alice5

Cheers, Cheezees

caliliving, thanks for writing. I'm glad to hear you had no problems with AOS.

My question is specifically about what I should declare my current status as in forms I-485 and I-765. Any advice on this?

Hello,

This forum has already been so helpful. I don't expect my situation is the most uncommon, but I've been unable to find an answer to it here already and hope someone might help.

I'm filling out my AOS paperwork, hoping to file by the end of next week.

I moved to the US on an F-1 visa to study in June 2013, graduated May 2015 and since last summer was working at the university on F-1 OPT. My OPT expired in July. (My visa expiration date is June 2018, though I don't believe this is relevant; the I-20 dates are what determine status.) Earlier this month my USC partner and I got married. I understand that I am out of status 60 days after my OPT expires -- the date of which I think just passed -- but I also understand that this will be forgiven when I apply for AOS.

My questions:

I-765 asks for my Status at Last Entry, which I know is F-1 Student.

It then asks for my Current Immigration Status. What should I put?

Similarly, I-485 asks for my Current USCIS Status-- what should I enter? On my Date of Last Arrival (6/19/16, after a visit home in June) I was admitted as F-1 with expiration D/S.

I was thinking I should enter this information, even though I am now just out of status. Does it make a difference to declare this out-right? Of course, they will know the date my F-1 OPT expired.

Oh, and also relatedly: going through the check-list of my AOS application, I've been a little surprised that it's not necessary for me to supply copies of my I-20/EAD card. Am I missing something, do you think it's worth including this, or is it simply not needed?

Advanced thanks for any help!