Adjustment of Status with Esta

[Becci391 339]

1 hour ago, little immigrant said:

Why be separated again for a year or more when they are now together? 

 Because that's what the CR1 visa is for! Follow the rules and do it the legal way and not the I-am-lazy-to-do-it-that-way!

[Kimdung92 1]

I m not illegal, because I got the proposal when I got here and it was a spontaneous wedding ☺️

[florida racer 73 200]

17 minutes ago, Kimdung92 said:

I m not illegal, because I got the proposal when I got here and it was a spontaneous wedding ☺️

Spontaneous wedding....  🤫

 

good luck in what you do but I doubt you will have ap by October. So are you going to still return home in October or just stay here?

 

I only ask because now you are married and have an immigrant intent so if you leave without ap and try to re-enter and a later time on esta it might cause a problem at a poe.

[Kimdung92 1]

Yes thank you I already know that after I file AoS I can't travel abroad until I have AP👍🏼

[Kimdung92 1]

I wouldn't file AOS with esta if it's illegal. I know I am allow to do it if I didn't intend to stay before I travelled into the country. Everybody said I should file it now, so that's what I m gonna do. I know it s LEGAL.

[florida racer 73 200]

1 minute ago, Kimdung92 said:

Yes thank you I already know that after I file AoS I can't travel abroad until I have AP👍🏼

Okay, good luck to you!

[Crazy Cat 39,909]

Just now, Kimdung92 said:

Yes thank you I already know that after I file AoS I can't travel abroad until I have AP👍🏼

and please, please safeguard that AP card while you are outside the US.  There is at least one current poster whose wife and son are stranded at the moment because one of them lost their AP card.....

[Kimdung92 1]

Thank you for all your concern and help. ☺️ Wish you all a happy evening❤️

[Unidentified 2,930]

46 minutes ago, Becci391 said:

The legal way would be to apply for CR1 and go back to Germany and wait there.

You wouldn't be the first person to do so.

 

If you entered the US on ESTA knowing you would stay and apply for AOS that's considered ILLEGAL!

No it is not illegal. 

[geowrian 22,336]

8 hours ago, Kimdung92 said:

My husband can only show one year of tax return, because he didnt work before that. Is that ok too?

So his dad needs to file I864 too, is That correct? His dad earns for a 4 person household. I already looked Up the poverty line...

 

so in all i Need two i864, one from my husband and one from his dad, correct?

Yes. He would provide a letter stating why he did not need to file for the other 2 years (i.e. having no income).

The joint sponsor (father) needs to file an I-864.

If the father files taxes jointly with a spouse, then the spouse should file an I-864A as well.

[Boiler 43,871]

It is a relatively straightforward process, read the guides carefully, not quick, not cheap but doable if you pay attention.

[Orangesapples 1,954]

I was wondering when the AOS police would show up... 

 

OP, you'll be fine, just don't leave the US without an AP and start collecting as much evidence as possible. At my interview, the officer really liked all the financial documents we presented. 

Edited July 2, 2018 by Orangesapples

[Kimdung92 1]

6 minutes ago, Orangesapples said:

I was wondering when the AOS police would show up... 

 

OP, you'll be fine, just don't leave the US without an AP and start collecting as much evidence as possible. At my interview, the officer really liked all the financial documents we presented. 

 

19 minutes ago, Boiler said:

It is a relatively straightforward process, read the guides carefully, not quick, not cheap but doable if you pay attention.

 

52 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Yes. He would provide a letter stating why he did not need to file for the other 2 years (i.e. having no income).

The joint sponsor (father) needs to file an I-864.

If the father files taxes jointly with a spouse, then the spouse should file an I-864A as well.

Ohhh thank you everyone! You made my day! Just one more question:

what is the difference between i864, i864ez, i864a?

 

so his dad is not married to his mom ( bc it's actually his step dad and his mom's partner) 

thank you in advance ❤️

[geowrian 22,336]

5 minutes ago, Kimdung92 said:

what is the difference between i864, i864ez, i864a?

I-864 is the main form. I-864EZ is a simplified form that can be used for the most common circumstances. The requirements to use it are at the very beginning of the I-864EZ (i.e. a joint sponsor cannot use it).

If you use an I-864EZ, then this replaces the need for the I-864.

 

I-864A is for relative living withing in the same residence as a sponsor. This is a an agreement to combine their income/assets with the sponsor (the sponsor is somebody using the I-864/I-864EZ).

 

5 minutes ago, Kimdung92 said:

so his dad is not married to his mom ( bc it's actually his step dad and his mom's partner)

Roger. No I-864A is needed from her then.

[Free Man 115]

The idea that people with B1/B2 or ESTA have intent to stay is inaccurate. I came here on B2 with a plan of staying for 3month. However, you will all agree with me, coming from a different country with different cultures, it would take time to overcome the issues highlighted.

Even after our 5month staying together, we were still having issues. It was only after my 7months I felt comfortable to ask her to marry me.  As I write this piece, I can honestly say that my wife and I understand each other very well. She knows what offends me and I also know what offends her.

We have to know ours spouses before making that supreme sacrifice to stay here.  I am now trapped in the US, no JOB and I can't see my Son for close to 1 year.  I was making close to $6k per month in my country.

I knew of CR1 Visa before coming (Please note I visited the US twice before staying), However, I was really more concern in knowing my wife before marrying here.

Finally, I have seen people who came here with K1 visa, guest what, 4 months after marriage, everything collapsed. My neighbour came with CR1, he and the wife knew each other for more than 3 years but the maximum time they spent together was 2months. In less than a year they divorce. These are all caused by marrying someone who you don’t know very well.

Cognizant of these, AOS is open to all who enter the US legally. Trust me if USCIS was looking for intent, none of us would be permanent resident.

 

florida racer 73 Please work on your relationship and gather evidence to support your marriage.