F-1 Student getting married

[mundy 0]

Hi

I am currently completing my OPT which expires on June 26th this year and I am about to marry my U.S finace.

Does anyone know which forms we need to complete as I am already living in the U.S. We don't need to complete the K-1 do we?

I have read so many different things that I am unsure of what is correct any help would be appreciated!!!

Thanks

[SBB 74]

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2

You will file the I-130 and I-485 at the same time in the same envelope. Don't plan to leave the US until your Adjustment of Status is complete or you have received advanced parole if you choose to apply.

[newacct 688]

File I-130 and I-485, and optionally but recommend also I-765 and I-131. All of these should go in the same envelope.

[ej304 0]

Along with these also go the I-864 and I-693, right? I am in a similar situation, however, my student visa is valid for a couple more years. We are getting married in the courthouse this July and were planing to file right after. That will not be possible because I have to wait for our marriage certificate to arrive in the mail correct? Also, we were planning to go to my homecountry in December for one week. Does filing the I-131 allow me to travel while status pending? Thanks so much for help!

[SBB 74]

Along with these also go the I-864 and I-693, right? I am in a similar situation, however, my student visa is valid for a couple more years. We are getting married in the courthouse this July and were planing to file right after. That will not be possible because I have to wait for our marriage certificate to arrive in the mail correct? Also, we were planning to go to my homecountry in December for one week. Does filing the I-131 allow me to travel while status pending? Thanks so much for help!

If you get married in July and file, say, two weeks afterwards, you will likely have your green card well before December. See the guide posted above for all the forms you need to submit.

[MasterBruce 0]

Thanks for the guide. It assisted me in a better way.

[ej304 0]

Thanks so much SBB. A couple more things... Since I will be changing my name my U.S. driver's license after we get married but my passport and visa will still be in my old name which should I put in all the forms? Also, SBB do you recommend then applying for the travel permit? I would do it just to be sure I can travel in December but since I may have my green card by then is it worth filing? Thank you!

[SBB 74]

Thanks so much SBB. A couple more things... Since I will be changing my name my U.S. driver's license after we get married but my passport and visa will still be in my old name which should I put in all the forms? Also, SBB do you recommend then applying for the travel permit? I would do it just to be sure I can travel in December but since I may have my green card by then is it worth filing? Thank you!

Honestly, I have no idea about the name thing. My wife kept hers when we married. There's no reason not to apply for the travel permit since it's free with your application, but in our case my wife's EAD didn't arrive until after our interview.

[ej304 0]

So both the work authorization and the travel permit are free with the I-485 being filed? Thank you so much I appreciate your help!

[AnotherLostSoul 167]

I would also apply for AP just to be safe. It doesn't hurt you in any way, since you are already submitting all the other ####### (forms) anyway. And I also cannot help on this name change issue, I kept mine even after I married my husband. That's one thing that I decided to keep as a gratitude to my parents. But maybe someone will chime in and give you an idea on what you can do, and how. Good luck!

[ej304 0]

But do I apply for advance parole even though I am still in status with my F1 visa being valid for another year and a half? I am not sure what to check in box 2... I thought AP is only if you are out of status?

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But do I apply for advance parole even though I am still in status with my F1 visa being valid for another year and a half? I am not sure what to check in box 2... I thought AP is only if you are out of status?

A visa is only for entering the U.S. Once you file for AOS, you cannot leave the U.S. without advance parole anyway or you will automatically abandon your AOS. Plus even if you leave, they almost certainly would not let you in on F1 visa because you almost certainly have intent to immigrate.

[mary81 2]

File I-130 and I-485, and optionally but recommend also I-765 and I-131. All of these should go in the same envelope.

another person in this situation trying to file I-130 / I-485 / I-765 I am not seeing anything about I-864, Is it one of the requirements for AOS . The candidate is still legally a full time student since past 2 years?

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another person in this situation trying to file I-130 / I-485 / I-765 I am not seeing anything about I-864, Is it one of the requirements for AOS . The candidate is still legally a full time student since past 2 years?

The I-864 is a required supporting document of the I-485.