~Alessa~

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Question 1 - K1 Visa Holder
Question 2 - Yes
Question 3 - No

You need the marriage certificate, not the license. Sometimes these are the same thing, sometimes these are different documents, depending on where you married. Make sure you are sending the marriage certificate.
The original marriage certificate stays at the court. You always get a certified copy. You can request additional certified copies. A photocopy of a certified copy should be fine for AOS, but some people send an actual certified copy. You won't get anything back.
You can send copies of the tax transcripts.
No need for bank statements at this stage.

Hi -
1. I sent a Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate. I was told you can send a copy, but that sometimes that creates an RFE, so safer to just send the certified copy. When I got it, I just paid for like 3 copies so I would always have some.
2. I sent copies of tax returns (I did not send actual transcripts), so I think copies of transcripts would be fine.
3. For the I-864, I did not send bank statements. I just sent the I-864, w/ copy of birth certificate, copy of passport for citizenship proof and copies of 3 years of tax returns.
For reference, here is what I sent: (note, I did not apply for AP, so you would add that I-131 if you want AP)
1. Form G-1145;
2. Check in the amount of $1,070.00 for filing fees;
3. Form I-485 w/ 2 Passport Photos;
4. Form I-765 w/ 2 Passport Photos;
5. Form G-325 A;
6. Copy of Notice of Action of Approval of I-129F Petition;
7. Copy of Birth Certificate w/Translation of Applicant;
8. Copy of I-94;
9. Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate;
10. Copy of K-1 Visa Page of Passport of Applicant;
11. Copy of Full Passport of Applicant;
12. Form I-693 in Sealed Envelope (Vaccination Portion); and
13. Form I-864 Affidavit of Support by Jeffrey E. Brewster w/ Birth Certificate and Passport as proof of citizenship & Past 3 Years Tax Returns.
Hope this helps!

Whatever name you have in your travel (zagran) passport is the correct one. I have Maria in travel but other documents and traslations are under Mariya. I used Maria, got green card in that name and became a citizen.

I'd go with the passport.

You would be correct. All it mentions on the USCIS website is the person must be competent in that language and it must be accurate. I was just going off of what my lawyer said to me. My apologies

Yes, the instructions state that if you didn't file taxes for one of the years then you should attach a letter of explanation and put 'N/A' for the 2013 field.

A third party certified translator is not required. Anyone fluent in both languages can do the translation, including yourself. Yes, you must add that certification to the translated document.
Yes, the instructions state you must provide a statement to explain why you were not legally obligated to file for any of the 3 years you did not.

There are lots of good responses here, but I just wanted to chime in on the phone thing. Unless you just HAVE to have the latest Samsung or iPhone, you're usually better off with a prepaid like Virgin Mobile, Boost or any other pay-as-you-go. You can get a VERY good phone for $100 or less (as opposed to the $600+ for the latest and greatest), they usually have better prices, higher data caps (if any) and best of all, no contract.
I use Virgin Mobile (on the Sprint Network) and pay $40/mo (+taxes) for unlimited everything (talk, text, data) and International Texting. I just picked up a Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) for $100 and I love it.

I would recommend to build your credit history with small secured loan and/or secured credit card. When your credit will get to the average/good level you may be able to apply for a real credit card. Car loans, mortgage, student loans will help as well but of course I wouldn't take such big loans just for the credit score purpose. I started building my credit history with $500 secured loan and now, about 3 years later I have an excellent credit score and a handful of the best rated credit cards with nice benefits like 1.5 - 6.0% cashback. I know some people blame credit cards for screwing people but it's nothing about cards, it's only financial instrument, before you get one you need to understand how to use them responsibly. You wouldn't start a chainsaw without even reading the manual, right? And if you cut off your finger by ignoring safety rules you wouldn't blame chainsaw for doing it. Some people get their first credit card and treat it like a debit card until they get into financial troubles and start blaming "evil" credit cards and banks instead of blaming their lack of financial education.
None of these things will help you with a credit score/history. Utility bills, savings and checking accounts, debit cards etc. do not even go to your credit report. Credit cards and loans will help the best way.
- Victor from Russia

There is no need to show proof of wedding/engagement rings as a part of the process. Some cultures don't use them and some people don't want them. A ring is not proof of a bona fide relationship.

You are going to have to due an online search for the marriage licensing rules/regulations/requirements of your state and/or local government entity, they all can vary. For example, here is the site that we used for our marriage license inquiry: http://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/records-licensing/recorders-office/marriage-licensing.aspx We also purchased ten certified copies of our recorded Marriage Certificate, they were only $3/copy, at that time.
From the tone of your questions, you have some more reading to do. There is no need to have two marriage ceremonies, one before a judge and another in a church. Generally, in the US, only once is necessary.
YMMV,
Good luck on your immigration journey.

I agree with Lainie B. In the U.S. each state has different laws regarding marriage. In NJ the marriage license and marriage certificate are separate documents--the license is issued by the municipality where the U.S. citizen lives and the certificate is issued by the municipality where the marriage was performed. You can do an internet search of marriage license application rules in your state to find out what your state does.
Regarding the wedding rings, I don't believe any state requires them. My husband and I did get wedding rings, and we took photos of the two of us shopping for them. He included the photos and the receipt as evidence when he adjusted his status. Helpful in proving a bona fide marriage, but not required by USCIS.
Good luck with the rest of your journey!!

Depends on where you get married - in some places the marriage license and marriage certificate are two separate documents, in others the marriage license becomes the marriage certificate once it is certified by the court.

We got married in Georgia at the courthouse - we didn't have rings and they added an extra section to the license after the service. The top of the paper we got was the license and the bottom was stating that the judge had married us with a seal and signature. I know licenses differ by states but that was how it was in Georgia
Make sure you get extra copies if you can of the license, a bunch of places like banks/insurance agencies wanted original copies from us to add each other to accounts and to change my name.

Most recent admission shows for the duration of admission. You can also click to see 5 year history. https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/spotlights/2014-04-30-000000/arrivaldeparture-history-now-available-i-94-webpage

No. Just be sure to enter the correct A# on all your forms.

https://www.cbp.gov/contact/deferred-inspection/overview-deferred-inspection

When they used to give paper I-94 forms, sometimes the A# would be written on them, and written wrong at times. Human error happens. Use the number from your NOA2 I-129F approval notice on all your forms. You will be sending a copy of the NOA2 as well. The USCIS should know your A#. They sent it to you on the NOA2.
Your I-94 shows you entered the US on the correct date with your K-1, yes? I don't think the I-94 even has your A# on it. It has your I-94# and passport #.

My wife got three A#'s.
1 on the NOA2
1 on the K-1 Visa
1 written on the back of the I-94 by the boarder officer
We've been told on these forums and by the SSA to use the one on NOA2. I think I'm just going to do this. I can't be arsed to call and try to point out to the goverment that they screwed up. I'll attach an explanation with the AOS packet in case they get confused.
All numbers were 1 digit off. A200, A260 and then one had too many 0's.

1) Either one is fine.
2) There is no time limit/deadline in which to file for AOS. As long as you married within 90 days then you are eligible to file based on your approved I-129F petition and fulling the requirements of the K-1 visa. However, you will be out of status and begin to accrue unlawful presence between your I-94 expiring and filing for AOS. Once you file for AOS, you then enter a period of authorized stay while waiting for your green card approval.
This has nothing to do with someone adjusting from a K-1 visa.

Yes, Yes
Yes, Yes

The K1 visa is a one-way, one-time visa that is voided by the CBP officer at your US Port of Entry. You immigration status is then dependent on your I-94.
As is very often mentioned on this forum, there is no specific time requirement to start your AOS. The general recommendation is to file your AOS packet as soon as you can after your marriage. Additionally, concurrently file for EAD and AP with your AOS, there are no additional fees if concurrently filed together. With the somewhat prolonged AOS processing times, you never know is you will need to head home for an emergency, or want to seek gainful employment.
Good luck on your immigration journey.

Yes, unfortunately if your DS-3025 doesn't record either a vaccination date or that you have a history of varicella (which would get you a waiver of that vaccination), your DS-3025 vaccination record isn't complete and you'll need to see a civil surgeon. Nich-nick has a very helpful and thorough guide to DS-3025 and I-693 Immunizations
Yes, a civil surgeon will provide any required vaccinations. That's where I got my own varicella vaccination, as I'd never received one.
If you're pregnant and a vaccine should not be given during pregnancy, the civil surgeon will record it as medically contra-indicated on your I-693 and you will be able to adjust status.