How long is too long ?

[kzielu 1,147]

I pasted a link with a guide on concurrent filing - couple of posts ago - go ahead and read it. Need I-130 with I-485, I-863 and I-639.

[lunaboriken 2]

When we did AOS the immigration lawyer gave us a list of all the things we needed to do (including forms, evidence ideas). I would use the lawyer consultation to get this information and see what are your options on whether or not you will need the lawyer. You could apply on your own and then after the decision you could hire the lawyer, ultimately is up to you. Note that your case is unique even though there are general forms you need to fill out. The instruction forms tell you Everything you need so please dedicate time to read them and only use the fours as a compliment not as your main source. Go link by link and write down the items you need.

Go to http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/adjustment-status

Generally you would need to do I485 and your sponsor needs to do I130. Also, you will need to do the physical exam with certify physician assign by the U.S. Government that from is available online and the physician will hand you the results in a sealed envelop you send attached to your packet. The physician can give you a copy of the results on the side. There is another form that is for the email notifications but I can't remember the number.

The sponsor has to meet the USICS guideline on the minimum income . If the sponsor doesn't meet the guidelines you have the option to have co sponsor. Co sponsor can be relative or friend who is willing to state they they will be responsible for you and you will not be a financial burden to the U.S. They don't have to pay the forms they only provide their financial information for you to regain status. Please read.

Remember AOS is for those who came to the US with a status and either will change their status before expiration or want to regain status in the US because they failed to maintain the previous status. If you have a criminal record that includes DUIs you should hire a lawyer either to help you with paperwork or once the decision is made.

http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/adjustment-status

Please note that you should not take this forum as your absolute source of information. You have to go directly to the USCIS website. Read every line. Every period, coma can give a different meaning to what they are saying. The forms are confusing by nature.

Note that applying for adjustment of status is a step forward and the results can be hard to take. Some get detention, some get RFEs, some they approve i130 but deny 1485, some deny i130 and approve i1485. So there are different results for every case.

Be honest about work and make sure you show evidence that you pay taxes. If you didn't file taxes even one time during this period you MUST use a lawyer by default because they know the logistics on how to work those cases.

Prepare for the worst and yet hope for the best. Do not expect this to be an easy process because It is not easy for everybody. Some people wait no time and get approved some wait years. So prepare to take on whatever comes . You family's support is your best thing right know.

Best wishes!

Edited January 10, 2015 by lunaboriken

[lunaboriken 2]

You will need your TIN number for the taxes. If you don't have it you have to consult an immigration lawyer. If you used a social security number you have to consult an immigration lawyer.

Again best wishes!!

[lunaboriken 2]

One point that the immigration lawyer told use when we went to consultation is that by default the USCIS thinks you are a fraud case so you need to prove contrary. Their mentality is that you by default married to evade immigration laws. So you need to show them in print evidence that that is not correct. Whatever situation that was out of your control you have to show evidence of the intended nature.

Second point, once you submit your packet you are protected until further decision. Thad what we got from the lawyer.

Also, please be careful of driving without a license or fake license this can affect your case. So, if your wife or kids can drive let them do that. You want to protect yourself the most you can until further decision from USCIS.

I pray this helps you. I pray you can release all the stress and worry your family have gone through. The best is yet to come and you need to be willing to go throughout the thin and thick. Go to a spa or ask your wife for massage you will feel much better!

Best wishes!

[kzielu 1,147]

One point that the immigration lawyer told use when we went to consultation is that by default the USCIS thinks you are a fraud case so you need to prove contrary. Their mentality is that you by default married to evade immigration laws. So you need to show them in print evidence that that is not correct. Whatever situation that was out of your control you have to show evidence of the intended nature.

Complete nonsense - he is married for nine years and had two kids and now is filling for residency. He will be last person suspected of fraud compared to daily load of people that marry on tourist visas after few months of knowing each other. Piece on needing a lawyer when using SSN is another nonsense.

[Boiler 43,436]

There is nothing he has mentioned that suggest any issues.

I also expect the validity of the marriage will be a non issue.

Just got to get it done.

[lunaboriken 2]

Dude I am stating in my case my lawyer told me. Of course it could be none sense for his case. I am sharing my experience. I am stating he can consult about snn which it never hurts. Each case is different. I have written multiple times that this is NoT a main source of advice and he has to read for himself about the forms and his particular case.

Dude I am only sharing. I am not stating he has an issue. Each individual case is unique.

Of course he has a high chance of getting it approved.

Complete nonsense - he is married for nine years and had two kids and now is filling for residency. He will be last person suspected of fraud compared to daily load of people that marry on tourist visas after few months of knowing each other. Piece on needing a lawyer when using SSN is another nonsense.

Edited January 10, 2015 by lunaboriken