Adjustment of Status process

[nemozed 1]

My fiancee is flying here from Manila on Tuesday. So, we begin the phase of the process that takes place here in the U.S.

One of the sources of information I have used to guide me through this process, sources that at least on certain minor points have not always been strictly accurate, says that you get the marriage license (Naturally) and then before the wedding have her file for a social security card under her maiden name. Is that correct? Is it possible to do that for her with no work permit or anything in this country? Then you get married, then you have her file for social security card again under her married name. Is that right so far? I just want to double check with the experienced people here on this forum. Then file for the adjustment of status.

I understand I have to submit the I-864 form. That includes IRS forms and other financial proofs. My income is a combination of social security disability and self employment. My employers statement presents some problems. A contract between myself and my primary client would suffice? Canceled checks that he has paid me in lieu of pay stubs since I do not technically receive pay stubs. Bank statements I assume? Reward letters from Social Security? 1099 forms from the IRS? I am trying to make sure I understand clearly in advance everything they will require. I ask for clarification here because at times the descriptions given on the USCIS site and other venues never quite seem to address my actual situation.

Grateful for any information and advice that any of you might impart. Thank you.

[C-ma'am 684]

**Moved from K1 to AOS from family visas. Questions are related to this topic.

[nemozed 1]

Thank you. Helpful.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

1.before the wedding have her file for a social security card under her maiden name.

2. Is it possible to do that for her with no work permit or anything in this country?

3. Then you get married, then you have her file for social security card again under her married name.

I-864 form. My income is a combination of social security disability and self employment.

4. My employers statement presents some problems. A contract between myself and my primary client would suffice? Canceled checks that he has paid me in lieu of pay stubs since I do not technically receive pay stubs

1. This is the simplest method yes. It's SUPPOSED to be possible to do it after marriage but some offices screw it up

2. Yes. You tick the option "eligible to work" on the SS-5 as the K1 is eligible for a work permit.

3. Yes. Though a SSN isn't required for AOS, nor does it have to be in her married name for her to file in her married name.

4. You don't need an employer statement. The only thing the I-864 REQUIRES are tax returns and for you "proof of self-employment". Return transcripts are better, especially as you're self-employed, because there are additional forms that you would have to attach to your regular return. The transcript lists them all. Those alone would prove you're self-employed. Bank statements aren't a requirement, nor are pay stubs, though they do show that you are CURRENTLY employed so if you have anything that might help.

[nemozed 1]

Thanks, quite helpful.

[nemozed 1]

1. This is the simplest method yes. It's SUPPOSED to be possible to do it after marriage but some offices screw it up

2. Yes. You tick the option "eligible to work" on the SS-5 as the K1 is eligible for a work permit.

3. Yes. Though a SSN isn't required for AOS, nor does it have to be in her married name for her to file in her married name.

4. You don't need an employer statement. The only thing the I-864 REQUIRES are tax returns and for you "proof of self-employment". Return transcripts are better, especially as you're self-employed, because there are additional forms that you would have to attach to your regular return. The transcript lists them all. Those alone would prove you're self-employed. Bank statements aren't a requirement, nor are pay stubs, though they do show that you are CURRENTLY employed so if you have anything that might help.

The return transcript is from the IRS? A form? I have a 1040 ES form that I had to fill out for the Embassy. Because my business didn't start up until early 2012 and when they asked for the tax return was before the end of 2012 the only way to could accommodate them was to film out an estimated income form, which was accurate because I knew exactly what my income would be. Would this do? Or should I get another tax return and redo so that I have it to submit to them? I'm not sure the transcript would work for me. What kind of supporting documents would be required for the 1040 form or the self-employed tax form (1099?)