I-130 after I-129f??

[becky8159 24]

Thank you all for your kind and quick responses. I knew something was wacky about it!

[aaron2020 11,651]

Thanks

Just now, becky8159 said:

We are still in the process of K1, but I wanted to be ahead of the game financially when it comes to the AOS part. I sent his assistant an e-mail stating the following:

 

(Attorney) informed me that after (Beneficiary) arrives in the U.S. we will HAVE to file a I-130, but according to the USCIS website this is NOT the case. Please advise why I was told incorrect information. Thank you. 

 

I also included the following attachment. Visas for Fiancé(e)s of U.S. Citizens _ USCIS.pdf

Your attorney is an idiot.  Fire him.  

 

 

[becky8159 24]

Just now, missileman said:

Is this a local attorney in the DFW area?

Yes

 

[little immigrant 800]

5 minutes ago, aaron2020 said:

Did you get married within the 90 days after your K-1 entry into the US?

 

The ONLY reason you would need the I-130 is if you married after the 90 days.

NOT EVERY K-1 HAS TO FILE AN I-130.  ONLY THOSE WHO MARRY AFTER THE 90 DAYS WOULD NEED THE I-130.

This. If you married within the 90 days you don't need I-130. You can file everything yourself. This forum has guides and resources for you. 

[aaron2020 11,651]

https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/k1-visa-and-aos---is-form-i-130-required---3058287.html

 

Real lawyers.  Not the hack that you hired.

From USCIS - Look at "What to Submit": https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/fiancees

Edited January 18, 2019 by aaron2020

[Hypnos 6,576]

Name and shame.

[mushroomspore 3,043]

Fire that lawyer. 

[icanbenobody 187]

Sigh why lawyers always mess up with applicants application..just like yesterday i meet an uber driver (small world he has a k1 wife) and he start telling me that  their aos took 8 months because the lawyer made a mistake twice and they had to fire him on the third rfe.. scary 

 

 

[mushroomspore 3,043]

9 minutes ago, icanbenobody said:

Sigh why lawyers always mess up with applicants application..just like yesterday i meet an uber driver (small world he has a k1 wife) and he start telling me that  their aos took 8 months because the lawyer made a mistake twice and they had to fire him on the third rfe.. scary 

 

 

Their AoS only took eight months? That's pretty good, even with 3 RFE's.

[jakejon 1,196]

26 minutes ago, mushroomspore said:

Their AoS only took eight months? That's pretty good, even with 3 RFE's.

I think that too! Jeez Las Vegas FO is roughly 15-24.5 months processing for AOS! I'd be delighted with 8 months personally-i'm looking hopefully early 2020 (if I'm lucky). 3 RFE's no fun though!! 

[C32 46]

2 hours ago, becky8159 said:

We are still in the process of K1, but I wanted to be ahead of the game financially when it comes to the AOS part. I sent his assistant an e-mail stating the following:

 

(Attorney) informed me that after (Beneficiary) arrives in the U.S. we will HAVE to file a I-130, but according to the USCIS website this is NOT the case. Please advise why I was told incorrect information. Thank you. 

 

I also included the following attachment. Visas for Fiancé(e)s of U.S. Citizens _ USCIS.pdf

Shockingly, many immigration lawyers don’t seem to understand how the fiancé visa works. I’d fire him and save some $$ by doing this yourself. Unless you have a very complicated case, you really don’t need a lawyer for this. 

[Loren Y 2,731]

I would do it yourself. I just finished a final review of all my AOS forms, and have them ready to print, then sign, then mail off as soon as we get married and have the Marriage certificate. I was able to take just about everything I needed from my I129F filing as I had 2 extra full printed copies, and then have just added everything else that is current. I was worried about all the forms, but I only have about 3 hours into it tonight, and I have everything ready to go. They are all saved in PDF form so I am sure I will review them a dozen more times before I even print them ( I think I have a complex. LOL), but the thousands of dollars I have saved with no attorney has been very helpful since my fiancee is here with me now and I am supporting an extra person. I have her enrolled in a trade school ( Starts this Monday 1/21/19) and with that and all the extra English lessons ( She is now just about fluent) there are expenses on the way for you.

I read the one post that says Vegas is  15-24.5 months for AOS, and that really was a smack to the face, but it is what it is, just file and move on. I hope she has her AP/EAD card in about 5-6 months when she gets finished with school and her license, because she already has a job offer on the table as soon as she is licensed in Nevada. I may still request an expedite for the EAD, but should have it by graduation time.

[Nitas_man 3,100]

6 hours ago, becky8159 said:

 My attorney said I need to file an I-130 after we get married along with the I-485 to adjust status... is this true? Seems like a double fee for no reason.  

Fire him and adjust status yourself.  We’ll help you (after you’ve read the guides and pass the pop quizzes)

[Nitas_man 3,100]

6 hours ago, becky8159 said:

Yes

 

We need his name.  So we can steer victims away

Edited January 19, 2019 by Nitas_man

[millefleur 5,034]

It's insane how many times I've seen cases of disinfo being spread by attorneys here on VJ. I agree with @C32, if your case is not complicated (i.e. involves criminal records or other such legal issues), DIY is the way to go...lawyers can't scan and prepare all your evidence documentation needed in this process, you'll have to do that by yourself anyhow. So, even with a lawyer, you'll end up doing most of the work, it's not that difficult to fill out the forms, VJ has guides and examples and the forums here are great for clarifying any questions about that.