KelevraUSA

Thank you. I am totally aware of this and there is no need of a genius to understand that.  I just need other kinds of answers. 

Thank you. I am totally aware of this and there is no need of a genius to understand that.  I just need other kinds of answers. 

C'mon dude! I though Spanish were more friendly....It seems I killed someone you loved 🤣 
P.s. I have never heard about half truths! truths are truths, for sure I did not declare the false. 
 
That was your choice. I had mine. You can not pretend that people do the same just because you did. I decided to ask for Aos, there are no legal ways to work meanwhile so I will be waiting until EAD. You point the finger like I had a fake SSN now....

Entering on a tourist visa and then applying for AOS to stay and receive a green card is a perfectly legal path to immigration IF you did not have a plan to stay permanently when you entered the country.  All you have to prove to the IO is that when you entered the country you did not already have the intention of staying permanently.  If you have rock-solid evidence of having an ongoing life in Italy when you entered the country—still employed, still had a lease in your  name, etc.—then I doubt they will even question what you said to CBP upon entry. If, however, you do not have good evidence that your staying was a spur-of-the-moment decision, then they probably will look closer at your declaration of your intent upon entry.  

You saying seeing your wife wasn't your top priority? Bet she would love to her that. 😂

I just do not get people  jumping to conclusions without either having solid informations about I my current case or being in my same situation. I do not think that answer  "yeah you lied" was so proper to what I asked. My opinion since I am free to post. 

You were under no obligation to specify to the immigration officer that you were visiting your wife unless he asked specifically. Venture no information to immigration unless asked, that's the standard advice. 
 
However if you intended to adjust status while coming in on a visitor visa/ESTA, then you committed fraud. In any case USCIS will have to prove that you had that intent when you were interviewed at the port of entry. Don't panic over what some people are saying.
 
Going forward, do some research on your own and do not rely solely only on attorneys. Many of us here went through our immigration journeys without the help of attorneys.
 
My advice is do not go on internet forums or anywhere else proposing to break the law. Actually, commit to scrupulously obeying the law in all situations. You are getting harsh answers here because your past posting indicates you're amenable to breaking the law when it suits you, and folks on VJ abhor that especially immigration law breakers who jump the queue 😆.
 
Good luck!
 
 

Right. This is what I wrote.  Is it different from intending to stay, isn't it? So let's first put away the hypothesis I intended to stay.
 
That's right as well. I found it out and eventually decided to apply for AOS. Few days ago some people suggested me the fake ssn way if I wanted to work, I asked about on this forum, I realized that is totally illegal and considered a serious fraud. Some users on this forum messaged me sharing their experiences, others kindly shared articles on prosecutions towards illegal work. And they have convinced me to not go for this way. It does not seem I have already committed this crime like someone pretends to be. 

Hindsight is a wonderful thing. I was only 12 days over which was a soon as I could with the marriage licence going missing first. Im paying the price even though I tried everything I could to get it off on time and now i face losing everything. 

Read this......she needs to file for adjustment of status to be granted authorized stay......otherwise, she could find herself in a real ugly situation...as did the OP of the following post:
 
 

What are the chances that the subject will even arise during the AOS interview?  I have heard of only one case in which that happened....and it was due to possible specific misrepresentation by an immigrant which had occurred during a secondary interview at POE.  I have heard of no other cases where intent was even mentioned.  There is no reason for a person to wait until after 90 days to apply for adjustment.  How would waiting 90 days change a person's intent from 3 months earlier?

No such rule.  Intent is determined on entry. Changing plans is acceptable. Make sure you file for Employment and travel documents at the same time.   They will take 5/6 months but she can then work while she is waiting for the GC  processing. Until the travel card comes she must not leave the US or her AOS will be considered abandoned. 

Hello everyone,
 
I am new in the forum. I've tried to look for topics with my same issue but found none so far. I would like to have opinions from people/lawyers who are/were dealing with my same situation. 
 
I applied for AOS few days ago as our immigration lawyer suggested. I am married to an US citizen and crossed the border legally months ago, from Italy. The lawyer reassured us that I will eventually obtain the Green Card, since our strong historical/financial background but I am worried about work. I should receive my EAD in 6 months, hopefully, and this really gets me down. Living for lots of time without getting some honest money in the pocket really gets me down. I know people that can easily give me a fake SSN so I can start working, but I want to think twice before doing it. 
Is there any chance that it can come out during my AOS process? I will not use the SNN or other reasons but for work. 
I would be happy if someone can share experiences about this. I have not talked about this with my lawyer since she gets paid a lot only for simple questions. 

I wanted to address the negative attitudes we have seen on the rise recently in the upper/ immigration forums towards those who ask beginner/ simple questions, or have unusually fast or slow VisaJourneys.

First, there is a tone difference between the Progress forums- which are mostly for support and cheerleading, and the Info forums, which are mostly to have questions answered.   While all our forums are supposed to be welcoming to all and friendly, this is especially important in the Progress forums, which are not to discuss politics, or be negative towards  those fortunate to have their case dealt with quickly, or  critical of those who voice sadness about their own slow progress. These forums are there to uplift eachother!

Secondly- in the info forums, you may get bad news.  When a question is asked, our members are encouraged to answer truthfully, even if this may not be what the Op wants to hear, because it is important to be informed.  However, the emphasis is still on being welcoming and friendly.  If you need to give bad news, do so gently, and stick to facts; constructive criticism of the Op's plans ARE allowed, but the emphasis is on constructive.  No need to dwell on mistakes (or tell members they should be on 90 Day Fiance- that is a personal attack and automatic suspension), or  illegal actions in the past- instead, encourage and explain legal options for the future.  And ONLY legal options- as per our TOS, VJ does not support, condone or encourage illegal (immigration) actions, and such posts will be removed.

Ultimately, we are here to help all members, old and new, easy cases and complicated, those who write a fact filled bullet point post and those who are panicking and don't make much sense in their first post. Yes, sometimes questions can be easily googled, or answered via a search of our forums.  But if you feel that way, just scroll past- no need to criticise the OP for asking the question. 

Avoid the AOS hysteria that you'll often see here. Literally no one has ever gotten denied for "intent". And your story sounds totally fine anyways. Carry on with your life, enjoy cold beers, and be happy with your wife. 

Did you miss the part about he actually had a friend in college he was visiting? Or you expected him to give a rundown on everything he was coming to do in the USA? That answer was correct. Nowhere does it say he had to be exhaustive. Let's stick to what information we are provided by OP, not conjecture.

All couples, including the ones that go through consular processing, don't want to spend time apart. It is what it is. The advantage is that people can use the "time apart" to plan things properly, such as: when will I be able to work when I get to the US? How much money should I save? Will I be immediately able to travel? How about insurance? Where are we gonna live? Will I be able to drive?
 
When you AoS, that's what you are giving up. You get to wait it out with your significant other, but you move to a completely different country with no preparation. To each their own.
 
No, you wouldn't need a B2 visa. Where are you getting that type of information from? You wouldn't be the first or the last to travel on an ESTA to see your spouse.
 
And a lawyer that suggests a temporary visa with a long term plan to adjust status does not deserve the paper their qualifications were printed on. That's fraud. Obtaining any temporary visa with the goal to immigrate is fraud. Period. 
 
It is crucial that you educate yourself. You clearly have very wrong ideas about immigration and visas in general. Read the guides on VJ, explore the USCIS website, read the forms, read the instructions. 
 
 

Lot of forum police in action here trying to scare the OP.  If there's a problem here, try to lobby congress or someone else to not allow AoS except for fiancee visa.
 
As for OP, I think you are fine to file AoS.

This case is no different than people who come on a tourist visa, bring birth certificates with them and file for AOS through immediate relatives petition.
 
As said, she got admitted, her intent was determined by the CBP and that’s what it matters now.

This has nothing to do with AOS. It simply says if one files for change of status from F1 to other category like H1B, B1/B2 or other, they have to apply for the new visa in that category if they depart US and want to come back.
 
 
 
We can’t say she lied at POE unless we know what was asked and what she said. Besides, who are we to decide that. That’s POE officers job, if they let her in, she is all good to do whatever she wants legally.

The PoE determine immigrant intent, not VJ.

Fear factor is going much around here in VJ. Yes one is not allowed to enter US on a non immigrant visa to do AOS, but that intent is to be determined at the POE and she is now already in the US. 

She got two choice:
1. File for AOS here
2. Pursue consular processing
 
Why would one go for 2 when 1 is applicable? I suggest OP to just go with AOS without worrying much.
 

You are conjecturing. You were not there. 

On what basis I lied? I said the truth about traveling, visiting friends, having meetings with professors in the city. I can prove it . I was never asked about my wife so I did not say anything. Many lawyers I know say that  the less you declare at the border the better is, unless you are asked to. 
So do not shoot freaky answers.

I just do not get people  jumping to conclusions without either having solid informations about I my current case or being in my same situation. I do not think that answer  "yeah you lied" was so proper to what I asked. My opinion since I am free to post.