you think you're safe if u married within 90 days?

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I would not be too sure, The K-1's non-immigrant status expires 90 days after arrival at POE. After the 90 days, the only reason you can still file for AOS is for "Technical Reasons", and you are out of status until the USCIS recognizes that you have filed for AOS ('c)(9)

filing "c(9)" has nothing to do with the I485/AOS.

From I-765 Instructions, 6. A. and 7. A.

Edited February 14, 2009 by Mister_Bill

[LaL 418]

I would not be too sure, The K-1's non-immigrant status expires 90 days after arrival at POE. After the 90 days, the only reason you can still file for AOS is for "Technical Reasons", and you are out of status until the USCIS recognizes that you have filed for AOS ('c)(9)

filing "c(9)" has nothing to do with the I485/AOS.

From I-765 Instructions, 6. A. and 7. A.

right, thanks but I know where c(9) comes from, having filed for 3 of them.

c(9) still has nothing to so with actual AOS or the form to file it - which is what you said. Filing an I765 is optional.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I would not be too sure, The K-1's non-immigrant status expires 90 days after arrival at POE. After the 90 days, the only reason you can still file for AOS is for "Technical Reasons", and you are out of status until the USCIS recognizes that you have filed for AOS ('c)(9)

filing "c(9)" has nothing to do with the I485/AOS.

From I-765 Instructions, 6. A. and 7. A.

right, thanks but I know where c(9) comes from, having filed for 3 of them.

c(9) still has nothing to so with actual AOS or the form to file it - which is what you said. Filing an I765 is optional.

I thought maybe it was the reference to a section that would allow you to make that filing, etc. Please enlighten us if you have better information. I am always willing to learn.

[LaL 418]

I would not be too sure, The K-1's non-immigrant status expires 90 days after arrival at POE. After the 90 days, the only reason you can still file for AOS is for "Technical Reasons", and you are out of status until the USCIS recognizes that you have filed for AOS ('c)(9)

filing "c(9)" has nothing to do with the I485/AOS.

From I-765 Instructions, 6. A. and 7. A.

right, thanks but I know where c(9) comes from, having filed for 3 of them.

c(9) still has nothing to so with actual AOS or the form to file it - which is what you said. Filing an I765 is optional.

I thought maybe it was the reference to a section that would allow you to make that filing, etc. Please enlighten us if you have better information. I am always willing to learn.

Yes it is a section, one for an eligibility category for filing an EAD.

[ready4ONE 5,400]

The story on the posted link may be bs too.

i don't think it is. if you read her replies from other's comments, she's willing to give evidences to those who doubt that she just made up the story.

MrKGrismer says :" And yet you are posting from an IP address that traces back to Houston, Texas. To a business, no-less and not to one that provides internet service to the public. Where the trace is either being further blocked by an anonymous server or stopped by a firewall."

Story not passing the sniff test for me...

[spookyturtle 9,465]

The story on the posted link may be bs too.

i don't think it is. if you read her replies from other's comments, she's willing to give evidences to those who doubt that she just made up the story.

MrKGrismer says :" And yet you are posting from an IP address that traces back to Houston, Texas. To a business, no-less and not to one that provides internet service to the public. Where the trace is either being further blocked by an anonymous server or stopped by a firewall."

Story not passing the sniff test for me...

That is why I suggested it may be bs. Of course, no one would ever lie on the internet, would they?

[kitteh 1]

I would not be too sure, The K-1's non-immigrant status expires 90 days after arrival at POE. After the 90 days, the only reason you can still file for AOS is for "Technical Reasons", and you are out of status until the USCIS recognizes that you have filed for AOS ('c)(9)

OK, but the way I read that is:

10. Who Is Not Eligible To Adjust Status?

....you are not eligible for adjustment of status if any of the following apply to you:

F. You failed to maintain your non-immigrant status, other than through no fault of your own or for techincal reasons, UNLESS you are applying because you are:

iii. A K-1 fiance who married the U.S. petitioner within 90 days of admission.

Which tells me that if you are a K-1 holder who married your petitioner within 90 days of entry you are eligible to adjust status EVEN IF you fail to maintain non-immigrant status. Right??

Edited February 14, 2009 by kitteh

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I would not be too sure, The K-1's non-immigrant status expires 90 days after arrival at POE. After the 90 days, the only reason you can still file for AOS is for "Technical Reasons", and you are out of status until the USCIS recognizes that you have filed for AOS ('c)(9)

OK, but the way I read that is:

10. Who Is Not Eligible To Adjust Status?

....you are not eligible for adjustment of status if any of the following apply to you:

F. You failed to maintain your non-immigrant status, other than through no fault of your own or for techincal reasons, UNLESS you are applying because you are:

iii. A K-1 fiance who married the U.S. petitioner within 90 days of admission.

Which tells me that if you are a K-1 holder who married your petitioner within 90 days of entry you are eligible to adjust status EVEN IF you fail to maintain non-immigrant status. Right??

Right. That is the technical reason. There is no deadline in the law, when your eligibility expires.

Edited February 14, 2009 by Mister_Bill