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OP (i.e. Arlygirl). I hope you are getting your questions answered here. I cannot comment on the length of relationship/interview issues, but it seems many think it is a problem. As far as his Visa expiring, there are folks on this site that lived in the US for many years (illegally) before filing for AOS and adjusted with issues. Remember, that once your spouse marries you (US citizen) his overstay is forgiven by the government, however and this is big, he cannot leave the USA until you adjust status and he obtains his greencard or advance parole to travel. If his Visa expires and then he leaves before he has a greencard, he can be subject to a ban from re-entering the USA. And if he is on the visa waiver program now, if he overstays before he receives his greencard, he can not use the VWP in the future. Just some things to think about.

As far as interview experiences. If you go under this subforum (AOS from visitor visa category) there is a subcategory, depends on how you are viewing the site (i.e. cell phone/computer) that says Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports. Here you will find many different posts and there are some with interview experiences. You just have to sort of poke around and be nosey..

Now, this is my two cents regarding folks posts. You must take everything with a grain of salt, only you and your guy know your specific situation. As an example, I asked a question regarding my fiancé, (now husband) coming to visit for the 6 months allowed on a B2. My question was, what others though about his problems or potential problems at the border when staying 6 months. A lot of folks said that no one would allow him 6 months, who has a job that allows that, and many other negative comments. Just FYI, he has came on that same B2 Visa 3 times in the past year, and every single time he received a 6 month stay, no issues. So it helps to get a thick skin and take everything at face value. Only you know what is best!!

The site here is very helpful. Follow the guides, read up and decide how to proceed.

You can always send me a private message if you have any further questions.

LindaC is not someone who uses scare tactics. She's also adjusting from a non-family based visa.

OP, as Linda said, the concern is the short time you've known each other. You can still do it, it's not illegal, but prepare to be questioned on it. I'd strongly suggest waiting until the last possible moment to get married. Like, maybe a week before his visa expires. That gives you a little more time between meeting and marriage.

My non-immigration related (unsolicited) advice is that you really think this through. Marrying an immigrant spouse is not the same as marrying a USC. You can't just get divorced. Instead, you're financially responsible for them whether you get divorced or not. So give this as much time and thought as you possibly can.

DandT14, I appreciate your response and I did apologize if the other poster took my comment wrong. However, she did not post that it would be difficult because of time frame of being together, which is the post that I responded on originally. She just stated be prepared for a tough interview, with no other qualifying reasons. You must understand and/or possibly agree for someone new to this site that has no idea what to do or expect, that can be scary to see and read. That is all I meant. I appreciate you sticking up for the other poster, however you must understand that my response was from the eyes of the OP being new and asking questions, and that the other posters response was very vague originally and just had a warning.

Congrats.. Our group is moving along smoothly. My hubby's bio was last Friday so I suppose we got a couple of weeks with nada!! Well gives me something to do on my down time!!!

I just stated the fact. You didn't even get my point, It's not about adjusting from Visitor visa. It's just not a lot of people got married after only knowing each other for 6 weeks. I am not attacking the OP, If I were, I wouldn't even answer her question! What's wrong with telling her be more prepared? And this is a public forum, I can say whatever I want as long as I am not violated any rules. So can you please leave me alone? The point is helping the OP not attacking other member's comments.

My apologies, it wasn't meant as an attack. Again, as you stated, this is a "public forum" and I am able to say what I think without violating TOS. I merely misunderstood your post as it did not say anything about length of courtship regarding your "warning". I am not and was not attacking you personally, please do not take my posts so personal.

After you file the paperwork he MUST stay in the US until interview and approval or he receives advanced parole of you apply in the packet. My suggestion is to file I-131 (AP) and I-765 (EAD) concurrent with other forms as they are free when done this way. You may not get them before your interview but at least they are there. Just be prepared to pay around $1500 + cost of medical (around 200-500) to submit packet. And again your husband CANNOT leave while processing or he could be subject to a ban from reentry to the US

After submitting the AOS, he can stay here as long as the case is still pending until he either gets GC or denied.

Be prepared for a tough interview tho. Good luck

Read some of the reviews of individuals interviews! Yes if there are many re flags I suppose your interview can be "tough".. Majority of the reviews of recent AOS from visitor visa processes are not bad at all. See the scare tactics begin!!

I will be the first to answer this post. There is a mass of amazing information in the guides. The link for AOS is http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2. If you have any questions after reading the guides, etc just ask here and you are bound to have many answers.

Just be prepared, there are many folks on here that will tell you it is "illegal", "immoral" or "wrong" to file in this manner. Just be forewarned and prepared. Under the forums there is a sub forum for those AOS'ing from visitor visa's, VWP etc. This forum may be easier and yield you less of the negative information.

Good luck and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!!

It takes some time. Especially for the snail mail NOA1's, at least from my experience. I am sure they wouldn't have cashed your checks if they were sending it all back!!

Also depends on if you already have an RN degree. You will more than likely need to obtain your RN through the state you live here before being accepted into an RN to BSN program. In CA you must have your RN license to enroll in these sorts of programs. I am sure your licensing from Australia will be sufficient to obtain your RN license here in the states.

My husband had no shot records and was only required to get MMR, Tdap and Varicella (no Hep A or B). Also there is no HIV test, only test for syphilis. I would be careful about "free clinics", these immunizations are optional for adults and not required. I wonder how they bill te government for these "free" immunizations. I would be curious to hear others experiences on clinics and free immunization for adults. Our total medical bill including chest X-ray was around $450 in Sacramento

OK, So I am a little bit obsessive, so I created a spreadsheet with all august files timelines.

Instead of dates what there is is day #, and the day number from a previous stage.

we know every case is different, but still... for what's worth

Here is the link,

feel free to check it or add your changes if you want. If no, no prob, I will

august filers 2012 - google docs

You are awesome.. Thanks for all the work!!!

Successful walk in today in Alexandria!! We were the only couple there. Arrived around 2:30p was in 10 min! Now we just wait ......

Congrats on your walk in.. Wish it would have been that easy here...

Walk in biometrics failed. Typical government office ( totally empty and unable to assist).. Oh well, just gotta wait till next week! The hubby is on his own though..

Good luck with your walk in.

I just noticed your signature - you sent your AOS package the same day you got married?? That has to be the fastest I've seen yet. It took us 1.5 years to send ours!

Well, I am a bit of a type A personality. A lot of the documents I had started gathering for the K1 route. So when we decided to marry and file AOS it was just a matter of the three forms, copies and put it together. Our wedding was just us and we finished off the packet and mailed it together. My hubby loves that I am the organized one.. Haha

You can open a bank about at Bank of America with no SS#, as my husband has. Drivers license depends on the state, and insurance varies as mine added my husband without. I think you should look up Oregans requirements and go from there. An easy google search should net your answers.. And you don't need a SS for marriage!!

Well everyone is entitled to an opinion, and we do not all have to agree. I would say any meeting situation should be taken with caution. My current spouse had friends attempting to set him up prior to coming to the states with woman/girls that wanted to immigrate to Australia from their countries.. Isn't that a bit alarming as well?? I think with any situation you must be cautious and careful. But let's face it, the world does not operate the way it did 50 years ago. Just my two cents, take it or leave it!!

I met my current husband on eHarmony. And we clicked from the first moment. I had never thought I would fall in love and marry a man from soooo far away, and the distance sucked but here we are happy together. He is from Australia and I from CA.. It works, but of course there are frauds out there, anywhere. Plus your marriage minded friend isn't going to meet his future wife in a bar/club right??

Finally got our NOA1 hard copies via snail mail today!! All 4 included thankfully. We are going to attempt a walk in biometrics this Wednesday, although if unsuccessful we will stick to our Sept 7th appt. I am so happy this is moving along nicely. Congrats to all my fellow filers and I will keep my fingers crossed we all keep moving along at this pace...

We went to Sacramento (well, technically West Sacramento), but didn't try a walk in. I've heard that some people have had success with walk-ins there. I can tell you this, it's not a busy office at all.

I sure do hope they allow us to walk in. I would really hate to miss my conference, but the biometrics is honestly more important. I have been watching your threads as we will of course interview in Sacramento as well and it helps to read others experiences.. I am excited and nervous all in one, and I am the USC. I think my hubby just listens and keeps in his nerves.. Haha

Kim & Gesner, we're in the same boat. Appt letter recd, still no hard copies of NOA1s?? We are going to attempt a walk in biometrics as well, but it appears Sacramento doesnt seem friendly to them. No harm trying right?

Finally got our first notice in the snail mail. It's by hubbies Biometrics appt. Wer are set for Sep 7th, although we may try a walk in as I had a conference I wanted to attend that day. I'm so excited its moving right along!!

I suppose it all depends on your location. We are in CA and the vaccinations where around 225 for all three.

Congrats @epsonderby, it feels great doesn't it??

@Kim&Gesner. I think I saw in another thread you finally got your notifications. I am relieved about ours coming in, now to stress about the interview .. Ugh

I got our email/texts on the14th and was able to set up my account on USCIS site tonight.. Takes a bit of time.

I submitted my paperwork on Aug 8th, received Aug 10th and received txt/emails on the 14th. I am sure yours are coming very soon. Seems odd all the variances..