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Mrs Thor   16

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I currently have F1 OPT visa under grace period. Through OPT, I was able to get an employment authorization. Now that I am married, my husband and I are doing a DIY application for my green card. I have a lot of questions about it and hoping anyone with the same experience can help me with this.

 

I-485 Adjustment of Status Application

 - Should I file this with my husband's I-130 form?

 - Should I also have the medical exam results (Form I-693) and send it together with my I-485 application?

 - My Employment Authorization through my OPT is about to expire and has specific limits with the type of job I would apply to. Now that I am filing for adjustment of status, should I apply again for employment authorization with the form I-765? If yes, is this application for renewal?

 

Asking a lawyer or a paralegal to help us with the process is very expensive. My husband and I's savings are just enough for us since he is the only one working as of the moment. I hope anyone can help us about our application. 

 

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AOSFairfax   111

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19 minutes ago, Mrs Thor said:

I currently have F1 OPT visa under grace period. Through OPT, I was able to get an employment authorization. Now that I am married, my husband and I are doing a DIY application for my green card. I have a lot of questions about it and hoping anyone with the same experience can help me with this.

 

I-485 Adjustment of Status Application

 - Should I file this with my husband's I-130 form?

 - Should I also have the medical exam results (Form I-693) and send it together with my I-485 application?

 - My Employment Authorization through my OPT is about to expire and has specific limits with the type of job I would apply to. Now that I am filing for adjustment of status, should I apply again for employment authorization with the form I-765? If yes, is this application for renewal?

 

Asking a lawyer or a paralegal to help us with the process is very expensive. My husband and I's savings are just enough for us since he is the only one working as of the moment. I hope anyone can help us about our application. 

 

- yes

- you can either file the medical with your application or you can file without it. In the second case, USCIS would issue you a "courtesy letter" after they receive your application basically stating that you need to bring your medical exam with you to your interview.

- yes, you can apply to renew your EAD with form I-765. It's also advisable to apply for an I-131 (Advance Parole). the AP will allow you to travel outside the country while you're waiting for your GC.

 

As the previous poster said, the Guides on this website are very helpful to help you through the application process.

Concurrent filing of I-130, I-485, I-765, and I-131 (USC spouse)

Adjusting From: F1 

Local USCIS office: Washington, DC

Service center: NBC

 

AOS Timeline

03/07/2019: FedEx delivery

03/22/2019: NOA1

04/01/2019: Completed biometrics 

04/08/2019: Case is Ready to be Scheduled for an Interview

07/05/2019: EAD Card in Production (67 days after expediting)

Feb 2020: GC Interview, GC received

 

ROC Timeline:

Nov 2021: Filed I-751

March 2021: Biometrics Appointment Completed

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Mrs Thor   16

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2 minutes ago, AOSFairfax said:

- yes

- you can either file the medical with your application or you can file without it. In the second case, USCIS would issue you a "courtesy letter" after they receive your application basically stating that you need to bring your medical exam with you to your interview.

- yes, you can apply to renew your EAD with form I-765. It's also advisable to apply for an I-131 (Advance Parole). the AP will allow you to travel outside the country while you're waiting for your GC.

 

As the previous poster said, the Guides on this website are very helpful to help you through the application process.

OMGGG THANK YOUUUU SO MUCH 

 

One quick question, is it advisable to send my husband's I-130 with my I-485 in one package? Or seperately? Or either way is fine?

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AOSFairfax   111

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10 minutes ago, Mrs Thor said:

OMGGG THANK YOUUUU SO MUCH 

 

One quick question, is it advisable to send my husband's I-130 with my I-485 in one package? Or seperately? Or either way is fine?

You're welcome! Yes, you would file the I-485 and I-130 "concurrently", along with the I-765 and I-131 in one package :) 

Concurrent filing of I-130, I-485, I-765, and I-131 (USC spouse)

Adjusting From: F1 

Local USCIS office: Washington, DC

Service center: NBC

 

AOS Timeline

03/07/2019: FedEx delivery

03/22/2019: NOA1

04/01/2019: Completed biometrics 

04/08/2019: Case is Ready to be Scheduled for an Interview

07/05/2019: EAD Card in Production (67 days after expediting)

Feb 2020: GC Interview, GC received

 

ROC Timeline:

Nov 2021: Filed I-751

March 2021: Biometrics Appointment Completed

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arken   4,197

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You would not be applying for EAD renewal, rather a new EAD. Applying for EAD/AP is free with i485 form. You would also need to submit i130A along with i130. And then there is i864. All in one package but separated inside with own supporting documents.

 

Read individual form instructions and guidelines in this forum.

Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

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.

.

.

Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

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Mrs Thor   16

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54 minutes ago, arken said:

You would not be applying for EAD renewal, rather a new EAD. Applying for EAD/AP is free with i485 form. You would also need to submit i130A along with i130. And then there is i864. All in one package but separated inside with own supporting documents.

 

Read individual form instructions and guidelines in this forum.

YAYYY THANK YOUUU 

 

I really need this precise answer that way I know what to do! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

 
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