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We didn't file for our AOS for over 6 months after my husband was out of status, and we were approved without an interview for his CGC.

I'm a self-employed contractor. As long as I consistently made the required minimum, I was fine. I change contracts on a monthly basis. No issues.

There are tons of temp agencies, especially international ones (Robert Half International) which can help you find work once you've gotten your EAD/GC. Robert Half focuses on a corporate enviorment, but they have offices in every state, and most european countries (Yes, they're in the UK). I would contact them if your current company doesn't allow for a transfer.

That gives me so much hope (although I'm sorry to hear about that!). Thank you for your advise!

We're fine, working again. Now that he has a green card it should be easy for him to get work too.

I somehow missed that.

Can this get pinned?

Only way to know is to call Juarez and ask.

I may be mistaken, but if the OP got the NOA1 for the AOS before his/her VWP expired, wouldn't that nullify the overstay?

I have no idea, my husband's got a green card. Ours took FOREVER though.

No, this is more of a formality; the only thing they really care about is that your income is 125% (or was is 155%?) above the poverty limit for your MARRIED family size (e.g. new spouse, and new spouse's children that will be living with you).

She can provide him with a letter of invitation, and offer sponsorship; however if he has no job, and doesn't own property they may deny him.

Welcome to the US.

1. Go to the SSA office near you and get your SSN, make sure you refer to this thread.
2. Wait for your EAD before getting a job.
3. Enjoy married life!

You'll get your initial email/mail with your tracking numbers and your NOA1. Then expect to wait about 3-4 months for the EAD/AP, and around 8 months for the AOS.

I applied prior to losing my job, with the information and income I had prior, then I lost my job a couple months after (the life of a contractor). We got approved for our AOS without a hitch, while I was unemployed.

Hello and welcome to the US!

1. Get your SSN (after the couple has married).
2. Apply for your AOS, EAD and AP.
3. Wait until you have your EAD/AP card in hand
4. Find employment
5. Wait for your greencard
6. Live.

You are eligible now. A K-1 visa entrant is a legal alien allowed to work. Use your passport with K-1 in it and I-94.

Print out your I-94 info > https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/request.html

Follow this guide for getting the SSN > http://www.visajourney.com/content/ssn

Follow this guide for AOS > http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

The fees are listed here > http://www.uscis.gov/i-485

The fees for the I-765(EAD-work authorization) and I-131(AP-advance parole for travel) are waived when filed with a pending I-485, so include both of those too. It takes about 60-90 days to receive the EAD/AP combo card, which will allow you to work(along with an SSN) and re-enter the US when traveling abroad while waiting for the green card approval.

You need all the supporting documents for each form as well, so read the instructions for each one. You can also search here on VJ for what to include with each form if you get stumped. There are also example forms here on VJ you can look at when filling out the forms. They can be helpful.

And here are the details you need about whether or not you need to see a civil surgeon > http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/551080-immunizations-ds-3025-or-i-693/

^ Excellent info on getting your SSN, AOS, EAD and AP.

Wow! That was fast, it seems to me that your greencard is on the way. I did not have an interview either, but my process took from May 1rst 2014 to be approved 2 days ago. (17 months) I just got exactly the same message as you. Congratulations!

Thanks! I thought this rarely happened. Weird.

Congrats to you too! I got this one this morning:

On October 7, 2015, we mailed your new card for Receipt Number MSC15910*****, to the address you gave us. If you do not receive your card by November 6, 2015, please go to www.uscis.gov/e-request to request that we send your new card to you. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

I called the district attorneys office and they said that if i pay all the fines it will not be on my criminal record and it wont be a misdemeanor, but it will show up on my public record as the ticket. So you think I'll be fine?

I do. I'm certainly not an IO; but its not anything that would really earn someone a deportation. You could always consult an immigration lawyer (or three).

You'll need to re-send all the paperwork for the AOS that you had your sponsor fill out for the K1. I had to file all the same financial documents. People's income and situations change, they just want an up to date copy. The financial affidavit for the AOS is not the same document as for the K1.

Likihood, they just want an update. Send everything they ask for, and attach a cover letter stating that you're unsure if additional things are needed, because the instructions confused you, so if anything is missing, to please file another RFE.

Did you meet prior? Have email interactions? Mail eachother love letters?

Phone evidence is nice, but there are tons of other things that can count.

I mailed my husband a used laptop and wireless router so we could communicate when his PC got fried. I included that.

I would agree with that. I mean it makes logical since. But is this a "MUST" or are there more than one way to do it? I mean if it is a MUST why in the FAQ section of VisaJourney does it state the following:

3.2.2)...How should a latin name (first name, fathers last name, mothers last name) be put on the G-325A and I-129F?

A..What others have done successfully is to use the first (fathers) last name on the forms. Then in the cover letter, state the full name including both last names and that you are only using the first (fathers) last name on the forms.

(The reason I'm asking is because I already have the g-325a filled out and signed by her but only using her fathers last name and in order for her to send me new signed formes could delay us anther two weeks and we would really rather not do that.)

You risk the G325-A not matching her records in her own country, and on her passport. It probably works in a lot of cases; but the issue at hand is do you want to take that risk?

I used both last names and had no issues, not a single RFE during the entire K1 and AOS process. I'm sure others only used one, and had no issues either.

Check the Mexican US consulate, likely they're the ones who'll be picky about it. (I believe it's Juarez?) There should be a forum specifically for Juarez, which may have more answers. I know Argentina wouldn't have approved anything if the paperwork didn't exactly match his DNI and Passport. They can't prove it's the same person.

I swear, America is the only country that will allow you to go to war, but not drink.

I understand your concern; especially considering you probably didn't even think twice, because you're legally able to drink in Mexico.

There's a very low liklihood that this will effect your process. They tend to only raise eyebrows at crimes which would earn someone a deportation, or denial of access prior. Underage drinking as an adult will mostly likely be written off.

Find out what type of crime that is in your state (Civil offense, misdemenor, felony). If its a civil offense, USCIS won't care, and it won't go on your record. It's like getting a traffic ticket. If it's a misdemenor, its a low liklihood unless its a violent crime, a sexual offense, or a white collar crime. If it's a felony, depending on what it is; it is much more likely.

Just be honest about it; don't deny it on any applications or interviews. Lying will get you barred guaranteed; being honest and responding "Its legal in Mexico, and I simply didn't realize, until too late. It has never happened again." would be enough for more IO's as far as I can tell.

My husband has 2 last names (Argentine) we used BOTH last names on EVERYTHING.

It has to match her DNI, and Passport. Whatever names she legally uses, much be the names you put on the paperwork.

That isn't all you can do, when you get it back, take the opportunity to check out the entire package to accuracy and completeness.

And you most definitely should!

I could be mistaken; but you could contact the embassy and ask for a different interview date. This could be specific to the countries though.

so the best thing is to just wait for it to be sent back..will it take months??

It'll be a couple weeks at most; likely within a week.

My (now) husband and I only met twice for our approval of the K1 visa, and we were only together for 3 years prior to marriage.

Some counties have a high fraud rate and tend to look at couples who only met a couple times with suspicion. I would do your due diligence and find out everything you can by looking up timelines & threads that others from your fiance(e)'s country posted.