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  1. Crazy Cat
    What country?
  2. Crazy Cat
    Once you file a proper I-485, you will be granted authorized stay in the US until the I-485 is processed. "Authorized Stay" is not a legal status, but it prevents accrual of unlawful presence. You are in a limbo status. You will be "out of Status", but in "authorized stay". Maintenance of Status - Reddy Neumann Brown PC (rnlawgroup.com)
  3. Crazy Cat
    Those same things could cause a K-1 to be denied. It appears this is a straight forward adjustment of status case. We can only advise based on what any OP tells us. With what we know, I see no issues,
  4. Crazy Cat
    If the OP returns to home country before marriage, he/she still has to adjust status upon returning as a K-1 visa holder. Then, the OP must wait for a Green Card (6 months to a year after entry). If the OP marries, then returns home, the couple must start the spousal visa process. That can take 18 months to 2 years or so. If OP marries, then immediately applies for Adjustment of Status, then he/she will obtain a Green Card in 6-12 months (likely). This is the fastest route to a Green Card under the current circumstances. I see no reason to think the adjustment of status will be denied. Personally, I think adjusting status is a good, viable route since OP is already inside the US.
  5. Crazy Cat
    Yes, you can marry, then apply to adjust status. Once you marry, the I-129f is voided, but the US spouse can send a letter of withdrawal along with the I-130/I-485. Personally, I would make sure the I-485 is filed prior to the expiration of your VWP visit. Just be aware of the restrictions regarding work and travel. The extra expense will be for an I-130.
  6. Crazy Cat
    " C. Visa Waiver Programs A noncitizen admitted as a nonimmigrant without a visa under a Visa Waiver Program is barred from adjustment of status.[8] Similarly, a noncitizen admitted as a nonimmigrant without a visa to Guam or to the CNMI is barred from adjustment of status.[9] These bars do not apply, however, to those seeking to adjust status as an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen or VAWA-based applicants."
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  8. Crazy Cat
    Yep. You're right. There are fewer I-131s filed after April 1st.
  9. Crazy Cat
    Is your fiance a US citizen? Be aware that, once you submit a proper I-485, you will be granted authorized stay in the US until the I-485 is either approved or denied.
  10. Crazy Cat
    That is not accurate. The average, as reported by other VJ members, is 440 days from filing to interview: You can legally stay and adjust status after marriage. However, be aware that you cannot leave the US or work for up to 6 months. Good luck.
  11. Crazy Cat
    Yes.
  12. Crazy Cat
    Separate I-864. She must be independently qualified as a sponsor.
  13. Crazy Cat
    This certainly seems to outside the scope of a DIY case. The possibility of 4 months in jail is significant, imho.
  14. Crazy Cat
    ******You posted in violation of the Terms of Service*****. Attempt to bypass the Forums language filter through the use of alternative characters to spell profanities or through the posting of images containing profanity. I suggest you read them. TERMS OF SERVICE - VisaJourney
  15. Crazy Cat
    On your Green Card. It's the day you became a conditional resident.
  16. Crazy Cat
    For spousal visa holder, it starts the day you entered the US. For a person who adjusted status, it starts the day the adjustment was approved. In other words, it starts at your "Resident since" date.
  17. Crazy Cat
    5 Year rule is much easier.
  18. Crazy Cat
    ***Comment with objectionable language removed**** Please keep VJ family friendly***Comment also violated the VJ Terms of Service by attempting to bypass profanity filters***
  19. Crazy Cat
    You must remember that the Consulate Officer is the sole approval authority for visas. The Department of State has specific requirements for marriage certificate: Nigeria (state.gov) The path of least resistance is always to just give them what they want. Updates mean nothing until the status states "issued".
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  21. Crazy Cat
    One more thing. You cannot return to home country (married or not), then re-enter the US as a visitor (married or not) with the intent to stay and adjust status.
  22. Crazy Cat
    Here are your options: 1. Marry while you are here, and apply for adjustment of status. You would not be able to leave the US (without abandoning the adjustment) for 3 to 6 months. You cannot work for 3 to 6 months. 2. Marry while you are here, then return to home country. Your US souse will start the CR-1 process by filing an I-130. You can visit during the process. Then, in about 18 months, you will receive a CR-1 spousal visa.
  23. Crazy Cat
    Adjustment of Status apples to people inside the US. Visas are obtained outside the US. If you marry, then return to home country, adjustment of status will not apply.
  24. Crazy Cat
    The K-3 has been virtually dead for a long time. People apply because it is still "on the books", but almost all K-3 (I-129fs) are closed administratively. They continue as CR-1 spousal visas.
  25. Crazy Cat
    Does this one let you track it using the receipt number? It's the old status check page. It works for wife's USCIS receipt numbers. https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do
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