AOS advice - HELP!

[FLGators1 1]

Good Morning All!

My fiance and I got married on Monday and we are now looking at the next step for my AOS.

I am seeing alot of different things everywhere I read and I am on a bit of a time crunch.

Mr K1 visa expires on May 28th but unfortunately I am bridesmaid at my best friends wedding in London on August 9th. I know I can apply for my ability to work with my AOS forms, but I am also aware that permanent residencey could take a while to be given. I have been reading up on advanced parole but is it possible to to have that for August when my visa epires in May.

Help!! I am totally confused and any adviced will be greatly appreciated.

Many Thanks,

Karen

[Jeremy12095 8]

You may need Advance Parole to leave the country and re-enter with the AOS pending.

Here is some information on it. http://www.uscis.gov/i-131 or http://www.***removed***/advance-parole/

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Hello Karen-- your visa is done. It is for one use and it's no longer valid. The expiration date is only useful to let you know by what date you must enter the US. You've entered so the visa is invalid.

You can look at my AOS summary to see what you will be doing for AOS. But you will need to read the directions for the forms and other VJ guidance for the details.

AOS list https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FIsgnb7Tfj7tcRNnqRMKUOXQdEfR6HTUDY2vX6zKqqU/mobilebasic?authkey=CNXN_oQH

[FLGators1 1]

and also...if i file my AOS, EAD and AP will there be any extra cost for the AP?

[Pitaya 2,577]

~Moved from K-1 Process to Family-based AOS Forum~

~Inquiry about Advanced Parole, past K-1~

(organizer hat off)

Your K-1 visa was a one-time, one-way visa that was cancelled the moment you entered the US at your POE. Until you receive your conditional Green Card, your immigration status is dependent on your Form I-94. There is no time limit as to when to start the AOS process. Most folks on VJ recommend starting ASAP. At this time, due to protracted AOS (I-485) processing times, it is also recommended that you concurrently file for EAD (I-765) and AP (I-131) with your AOS application. At this time, EAD and AP take about 90 days to process.

There are numerous postings in the Family-based AOS forums about these topics. Refer to them, the Guides, and the link below for more information, including costs, tips, etc.

http://www.uscis.gov/i-485

Good luck.

Edited February 27, 2014 by A&B

[Zedayn 485]

If you applied for your AOS along with EAD/AP now, you should have your EAD/AP card the end of May/beginning of June. The EAD/AP typically takes about 90 days to receive. Apply early and you should not have a problem leaving the US for your friend's wedding.

[Jeremy12095 8]

AP is the best way to go, the AP serves as a travel document while your AOS is pending but does not override the requirement for a passport and other requirements. If you read the AP instructions its very helpful.

Edited February 27, 2014 by Jeremy12095

[Ilovemyman 147]

and also...if i file my AOS, EAD and AP will there be any extra cost for the AP?

You send the AP, EAd, together with the AOs,

The only cost is 1070 for aos, there isnt extra cost if you send together

[FLGators1 1]

hank you so much for all your help. Also ust wanted to ask. When I am filling out my I 485 - can I fill it out with my married name as long as I put my maiden name when it asks what name is on my I 94?

Sorry for all the obvious questions. Just want it to be perfect and correct before I send it :-)

K

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Yes you can use married name on all the forms. USCIS will accept your marraige cert as proof of valid name change.