J1 visa

[TravandLhen 23]

Hi! Hope everybody is

doing well. Few questions from a friend who came In here as a J1 visa four years ago. Her BF proposed to her to get married. What is the process they need to do when it comes of

immigration process? Any advice would really appreciated. 

[HRQX 4,145]

14 minutes ago, TravandLhen said:

What is the process they need to do when it comes of

immigration process? Any advice would really appreciated. 

First she must determine if she is subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement. If she is subject to it, she'll need a waiver.

 

If she doesn't need a waiver, then they can do the following steps after they marry. I-130 and I-864 are filled-out by the US citizen, and the rest of the forms by the immigrant. In general, they'll send the following four packets (*note that I-765 and I-131 packets are optional, but highly recommended) in the same envelope to the Chicago Lockbox:

• I-130 with I-130A and copy of marriage certificate, filing fees, etc.;
• I-485 with I-864 and supporting documents, I-944 and supporting documents, electronic I-94 copy, filing fees, etc.;
• I-765 with electronic I-94 copy, etc.; and
• I-131 with electronic I-94 copy, etc.

They'll separate each packet with rubber bands or fasteners: https://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-information/form-filing-tips

On the I-130 packet, I-130 payment method (check, money order, or Form G-1450) must be the very first item of this packet.

On the I-485 packet, I-485 payment method (check, money order, or Form G-1450) must be the very first item of this packet.