Changing H-1B Work Visa after marrying American Citizen

[maankerzzo 0]

I have a H-1B Work/Professional Visa and a social security number and already live in the United States. I recently married an American Citizen. My wife and I are starting the immigration process to change my Visa status to a green card. I am an Irish citizen with an Irish passport. Any help with how to apply for a green card after already living in the United States is greatly appreciated!!

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

You do this: http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2

[maankerzzo 0]

Thank you very much! I will look through these documents. I'm sure I'll have questions soon enough.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

You're welcome! Check out the Adjustment of Status from work, student, or tourist forum. It's for cases like yours, with plenty of people there who have been (or still are) in your shoes.

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

** Moving from Work Visa to AOS from Work Visa forum ****

[Lisa Anderson 0]

I have a H-1B Work/Professional Visa and a social security number and already live in the United States. I recently married an American Citizen. My wife and I are starting the immigration process to change my Visa status to a green card. I am an Irish citizen with an Irish passport. Any help with how to apply for a green card after already living in the United States is greatly appreciated!!

You need to file the Immigrant Petition (I-130) and Adjustment of Status Application (I-485). You may also need to file applications for Employment Authorization (I-765) and Advance Parole (I-131). You may want to contact an immigration attorney if you need more guidance.

[maankerzzo 0]

Hello All,

Just another few questions. Do we need some kind of cover letter explaining the situation when sending in the forms to the USCIS? And that's another thing, I assuming the forms must all be sent to USCIS in California since that's how I applied for the H1-B visa, am I right about that? If I'm wrong, where do the forms get sent to once they are completed? Thanks again, any help would be appreciated!

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Hello All,

Just another few questions. Do we need some kind of cover letter explaining the situation when sending in the forms to the USCIS? And that's another thing, I assuming the forms must all be sent to USCIS in California since that's how I applied for the H1-B visa, am I right about that? If I'm wrong, where do the forms get sent to once they are completed? Thanks again, any help would be appreciated!

No no. Very wrong. Have you found the form instructions? Have you read the VJ guide? Check out the instructions in the I-130 and I-485 applications for the address. If you missed that then you most likely missed many other important things (there are a lot).

As for a cover letter, yes to that, but no reason for "explanation." The explanation is done on the forms. The cover letter should just list what you are sending and your supporting evidence.

[kzielu 1,149]

Hello All,

Just another few questions. Do we need some kind of cover letter explaining the situation when sending in the forms to the USCIS? And that's another thing, I assuming the forms must all be sent to USCIS in California since that's how I applied for the H1-B visa, am I right about that? If I'm wrong, where do the forms get sent to once they are completed? Thanks again, any help would be appreciated!

Read the instructions for I-130 and very specifically I-485 - it clearly says where to send the forms if you are filing concurrently. And by reading instructions you can make sure you do not miss any other important things in the process.