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Lady, it is what it is. If the reason, the sole reason is the processing time that is causing you to cancel please reconsider.

There is probably more to it than meets the eye. Why give up when you are so close to the end?

Maybe.

OP filed to adjust in July. It doesn't matter when OP's visa expired. It depends on when the I-94 expired.

If OP filed to adjust in July before the I-94 expired, then OP can use AP.

If OP filed to adjust in July after the I-94 expired, then OP cannot use AP even if AP is granted. The illegal overstay (the time after the I-94 expired and before filing to adjust) makes AP worthless.

Since OP has not given us info on when the I-94 expired, no one can tell if he/she can use AP.

I've never heard of any conditions attached to AP with regards to I-94. May I know where this information can be found. I didn't find any such information during my research.

I hope and pray that you listen to all the advice given you on this forum. At the end of the day the decision is yours to make. If you want out, then begin the divorce process. If you still want in, then I guess nothing you hear on this forum will change your mind so don't bother writing another lengthy post about your woes in this marriage. We've seen two threads about it already...

Are you the same person in this thread?

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/443096-fradulent-husband-married-for-a-visa/

Sure sounds like the same person.

Where is your base to state the DR is one of the highest fraud rate countries? That's where I was born. Traveled many times with a tourist visa to the U.S. Later my grandpa petitioned for my mom and family so we got Permanent Residency. I became a U.S. citizen with no fraud at all.

That phrase you just repeated was the basic of A-COUNTRY telling B-COUNTRY to be careful of C-COUNTRY. You can of course substitute A, B, and C with any set of countries.

I'm glad petitioning is not an easy process. I see how it helps this country to be safer than others. I'm glad is not easy for me that have a real family, because it makes me feel is not easy for others to bring dangerous people here. Now, it is also the job and judgement of us as petitioners to make sure we aren't bringing dangerous or fraud to this country. I'm glad the OP has realize there is something to think about on her relationship. It could've been the case of a beneficiary being from a different country.

i won't go any further making examples of fraud just to stay away f rom putting any country on the spot. And I hope this post doesn't put any country on the spot either.To describe a country looking at a few individuals is really just silly.

I perfectly agree "To describe a country looking at a few individuals is really just silly."

I am aware that entering the U.S on a K1 visa is a one time entry and leaving without adjustment of status complete or an AP is a very very bad idea (resulting in not being able to get back in). I am currently awaiting my interview should be soon now moving from UK to Dallas and will be getting married within first few weeks of arrival (we were hoping for 21st October). While I am waiting been looking at various Honeymoon ideas. Up to now they have all been confined to the USA for the obvious reason. However today the idea of a cruise came up, all nights are on board the ship though you do get off for a few hours a day in Montego Bay, Jamaica and Mexico. I would be leaving from Galveston, Houston and returning there.

Any one have any ideas or comments regarding this idea.

For example DON'T DO IT

Why don't you just wait till the whole process is over and done with? Patience is a virtue you know....

The OP wanted advice. If you have any good suggestions please offer them, instead of criticizing him. We are not here to be immigration police. Thank you

~ Moved from AOS from Family Based main to AOS from Family Based Progress Reports- topic is case status/approval ~

Congratulations

We just got NOA2. You should be expecting yours soon

Today the USCIS site said the is is in the mail!!

Congrats!

Virtually all Mexicans test positive on the TB skin test due to getting the BCG vaccine as kids, as stated above. The US consulate medical clinics in Mexico know this and skip the skin test, just do the X-ray. Don't worry, I'm sure the x-ray will show negative!!

A lot of Africans also test false postive due to getting the BCG vaccine. Get the x-ray done to be sure though.

Don't rush to take unnecessary medication.

If I understand you are a student, married someone , filed for AOS based on the marriage , then travelled and returned based on your student visa.

If the above is true you abandoneed your AOS Leaving the country without the AOS approved OR AP terminates your AOS.

I don't think he said he has filed the AOS yet.

There is no passport control on domestic flights. You just get off the plane, get your luggage, and walk out of the airport. Only flights arriving from a foreign country go through the immigration hall.

You will need some form of identification though. Usually a drivers license or a state id. Your passport should be fine too.

Hello Guys.

We are filing I-485 and I-130 concurrently.

I am having problems filing some basics on the forms. So here is my story (So you guys can understand and hopefully give me some help)

• Arrived in the US for the first time on March , 03/05/2007 with a J1 visa.
  
• Visited my country in August 2007 - Last Entry in the USA was 08/26/2007 - Stamp on I-94 with no date on authorized stay
  
• Extended stay under J1 visa until 03/04/2009
  
• Changed J1 to F1 on 06/08/2009 (Only nonimmigrant change of status, I didn't get a visa on passport)
  
• Received a new I-94 valid from 06/08/2009 until duration of status.
  
• Graduated from school on 12/22/2011.
  
• Applied for OPT. Approved. EAC valid from 01/22/20012 - 01/23/2013.
  
• I could not find a job within 90 days so I went out of status.
  

So my question is: What the hell should I put on Part 1 of the I485?: "Current Status, Expires on"

What should we put on form I-130 on part C, item 14 -"Date arrived" - (which arrival??) and "Date authorized stay expired, or will expire, as shown on form I-94???" - Which I-94? The one from my last entry which doesn't show authorized stay; or the one received later with a change of status from J1 to F1- duration of status??? OR Should we put when I graduated?

PLEASE, PRETTY PLEASE HELP!!!

J

just put duration of status

And apparently she now has her green card as well. OP - in case you were not aware - now that you have your GC, your EAD and AP are invalid.

Meaning you are free to work anywhere in the US and travel out of the country anytime you want now that you have the GC. No need for EAD or AP

Hi All,

First I'd like to thank everyone for their answers that helped me greatly in bringing my bride to the USA. We truly appreciate the time and effort people have put in helping us do our K1 Visa application.

Now that she's here, we got married. I was wondering when the best time was for her to change her last name? Should we change it before we do her adjustment of status? Or should we wait till all of that is done and she got her green card?

May be someone can elaborate on their experience on this. Thank you!

I will suggest that she fills out all the forms with her new last name. The marriage certificate is the supporting document for the change of name. uscis accepts that. It is stated clearly in the I-130 instructions. That way the green card will be issued with the new last name instead of her maiden name. There is a place on the form for other names including maiden names, which she will be required to fill also. It will be better to change the name on the forms now than to try to change it later.

I know it sounds like a silly distinction but I'm wondering if anyone has every got RFE'd for anything because they scanned and printed, for example their passport, vs doing an actual photocopy. I realize they are totally the same, but a photocopy is much sharper usually but in black and while, while my printer and scanner, are good, but medium quality, but in color which makes the passport stamps stand out more. A couple forum searches here seem to indicate it inst a huge problem but they were older posts, so was wondering if this has been a issue with USCIS viewing them any differently lately.

Thoughts? Thanks in advance.

I am yet to hear of an RFE due to a scanned copy. Believe me that is the least of uscis' problems, they look out for more important stuff

I am in the process of completing the documents for AOS can I just attach a copy of my w-2's with the documents for 2011?

Any replies would be helpful. Thank you.

Are you the petitioner or the beneficiary? If you are the petitioner then you need fill add yourtax transcipts for the last 3 year.