Question on F1 to Green card

[Matthew4 0]

Hello 

My fiancé and I are getting married and we are looking at what forms we will need to file. She has an F1 visa and is in the US. I was wondering once we get married if we will just need to file for an I-485 form or another form I am not seeing?

 

Thank you for your help on this!

[OldUser 5,188]

47 minutes ago, Matthew4 said:

Hello 

My fiancé and I are getting married and we are looking at what forms we will need to file. She has an F1 visa and is in the US. I was wondering once we get married if we will just need to file for an I-485 form or another form I am not seeing?

 

Thank you for your help on this!

No you need few more forms.

I-130, I-485, I-864, I-765 is usually what's filed. Plus medical exam (I-693). These all are very important forms with a lot of details. If you can afford it, please hire an immigration attorney to help you to avoid mistakes. Or at least make an effort, pay $100-200 to consult with one to get all of your questions answered.

 

Edited September 12, 2022 by OldUser

[Matthew4 0]

7 minutes ago, OldUser said:

No you need few more forms.

I-130, I-485, I-864, I-765 is usually what's filed. Plus medical exam (I-693). These all are very important forms with a lot of details. If you can afford it, please hire an immigration attorney to help you to avoid mistakes. Or at least make an effort, pay $100-200 to consult with one to get all of your questions answered.

 

Thank you!

[SteveInBostonI130 3,329]

Or use the guides here if you are detailed oriented and take the time to read the instructions.

 

 

 

[OldUser 5,188]

1 hour ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

Or use the guides here if you are detailed oriented and take the time to read the instructions.

 

 

 

Good point. I forgot about I-130A and I-131.

@Matthew4

[AOSFairfax 111]

I adjusted from F1 to GC and did all the paperwork myself using the guides here on VJ. I don't think you need to hire an attorney and shell out thousands given that AOS paperwork, while there's a lot of it, is fairly straightforward. You just have to be willing to read all instructions carefully and thoroughly. VJ is a wonderful resource that will answer pretty much any questions you may have.

[oneoftheunderdogs 78]

I second that, no need to hire an attorney unless you have some legal concerns. I adjusted from F1 myself and if you put in the time you can totally do it yourself. Good luck!