F1 student marry American citizen

[Don shikari 0]

Hello everyone, I know it must seem a repetitive thing but I would much appreciate someones time and help. I am a F1 student from England. I have been studying in America since 2009. I met my girlfriend a year and a half ago and we have lived together for a year now. We are getting married in a court to keep costs down, as the forms are expensive. If someone could advise me on the steps to take and especially the forms and in what order and how much and even how ling that would be great. I would love to answer any questions you have aswell. Thank you

[Messybrownhair 251]

Hey! Congrats and Goodluck! Everything you need to know is here on this VJ Guide. Also, you should be posting here. You will find a lot of people in similar situations

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

File this all at the same time. http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2 It is called a I-130/I-485 CONCURRENT application, though there are other subsequent forms. It costs $420 +$1070 + the cost for the medical. It should take 3-6 months and you will have a mandatory interview. Read the guide here, as well as the instructions for the forms themselves. Once you send it in, you cannot travel abroad until you get a temporary travel permission for the period in which the application is pending, called Advance Parole (AP). That part usually takes 2-3 months. Good luck!

[Don shikari 0]

Thank you, it seems confusing but il read through it.

[Ban Hammer 13,491]

see duplicate thread at http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/308762-f-1-student-marrying-us-citizen/

duplicate thread closed.