Zenas

I know about the K3, but can wait for the I-130.

Questions:
Once I get the I-130 visa does it give me Permanent Residence status right away?

Once I have the I-130, do I get an EAD automatically?

Once I have the I-130, do I have to still get an AOS?


My understanding is that once I have the I-130, I get the EAD, and permanent residence and do not have to file an AOS.
Is this right?

Srzia27

"No" to all questions. All those have to be applied for as well. You dont have
to apply for work permit after the spouse has permanent residence status, but
most people wouldn't want to wait until them.

Taken from www.immigration.gov
under FAQ, under Visa-Marriage:

"Information for Citizens
If you are a U.S. citizen, your spouse is considered an immediate relative and
is immediately eligible for an immigrant visa if your petition is approved.
Generally, if your spouse is in the U.S. (through a lawful admission or parole)
at the time you file the Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, your spouse
may file a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust
Status at the same time. For more information, your spouse should refer to How
Do I Become a Lawful Permanent Resident While In the United States? If he or
she is outside the U.S., your spouse will need to go to the nearest U.S.
consulate to apply for an immigrant visa.

Will I Get a Work Permit?
Applicants for adjustment to permanent resident status are eligible to apply
for a work permit while their cases are pending. You should use BCIS Form I-765
to apply for a work permit. You do not need to apply for a work permit once you
adjust to permanent resident status. As a lawful permanent resident, you should
receive a permanent resident card that will prove that you have a right to live
and work in the United States permanently. Please see How Do I Get a Work
Permit? for more information.

Steve

Yes, when you get immigrant visa, you are done.

Zenas wrote:
    > I know about the K3, but can wait for the I-130.
    >
    > Questions:
    > Once I get the I-130 visa does it give me Permanent Residence status
    > right away?
    >
    > Once I have the I-130, do I get an EAD automatically?
    >
    > Once I have the I-130, do I have to still get an AOS?
    >
    >
    > My understanding is that once I have the I-130, I get the EAD, and
    > permanent residence and do not have to file an AOS.
    > Is this right?
    >
    > --
    > Posted via http://britishexpats.com

Hyoi777

Sorry zenas had been thinking in terms of K-3. ;-)

Srzia27

Sorry Zenas, I had misunderstood, was thinking in terms of K3 ;-)