I only have 2 weeks to stay in the US legally. Should I go back to my country?

[humhum55 0]

I got married recently and apply for green card. However, it was rejected because of the incorrect fees.

So, I applied again. It’s been a week since they recived my documents and I haven’t heard anything from USCIS (money is still in the bank, they havn't cashed it out yet) My visa (F-1) was already expired; therefore I can be here in the US legally 60days after the vise expired. I have only 2weeks to stay here legally. If I don’t hear anything from USCIS should I go back to my country?

I contacted USCIS many times, also the local immigration office. They all say something different each time I talk to them…. I don’t know what the right thing to do

[Rhiannercakes 14]

Do not go back to your country. If you do, you abandon your green card application.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

1) It is not illegal to be illegal in the US.

2) Overstays up to 125 years are forgiven at AOS.

3) You can only file for AOS from the US, not from your home country.

Now you tell me one reason why in the World you would want to leave the US, travel to your home country, and apply for a CR-1 visa from there, only in order to apply for AOS many months later? Educate me!

[Mc and R.kid 1]

I got married recently and apply for green card. However, it was rejected because of the incorrect fees.

So, I applied again. Its been a week since they recived my documents and I havent heard anything from USCIS (money is still in the bank, they havn't cashed it out yet) My visa (F-1) was already expired; therefore I can be here in the US legally 60days after the vise expired. I have only 2weeks to stay here legally. If I dont hear anything from USCIS should I go back to my country?

I contacted USCIS many times, also the local immigration office. They all say something different each time I talk to them…. I dont know what the right thing to do

Dont go back to your country, as long as you already submit your applications to USCIS no need to worry, Like my K1-visa will expire tommorow and my 90 days already expired last january, We just sent our AOS package last saturday and I dont hear from USCIS yet. I think no reason to be worried.

Edited March 24, 2010 by Mc and R.kid

[Deputy Purple 1,294]

<Snipped>, and apply for a CR-1 visa from there, only in order to apply for AOS many months later? Educate me!

I agree with you about not leaving the US as overstay will be forgiven upon approval of AOS.

I don't understand why you associate AOS to CR-1 Visa though. CR-1 is an Immigrant Vias and upon use the beneficiary is issued a 2 year conditional greencard so their next process is ROC (Removal of Conditions) 21 months later.

[Danu 19]

I got married recently and apply for green card. However, it was rejected because of the incorrect fees.

So, I applied again. It’s been a week since they recived my documents and I haven’t heard anything from USCIS (money is still in the bank, they havn't cashed it out yet) My visa (F-1) was already expired; therefore I can be here in the US legally 60days after the vise expired. I have only 2weeks to stay here legally. If I don’t hear anything from USCIS should I go back to my country?

I contacted USCIS many times, also the local immigration office. They all say something different each time I talk to them…. I don’t know what the right thing to do

I wouldnt panic yet, it can take a week or 2 for them to cash your check and get out your NOA, just wait for it

[The_Sage1 2]

If they sent it back because of writing the check for the incorrect amount, then you are just simply allowed to resubmit the application. When I mailed them a check for the AOS, the check was written for more than the amount accidently, they just sent it back saying "Your application has been rejected because of..." and then later it says you may resubmit with the correct filing fee. Don't sweat it too much.

Also, when I resubmitted the petition, it took slightly more than a week for the check to be cashed. It was 8 days. I'm sure your check will be cashed any day now.

Edited March 24, 2010 by The_Sage1

[mrs. wife! 3]

Do not leave the country. Your 'overstay' will be forgiven (if any, since you applied before your visa expired).

[Hamburger Man 3]

2) Overstays up to 125 years are forgiven at AOS.

Wow! The US is very forgiving!

Edited March 24, 2010 by Hamburger Man

[MONTEL/JACKY 0]

hello

how are you dont worry u dont need to go back your country as long as u are merried ready its ok.. u can stay here US and wait to ur greencard....

dont worry u fine everything be ok

[humhum55 0]

Thank you everyone!!! i just checked my bank account and they cashed my check out yesterday!!!! thank you all !!!! :)

Edited March 27, 2010 by humhum55