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Well, to clarify: my marriage lasted more than the time it took me to get my immigration status as an unconditional LPR. In fact, legally it's lasting longer than a year after that since we're not yet divorced, only separated. No shame here, we happened to fall on the other side of statistics. Marriages fail. Although we went through some ugly bits, we're civil to each other now and we still share friends and whatnot. The only way I know about what her relatives were suggesting is because she told me during an argument. It was a heated moment and she spilled that. Like I said, my intention is not protecting myself from what they're doing. I want to protect myself from what anyone could possibly do.

This situation is uncomfortable for both parties. I really understand their concern, and I think their worries are valid. Maybe unfunded, but valid. They don't wanna live one and a half years fearing I can screw with their finances. I do not want to live one and a half years under the fear of being booted out of the country for no reason.

I really don't see the argument in "the reason you came here for no longer exists". It's true that the reason I came here no longer exists. However, I came here, I lived here for four years, my life changed tremendous amounts, I should and want to live here now. I have that right, I just don't want anyone take it away from me.

Thanks for the responses all! I hope this topic can help other going through a similar situation in the future.

PS: I actually didn't think I qualified for any means-tested benefits as a LPR.

Thanks for the encouraging replies, y'all. I am feeling a lot better after reading this.

What her mom wants is to be free from the liability of the sponsorship. I won't be able to become a citizen until the beginning of 2018 though. I seriously do not think she'd do anything to harm me, but I'm uncomfortable with the possibility of them ever being able to do so. I just don't like knowing that there's room for them to do anything that can hurt me. Another quick question: is her fear of being financially hurt unfunded? I wouldn't do anything to hurt them, of course. But what would trigger me to become a financial burden on them?

And my ex and I are not friends, we're civil to each other. Same with her family.

Hello everyone! I looked for a similar question and just couldn't find anything that quite fit my current situation. I have a few questions regarding it.

I am a permanent resident in the United States. I have been living here since 2012 after getting married to an American Citizen on a K1 visa. Our marriage ultimately failed a little less than a year after I got my 10 year GC. We are not divorced yet, but we live in separate places. Although the marriage failed, we are still in good terms with each other. To a certain extent, her family is still fairly friendly towards me, and I do think they're great people. The only problem we have lies in the sponsorship.

When we got married, her mother was the co-sponsor since my former wife didn't meet the standards. She still doesn't. What's going on right now is that her mother is afraid I might drain her resources (I currently am a student but they provide me no money whatsoever and I do just fine). She obviously doesn't want the liability and doesn't want to go forward being obligated to be a sponsor of someone who no longer is part of her family (which is very understandable). We all understand that she can't get out of that contract until I become a citizen (which I intended on doing regardless), however, some other people in her family have been talking about alternative ways for her to get out of that contract. The only way I know it is because my ex wife told me.

Their ideas revolve around doing things to hurt my immigration status or ultimately place me in deportation/removal. I seriously don't believe they would do that to me, but I am still scared. The last thing I heard is that they suggested my ex to annul the marriage under the premise that it was entered in bad faith (which it wasn't and we both agree and know it wasn't) and then call immigration about it. I highly doubt my ex would ever do that to me, but it's a very unpleasant thought nonetheless.

Is there anything they can do to hurt me in that regard? Can they do anything that could place me in removal/deportation proceedings so I'd be obligated to abandon my status? If so, how can I protect myself from it?

Thanks for looking, and thanks for your help. Good luck to all in their own timelines!

It's already December and I haven't received any position regarding my AOS so far. My case still shows "acceptance" on the USCIS website. I don't think we'll have an interview since it's already been four months... let's just wait. At least I have the EAD combo card (but it is hard as heck to find work as a foreigner)! Congratulations everyone who has already been approved!

That's what I did through the phone. Unfortunately theres no confirmation code if you do it on the phone! Anyways the person said the change of addres had already been effective prior to the call.

I just changed my address online and the internet explorer closed the tab and I lost the confirmation online for the AR-11. I managed to print the confirmation number for the pending petitions (I-485, I-765 & I-131) but I don't have the confirmation number for the "general" change of address of the AR-11 filled out online. Does anyone know what to do? Should I mail a AR-11 filled out to them? Please help!

Thanks guys, you've all been very helpful ALWAYS!

-Matt

I see, guys! Thanks you very much!

Unfortunately my case is stuck on "acceptance" since the NOA1 for all AOS parts. *sad face*

We haven't moved yet but we have up to the tenth day after moving in to file the change of address, right? I mean, the move-in date on the lease is the beginning of August but we haven't gotten around to move yet. I'm on the right way notifying them after the actual moving date (not the one on the lease), right?

Ok, implying that all wives as primary sponsors of K1 AOSs must fill I-865 out, right?

Thank you!

Should I only do the online AR-11 or the Online and physical? Also, does my wife has to change her address with them too?

Thank you very much!

I had my biometrics appointment yesterday and now on Saturday we may move to our new apartment. So far we've been living with my in-laws and it's not far at all from the new place. Anyways, I wanted to know if we should notify them about the new address or just leave it with the one we filed with (my in-laws' address). The reason why I'm asking is that I heard there can be a delay and it's risky to change e address during AOS. Thank you very much!

*We are in the middle of AOS from K1. Moving from Dallas, TX to Lewisville, TX.

I'd resubmit everything again with a personal letter explaining they can get a co-sponsor if necessary.

I meant "thanks" but the auto-correct...

Tucanos guys!

I am actually familiar with the area. I have relatives up there. The weather is nicer than it is here and that's a huge point for us!

By the way, answering Frighthouse: we are only living here because of the fund my wife has for college. It's only valid for the state of Texas. We both want to move to Connecticut when her Education is over!

Update: we went to an upscale place and they were nor very familiar with immigrations laws and such but promised to make their own research and see what they could do for us. They gave us a call shortly after and told me they'd only need my passport, NOA1 of the AOS and my Social Security number. Within three days we were approved and we have just signed e lease with them. They explained to me that Even without the "Fair Housing Law" (you can't turn down applicants based on their nationality), the law is clear on the memorandum saying that it's a period of authorized stay and Social Security Administration would never issue a Social Security number without proper documentation. We are very happy that we could find an apartment. We did have to raise our budget some more but it's worth it. Besides, both our names are on the lease.

About the posts I'm seeing here: I agree that a properly perform check does make a difference in the quality of living a closed community has to offer. The apartment complex that denied us crossed the line (I presume they were afraid or didn't know how to go about it). I'm not sure if they were lawfully right in denying us. They denied us based on my status not my nationality but they decided to ignore the laws I showed to them from the USCIS website and decided to accuse me of unlawful presence. That is not right.

If you are confused about the difference between the terms " unlawful presence" and "unlawful status", the memorandum of 2009 explains it very clearly.

Thanks for the replies. We also has no luck today as people also require the same documentation for the occupant. We might rent a floor at a two story house for now. We are gonna keep on trying but we might not get anything. Let's see, we need a place to live anyways. My wife goes to college 40 minutes away from home and we need to find an apartment for us. We'd stay at her place but my in laws live there and there is no way we can stay there after August. Well, I'll keep this topic updated as it might be useful for other people as well.

That makes sense. I talked to my father in law who works in the real state business and he told me that this varies from property to property. I will try to look more into that and see what I can get.

We'll D&R, the problem is that we need a place to live. I've already sent my AOS application as stated on my post. Thanks for the reply, if necessary I'll present the rejection letters at the AOS interview (if I have one).

I will look for more apartments today and check what they need for me, I hope I can find something and just be listed as an occupant and not have any problem with that. I have to tell the place that I'm not American and I guess different places would go differently about that.

For now we are going to try to list me as an occupant. I hope that doesn't create problems as well. Does anyone know how legal this is? I don't believe they have the right of requesting visas. I thought only special personnel was authorized to do so.

It's a good idea to carry these rejections around! Thank you. It does not solve the problem though.

On one the emails she told me that it's simple and I'd only to present the green card I said I'd have by the end of the week (I never said that). This is how clueless they are, imagine AOS taking just one week...

Ok, I'll set my frustration aside and go straight to the point. Here in Texas, leasing companies and apartment complexes use this form called "Supplemental Rental Application for Non U.S. Citizens." this form provides you the chance of explaining your status and attaching a document as evidence of such status. Here is an example:

http://www.elektrainvestments.com/resources/Application/Supplemental%20Rental%20Application%20for%20Non-U.S.%20Citizens.pdf

I have sent my I-485 and have already gotten the electronic confirmation therefore have my case number. As you can see, the form has space for me to fill out as an AOS applicant.

I came here on a K1 visa and me and my wife are looking forward to rent our own place Edith bote our names on the lease. The thing is, this apartment complex we chose has decided to use that application above on me (I am not sure if that's lawful). They don't understand a single thing and said that unless I present my green card I can't rent an apartment. It's plain dumb because the form they asked for me to fill out itself provides a space for me to rent an apartment as an applicant of AOS. I have sent them everything including the memorandum from 2009 saying that I am lawfully present in America (I am waiting for the noa1 letter for the AOS from k1 visa) and pointing out section (b)(3)(A) that says I am lawfully present. They, on the other hand, decided to say that:

"After careful review of the packets you e-mailed me, we will

still need the visa updated or your green card. We are not allowed to have

the visa expire within your lease term, so as soon as you get the green card please send me a clear copy."

"Unfortunately we are not allowed to take the paperwork stating that you have

applied. On the paperwork you sent over to me if you look at the News letter

I485 second page first paragraph it states applying for AOS doesn't make the

applicant stay any more "legal " than would be the case if the applicant

simply allowed his or her I-94 to expire."9

Me and my wife are done with this apartment complex but we don't wanna run into the same problem again. Any suggestion on my rights?! Anything USCIS can do for me?

We really need to rent an apartment and I wouldn't like to show up at an AOS interview and being questioned about why my name is not on the lease when both me and my wife have the same address.

Please, any help is highly appreciated. Thank you very much for your patience and time. Have a safe and smooth journey everyone!

Thanks for the replies. So far we have a joint bank account (we decided to open a third bank account) lease with both our names, utilities and phone bills. Is that anywhere near satisfactory?

We are about to file for my adjustment of status and we have decided that no one will interfere with the finances of each other. She doesn't wanna know how much I make (will make) and I don't wanna know how much she makes. We have been leading our finances this way and it works very well for us. We talked about adding each other to our bank accounts but we are afraid that it's just a something to bug us.

I was wondering how much this would affect with AOS and later with ROC. We are young and haven't earned much. We don't own property nor have health insurance together, etc.

Thanks in advance!

-Matt

Thanks Anh Map, I've read the form instructions. My question was regarding the technical part of the filling, I didn't know I could just complete something by hand when the form was filled out on the computer already. Whenever I type N/A or "see attachment" on those blanks they turn back into numbers.