Jrsg1989

1 hour ago, TM92 said:

You have 2 options: https://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/HTML/PolicyManual-Volume8-PartB-Chapter4.html

Option #1: Do the medical now with a USCIS designated Civil Surgeon and submit AOS (w/ the sealed medical envelope) within 60 days. This medical will be valid for 2 years from the date the civil surgeon signs it.

Option #2: After submitting AOS without a medical, wait until the AOS interview is about to happen (within 60 days). Take the sealed medical envelope to your AOS interview. If there are any unforeseen circumstances and AOS is not approved at the interview, then the medical is still valid for 2 years from the date the civil surgeon signs it.

Thanks for your reply mate. One more question, I had my shots one year ago today. I was all up to date with them. Tetanus and MMR etc. Are they still good? Will I have to pay for more shots aswell as the physical? 

I came on a k1 and about to adjust my status. My medical I had in London has expired now as it’s been over a year. Do I have a new medical before filing for aos or wait until it’s approved? Do they send the results off themselves or do I send the results they give me in the envelope myself when I file? 

44 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Another reason would be because AOS is the intending immigrant's application. Once the underlying petition is approved (as is the case for all K class visa holders since that occurred beforehand), the I-864 is the only actual requirement from the petitioner. I'm assuming they want to ensure the petitioner is still on board with the process.

 

Under Matter of Sesay, you can actually complete AOS without an ongoing relationship/marriage to the original petitioner, so the I-864 is also basically a stick in the ground to prevent somebody from coming on a K-1, getting married, then finding somebody else (presumably their original intent).

Ah yes of course, that makes a lot of sense. I’m getting it done this coming week. Thank you so much for your help

2 hours ago, Jojo92122 said:

US law requires the petitioner to be the primary sponsor.  That's as far as you need to see.   It's not important that you don't see the reason why your wife must be the primary sponsor.  Your job in filing the paperwork is to do what is required.  

Well yes I know that obviously.  I’m just saying. Thank you.  

4 minutes ago, Jojo92122 said:

No.  As long as your Joint Sponsor can meet the I-864 requirements, there is no good reason to delay filing.

Ok thank you very much. I just don’t see why my wife would have to be primary sponsor, when she can’t prove she can fianancially support me right now. My mother in law can, which is why I wondered if she can be primarily sponsor. Thank you again.  

3 minutes ago, Jojo92122 said:

The petitioner must be the primary sponsor. 

 

Your wife is your primary sponsor.  She must file an I-864 even if she does not meet the financial requirements.

 

Your mother in law can be your Joint Sponsor.  She can not be your primary sponsor since she is not the petitioner.

So do I have to wait until my wife finds new employment before I can file? 

Just in the middle of adjusting my status, does my wife have to be my primary sponsor? She doesn’t meet the poverty line as she’s been out of work for a couple of weeks now. Instead of waiting for her to find new employment, can my mother in law be my primary sponsor? Many thanks 

2 hours ago, geowrian said:

Filing while out of status will not be a consideration as the immediate relative of a USC. They won't deny AOS for that reason.

Sorry I don’t understand, can you explain a bit more? 

10 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Since you married within 90 days, you can file for AOS at any time based on that marriage. However, unless you actually do file for AOS, your period of legal status in the US will terminate after the 90 days.

Anybody in the US without a valid status or authorized stay is subject to deportation. An overstay in itself is not a priority for removal, but it's not impossible either.

I will file for AOS, as soon as I have the filing fees. Asking family back home to help. Just worried about my AOS being processed while I’m out of status 

16 minutes ago, Marzena & Stephen said:

Tagged you in a forum this has been discussed in.

Thank you, that was a great help 👍

Hey everyone, just looking for some info. 

I came to the USA on a K1 from London, England in January. We got married last month in March, within the 90 days. My K1 expires 26th April and we still haven’t filed to Adjust my status. We haven’t had the filing fees so couldn’t afford it right away. Just worried about me being out of status soon, more than likely before my AOS is processed. Can I be deported? 

Many thanks 

2 minutes ago, Dee elle said:

Yes.. and whatever evidence, documentation etc is indicated by those forms. Don't forget to add the biometric fee to the I 485 fee.. 

Thank you so much!

2 minutes ago, Dee elle said:

Filing fees for both  the i131 and i765 are waived if filing concurrently with the i485.

 

Strongly recommend filing for them both at the time you submit the i 485.... they should be processed 4 to 5 months after submitting, but the actual AOS can take up to 18 months. 

 

The I 765 allows you to work as soon as you have it in hand. And the i 131 allows you to reenter the US if you travel overseas..

 

If you dont get them, you cant work or reenter the US until the GC is approved and in hand, 

Thanks for your reply! So i just need to file an i 485, an i 765, and an i 131. Pay the filing fee for just the i485 and file it altogether?

Looking for some advice if anyone can help!

I arrived from The UK on a K1 back in January. Me and my wife married two weeks ago. Now the time has come for me to adjust my status using form I-485. I thought it seemed pretty straight forward but now Ive read out i need to file an I-765, an I-131 too. Each form cost more in filing fees and money is tight at the moment. I am worried that i cant file before my K1 expiry date in two weeks because of a lack of funds. Is there a bare minimum that i can file? Maybe just the I-485 alone? I think I read somehow that the others are optional. Or is there any problem adjusting status after the expiry date of my K1?

If anyone has adjusted status in the past and can give me a list of what they filed exactly, that would be so very appreciated.

Thank you!

It’s best just to get them done. Hey it’s free here so he might aswell! I wanna say, what I said before about only needing to present half the stuff I took to the interview, don’t think “oh well he won’t have to take much himself”. Every case is different. We had good proof of a genuine relationship, with four visits worth of pictures and stuff. I think our case was easy for them to decide to approve. Not saying yours isn’t as genuine, just wanted to say! Take as much stuff as you can get. Income, letters from employers, tax returns, any kind of proof of assets. May not even need it all. Off all this, they only wanted to see w2 tax returns. It’s just good to have more than less you know? 

Yes we we are both super excited! I swear the feeling of having this done if epic. I wanted to cry when he said I was approved haha. I called my fiancée to tell her, walking her up at like 5am American time! 

3 hours ago, UKUSABoston said:

@Jrsg1989 thank you! We are soo excited but being patient is not my strong suit lol. How was the physical in London? Someone said they do a blood test and urine test for gonorrhea and syphilis. I didn' realize that was still a huge problem now a days. Or are hey testing for like diabetes and stuff. 

To be honest I’m not sure. I thought it was maybe testing for drug use maybe. I’m not actually entirely sure what the urine test was for! I don’t use drugs or have stds so I was cool anyway! But yeah the medical itself was pretty straight forward. Chest X-ray, blood test, urine test, and discussed what vaccinations I’ve had/need. Your fiancé will need a print out of his vaccination record. You don’t need them done at the time of medical, just need to have them by the time he adjusts status in the US. I was told by the nurse there I needed a tetanus shot, a flu jab and a second MMR. I’ve had them done since. 

One small issue I had, I’ve had depression. The doctor there wanted a brief history of it and confirmation that my mental state now is ok. I got my doctor to fax a statement over saying I’m ok now basically. 

1 hour ago, UKUSABoston said:

Congratulations! My fiance and I just got out Noa1 he is from the UK as well!! How long was your processes? @jrsg1

Congrats! That’s the longest wait out of the way now! 

We sent the 129 pack on March 08. It was approved on August 07. I can’t remember when we received the NOA1, but the NOA 2 was recieved in August 23rd. Just had my interview yesterday, 01 December. Could’ve had it done a lot sooner but other stuff going on prevented me. So all in all the whole process from filing to approval was 9 months, tho it could’ve been done a lot sooner. 

Fyi, the London embassy is very relaxed and easy going. I didn’t need half the stuff I took with me. I was interviewed for about five minutes. The waiting was longer. Good luck and all the best! 

I had my interview successfully earlier today at the London Embassy and had my K1 granted! 

I just wanna take the time to thank everyone on here that has given me information and answered any questions or given me any kind of help! Much appreciated and me and my fiancé are forever grateful. Good luck to anyone going through the process now. It seems like a long way to the finish line but it’s such a good feeling when you’re here! If anyone needs any help or advice about the interview or anything else, please ask. You can do this and good luck! 

Forever grateful, Joe 🇬🇧🇺🇸 

Finally got my interview booked at the London embassy! So excited that the finishing line is in sight now. 

Just wondering, I’ve seen it said recently that I should take photocopy’s of every document I take at the interview, except my passport and photos. Is this true? Has anyone else done this? And why do we need to? 

Thanks for your replies everyone, was a huge help. Honestly think I would be lost without this forum at times and I’m very grateful! I emailed the London embassy and asked for an extension. 

Thanks again and best wishes to everyone 🇺🇸🇬🇧

We received the NOA2 in August saying our petetition was approved on the 7th. I believe it expires, as in I have to get the medical and interview done before then, four months later on December 7th. I’ve had my medical and now have to book the interview asap. If I can’t get a date before the 7th December, are we screwed? Thanks for any help 

My petition for a k1 visa is due to expire on Dec 07th. Four months after it was approved. We’re worried I won’t be able to get an interview date before then and the whole process of getting this far will be wasted. What do I do? 

That’s quite strange, I thought it would be valid for six months from the issuance date. Not from the date of the medical. Thanks for your reply 

Just wondering, how long is the k1 valid for? If I get approved after my interview in December, can I fly out to America in say, March? And the 90 days starts as soon as I arrive, not when it’s issued right? 

Did anyone take the pictures and proof of ongoing relationship that were originally sent with the I-129 to the interview too? Or just took anything newer that was taken since the application was sent?

3 minutes ago, Peot said:

For me I had more choice in booking the medical than I did with the interview. Booked interview 2 weeks later, and fiance send all the documents overnighted, even though we had 2 weeks.

 

You could wait until you have all documents before booking an interview, the but Letter of Intent must be signed with 30 days of that interview, and again, interview dates aren't always all that flexible or available. Booking a few weeks out will give you PLENTY of time to get things sent over.

 

You have 6 months of validity on the medical. You'll be fine.

Perfect. Thank you so much