ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS

[JanRich 8]

My Fiance just got here a week ago and we are trying to figure out what to do, We saw that we need to file an I-485 Adjustment of Status after we got married but my question is do we REALLY need to file I-765 and I-131? I was under the impression that once AOS is approved then he can actually work in the USA legally and can travel out of the USA once that AOS is approved? Am i correct? I understand that filing I-765 will make it quicker for him to work legally while waiting for the AOS result....

 

Thank You in Advance for any answers.

[Boiler 43,437]

Do you have to, no, but why would you not?

[SalishSea 16,772]

14 minutes ago, JanRich said:

My Fiance just got here a week ago and we are trying to figure out what to do, We saw that we need to file an I-485 Adjustment of Status after we got married but my question is do we REALLY need to file I-765 and I-131? I was under the impression that once AOS is approved then he can actually work in the USA legally and can travel out of the USA once that AOS is approved? Am i correct? I understand that filing I-765 will make it quicker for him to work legally while waiting for the AOS result....

 

Thank You in Advance for any answers.

It is free to file those forms when concurrently filing for a green card.

 

And AOS is taking two years in some area, while the EAD/AP is taking 8-12.  Why would you not?  Does he really want to wait for more than a year to work?

[JanRich 8]

I was just thinking that it would be more cheaper if we wait for the AOS to be approve since it is all included in the AOS, but I am not sure how long will it take for the AOS to get approve.

[SalishSea 16,772]

6 minutes ago, JanRich said:

I was just thinking that it would be more cheaper if we wait for the AOS to be approve since it is all included in the AOS, but I am not sure how long will it take for the AOS to get approve.

Like I said, filing those other forms concurrently with the I-485 is free.

 

I most cases, they are approved long before the AOS.

[JanRich 8]

I was looking at the fees that we have to pay and i was just thinking that we could eliminate them if we just wait for AOS...but I guess if it would take 2 yrs for AOS to be approve then its better to apply already

 

AOS I485- $1225

I765 Application for Employment $410

 

 

[Dashinka 23,247]

13 minutes ago, JanRich said:

I was looking at the fees that we have to pay and i was just thinking that we could eliminate them if we just wait for AOS...but I guess if it would take 2 yrs for AOS to be approve then its better to apply already

 

AOS I485- $1225

I765 Application for Employment $410

 

 

As already stated, if you are filing the I131 and the I765 concurrent with an AOS I485 application then the fee for those forms is waived, you only have to pay the $1225 for the I485 and biometrics.  I agree, why not fill them out and send them in especially if starting to work is a major goal.

 

Good Luck!

Edited March 22, 2022 by Dashinka

[Crazy Cat 39,257]

2 hours ago, JanRich said:

I was looking at the fees that we have to pay and i was just thinking that we could eliminate them if we just wait for AOS...but I guess if it would take 2 yrs for AOS to be approve then its better to apply already

 

AOS I485- $1225

I765 Application for Employment $410

 

 

  File both the I-765 and I131.....they are free.  Some people have not filed them...then regretted it later..

Edited March 22, 2022 by Crazy Cat

[JanRich 8]

 

Please be patient with me 😀 I am trying to figure out things ...

So do I file for the I-765 and I-131 before the I-485 or file them all at the same time?

 

 

[powerpuff 5,905]

12 minutes ago, JanRich said:

 

Please be patient with me 😀 I am trying to figure out things ...

So do I file for the I-765 and I-131 before the I-485 or file them all at the same time?

 

 

All at the same time in one package/envelope. Since they will all be separated, each needs its own set of supporting documents. So, for example, you need to include a copy of your K1 visa and stamp, you need to print 3 of them for each.

 

Don’t forget I-864 affidavit of support + supporting documents.

[Crazy Cat 39,257]

20 minutes ago, JanRich said:

 

Please be patient with me 😀 I am trying to figure out things ...

So do I file for the I-765 and I-131 before the I-485 or file them all at the same time?

 

 

We are here to help.  File them at the same time.

[Mike E 11,723]

30 minutes ago, JanRich said:

 

Please be patient with me 😀 I am trying to figure out things ...

So do I file for the I-765 and I-131 before the I-485 or file them all at the same time?

 

 

Follow this  guide (which  I personally have difficulty finding every time I want it).  Do not deviate from it without asking on visajourney:

 

 

[HandmadeTurnip 150]

41 minutes ago, JanRich said:

 

Please be patient with me 😀 I am trying to figure out things ...

So do I file for the I-765 and I-131 before the I-485 or file them all at the same time?

 

 

 

You need to slow down and actually read people's replies. Your questions have already been answered earlier in the thread but you don't seem to be absorbing anything anyone is telling you.

[Sarge2155 4,570]

3 hours ago, JanRich said:

I was just thinking that it would be more cheaper if we wait for the AOS to be approve since it is all included in the AOS, but I am not sure how long will it take for the AOS to get approve.

Do yourself a favor and file all three (four including the I-864) forms even if you think you do not need them. Life changes so fast it'll make your head swim and you'll wish you would have filed the forms from the jump, besides it's the same fee if you file all three or just the I-485.

Edited March 22, 2022 by Sarge2155

[Sarge2155 4,570]

1 hour ago, JanRich said:

 

Please be patient with me 😀 I am trying to figure out things ...

So do I file for the I-765 and I-131 before the I-485 or file them all at the same time?

 

 

File them from jump street ALL OF THEM!