bostonian2013

The license is used both as proof of identity and as proof that you are a resident of the state in which you are applying. As you probably know, you need to have been residing in the state in which you apply for 90 days prior to applying.

Most states require you to change your license within a certain number of days (usually 30 or 90) when you move to the state.

You may have to explain to the officer why you are residing in FL but using an MA license since it makes it look like you consider yourself an MA resident.

Personally, I would apply for a Florida license, but that may not make a difference at this point. Just take with you as much proof as possible that you have been living in Florida for at least three months before you applied (rental agreement, bills, etc.).

Thanks!

Hi,

I received a yellow letter yesterday asking me to bring my drivers license to the interview early next month. I've been living in Florida for the past 3 years but I still carry a MA license because I've been traveling back and forth to MA and didn't want to change it because I am planning to go back (to MA) anyway.

Anybody see this an issue? Why would they ask for the state ID and not ask about last years's taxes for instance (I never sent them)?

Appreciated!

Anybody?

Hi,

I just added my 2-month old son to the existing petition (at NVC) and was wondering if he'd also need photographs and his own passport rathen than being included in his mom's passport.

Thanks

Here's the situation: I am an LPR alien and the Immigrant petition for my wife is at the step before last (submission of IV fees and the IV package). She's pregnant and due late November. If I submit the IV payment now and submit the package, she'll be scheduled for the interview after the baby is born.

Will this impact the baby's chance to accompany his mom? If so, should I off hold on sending the IV package until the baby is born so he/shee can be included in the DS-260 application?

Payment status for the AOS (Affidavit of Support) is now showing PAID and wanted to fill up the form and send out the package. Since there are multiple forms of I-864 depending on the case (I-864, I-864W, I-864EZ and I-864A), I called the NVC to make sure I am filling out the form that applies to me (I-864EZ). The gentelman on the phone advised me to just "do the best you can" and didn't not specify the form I needed. Is this by design?

They told you what their "legal" options are. She can stay until her tourist visa expires, they can file her I130 petition now, and she can complete the process back in her home country, just like every other married immigrant has to do. You won't find a lot of support here for helping people to commit visa fraud, which you've already admitted your friend and his wife have done upon her entering the US fraudulently by lying to the CBP officer at POE.

I gather that you're judging here. I am not looking for support to help people with whatever you're claiming....I am just trying to help my friend do the right thing. I don't know what she told the officer upon entry nor do I care.

Not that it's impossible to get a 6-month stay on a B1/B2 visit but it's highly uncommon, especially since she is already married to a USC.

What did she state as her intent to stay for 6 months upon entering the US? She's married to a USC and obviously if she plans to stay for that long, she's no longer employed in her home country thus having one less major tie that would compel her to return home.

The OP first stated that his friend already married his wife and then he asked "Will they need to get married here before applying for the I-130? Because she's entered the US as single." So did they get married BEFORE or AFTER she entered the US? If they got "married overseas", how did she enter the US as single?

I agree with NLR, the OP's intent is questionable.

They got married overseas. She obviously couldn't tell the officer that her husband is a US citizen who's in the US. That would blow her chance of getting addmited. I guess my friend went this route to have his spouse quickly join him and to avoid the long CR1 process.

What are his options now?

We are in the same Boat ..Approved on July 31st .....still waiting for my case# AND STILL NOTHING !!!!

Doesn't it take 4 weeks for the case to be transfered?

Thank you all for your responses. What if she changed her status to that of F1 (student visa), will she have to leave the US to adjust status?

He needs to file I-130 for her

Will they need to get married here before applying for the I-130? Becasue she's entered the US as single.

My friend (a US citizen) married his wife overseas (an already B1/B2 visa holder). She's now in the US (granted a 6-month stay) living with him.

What steps and paperwork needed for him to adjust her status?

Thank you.

My friend (a US citizen) married his wife overseas (an already B1/B2 visa holder). She's now in the US (granted a 6-month stay) living with him.

What steps and paperwork needed for him to adjust her status?

Copies of birth certificates are REQUIRED for both the petitioner and the benefitioary. Translator needs to be sworn in, not just a regular person.

I am being approached to co-sponsor for someone's wife and have little knowledge of its implications and/or risks.

Please advise if you know a thing or two about this topic.

FYI, I am about to send out the I-864 for my wife.

Waww this is great news given that latest procssing times form CSC is around Nov 2011! Conratulations.

So how did you get the good news? via case status, email or mailed NOA2?

Thanx in advance.

Thanks. Received notification via text and email.

Approval took 6 months while based on my status (green card holder) and priority date (1/15/2013), it was supposed to take 2 years. Couldn't be more happier!

The only acceptable proof of marriage for immigration purposes is an actual marriage contract signed by both parties and recognized by local authorities.

Hi, I am not projecting any movement on my wife's I-130 petition until I become a citizen (mathematically by June 2014). By then and by God's grace, the baby would've been born and would be 6 months old. The wife should expectedly be granted a visa by September 2014 based on the R1 upgrade and the country of origin. Questions:

1- Would the newborn need a separate immigrant petition? I am guessing yes

2- If yes, at what point should it be filed?

Priority Date: 1/15/2013

Timeline posted. Priority date 1/15/2013.

Hi, I am not projecting any movement on my wife's I-130 petition until I become a citizen (mathematically by June 2014). By then and by God's grace, the baby would've been born and would be 6 months old. The wife should expectedly be granted a visa by September 2014 based on the R1 upgrade and the country of origin. Questions:

1- Would the newborn need a separate immigrant petition? I am guessing yes

2- If yes, at what point should it be filed?