US Immigration from Colombia

Hi All!

Can I marry my fianc abroad AFTER we get married in the United States on a K-1 visa and AFTER filing form I-485? There are lots of comments on here about NOT marrying abroad BEFORE marrying in the United States because this would invalidate any pending K-1 visa petition/process. But if we get married in the United States first and then travel abroad after receiving a travel document via the I-131 petition that was filed at the same time as form I-485, can we get married abroad while waiting for adjustment of status in the United States? In other words, we'd be married in the United States first and while waiting for permanent residency status would get married abroad. Any comments/suggestions are appreciated. Thank you!

Hi All,

Was hoping to get some input on whether our plans surrounding the I-131 process are reasonable. After my fianc and I get married in the US, we were hoping to file our I-485 immediately, together with form I-131. Ideally, my then spouse and I could return to Colombia and continue working there while waiting for the adjustment to status to be processed. But I'm not sure what the logistical implications of this plan would be (e.g., interviews, biometrics, processing times, etc.). Any comments/suggestions are welcome. Thank you!

For income tax 2020, my marital status is married although my husband is in his country waiting for an interview? O single ?

Hello,

My wife is going through her Naturalization process now for Citizenship. In 5-11 months we anticipate her to have her citizenship, and she would like to bring her parents to the USA. The information for this process seems kinda of vague to me, so I had some questions:

1.) If both my wife's parents live and reside in Colombia, it means we file (2) I-130 forms, one for each parent. When does the I-485 come into play, does it ever come into play?

2.) I read that the I-130 gets the parent a passport stamp allowing them to work in the USA until they receive a greencard, so does that mean the I-485 gets submitted after they arrive in USA? Or does the I-130 take it's place entirely?

3.) When does the I-864 come into play? During the I-130 process? Or during a I-485 process for each parent?

4.) Can 1 US Citizen (my wife) petition for both parents at the same time?

The information on what happens after submitting the I-130 is a little scarce, so I had lots of open questions.

Last thing I'd like to add here is what I believe is the process, and was hoping someone can confirm or tell me what is wrong, or add in what I am missing:

1.) File I-130 for each parent ($535 x 2 = $1,070)

2.) Doctors Appt in Colombia for each parent using I-693 (cost up to the approved USCIS doctor)

3.) If I-130 approved, appointment at US Embassy in Colombia for Passport Stamp/Visa to enter USA.

4.) Travel to USA

5.) File I-485 for each parent ($1,225 for each parent = $2,450)

6.) Work in USA permitted with proof of stamp/visa in passport? (Parents can work while I-485 is in processing?)

7.) I-485 Biometrics Appt for each parent

8.) I-485 Interview and Approval for each parent

Is that the complete process? What am I missing? I'm okay with little details, I want to be as informed as possible.

Thank you!!

Hello all,

It's been quite a journey the past few years. From the K1 Visa all the way up to the N-400.

I am beginning to put the guides, information, checklists, etc... all together now to file the N-400 with (for) my wife.

I had a question. What has been the general thoughts (pro's / con's?) of mail filing and electronic filing? Has one been better than the other?

And is there anything I should know before beginning this N-400 process and putting together the application?

Thank you!!!!!!