Sokolov

As part of my Adjustment of Status, I've been asked to submit evidence of legal admission (I-94 or other document).

I originally entered without a visa, as I can do as a Canadian. I recall reading somewhere where someone simply wrote a letter explaining my situation and status and why I lack documentation in that regard.

Does anyone know if that will suffice?

I'm going to move this to a more appropriate forum. Sokolov.... come and join us in the Canada Forum. You'll find others there who have gone through the same experience.

Thanks for moving the thread, Krikit, though I am not sure what you are referring to with "Canada Forum" as you have moevd it to: VisaJourney.com > General Family Based Immigration Topics > Adjustment of Status (Green Card) General Discussion > Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas, and the link you gave is this same forum? Or maybe I am confused, lol

Lol...it was funny though during the interview when they asked me "If you're from Canada, then why do you have a Visitor's Visa (Canadians are exempt from such)? To which I replied, "I don't know, you tell me...(as they were the officer, not me)...

Ant

Hehe, actually, a couple times that I have entered the US I did get a Visa stamp on my passport, but in most cases I did not. I am not sure how the Border officers decide one way or another, but it seems random to me!

On a related note, I just got a letter today that I have submit evidence of my lawful admission to the US - which can be a non-immigrant visa, of course I have none =P But I've read about this before and kind of expected it and someone said they just sent a letter stating they were Canadian and exempt. I will have to do some research and see though, maybe I will call the number they gave.

So, an update for anyone interested:

Both sets of forms have been submitted (130 and 485, and appropriate supporting documentation).

Recently I had an appointment for my biometrics fingerprints, and now I am waiting for the next step.

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Of course, now I am curious about my status in the US... maybe someone here knows, do I need to do anything as I am approaching my "six months?"

Thanks, AntandD! That really does put my mind at ease.

I was not planning on leaving the US unless I had to, but I will be nearing the 6 month mark soon (end of October), how did you handle that if it came up at all?

I am also happy that your non-optional list of paperwork matches mine! =D

What evidence did you have to give to prove intent? That is my major concern at this point.

When did you plan your trip to Reno?

Well, we had actually intended to goto Reno regardless. We have friends there we wanted to visit. And we joked about getting married there, and then decided, hey, why not? It's not like we could afford a big wedding anyway. Which is why only the friends that lived in Reno were able to be there (well, we avoided telling the parents till later =P).

Well, it's only a part of my work, what I can do here and there remotely to help, I am not getting even part-time hours really.

Hmm... I will try and find something/someone who can tell me what might constitute as proof. What about bank accounts, loans, ownership of property and such things?

Oooh, and I have an active Canadian cell phone too.

Googled and found this:

http://immigration-law.justanswer.com/ques...an-2months-soon

Ask an immigrations lawyer on the internet and see how they respond

I am leaning towards it =/

Can you prove you did not have plans to marry your girlfriend when you came in April? Can you prove that you did not have immigrant intent? If you cannot, then you could face a ban from the US for fraud since 61 days is awefully close.

Before you file anything, I suggest you talk to a lawyer. Where in the US are you located? I guess you don't intend to work while all this goes through?

Hehe, well, jokingly I could say we did get married in Reno Who plans that? lol We didn't even invite our parents (they were not particularly pleased, but we have been forgiven).

We are in California, and I don't know what constitutes as proof =/

I have actually been working for my company in Canada even while in the US over the internet... which leads to two questions:

1 - Can I continue to work this way while my application is being processed? Or do I need a work permit?

2 - Can I use my communications with work as proof that I still have ties in Canada?

So I am in the process of changing my I-485 and G-325As to reflect my US address, as well as on the I-130 but leaving the "Address Abroad" portion of the I-130 as my Canadian address.

Because of these comments in the guides:

If your fiance/fiancee came to the US on a tourist visa with the intent of immigration and marriage, and you are not yet married, then he/she should return to his/her home abroad, and the K-1 visa should be filed (using an I-129f) instead of the I-130 to avoid a denial, deportation, or even being banned from re-entry to the US.

If you are already married, and your spouse came to the US on a tourist visa with the intent of immigration and marriage, then he/she should return to his/her home abroad, and the I-130 (or along with an I-129f for a K-3 Visa) should be filed with the relative outside of the U.S. to avoid denial, deportation, or even being banned from re-entry to the US.

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As for the medical, in my research I just found it was necessary and I got it done with the paperwork in the sealed envelope, I was of the understanding it was required as part of my I-485.

No, we haven't talked to a lawyer as would like to avoid the fees if possible.

Thanks for your reply! Even seeing there was a reply was comforting *sighs*

I just counted... 61 days - that's cutting it close! I arrived on April 27th, and we got married while visiting friends in Reno on June 28th.

How did your's work out? Did you file concurrently as well?

Another curiosity for me is what address I should be for my I-485, and for my biographic information, and on my medical papers etc. I understand for the I-485 form I need to be using the US address I tend to live at, but what about the others? I still have a room in Canada with things of mine.

For more information, we were planning on filing I-130 for the Visa and I-485 for Adjustment of Status concurrently.

Okay... I am from Canada and I came to the US to visit my girlfriend for awhile. And while I was down here, we decided to get married.

Now, I am finding out that we probably should not have done that as it is illegal to try and immigrate now? I am very confused and frustrated. I had put together a full package of immigration papers (I-130) and adjustment of status, but according to the guide here, if I try to do this, it will be considered immigration fraud.

I even already got my medical examinations and stuff too, but now I am getting scared that I will screw this whole thing up (and annoying my wife in the process with my incessant worrying).

Is there no way I can stay in the US while we do this?