kennedy_rae

Today we had our interview and were told my green card is in the mail.

It took us only three months for the whole process, mainly because of all the comprehensive information that I found on here.

Thanks so much for answering my questions. I would have been lost!

eek. Husband has a trip bought and paid for the week they have scheduled this.

What to do?

I tried calling the numbers provided on the notice of action but got nowhere.... anyone?

You had no idea when you made the plans for this trip that you had an AOS interview in your future?

Reschedule the trip. What's more important in the long run?

It's a no brainer to me, however hubby not so happy.

He scheduled the trip before we filed.... we'll figure it out. I don't want to risk anything personally.

The interview is for my AOS in which my husband and I are both to appear and show proof of our marriage/relationship.

Make an InfoPass appointment at the USCIS office where your interview is scheduled. http://infopass.uscis.gov/

well I doubt they would think that it is an emergency situation so I don't think rescheduling will even be an option in this case.

"Emergent" is not the same as "emergency." It means arising unexpectedly. You didn't expect them to schedule the interview when your husband was going to be out of town; therefore, you have an emergent situation. I'd suggest making the appointment.

can you tell me what happens if I make this appointment and more details? Kind of confused. thanks

The interview is for my AOS in which my husband and I are both to appear and show proof of our marriage/relationship.

Make an InfoPass appointment at the USCIS office where your interview is scheduled. http://infopass.uscis.gov/

well I doubt they would think that it is an emergency situation so I don't think rescheduling will even be an option in this case.

The interview is for my AOS in which my husband and I are both to appear and show proof of our marriage/relationship.

eek. Husband has a trip bought and paid for the week they have scheduled this.

What to do?

I tried calling the numbers provided on the notice of action but got nowhere.... anyone?

So in the 485 it says include 4 copies of the 325 for the foreign spouse, is this correct? wonder why...

I'm going through using this as my check list and getting answers when I am unsure on here. This link is very helpful, your package looks good. Don't forget to add a cover letter for the package.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=i130guide2

Thank you so much!

Is it ok to make photocopes of the 325 forms since they have to be submitted for the I130 and the I485?

Should I be submitting this as a WHOLE package or as two seperate packages as there are duplicate documentations required for some items.

Each is a seperate application so they each must have the required documents but they are filled together in the same envelope.

thanks so much

does anyone have an example I could use ?

please and thanks!

Should I be submitting this as a WHOLE package or as two seperate packages as there are duplicate documentations required for some items.

Now on my TN visa if I were to lose or quit my job I would have 2 weeks to leave the country. If this happened after I filed for AOS I know I cannot work but would I also have to leave the country ??

Just want to be clear

thanks!

Thank you all for your comments.

Being tied to an employer through a TN visa is horrible especially if you hate the employer/job. You have no option. I have the type of career that allows me to freelance work easily and I have been in my profession over 12 years so I'm not too worried about work, I just want to ensure that it's legal that I work for myself. Plus I feel as though I am being exploited in my current position due to the economy and my immigration status.

1. After my AOS is self employment ok?

2. Can I do this as soon as I send in my papers or do I wait for confirmation from the govt?

thanks!

Send it in with the medical. You will be hit with a RFE and its attendant delays if they discover the medical is missing. Good luck!

great, thanks for the advice, I will do so!

Or can I wait until my interview has been arranged? I have an appt. with the civil surgeon for aug 14th but I could send in the whole package next week if it wasn't depending on the medical exam

Do we now file for AOS with the I-485 checklist of items?

We married after knowing eachother 3 years, I am not American, he is. We married inside the US.

I also wonder since I am on a TN Visa if I were to quit my job or be laid off after filing for AOS what would happen?

any insight would be great

thanks

Follow the steps by clicking the link below, you have to send both I-485 and I-130, check the guide for more info.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=i130guide2

Once you apply for AOS, you are free to quit your job and you won't be out of status because now instead of being a TN visa holder, your status will be of foreign spouse adjusting status and this status doesn't a work or work offer.

So should I wait until they send me something back with approval of adjustment of status before I quit my job? I'm tied to this job because of the TN but really want to quit if possible. So not just sending in the papers but I should wait until I hear back correct?

I am a Cdn on a TN visa who married inside the United States a US Citizen.

I am confused, am I paying both fees, the I-130 AND the I-485?

thanks

Also I am confused, do I need to include all the paperwork for the I-130 section as well and documentation??

Do we now file for AOS with the I-485 checklist of items?

We married after knowing eachother 3 years, I am not American, he is. We married inside the US.

I also wonder since I am on a TN Visa if I were to quit my job or be laid off after filing for AOS what would happen?

any insight would be great

thanks

I'm not sure what to do. My TN-1 visa is still valid, however I have been out of the US more than 30 days AND I was layed off. My fiancee and I want to marry, we own a home together in the US. I do have a residence (parents) in Canada, however I want to be with my fiancee. I need to be working as well though. Any suggestions? Is the K1 the best route or ???

I guess what I want to make sure of is if it is ok if we are filing all this paperwork while I am visiting in the US. And if the interviews will be held in the US as well. I just want to make sure we are doing things correctly.

You can file the K1 while visiting the US. You must interview for your visa at the embassy in your home country. Also, while it is possible to visit the US while your visa is pending, please note the guides about this issue. It's always good to have proof of ties to your home country when visiting after the K1 is applied for. The CO can turn you away at the border.

we were planning to wait until I was visiting in the US before we start filing the papers. We own a home together. I just wonder if it's true that it can take up to 6 months to process if i'm better off waiting in Canada

I guess what I want to make sure of is if it is ok if we are filing all this paperwork while I am visiting in the US. And if the interviews will be held in the US as well. I just want to make sure we are doing things correctly.