J1 to AOS few questions..

[Jackpenn 0]

I recently found out about this forum and it is an excellent source of information!

I would like to describe you my case and help us make no mistakes when filling the application.

I am on my 3rd J1 Internship visa. I would usually work during my college break in Europe and then come back to Europe to continue schooling.

I met my fiancee mid-August last year. We dated, I met her family, went to family dinners etc.. I did not really have an intention to stay in the US (especially because I am getting Canadian work visa too) but we decided to stay here for few years until she finishes her nursing school. By doing a research I found out we should file for Adjustment of Status. I am not subject to 2 year home requirement.

We are getting married mid-April. My visa is up end of May. My first question would be about my status after we file the papers. I would be able to continue working for my employer until my J1 visa is up (which is end of May) even though we would file the papers before that date? Do I have to tell my employer and my agency that we are filling for my adjustment of status?

We are getting an apartment together and should move in start of April. We would open joint bank account when we get married. We pictures of us together when we traveled to different places etc.. We would get a family plan for our cellphone plans too.

Do you have any other examples of bona-fide evidence we could provide with our documentation?

For the i-130 I do not really have any other questions. It is just getting few documents and photos. I guess we fill out all the pdf's on our PC and just do the hand signature after the documents get printed.

I have few questions about the i-485.

When I cam to the States last year (end of May) they stopped using i-94 in the paper form. It is web-based form now. I can access it online. Should I just print it out and include it in the package?

What is the cost of doing the i-693? Is there a list of medical institutions that are working with USCIS or I can go anywhere I want? I currently reside in Pennsylvania.

We would file for the i-765 too. How long does it usually take in reality to receive EAD? I think I should apply for the i-131 because we might go to Europe for a couple of weeks?

I do not think we have to include or fill the i-485 supplement A? I do not think we should include the i-601 in our application too?

The i-684, Affidavit of support.

From what I have understood so far we will see new poverty limits for 2014 March 1st. We would be moving in with her sister too to a new apartment. I do not really understand how we should count the household size then? Her sister works and pays taxes just like my fiancee. If my fiancee does not meet the new poverty limit requirements for 2014 for the household size of 2 can my income be counted too then? Do I have to continue working for the same employer after I receive EAD so my income gets counted too? I could ask my employer to employ me again after I receive my EAD.

If you guys have any other suggestions or advices please do share them!

Thank you for your time and help!

[Jackpenn 0]

So I found out answers to some of my questions. EAD takes 70-80 days to receive. The i-131 is going to be included in our package too.

If you guys could help us out with the other stuff we would really appreciate it!

[Merrytooth 5,748]

I recently found out about this forum and it is an excellent source of information!

I would like to describe you my case and help us make no mistakes when filling the application.

I am on my 3rd J1 Internship visa. I would usually work during my college break in Europe and then come back to Europe to continue schooling.

I met my fiancee mid-August last year. We dated, I met her family, went to family dinners etc.. I did not really have an intention to stay in the US (especially because I am getting Canadian work visa too) but we decided to stay here for few years until she finishes her nursing school. By doing a research I found out we should file for Adjustment of Status. I am not subject to 2 year home requirement.

We are getting married mid-April. My visa is up end of May. My first question would be about my status after we file the papers. I would be able to continue working for my employer until my J1 visa is up (which is end of May) even though we would file the papers before that date? Do I have to tell my employer and my agency that we are filling for my adjustment of status?

Will you continue to work for the same employer after J1 visa is up? If yes, you might want to inform your employer so that they could hire you permanently once you have your EAD or Greencard?

We are getting an apartment together and should move in start of April. We would open joint bank account when we get married. We pictures of us together when we traveled to different places etc.. We would get a family plan for our cellphone plans too.

Do you have any other examples of bona-fide evidence we could provide with our documentation?

Joint memberships, car insurance, driver licenses with same address, health insurance, bills in joint names, wedding pictures, joint lease agreements... etc

For the i-130 I do not really have any other questions. It is just getting few documents and photos. I guess we fill out all the pdf's on our PC and just do the hand signature after the documents get printed.

I have few questions about the i-485.

When I cam to the States last year (end of May) they stopped using i-94 in the paper form. It is web-based form now. I can access it online. Should I just print it out and include it in the package?

Yes

What is the cost of doing the i-693? Is there a list of medical institutions that are working with USCIS or I can go anywhere I want? I currently reside in Pennsylvania.

Look in the list for the civil surgeon to complete the I-693. Costs may vary depending on the shots you need. Call around for prices too.

https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.type&OfficeLocator.office_type=CIV

We would file for the i-765 too. How long does it usually take in reality to receive EAD? I think I should apply for the i-131 because we might go to Europe for a couple of weeks?

Yes, you should file for I-131 since it is free with AOS.

I do not think we have to include or fill the i-485 supplement A? I do not think we should include the i-601 in our application too?

The i-684, Affidavit of support.

From what I have understood so far we will see new poverty limits for 2014 March 1st. We would be moving in with her sister too to a new apartment. I do not really understand how we should count the household size then? Her sister works and pays taxes just like my fiancee. If my fiancee does not meet the new poverty limit requirements for 2014 for the household size of 2 can my income be counted too then? Do I have to continue working for the same employer after I receive EAD so my income gets counted too? I could ask my employer to employ me again after I receive my EAD.

Not sure, maybe other members will chip in more info

If you guys have any other suggestions or advices please do share them!

Thank you for your time and help!

Edited February 19, 2014 by Merrytooth

[Harpa Timsah 13,263]

If you are getting married mid April and your visa is up in May, then once your visa expires, you cannot work legally in the US any more. You can stay in the US while your AOS is pending, but it does not confer work rights until you have your EAD.

As such, you will have a gap in your employment, and you cannot add your income to the I-864.

[Jackpenn 0]

I have additional 2 questions.

We just realized she is short of about $200 on the poverty guideline for the household size of 2.

1. Can she include catering that she didn't claim on her taxes as income?

2. Can she use her diamond jewelry as an asset if it gets appraised by a jeweler?