Filing after US entry and marriage

[Mehdi + Olympia 0]

Can anyone tell me what forms need to be filed after my fiance enter the US and we get married. I have an idea but I'm so confused!

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Can anyone tell me what forms need to be filed after my fiance enter the US and we get married. I have an idea but I'm so confused!

in paticular - AOS. (adjustment of status)

[payxibka 10,045]

there is an entire forum for this process....

moving the thread accordingly

[baron555 934]

Can anyone tell me what forms need to be filed after my fiance enter the US and we get married. I have an idea but I'm so confused!

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[j and c 8]

1. G-325a

2. I-864

3. I-485

4. I-765 (optional)

5. I-131 (optional)

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k1k3aos

Assembling the I-485 Package: Checklist frequent questions frequent questions

Forms and Documents (follow these assembly instructions. All supporting documents must be in English or be translated as noted here.):

1. Payment(s) as required by USCIS. Be sure to include the payment for both the I-485 and the biometrics fee*. Use a money order so you can track the payment. If a personal check is allowed, use that instead.

>> The fee for I-485 applications filed on or after July 30th 2007 inlcudes the cost of the I-131 and I-765 (no need to pay for them if filed with or while your I-485 application is pending adjudication -- as long as you paid the "new" rate for the I-485 effective July 30th 2007).

2. Cover Letter. Should include a description of what your are petitioning for (I-485), a table of contents (list everything in the packet). If you need additional room to explain your case, attach a separate sheet (list the attachment on the cover sheet). Make sure to sign and date the cover sheet.

3. Form I-485: Petition for Alien Relative

4. Copy of the non US Citizen Spouses Passport (biographical page as well as entry stamps).

4a. Copy of the non US Citizen Spouses K-1 or K-3 Visa from Passport

5. K-1 Visa Holders: Submit Copy of NOA2 "Approval" for I-129F **

K-3 Visa Holders: Submit Copy of NOA2 "Approval" for I-130

6. Copy of the non US Citizen Spouses valid I-94 (front and back copies)

7. A copy of the intending immigrant's birth certificate along with English translation. (If in any language other than English)

8. A certified copy of your marriage certificate. (If filing for your spouse)

9. Two passport-type photos (see specification) of the Non US Citizen Spouse. Write the full name on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of <Insert Name>". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.

10. G-325A (all four pages) filled out,signed and dated

11. I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status. (If you already have this from your overseas Visa Interview submit a copy that medical check form; No fee is required in this case. If you are a K-1 fiancé(e) or K-2 dependent who had a medical examination within the past year as required for the nonimmigrant fiancé(e) visa, you only need to submit a vaccination supplement (I-693A), not the entire medical report. You may include the vaccination supplement with your adjustment of status application.)

12. I-864, Affidavit of Support (see poverty limits here)

>> Include any additional required supporting documentation

13. I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, if you want to work while your application is processed (optional)

>> Include any additional required supporting documentation or photos as well as payment as noted here.

14 I-131, Application for Travel Document, if you need to travel outside the United States while your application is processed (optional)

>> Include any additional required supporting documentation or photos as well as payment as noted here.

* Fingerprint fee not needed for applicants under 14

** Should this document be misplaced/lost/never received you can file an I-824 to receive a duplicate copy via mail.

> VisaJourney.com > I-485 Adjustment of Status (AOS) Tips

Here are some tips about the filing for Adjustment of Status for K-1 Fiance Visa holders

You do NOT usually need another medical exam after entry on the K-1 visa, in spite of what the directions

with the forms may tell you! Ignore the instructions regarding a medical exam after entry on a K-1 fiance

visa unless your local USCIS office advises you otherwise.

When filing by mail, "priority mail with delivery confirmation" is the preferred method. Always keep a copy

of what you have filed.

IF your forms include an I-485 AND an I-485A, forget the "A" one...it is used for other types of applications

for adjustment, such as assylum...you ONLY need to file the regular I-485 Form, not the A supplement.

Even if you received an EAD (work authorization) stamp at the port of entry, you STILL need to file the

I-765 for the actual EAD card, as the stamp is only good for the first 90 days!! BE SURE TO USE CODE ©(9)

FOR A 1-YEAR EAD CARD (when filing concurrently with I-485)!!!

How to get the forms: You can use forms downloaded from the USCIS website if they are printed on good

quality paper with a good printer quality. Generally, they will accept these forms printed on white paper.

You can also download free fillable forms on this site.

Other things you will passport-style pictures (see specification), copy of the passport, copy of the k-1 visa

(and NOA2), copy of the I-94 form (both sides), copy of the fiance's birth and divorce certificates

with translation, PLUS the supporting documentation for the I-864 form: letter from employer confirming

employment, the last 3 years of tax returns, plus any documentation of your financial resources if you

choose to include this. The rule is, if your income is not 125% of the poverty level for your family, you will

need additional financial documentation, HOWEVER, if you read the form instructions carefully, it states

that while they do NOT require additional financial information IF you have at least 125% of the poverty

level, it turns right around and says the USCIS can still ask for that information if they want...so in order to

avoid any other questions, I just included ALL of my financial information, including bank letter, letter from

stockbroker, letter regarding mortgages on my house, copy of the deed to my property, and any other

financial assets I had. In my experience, it is far better to include too much information rather than not

enough.

How long will I have to wait for an EAD, advance parole, and adjustment of status: You can check time here.

Where to file the forms: you must in most cases (see exceptions below) file at the Chicago Lockbox for

K1/K3 applicants. See this page for the Chicago Lockbox address (PO Box). You will

receive a receipt (Notice of Action) in the mail for your

application once they receive and process it.

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Edited July 9, 2009 by j and c