how J-1 holders change status by marriage ??

[KITTYthai 0]

Hi guys,

May i ask some advice ??? I come to USA by J-1 visa since last June 05 and it will exp in June 06. I will married . Now I 'm preparing to change my status and I am not sure what kind of form that i need to fill in ?? I know some of them...

I am sure that i need to fill these ...

1. I-485 Application to register permanent resident or AOS )

2. I-765 Application for Employment Authorization ( optional )

3. I-131 Application for Travel documents ( optional )

4. I-864 Affidavil of Support

*** But i am not sure about these form .. so do i need to prepare this kind of form ?? ******

5. I-693 Medical Examination of Aliens

6. I-130 Petition for Alien relative

7. G-325A Biographic Information

If i misunderstood ..Please give me some advice

Thank you in advance

Kitty

[ryncarr 0]

hi kittythai,

before you can file for adjustment, you have to determine if you are subject to the 2 year home residence requirement as you are on a J1 visa. if you are, then you need to fulfill this requirement, or get a waiver of this requirement prior to filing for adjustment (I-485). if you are not subject to the requirement, then you can file for adjustment.

hope this helps

[faith42 0]

As the previous poster mentioned first you have to check if your country is one of those that have a 2 year home residency requirement. If you are clear from that requirement you may file AOS. All the forms you listed are required:

1. I-485 Application to register permanent resident or AOS )

2. I-765 Application for Employment Authorization ( optional )

3. I-131 Application for Travel documents ( optional )

4. I-864 Affidavit of Support

5. I-693 Medical Examination of Aliens

6. I-130 Petition for Alien relative

7. G-325A Biographic Information

Good luck

[kc456 0]

7. G-325A Biographic Information

I think this form needs to be filled out by USC and by foreign spouse.

[faith42 0]

You are correct G-325A needs to be filled by the US citizen and foreign born spouse

[KITTYthai 0]

I would like to thank you every one for your helping me . It 's very sweet of you.

Now i got it ..So i will start and hope it will be done soon

Take care guys

Kitty

[meauxna 15]

*** But i am not sure about these form .. so do i need to prepare this kind of form ?? ******

5. I-693 Medical Examination of Aliens

6. I-130 Petition for Alien relative

7. G-325A Biographic Information

If i misunderstood ..Please give me some advice

Thank you in advance

Kitty

Yes: I-485 needs the I-693.

I-485 can not be considered without I-130.

I-130 requires G-325a (multiple) & so does I-485?

Make sure you are reading carefully:

How Do I Become a Lawful Permanent Resident While in the United States?

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/legpermres.htm

[dmartmar 1]

Hi guys!

May I ask for some advice? I came to the USA with a J-1 Visa in June '05 and will exp. in June '06. I will get married.

Wow! You married just in time, a month before your Visa's exp.

Edited May 6, 2006 by dmartmar