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It is confusing, I know our Certified copy of marriage certificate has our actual certificate on one side and our marriage license on the other. I ordered 2 at the time that we applied for our marriage license. After we got married and they received and recorded our marriage, they sent both certified copies to us by mail. I sent one with AOS packet and kept the other.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! That was speedy.

My fiance is in the US now, he did not speak any English at first but he is learning quickly and is using it. I talk to him in English and so does the family, especially the kids. I'm really proud of him for trying, even though sometimes people ask him to repeat he is usually understood.

When we had our interview at the consulate the officer spoke mostly Spanish, he asked to interview me and started the interview in Spanish, I asked him if we could do it in English because I was more comfortable in English and he said it did not matter to him.

At the interview in Juarez, they usually only interview the immigrant, since only the immigrant is allowed in. If the officer would like to talk to the petitioner a permit has to be written to let the petitioner in to the consulate. The petitioner does not have to be there. In most cases they only interview the immigrant because there is not enough room inside the consulate for the spouses and fiances. When he is able to come in to the states you will find that he will learn some more English and by the time you have your AOS interview you will be able to prove you can communicate with each other.

When I first met him I spoke very little Spanish but now I can speak fluently, all my trips to Mexico have helped.

There was never an issue of how we were able to communicate, at first we didn't very well but now we can in either language. Most of the interviewers in CDJ will conduct the interview in Spanish. I think it will be more of an issue at the AOS interview, since it will be conducted in English. I think he will do ok. Send your fiance some printouts or books on learning some basic English. My fiance bought a book in Mexico that helped him, he says that when he was bored or would be missing me, he would study the book because he wanted to be ready to come to the U.S!!

Congratulations!

DOB means Date of Birth, is your country information missing as well? I don't think your country of origin would be needed on your EAD. Ask at your interview why your date of birth was printed as "unknown". It is no big deal but a little weird. At least you got it, Congratulations!

Ours took a week to come, check out our signature/timeline. We live in Missouri.

a well deserved Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Thank you for the reply, I am ok with that, just missing by about $1000. On my schedule C gross income is more than double the amount but since the expenses are alot I guess I'm left with total income, line 22.

If my fiance gets his EAD before the AOS interview, will they take the amounts he has made into consideration? Also this year, I have already made more than last year. He also has a house in Mexico that is new, not yet lived in, costs us about $30,000 to build. Can we include that as well, it's only in his name but we have all the paperwork to it? Sorry so many questions I'm getting nervous about the whole AOS thing. I hope we don't have our interview until next year.

On the new Affadavit of Support when asking for yearly income, which one do they want? Do they want total income (line 22), or adjusted gross income from 1040 (line37)? Or do they want, gross income line 7 on Schedule C, since I'm self employed. The reason I ask is I do have 5 dependents and it will make a big difference on which one I use.

Congratulations!

That sux, but hey at least I know if we get an RFE for medical just go take the whole thing over again, it could save you from getting a denial. I looked at the X-Ray bag and the reciept for my fiance's exam is in there, I think I will include a copy of reciept, copy of DS 3025 and the sealed envelope from the civil surgeon. Then I'll cross my fingers and hope everything goes well.

For my county the voice recording also says a SS is required but I talked to a live operator and she said if he hasn't recieved his yet, he can just sign a paper saying he does not have one at this time. I found out yesterday! All this time, we were waiting to get the SS card to get the marriage license. We are going as soon as I get a chance.

Yes, that's the way I understand it as well. The only problem is that once you are married and are going through AOS you need to apply for an EAD so you can work after those 90 days and most of the time there is a gap where you will not have authorization to work, hence you will need to leave your job while awaiting approval of 1 year EAD.

90 Days---- Past 90 Days--------About 90 Days after Applying

K-1-Marriage-AOS/EAD-Waiting-EAD Arrives

Work--------Can not Work-------Work

I think it's a good idea to include a cover letter with explanation, I'm going to do the same. Since you don't get W-2s you can explain to them that you recieve RRB 1099s. I am self employed but work with contractors and I get MISC 1099s. I will send a seperate cover letter for my affadavit and supporting evidence.

I did some research on this I called to the civil surgeon in our area and the costs are: Td-$40, MMR-$84, and Varicella vaccine is not need but my fiance has to sign a paper saying he already has had the chicken pox. (if he hadn't we would need to pay for this as well) To transfer all information to I-693A would be $100, for a total of $224.

I, then called the free clinic and we do not need to meet income requirements. There is no charge or appt. needed for MMR, Td or Varicella, and they will give me documentation to take back to the civil surgeon. Which I will just have to pay $100 to transfer onto I-693A.

We are going to the free clinic then make an appt. for the civil surgeon, no need to spend more than we already have.

I know what you mean, about the divorce decrees but I'm going to treat it like it's a whole new app. and send everything. The more complete, the better, they lose paperwork all the time. Also you never know who opens and checks the packages, they may not know you have already sent something before and may just return the app. without checking.

I would think they do not have the previous file, it is probably archived and it would probably take too long to retrieve.

Here is what I found on the FAQs:

Please see the K1 & K3 Adjustment of Status Guide. In short though you will require the following forms:

Payment

Copy of US Citizens Passport

I-485 Application To Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

Copy of non-US Citizens Spouses Visa from passport

If the non-US Citizen Spouse is is a K3 Visa holder include a copy of the I-130 NOA2.

If the non-US Citizen Spouse is is a K1 Visa holder a copy of the I-129F NOA2.

A copy of form I-94, Nonimmigrant Arrival Departure Record (this was put in your passport when you arrived)

Copy of the non-US Citizen Spouses passport (translated if required)

A certified copy of your marriage certificate (translated if required)

If applicable, a copy of the US Citizens and/or non-US Citizen Spouses divorce documents

If applicable, a copy of a prior spouse's death certificate.

2 photos of the non-US Citizen Spouse - (see note) - like you have done before.

G-325A Biographic Information

I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status (or copy of I-693A form for K1/K2 Visa Holders)

I-864 Affidavit of Support

I-765 Application for Employment Authorization. You will apply as category ©(9), "adjustment applicant". (optional, but you cannot work without this)

I-131 Application For Travel Document (this is optional but is for traveling outside the US during the application period, known as "advance parole")(also see question 6.7)

A copy of your birth certificate. (bring an extra when you move, or two or three if you can). You need a translated copy if it is not in English.

Congratulations!

Getting paid under the table or work for cash, is not illegal. I did it for years, as long as you file taxes on your income tax and report the income. I would just keep a ledger with the amounts and dates I was paid. Now as far as working without a permit, when you are married to a USC, it is usually forgiven. But if you get caught in a raid or something that's where the troubles can start.

Congratulations to both couples, kf6wlb and wayne and christine!

What a wonderful homecoming, Congratulations!

A# on hte NOA2 I-797C is the correct A# sometimes they do not include it on the visa Anotation, The inspecting officer wrote my fiance's A# on the back of I-94.

On the I-130 application, Pg 4, it says:

"When Will a Visa Become Available?

When a petition is approved for the husband, wife, parent or unmarried minor child of a United States citizen, these persons are classified as immediate relatives. They do not have to wait for a visa number because immediate relatives are not subject the the immigrant visa limit.

For alien relatives in preference categories, a limited number of immigrant visas are issued each year. The visas are processed in the order in which the petitions are properly filed and accepted by the USCIS. To be considered properly filed, a petition must be fully completed and signed, and the fee must be paid.

For a montly report on the dates when immigrant visas are available, call the U.S. Department of State at (202) 647-0508."

So I really don't know the answer, I would try to call the info line and if you get no info from them file to the corresponding service center (Nebraska) and see if they accept it. Hope all this info helps.

I went to go check the uscis.gov website and this is what I found:

"NOTICE TO ALL CUSTOMERS WITH A PENDING I-130 PETITION

Washington, D.C.– USCIS is now processing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, as a visa number becomes available. Filing and approval of an I-130 relative petition is only the first step in helping a relative immigrate to the United States. Eligible family members must wait until there is a visa number available before they can apply for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status to a lawful permanent resident. This process will allow USCIS to concentrate resources first on cases where visas are actually available. This process should not delay the ability of one's relative to apply for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status. Refer to www.state.gov/travel to determine current visa availability dates.

• If you filed an I-130 petition that is currently pending with USCIS, please be advised that USCIS will adjudicate your petition based upon visa availability which means that the estimated processing time listed on your receipt notice may no longer be accurate.

• If you are a U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident and plan to file a petition for a qualifying relative, you are encouraged to file as soon as you are eligible in order to establish your relatives place in line even if the petition may not be decided for some time to come. Upon filing, USCIS will send you a receipt that will establish a place in line for a visa called a “priority date”. USCIS will adjudicate your Form I-130 prior to visa availability (or within six months if a visa is immediately available upon filing).

For more information, please visit our website at www.uscis.gov or contact us at 1-800-375-5283.

- USCIS -

On March 1, 2003, U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services became one of three legacy INS components to join the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. USCIS is charged with fundamentally transforming and improving the delivery of immigration and citizenship services,

while enhancing our nation's security."

( http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/publicaffair...30_07_01_04.pdf )