Leigh Ann

^ You and your wife obviously have zero experience with domestic violence victims. It's easy to look at the situation "from the side" (as they say in the FSU), and declare the victims to be stupid. But in many cases, fists are only the last part of an abuse cycle, following all kinds of psychological manipulation and conditioning. Women caught in abusive relationships need help. The friends who sat there, chatting on the phone about how stupid their abused peer is should be drawn and quartered themselves. Real friends don't sit around and watch each other get killed. At best, they're ignorant and selfish. At worst, they're accessories to murder.

They do not run a credit check. They will not see your student loans. If they did, most the rest of us would be hurting too.

She needs to research VAWA...
The fact that she is married to a USC who refused to file AOS as a means to control here is abusive but difficult to prove...
That he's now in prison for physically abusing her would provide a lot of evidence for a VAWA claim on that physical abuse at the hands of a USC.

Costa Rica does not require a visa if you have a US Green card and your stay does not exceed 90 days. Here is an online website I use to give you information of about visa and passport requirements:
https://www.delta.com/planning_reservations/plan_flight/international_travel_information/visa_passport_information/index.jsp

I guess asking a question means it is ignored like the advise you have already been given. You have so far ignored the rules for filing a petition, ignored the requirements for a petitionable relationship, ignored what we have offered, ignored the question I presented in response to you request for a question about facts. You can ignore us all you want. But ignoring the rules and requirements is just causing you to throw your money out the door. I hope the fantasy togetherness is good enough for you ,because your refusal to work in the rule and regulations is going to make it so that phone sex is all you are ever going to have. Personally I think we have all wasted too much time trying to show an extremely reality challenged person where the issues are. When you really want to know come and back, until then enjoy your pretend sleeping together , it is all you are elgible for.

Once you get the biometrics form, you can try to go to the LA office for a walk in, but only if you have the form in hand.
No idea re: expediting AP.

Biometrics: depends on the office.
Office: What address did you list on the form? If you're in LA permanently but listed another address, then you'll have to file a change of address form for your interview etc to be in LA.
You can expedite it now, though the EAD can't be processed until you have your biometrics taken.
It's possible - if they take you as a walk in. I don't know anything about the LA office, but you'd have to do it as a walk in, if that's not the one closest to your listed address. If they don't take walk ins, then you're out of luck and will have to go to your 'home' office.

I don't want to encourage a false application for asylum, but just a note - there are two exceptions to the one year filing deadline. There's the changed circumstances exception that you mentioned, but you can also ask that the one year bar be waived if there are "extraordinary circumstances" that prevented the person from applying for asylum within the one year timeline. They're both in INA §208(a)(2)(D). I've worked on a couple of those cases, and the judge has waived it, for issues like not speaking English, being terrified of the government because of prior experiences with the home government, being a member of an "underground" community, etc. So, there's another option, although it's far from clear if the OP qualifies.
If you have a serious asylum claim, you should speak to an attorney who works in the field and who can tell you what your options are. You can file a defensive claim for asylum (since you're already in deportation proceedings), and the judge should (in my opinion) allow you to present your claim at a individual hearing--not the master calendar hearing. You should definitely NOT try to file an asylum claim without legal assistance. The denial rates for people who don't have representation vs. those that do is astounding.
But please, do not file a frivolous claim just to be able to stay in the country. In addition to your own immigration benefits being put in danger, every false claim makes it significantly more difficult for people who have real asylum claims to win their cases, and their lives are actually in danger.

If you have the Advanced Parole in your hands this should not be a problem provided you have no overstay. Once you file for AOS it supersedes your student visa, and also the VWP. You will need to enter as a pending LPR not sure what the process would be for you, my hubby just had his AP papers and his passport when he entered.

From what I've read, it's incredibly difficult to match up evidence that you send separately. Thus, I would suggest waiting until you get an RFE, and then send it back with that. That's the surest bet for getting it to the right person (and your file).

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Yep, that's within the normal range.
You can expedite your EAD by either calling USCIS or calling your congressperson (either the rep or either of the senators) and asking for their help in expediting it. You need to have some reason (typically severe financial hardship).
Not sure about the AP, though.
It doesn't make the process any faster - just gets that particular thing done quicker. The green card is on its own timeline.

And if he's married and his wife's income is included on a joint tax filing, then she needs to fill out the I-864A.
You can send the tax transcripts (probably easiest), but if they have their 1040, you can send that too - but then you also have to send in any 1099 or W-2s that they have.

Okay....so, 1, breathe. 2, wait for the RFE. It doesn't do much good freaking out until you know what the RFE is for - it could be for something completely different. You have 87 days (typically) from the time the RFE was sent to get it in so wait until you get it, see what it says, and then people will be able to address that based on what the RFE actually says.

My wife, who is an american citizen, is filing for my immigration tomorrow and I would like to double-check the forms and documents before she applies. Here is what I would have in the envelope:
-> Form i-130
-> Form i-131
-> Form G-325(a) (each for me and my wife)
-> Form i-485
-> Form i-693
-> Form i-765
-> Form i-864
We are also including a copy of both of our passports, her proof of citizenship of USA, a copy of our marriage certificate, passport sized photographs, a copy of my current B2 visitors visa and a copy of my i-94 card. I also have my birth certificate copy enclosed.
Now I would like to know if we have to put in more evidence of our marriage , like photographs of our marriage and/or previous photographs through our relationship.
Yes, you should include some of those, as well as any joint bills you have together.
Also, do i need to include a copy of each and every page of my passport and the back of my i94 card?
Not each and every page - just the page with all the information on it. Yes, to the back of the I94 card.
Do we put in all the forms in the same envelope and drop it at the drop-box in chicago?(That is where we live).
Yes, all in the same envelope.
Importantly, in my case, do i need to get my medical examination done before filing for immigration? Lots of confusion here!
Yes, how are you including the 693 if you don't have the medical examination done? It must be done before you go by a qualified civil surgeon or you will get an RFE (request for evidence).
I would include one exhaustive cover letter that includes everything in the package. Is that correct?
Yes, that's fine.
A Final question - how long does it take these days for processing of EAD and AP? I know there is no fixed timeline, but what is the current trend in a case like mine where its sponsored by spouse.
It varies a lot, somewhere between 2 & 3 months, I would say. Other people may have better guesses/estimates.

Entering the US with a non-immigrant entry pass or visa with the INTENT of immigrating is illegal. It's called "preconceived intent". If he is asked about his intent when he enters the US and he tells the truth then he will not be admitted to the US. If he lies, and then attempts to adjust status after entering the US, the lie could come back to bite him. If USCIS determines he had preconceived intent, but lied about his intent when he entered the US, then he's guilty of material misrepresentation - a lifetime ban from the US. He'd have to go back to India, and you'd have to try to get a hardship waiver for him. This is difficult, expensive, time consuming, and frequently unsuccessful.
Be advised that DHS may have evidence of his preconceived intent at the time he presents himself to a CBP officer to enter the US, but may allow him to enter anyway if he clearly states he does not intend to immigrate. For example, if TSA or CBP searches his luggage and finds documents required to immigrate, this information could be entered into his DHS record. If he states he does not intend to immigrate, and then subsequently tries to adjust status, then they've got him for material misrepresentation.
The preconceived intent alone cannot be used to deny his adjustment of status. It is a negative factor, but it's outweighed by the fact that he's an immediate relative of a US citizen. The lie at the port of entry WILL be enough to deny his adjustment of status and ban him from the US. Since he is married to a US citizen he will be suspected of preconceived intent, and there is a good chance they'll look for evidence of this at the port of entry. If they decide to admit him there's a good chance they'll want his clear statement that he does not intend to immigrate to be used as a sort of "gotcha" if he subsequently tries to adjust status.
Many people come to the US and adjust status based on marriage without any problems. I'm only telling you the risk if he enters the US with the intent to immigrate. It is illegal, he could be caught, and the consequences are severe. On the other hand, if he waits to get his CR1 visa from the consulate in India then there is no risk.