending)

12/05/2017: Package delivered in Phoenix, AZ. Transferred to Harrisonburg Processing Center.

12/07/2017: Notice of action issued. (IOE)

12/26/2017: Biometrics.

01/23/2019: Interview Scheduled for 2/27/2019.

02/27/2019: Joint I-751/N-400 interview. N-400 recommended for approval.

05/16/2019: N-400 APPROVED! Placed in line for oath ceremony.

05/17/2019: Oath ceremony notice mailed.

06/12/2019: Swearing in Ceremony! Finally a U.S. citizen!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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LassuaO   0

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I have a question, I have to fill this form to get my marriage license. Do I have to put my name with my last names or my fiances last name? help!!!

Thanks

Marriage License Application.pdf

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