anyone submitt a divorce decree for AOS?

[KarenCee 3]

This is what I went by . . . (found at the link provided by Karen):

15. Evidence of Eligibility B) Based upon admission as a K-1 fiance(e) of a US citizen and subsequent marriage to that citizen:

Attach a copy of the fiance(e) petition approval notice, a copy of your marriage certificate, and your form I-94

The part referred to on page 5 is for section 17. Based on Derivative Status of a Spouse or Child or Another adjustment applicant or a person granted permanent residence based on the issuance of an immigrant visa. That requires marriage certificates, proof of previous marriage terminations, and if necessary, birth certificates.

I figured I misunderstood it. Sorry guys.

[NArocks 13]

We were specifically asked for both Divorce Decree's for my husband at the interview. SO to be on the safe side send it and bring to the interview if you have one. We did not adjust from K1, but you never know what they look for and any chance of an RFE is not worth it.

[payxibka 10,048]

The simplest advice is to follow the instructions... Adjusting from K-1 does NOT require inclusion of a divorce decree. Adjusting from some other visa type may require it.

Appointment letters for interviews that request divorce decrees are generic "form" type letters for all types of AOS applications. Document requests are "blanket" to cover the spectrum.

[ready4ONE 5,400]

I submitted mine. It was sort of fun since it listed what a dirt bag my ex had been!

But seriously, you should submit the divorce decree if you have one. You should have already submitted a copy with your original K-1 application.

[zqt3344 21]

Hello, upon review of the AOS application it clearly asks for and states in directions to submit a copy of the divorce decree within one of the sections.

The simplest advice is to follow the instructions... Adjusting from K-1 does NOT require inclusion of a divorce decree. Adjusting from some other visa type may require it.

Appointment letters for interviews that request divorce decrees are generic "form" type letters for all types of AOS applications. Document requests are "blanket" to cover the spectrum.

[LaL 418]

Hello, upon review of the AOS application it clearly asks for and states in directions to submit a copy of the divorce decree within one of the sections.

The simplest advice is to follow the instructions... Adjusting from K-1 does NOT require inclusion of a divorce decree. Adjusting from some other visa type may require it.

Appointment letters for interviews that request divorce decrees are generic "form" type letters for all types of AOS applications. Document requests are "blanket" to cover the spectrum.

Then quote it ZQT - and provide the link.

What I found was the same as Kathryn41 and KarenCee.

This does not refer to K1 applicants and is in a different section altogether.

17. Based on derivative status as the spouse or child of another adjustment applicant or person granted permanent residence based on issuance of an immigrant visa.

File your application with the application of the other applicant, or with evidence that the application is pending with USCIS or was approved, or with evidence that your spouse or parent was granted permanent residence based on an immigrant visa, and:

If you are applying as the spouse of that person, also attach a copy of your marriage certificate and copies of documents showing the legal termination of all other marriages by you and your spouse;

this does refer to K1 applicants.

15. Evidence of eligibility.

B. Based on admission as the K-1 fiancé(e) of a U. S. citizen and subsequent marriage to that citizen.

Attach a copy of the fiancé(e) petition approval notice, a copy of your marriage certificate, and your Form 1-94.

The fact that its in 2 different sections is probably providing some confusion.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-485instr.pdf

Edited June 6, 2008 by LaL

[payxibka 10,048]

Hello, upon review of the AOS application it clearly asks for and states in directions to submit a copy of the divorce decree within one of the sections.

The simplest advice is to follow the instructions... Adjusting from K-1 does NOT require inclusion of a divorce decree. Adjusting from some other visa type may require it.

Appointment letters for interviews that request divorce decrees are generic "form" type letters for all types of AOS applications. Document requests are "blanket" to cover the spectrum.

What part of the highlighted section in my reply above did you not understand?

Edited June 6, 2008 by fwaguy

[KarenCee 3]

Hello, upon review of the AOS application it clearly asks for and states in directions to submit a copy of the divorce decree within one of the sections.

The simplest advice is to follow the instructions... Adjusting from K-1 does NOT require inclusion of a divorce decree. Adjusting from some other visa type may require it.

Appointment letters for interviews that request divorce decrees are generic "form" type letters for all types of AOS applications. Document requests are "blanket" to cover the spectrum.

Then quote it ZQT - and provide the link.

What I found was the same as Kathryn41 and KarenCee.

This does not refer to K1 applicants and is in a different section altogether.

17. Based on derivative status as the spouse or child of another adjustment applicant or person granted permanent residence based on issuance of an immigrant visa.

File your application with the application of the other applicant, or with evidence that the application is pending with USCIS or was approved, or with evidence that your spouse or parent was granted permanent residence based on an immigrant visa, and:

If you are applying as the spouse of that person, also attach a copy of your marriage certificate and copies of documents showing the legal termination of all other marriages by you and your spouse;

this does refer to K1 applicants.

15. Evidence of eligibility.

B. Based on admission as the K-1 fiancé(e) of a U. S. citizen and subsequent marriage to that citizen.

Attach a copy of the fiancé(e) petition approval notice, a copy of your marriage certificate, and your Form 1-94.

The fact that its in 2 different sections is probably providing some confusion.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-485instr.pdf

What I did was read the next page as the continuation of #14 instead of continuing from #17. My sincere apologies for confusing anyone.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Hello, upon review of the AOS application it clearly asks for and states in directions to submit a copy of the divorce decree within one of the sections.

The simplest advice is to follow the instructions... Adjusting from K-1 does NOT require inclusion of a divorce decree. Adjusting from some other visa type may require it.

Appointment letters for interviews that request divorce decrees are generic "form" type letters for all types of AOS applications. Document requests are "blanket" to cover the spectrum.

What part of the highlighted section in my reply above did you not understand?

And what part of the instructions and this conversation do you obviously not understand? Section 15, item B for K-1 Visas! That is what the OP is adjusting from - adjustments from all other status are irrelevant in this situation.

Edited June 6, 2008 by Kathryn41

[zqt3344 21]

Maybe you could provide a quote and a link, since you seem to know more about this topic, by all means expound upon this topic further for all our future knowledge, since I am ignorant and not worthy.

Hello, upon review of the AOS application it clearly asks for and states in directions to submit a copy of the divorce decree within one of the sections.

The simplest advice is to follow the instructions... Adjusting from K-1 does NOT require inclusion of a divorce decree. Adjusting from some other visa type may require it.

Appointment letters for interviews that request divorce decrees are generic "form" type letters for all types of AOS applications. Document requests are "blanket" to cover the spectrum.

Then quote it ZQT - and provide the link.

What I found was the same as Kathryn41 and KarenCee.

This does not refer to K1 applicants and is in a different section altogether.

17. Based on derivative status as the spouse or child of another adjustment applicant or person granted permanent residence based on issuance of an immigrant visa.

File your application with the application of the other applicant, or with evidence that the application is pending with USCIS or was approved, or with evidence that your spouse or parent was granted permanent residence based on an immigrant visa, and:

If you are applying as the spouse of that person, also attach a copy of your marriage certificate and copies of documents showing the legal termination of all other marriages by you and your spouse;

this does refer to K1 applicants.

15. Evidence of eligibility.

B. Based on admission as the K-1 fiancé(e) of a U. S. citizen and subsequent marriage to that citizen.

Attach a copy of the fiancé(e) petition approval notice, a copy of your marriage certificate, and your Form 1-94.

The fact that its in 2 different sections is probably providing some confusion.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-485instr.pdf

[LaL 418]

Sorry ZQT - you seem to have missed my entire quoted text from the directions of the I485 as well as the link. Something you did not provide when you provided your *facts*.

Edited June 6, 2008 by LaL