I-485

[jeffa 0]

I arrived in the USA in late July on K1 visa and got married to my American spouse in early August. I am filing for I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) and I have a few questions about filling it. Thankful for all the answers and help!

 

Part 1. Question 12. US Social Security Number. I will apply for it this week but it takes 2 weeks for me to get it. Is it necessary to have before filing for I-485.

 

Part 1. Question 16.  “Travel Document Number Used at Last Arrival” - What is this? Is this my passport number or the red K1 visa number?

 

Part 1. Question 22. Is 22a correct answer: “When I last arrived in the United States, I: Was inspected at a port of entry and admitted as (for example, exchange visitor; visitor, waived through; temporary worker; student): 

 

Part 1. Question 24. How to answer: “What is your current immigration status (if it has changed since your arrival)?” 

 

Part 1. Question 2. “Are you applying for adjustment based on the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 245(i)?” - Do we answer yes or no?

 

Part 1. Question 3 and 4. “If you are the principal applicant, provide the following information.” - Am I now the principal applicant? What is meant by: “3. Receipt Number of Underlying Petition (if any)” and “4. Priority Date from Underlying Petition (if any) (mm/dd/yyyy)”

[millrbrit 45]

37 minutes ago, jeffa said:

I arrived in the USA in late July on K1 visa and got married to my American spouse in early August. I am filing for I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) and I have a few questions about filling it. Thankful for all the answers and help!

 

Part 1. Question 12. US Social Security Number. I will apply for it this week but it takes 2 weeks for me to get it. Is it necessary to have before filing for I-485.

I believe you can apply without it. That being said, I applied for it and got it within a week. Might be worth just getting it to avoid any RFEs.

 

Part 1. Question 16.  “Travel Document Number Used at Last Arrival” - What is this? Is this my passport number or the red K1 visa number?

This would be the number on your K1 visa.

 

Part 1. Question 22. Is 22a correct answer: “When I last arrived in the United States, I: Was inspected at a port of entry and admitted as (for example, exchange visitor; visitor, waived through; temporary worker; student): 

 

Absolutely yes.

 

Part 1. Question 24. How to answer: “What is your current immigration status (if it has changed since your arrival)?” 

 

I put K1 on my application.

 

Part 1. Question 2. “Are you applying for adjustment based on the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 245(i)?” - Do we answer yes or no?

 

The i-485 forms have updated, so hopefully a newer filer will help you out on this one. 

 

Part 1. Question 3 and 4. “If you are the principal applicant, provide the following information.” - Am I now the principal applicant? What is meant by: “3. Receipt Number of Underlying Petition (if any)” and “4. Priority Date from Underlying Petition (if any) (mm/dd/yyyy)”

You are now applying for yourself. You are no longer the beneficiary. Always the applicant. That section is for those who have come over with children or more than themselves.

4. I'm sorry. I'm not sure about this. It could either mean if you have any existing applications or from your precious K1 process. This website has answers in every corner so, try searching your questions individually. You'll most likely get more detailed answers. Very often there are sample forms that you can look at on this site where it will give you an idea of what should go in each field. 

 

 

Good luck!

 

[jeffa 0]

Thank you so much for your help, millrbrit! I really appreciate it!  

[JFH 12,189]

*~*~*moved from "K-1 fiancé visa process and procedures" to "adjustment of status from K-1" as OP is now in the AOS phase*~*~*

[Scandi 3,975]

It's a "no" on the INA question.

 

The receipt number they're asking for is the WAC receipt number the petitioner got when s/he filed for the i-129f petition. I don't remember if K-1s have a priority date or not. Check the NOA1 and/or NOA2 from the i-129f petition to see if there's a priority date on them. 

Current immigration status should read "K-1 visa holder". Only "K-1" is probably fine too.

 

Edited August 16, 2017 by Scandi

[jeffa 0]

17 hours ago, Scandi said:

It's a "no" on the INA question.

 

The receipt number they're asking for is the WAC receipt number the petitioner got when s/he filed for the i-129f petition. I don't remember if K-1s have a priority date or not. Check the NOA1 and/or NOA2 from the i-129f petition to see if there's a priority date on them. 

Current immigration status should read "K-1 visa holder". Only "K-1" is probably fine too.

 

Thank you for help, Scandi!  Do you know about the US Social Security Number - Is it necessary to have before filing for I-485? Or for I-765 (Application For Employment Authorisation)?

[Scandi 3,975]

17 minutes ago, jeffa said:

Thank you for help, Scandi!  Do you know about the US Social Security Number - Is it necessary to have before filing for I-485? Or for I-765 (Application For Employment Authorisation)?

No not needed at all. Some people who file for AOS can't even get a SSN until they receive their EAD, so for those people it's not even possible to have a SSN when filing for AOS. You who arrived on a K-1 could've applied for a SSN the same week you arrived in the US though, is there a reason why you didn't? It doesn't matter for the AOS though, it's not a requirement.

Edited August 17, 2017 by Scandi

[vocal 41]

1 hour ago, jeffa said:

Thank you for help, Scandi!  Do you know about the US Social Security Number - Is it necessary to have before filing for I-485? Or for I-765 (Application For Employment Authorisation)?

Undoubtedly no!

I have received my SSN about 1 month after I filed for AOS with EAD and AP.

I have received my EAD and AP without any issues or RFEs.

 

SSN is not required for AOS!

[Maria711 2]

Hi guys, I am so confused with the information. I just got married here while on tourist visa, what is the first form that I need to fill out?

I-485?

SSN?

I-i30?

 

please help!