Can I still file for Adjustment of Status (AOS) even after my I-94 expires? Posted on January 27, 2015January 27, 2015 by Mrs. Presson 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…
We got separated / divorced a few weeks after marriage, can I still file for Adjustment of Status? Posted on November 3, 2014November 3, 2014 by Mrs. Presson 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…
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? Posted on October 23, 2014October 23, 2014 by Mrs. Presson 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? Posted on October 23, 2014 by Mrs. Presson 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…
How do I apply for a Social Security Number (SSN)? Posted on October 23, 2014 by Mrs. Presson You might want to read this article I’ve written: How To Get Your Social Security Number (SSN) with a K1 Visa » Related Posts:I was granted an SSN under my maiden name. How do I change… You might want to read this article I’ve written: How To…What name do I use on my AOS forms? Married name…
What is Report of Marriage (ROM) ? Where do I file it? Posted on September 30, 2014June 14, 2015 by Mrs. Presson Report of Marriage is a process wherein the marriage solemnized / contracted abroad must be reported to the Civil Registrar of the Philippines through the Philippine Consulates/Embassies that have jurisdiction over the country / state the Filipino national is residing in. This requirement applicable to all Filipino Citizens who get married abroad. (“Law on Registry of Civil…
What is Form I-94? Posted on September 30, 2014March 17, 2015 by Mrs. Presson Form I-94 is the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Arrival/Departure Record that is issued to aliens at Port of Entry (POE) as proof of admission to the U.S. These are issued by the Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Officers at Immigration Areas at the airport. Found on the I-94 is the departure date as noted/allowed by…
What name do I use on my AOS forms? Married name or Maiden name? Posted on August 24, 2014January 6, 2016 by Mrs. Presson If you’ve taken the surname/last name of your U.S. Citizen spouse, you may fill up your I-485 Adjustment of Status Forms (EAD / AP forms as well) under your Married Name. You just have to attach proof (ie. Marraige Certificate) that you had your legal name changed upon marraige, which is usually found on the Marraige…