AOS Green Card Fee Q

[Mofo 1]

Is the AOS the same as green card? Also I'm curious as to how many fees I have to pay. If I do the AOS or green card do I still pay the work authorization and reentry fees? Thank you.

[cheesecake_A+J 7]

Hi, AOS(adjustment of status) is the process of getting a permanent residence status (green card). The filing fee is $1,070 ($985-form fee+ $85-for biometrics fee). There is no additional fee for application for employment authorization(I-765) and/or advance parole(I-131). http://www.uscis.gov/i-485

Here is a helpful guide from VJ: http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

A lot of people here are also very helpful if you have questions. God bless!

Edited July 15, 2015 by A+J <3

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

AOS is adjustment of status. You are filing to become a permanent resident of the US. Lawful permanent residents receive a green card to prove their status. > http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-through-family/green-card-through-special-categories-family/k-nonimmigrant

Print out your I-94 info > https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/request.html

Follow this guide for getting the SSN > http://www.visajourney.com/content/ssn

Follow this guide for AOS > http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

The fees are listed here > http://www.uscis.gov/i-485

The fees for the I-765(EAD-work authorization) and I-131(AP-advance parole for travel) are waived when filed with a pending I-485, so include both of those too. It takes about 60-90 days to receive the EAD/AP combo card, which will allow you to work(along with an SSN) and re-enter the US when traveling abroad while waiting for the green card approval.

You need all the supporting documents for each form as well, so read the instructions for each one. You can also search here on VJ for what to include with each form if you get stumped. There are also example forms here on VJ you can look at when filling out the forms. They can be helpful.

And here are the details you need about whether or not you need to see a civil surgeon > http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/551080-immunizations-ds-3025-or-i-693/