37 questions (6) Adjustment of Status: AOS / EAD / AP

K1 Visa Holders are required to adjust their status in order to obtain conditional permanent residency for 2 years.

Main article on: http://mrsprsn.us/AOS

As a Permanent Resident, am I required to carry my Green Card at all times?

For those who are 18 years old and above: Yes, you ALWAYS have to have your Green Card / I-551 Permanent Resident Card with you. For those still undergoing AOS, EAD/AP applications, make sure you have a copy of your passport/visa/NOA1 (proof you’re undergoing the AOS-EAD-AP process) with you. This applies to ALL NON-US Citizens, and…

Any difference between the K1 Visa expiry and I-94 expiration date?

First we must define what a “Visa” is. A visa as defined in Wikipedia | Visa (Document): “A visa (from the Latin charta visa, meaning “paper which has been seen”), is a conditional authorization given by a competent authority of a country for a person who is not a citizen of that country to enter…

Can I still file for Adjustment of Status (AOS) even after my I-94 expires?

Yes you can. But that doesn’t mean you should delay your Adjustment of Status (AOS) process. You must apply as soon as possible. Preferably, K1 Visa Holders must adjust their status immediately before the I-94 expires. Why? Because, technically, that would be your only document of your legal presence here in the U.S. after entering on…

Can I just print out the AOS (I-485) / EAD (I-765) / AP (I-131) forms and not fill it up electronically?

No. You have to fill the I-485 (AOS) and I-131 (AP) forms electronically. These are important barcodes. The only form that doesn’t generate a barcode is the I-765 (EAD/Work Permit). The red arrow shows where those barcodes are generated after completing the form. Only then you can print the forms and sign them with black…

We got separated / divorced a few weeks after marriage, can I still file for Adjustment of Status?

There are only two (2) scenarios here:   1. Yes, you can TRY to file for Adjustment of Status (AOS): AS LONG AS your husband/ex-husband has already signed the I-864 form and is WILLING to do so. Divorce doesn’t terminate the obligations of a sponsor. If the alien and the original sponsor are divorced, the…

Can you provide a summary of all the processes from Fiancé(e) Petition / Visa to Naturalization?

1.) The US Citizen Fiancé(e) files for the I-129F Fiancé(e) Petition ($340) – Read More »   2.) Petition gets approved (3-6 months), Get the Case Number from NVC, Wait for Packet 3 / 4 for other countries. For some countries especially the Philippines, you jump straight to the K1 Visa Process without these packets.…

What is the total amount of fees from I-129F Fiancee Petition to K1 Visa to AOS to ROC to Citizenship?

Please note that these are only Filing Fees. Medical Examination Fee, Documents, Transportation, and other expenses are not factored in. It varies in every country. Check your local Embassy for actual fee schedules and prevailing exchange rates. Process Fee I-129F Petition Fee USD $340.00 K1 Visa Fee *USD $265.00 Adjustment of Status (AOS) from a…

Where can I find a sample cover letter for Adjustment of Status (AOS)?

I’ve posted a sample cover letter on MrsPresson.com: How To Prepare your AOS Package: Forms, Requirements, and Checklist   Related Posts:Where can I find a sample cover letter for I-129F Fiancé(e) I’ve posted a sample and a download link on MrsPresson.com:…Where can I find a sample of “Letter of Intent to… I have posted samples…

My fiancé(e) and I are having problems. My 90 days is almost up, and we’re still not married yet. What do I do?

One, it’s an issue you and your fiancé(e) must deal with on your own. Two, K1 Visa holders are only given until the I-94 expiration date (90 days upon U.S. entry) to get married to (and only) their petitioners. Three, if you can’t work things out with your fiancé(e), my sincerest apologies but you must leave…

I was granted an SSN under my maiden name. How do I change it to my married name?

You might want to read this article I’ve written: How To Get Your Social Security Number (SSN) with a K1 Visa » Related Posts:How do I apply for a Social Security Number (SSN)? You might want to read this article I’ve written: How To…What name do I use on my AOS forms? Married name or Maiden… If…