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I am coming to the end of my 2 year visa (conditional green card) and need to file the I751 do I need an attorney for this? Or would a paralegal suffice? (My residency was granted due to marriage)

The attorney who initially filed my paperwork 2 and a bit years ago has retired due to poor health. 

Just wanted the consensus of those who have been through the process to whether or not an attorney is required for this part of the process. Appreciate any help, guidance and suggestions

3 hours ago, lonesurvivor said:

any news yet?

No nothing as of yet.

when it reaches 120 days my lawyer  will file a request. Which is like September 4th 

5 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

Ok an EAD isn't a work VISA.  

 

You should have filed for a new EAD 180 days before it expired.

https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/employment-authorization-document

In progress.

However is it normal that they take so long after the interview. I was told they would just have to do a background check then it was done 

Just now, Paul & Mary said:

You didn't file for EAD and AP with the AOS?

Originally yes but my work visa only was given for a year. So it needs running.

My UK passport is due to expire early next year. How do I go about renewing it here in the U.S?

Thanks in advance for advice and guidance

Im English my wife is American.

Filed for AOS in June 2018 had my interview May 2019. Here I am in August still no news one way or another is this normal?

The letter I got after the interview said I should get an answer or update in 120 days. Which will be early September. (My work visa expires mid November so I have to renew it unless the GC turns up soon)

Is los Angeles just slow?

On 8/16/2019 at 7:56 AM, Honeybun said:

I  received the notification this morning regarding the production of the card! ❤️

Congratulations.

I had my interview in May and still haven't heard anything good bad or indifferent.

But glad to hear the system isn't as slow for everyone else 

4 hours ago, Going through said:

Sometimes interviews get cancelled/descheduled---it happens sometimes if the IO adjudicating your case has a scheduling conflict, the office is actually closed that day, etc.  Sounds like the mistake was caught quickly and the letters were posted right after one another.    I'm curious---what was supposed to be the original date of your interview?

 

Lawyer won't be able to do anything about it, sorry.  You can reach out to USCIS and ask to be transferred to a L2 officer (who can look into details of your case)---they may or may not be able to give you a concrete reason why it was cancelled, though.

 

Hope you get rescheduled for your interview soon!

May 1st is the date I was given.

just find it curious that within the space of 24 hours it was issued then cancelled 

I have had a rollercoaster weekend. On Saturday in the mail I was told my interview was scheduled for May. Then today I returned from work to say my interview was cancelled.

is this normal? So 2 letters in space of 48 hours. ANYBODY had anything similar.

i will calling my lawyer tomorrow to ask about it. Is it worth me reaching out to UCIS to?

Thanks for all the answers you wonderful people.

i apologise if my questions seem stupid. It's alien to me.

i registered online to get my permit it now says I have to go the DMV is that just so they can approve me or is that actually the written test as well? 

18 minutes ago, GS23 said:

No way of converting them for UK license holders unfortunately - you need to take the written test and the driving test itself at the DMV.

 

There's no separate test for manual / auto either, so if you pass your test in an Auto you can still drive a manual 

thanks for your response.

so by that does that mean I can take my test in manual and then drive automatic too?

also do I physically need a greed card to get my permit or can I use my EAD?

To drive in California do I physically need to retake a driving test or is there a way I can just have my UK license converted over etc? 

(im in process of residency, I have permission to work but haven't had my interview yet)

I am not sure if I have posted this  the right section. Apologies if I haven't.

i am currently going through my adjustment of status paperwork submitted just waiting on the temporary work visa. So currently I have an alien number and not much else 

in the mean time I have managed to cut my foot quite badly and it might require stitches. I am not covered by my travel insurance any more and my wife's insurance won't cover me until I have a ssn.

is there anyway I can get treatment without having to take out a mortgage to cover it? Any programmes or is it just a case of trying to look for a free clinic.

(context I am based just south of Los Angeles)

On 27/04/2018 at 7:44 PM, Wuozopo said:

Just read the instructions for the I-864 for details. If she has a job now, she can sponsor you. It is about current income. The tax return does not have to show the required amount. She would need the optional things like an employer letter and pay stubs to prove her current income.

 

does she work?

how long has she been working?

do either of you have any savings?

The problem Is she has no tax return for last year as she was a student. Is a tax return essential for her to sponsor me without a co sponsor?

43 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

Just read the instructions for the I-864 for details. If she has a job now, she can sponsor you. It is about current income. The tax return does not have to show the required amount. She would need the optional things like an employer letter and pay stubs to prove her current income.

 

does she work?

how long has she been working?

do either of you have any savings?

She has been working since the end of January.

i have in excess of $30k saved.

well the paralegal at my lawyers office seems adement I need a co sponsor. I will make an appointment and ask some more questions. 

She already makes enough herself to sponsor me it's just because there's no tax history that we require a co sponsor.

i can still do my job from here and own property in the uk which also provides me further income. Is there a way to demonstrate this, and negate the need for co sponsor? What about if I owned residential property here would that make any difference?

My wife is an American citizen and we married so are trying for AOS. My wife is unable to sponsor me on her own as she was outside of the states as a student for the last few years. We have exhausted options of family and friends we could use as a co sponsor (too low an Income, too many dependents, tax extensions filed, general reluctance etc) are there any other options or ways to do this process minus a co sponsor? My initial tourist visa has expired so I'm concious that time isn't on our side.

any help appreciated 

49 minutes ago, jkstark said:

FWIW - a "wedding" ceremony where you are already married makes it much more enojoyable...  We had a small civil ceremony with my inlaws in attendance with a local justice, and then had a church wedding about a month and a half later.  It takes a bunch of the pressure and stress out of the church wedding, and you can have a lot more fun that way...  For OP, it will also keep everything legal...

That's the plan. Don't have enough time for a big one. Waiting as long as we are as is a convenient weekend for immediate family to arrive from home. Attorney suggested after the VWP because of recent changes to law.

14 minutes ago, Londonergirl said:

Why would you get married on March 10 if your I94 expire on the 9th!?

Attorney suggested so 

2 hours ago, EandH0904 said:

When you originally came here, was your plan to get married on March 10th and adjust your status? If you've been here for such a long time, why didnt you plan your wedding before your VWP expires? 

 

No I was just planning on being here for 8-10 weeks then going back. Things just unfolded she got a good job etc etc 

30 minutes ago, josue818 said:

The Board of Immigration Appeals has established that in the case of adjustment of status of immediate relatives, the adverse factor of “preconceived intent,” by itself, is outweighed by the equity of the immediate relative relationship itself.  See Matter of Cavazos, 17 I. & N. Dec. 215 (BIA 1980) and Matter of Ibrahim, 18 I. & N. Dec. 55 (BIA 1981).

Sounds promising 

54 minutes ago, Hypnos said:

That rule isn't binding on USCIS.

All on interpretations I guess but more of a grey area after the 90 days 

9 minutes ago, missileman said:

I don't think you are high on their priority list, but you are subject to deportation between expiration of your authorized ESTA stay and filing AOS.....Why would it be seen as misrep since you entered the country without the intent to stay and adjust?

Per the new 90 day rule actions such as working and marriage within this period can be seen as misrep

6 minutes ago, Hypnos said:

You'll be out of status and deportable from when your ESTA authorisation expires until you file your I-485.

 

For a short period (weeks/months) it won't make much difference to anything. 

So there not gonna come knocking at dawn as soon as it's expired!? Email spooked me abit.

didnt want to do the ceremony too early as it can be seen as misrepresentation 

44 minutes ago, Hypnos said:

If you've already filed your I-485 and it's been accepted by USCIS, no. 

Havent filed anything yet as not married still. the 90 day rule suggests process less complicated after rather than before 

Thanks all for quick responses.

context:

i entered on VWP it expires as of March 9th were due to wed on March 10th so cant apply to ajust status until after. 

Obviously my concern is the crossover period between AOS being filed and VWP expiring. (Marriage certificate probably take a week or so to become available)