Seanus

Once i am married to my then wife (USC), and i file for AOS, it is likely that we won't be living together for the 1st 3 months of marriage and in different states, as she will be finishing college in KY and I'll be in search of employment in the meantime (while waiting for EAD), where we plan to settle in IN after she has finished studying, and staying there with her parents in that time, who incidentally will be the co-sponsors for the affidavit of support.

FYI: i will be filing the AOS paperwork to obviously Chicago lockbox which will eventually be processed through the NVC and sub-office in Indianapolis

- How would/does USCIS view a situation with married couples not living together right away once married and filing for AOS?
- Would there be any additional requirements to prove that the marriage is in good faith and not just to evade the immigration authorities etc...?

Thx guys..

~S~

Noorah101

Hi Sean,

It's OK to be living apart for valid reasons such as you have. USCIS will understand the circumstances and shouldn't be a problem, as long as you have proof of your intent to live together when it's feasible.

As in my own situation, my husband works in LA the majority of the time, although his residence and mailing address and LIFE is in Phoenix, with me. Because of financial and family reasons, I couldn't move to LA (OMG, a comprable 2-bedroom condo was $500K!!!). And, neither of us even like LA, his plan is to somehow move his business to Phoenix as soon as possible. In the meantime, we have plenty of proof of our shared life together, joint finances, taxes, pictures, and proof that he comes home to Phoenix often.

I think you'll be just fine, nothing to worry about.

Best Wishes,
Rene