AOS for K1 visa

[Charliehere 0]

Hello and thank you in advance for the help.

Maria Teresa and I recieved her K1 Visa and she entered the US August 23 2008. We were married August 28 and now are working on the paperwork for the AOS.

She insists we should file the I 765 for Authorization of Employment and I 131 for travel. I do not see the sense in that as we will not travel outside the US for the next 6 months or so and she will not be working. I think it is more forms that can delay the process.

She says, everybody on Visa Journey says you should apply for these things as the amount you pay is the same regardless of what you appy for. She says we will be paying $1010 either way. Will she be able to work and travel once she recieves the conditional Green Card.

Any opinions on what to do

Thank you

Charlie

[Zee Bee 61]

She will be able to work and travel once she gets her greencard.

Applying for EAD and AP is included in the 1010 fee. The forms are not that much extra to fill out. Remember, there is really no timeline for when you will get the greencard. AP and EAD are received within 90 days of filing and can be useful.

Just my opinion

[YuAndDan 153]

File I-765 with I-485 there is NO fee for I-765.

I-765 based on pending I-485 (C )(9 )

EAD card is a useful ID card for the period before getting green-card.

I-131 is optional.

[Old Dominion 26]

Hello and thank you in advance for the help.

Maria Teresa and I recieved her K1 Visa and she entered the US August 23 2008. We were married August 28 and now are working on the paperwork for the AOS.

She insists we should file the I 765 for Authorization of Employment and I 131 for travel. I do not see the sense in that as we will not travel outside the US for the next 6 months or so and she will not be working. I think it is more forms that can delay the process.

She says, everybody on Visa Journey says you should apply for these things as the amount you pay is the same regardless of what you appy for. She says we will be paying $1010 either way. Will she be able to work and travel once she recieves the conditional Green Card.

Any opinions on what to do

Thank you

Charlie

She will be able to work and travel outside the country with her green card, but getting it is at least nine months away. The work permit and AP take about three months to obtain.

[Ban Hammer 12,861]

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