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Sep 6th 2006, 12:25 am
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Hi everyone,
Well, me and my girlfriend are planning on getting married pretty soon and I want to apply to adjust my status, but I know very little about all this.
I came to the US about seven years ago with my parents as tourists and decided to permanently stay. The visa was issued for five years so it already expired and I was wondering if that would be a problem when I decide to apply?
thanx - Luis
Well, me and my girlfriend are planning on getting married pretty soon and I want to apply to adjust my status, but I know very little about all this.
I came to the US about seven years ago with my parents as tourists and decided to permanently stay. The visa was issued for five years so it already expired and I was wondering if that would be a problem when I decide to apply?
thanx - Luis
Sep 6th 2006, 1:57 am
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Re: help
Originally Posted by Luis
Hi everyone,
Well, me and my girlfriend are planning on getting married pretty soon and I want to apply to adjust my status, but I know very little about all this.
I came to the US about seven years ago with my parents as tourists and decided to permanently stay. The visa was issued for five years so it already expired and I was wondering if that would be a problem when I decide to apply?
thanx - Luis
Well, me and my girlfriend are planning on getting married pretty soon and I want to apply to adjust my status, but I know very little about all this.
I came to the US about seven years ago with my parents as tourists and decided to permanently stay. The visa was issued for five years so it already expired and I was wondering if that would be a problem when I decide to apply?
thanx - Luis
The forms required are listed on www.uscis.gov, under "how do I adjust status to permanent resident?"
You might want to have a 1-time consultation with an immigration attorney who can point you in the right direction, too, especially regarding your lengthy overstay.
Best Wishes,
Rene
Sep 6th 2006, 1:57 am
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Re: help
Originally Posted by Luis
Well, me and my girlfriend are planning on getting married pretty soon and I want to apply to adjust my status, but I know very little about all this.
Ian
Sep 6th 2006, 1:58 am
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Re: help
By the way, I'm assuming your girlfriend is a USC.
Rene
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Sep 6th 2006, 3:30 am
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Does your girlfriend realize what she's getting herself into? What is
her status in the US? From what you've written, you've been out of
status for at least two years which means that if you leave the US for
any reason whatsoever, you'll automatically incur a 10 year ban. How
have you been supporting yourself? You couldn't have been working
legally since you currently have no status in the US. Does your g/f make
over 125% of the current poverty guideline... she'll need that or she'll
need a joint sponsor. How does she feel about supporting you until such
time as you get a legal job?
Ian
I don't know what you mean by does my gf know what she's getting herself into. I mean we've talked about it of course, and she's a USC.
Actually I recently turned 18 and I'm planning on moving out with her.
So if I'm working illegally, it doesn't count as income?.
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her status in the US? From what you've written, you've been out of
status for at least two years which means that if you leave the US for
any reason whatsoever, you'll automatically incur a 10 year ban. How
have you been supporting yourself? You couldn't have been working
legally since you currently have no status in the US. Does your g/f make
over 125% of the current poverty guideline... she'll need that or she'll
need a joint sponsor. How does she feel about supporting you until such
time as you get a legal job?
Ian
I don't know what you mean by does my gf know what she's getting herself into. I mean we've talked about it of course, and she's a USC.
Actually I recently turned 18 and I'm planning on moving out with her.
So if I'm working illegally, it doesn't count as income?.
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Sep 6th 2006, 3:49 am
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Luis
Of course it doesnt count as Income if your doing it
ILLEGALLY.....!!!!!!!!!!!!
luis wrote:
> Does your girlfriend realize what she's getting herself into? What is
> her status in the US? From what you've written, you've been out of
> status for at least two years which means that if you leave the US for
> any reason whatsoever, you'll automatically incur a 10 year ban. How
> have you been supporting yourself? You couldn't have been working
> legally since you currently have no status in the US. Does your g/f make
> over 125% of the current poverty guideline... she'll need that or she'll
> need a joint sponsor. How does she feel about supporting you until such
> time as you get a legal job?
> Ian
> I don't know what you mean by does my gf know what she's getting herself into. I mean we've talked about it of course, and she's a USC.
> Actually I recently turned 18 and I'm planning on moving out with her.
> So if I'm working illegally, it doesn't count as income?.
>
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> http://www.visaforyou.org/eng/
Of course it doesnt count as Income if your doing it
ILLEGALLY.....!!!!!!!!!!!!
luis wrote:
> Does your girlfriend realize what she's getting herself into? What is
> her status in the US? From what you've written, you've been out of
> status for at least two years which means that if you leave the US for
> any reason whatsoever, you'll automatically incur a 10 year ban. How
> have you been supporting yourself? You couldn't have been working
> legally since you currently have no status in the US. Does your g/f make
> over 125% of the current poverty guideline... she'll need that or she'll
> need a joint sponsor. How does she feel about supporting you until such
> time as you get a legal job?
> Ian
> I don't know what you mean by does my gf know what she's getting herself into. I mean we've talked about it of course, and she's a USC.
> Actually I recently turned 18 and I'm planning on moving out with her.
> So if I'm working illegally, it doesn't count as income?.
>
> ---
> posted via:
> http://www.visaforyou.org/eng/
Sep 6th 2006, 4:19 am
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So she would have to make over 125% of the current poverty guideline in order for immigration to accept my request?
Luis
Of course it doesnt count as Income if your doing it
ILLEGALLY.....!!!!!!!!!!!!
luis wrote:
> Does your girlfriend realize what she's getting herself into? What is
> her status in the US? From what you've written, you've been out of
> status for at least two years which means that if you leave the US for
> any reason whatsoever, you'll automatically incur a 10 year ban. How
> have you been supporting yourself? You couldn't have been working
> legally since you currently have no status in the US. Does your g/f make
> over 125% of the current poverty guideline... she'll need that or she'll
> need a joint sponsor. How does she feel about supporting you until such
> time as you get a legal job?
> Ian
> I don't know what you mean by does my gf know what she's getting herself into. I mean we've talked about it of course, and she's a USC.
> Actually I recently turned 18 and I'm planning on moving out with her.
> So if I'm working illegally, it doesn't count as income?.
Luis
Of course it doesnt count as Income if your doing it
ILLEGALLY.....!!!!!!!!!!!!
luis wrote:
> Does your girlfriend realize what she's getting herself into? What is
> her status in the US? From what you've written, you've been out of
> status for at least two years which means that if you leave the US for
> any reason whatsoever, you'll automatically incur a 10 year ban. How
> have you been supporting yourself? You couldn't have been working
> legally since you currently have no status in the US. Does your g/f make
> over 125% of the current poverty guideline... she'll need that or she'll
> need a joint sponsor. How does she feel about supporting you until such
> time as you get a legal job?
> Ian
> I don't know what you mean by does my gf know what she's getting herself into. I mean we've talked about it of course, and she's a USC.
> Actually I recently turned 18 and I'm planning on moving out with her.
> So if I'm working illegally, it doesn't count as income?.
Sep 6th 2006, 4:39 am
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Re: help
Originally Posted by Luis
So she would have to make over 125% of the current poverty guideline in order for immigration to accept my request?
Rene
Sep 6th 2006, 4:39 am
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Yes she would have to cover you an if anyone else lived in the house
would have to include them aswell......Have you not read the
paperwork????????
luis wrote:
> So she would have to make over 125% of the current poverty guideline in order for immigration to accept my request?
> Luis
> Of course it doesnt count as Income if your doing it
> ILLEGALLY.....!!!!!!!!!!!!
> luis wrote:
> > Does your girlfriend realize what she's getting herself into? What is
> > her status in the US? From what you've written, you've been out of
> > status for at least two years which means that if you leave the US for
> > any reason whatsoever, you'll automatically incur a 10 year ban. How
> > have you been supporting yourself? You couldn't have been working
> > legally since you currently have no status in the US. Does your g/f make
> > over 125% of the current poverty guideline... she'll need that or she'll
> > need a joint sponsor. How does she feel about supporting you until such
> > time as you get a legal job?
> >
> > Ian
> >
> >
> >
> > I don't know what you mean by does my gf know what she's getting herself into. I mean we've talked about it of course, and she's a USC.
> >
> > Actually I recently turned 18 and I'm planning on moving out with her.
> >
> > So if I'm working illegally, it doesn't count as income?.
would have to include them aswell......Have you not read the
paperwork????????
luis wrote:
> So she would have to make over 125% of the current poverty guideline in order for immigration to accept my request?
> Luis
> Of course it doesnt count as Income if your doing it
> ILLEGALLY.....!!!!!!!!!!!!
> luis wrote:
> > Does your girlfriend realize what she's getting herself into? What is
> > her status in the US? From what you've written, you've been out of
> > status for at least two years which means that if you leave the US for
> > any reason whatsoever, you'll automatically incur a 10 year ban. How
> > have you been supporting yourself? You couldn't have been working
> > legally since you currently have no status in the US. Does your g/f make
> > over 125% of the current poverty guideline... she'll need that or she'll
> > need a joint sponsor. How does she feel about supporting you until such
> > time as you get a legal job?
> >
> > Ian
> >
> >
> >
> > I don't know what you mean by does my gf know what she's getting herself into. I mean we've talked about it of course, and she's a USC.
> >
> > Actually I recently turned 18 and I'm planning on moving out with her.
> >
> > So if I'm working illegally, it doesn't count as income?.
Sep 6th 2006, 4:16 pm
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Re: help
[QUOTE=Luis
Actually I recently turned 18 and I'm planning on moving out with her.
So if I'm working illegally, it doesn't count as income?./QUOTE]
Luis, especially as you've "just" turned 18, there are different rules you might want to find out about--I think you may have some remedies available to you because of your age.
You and your girlfriend have a quite unusual situation, and you should really look up a place like Catholic Charities (or other immigrant assistance group---usually low or no cost) and see about getting some more specific information.
Actually I recently turned 18 and I'm planning on moving out with her.
So if I'm working illegally, it doesn't count as income?./QUOTE]
Luis, especially as you've "just" turned 18, there are different rules you might want to find out about--I think you may have some remedies available to you because of your age.
You and your girlfriend have a quite unusual situation, and you should really look up a place like Catholic Charities (or other immigrant assistance group---usually low or no cost) and see about getting some more specific information.
Last edited by meauxna; Sep 6th 2006 at 4:31 pm.
Sep 6th 2006, 4:18 pm
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Re: help
Luis - I strongly reccomend that you consult with / hire an atty.
Best of luck.
Best of luck.
Originally Posted by Luis
Hi everyone,
Well, me and my girlfriend are planning on getting married pretty soon and I want to apply to adjust my status, but I know very little about all this.
I came to the US about seven years ago with my parents as tourists and decided to permanently stay. The visa was issued for five years so it already expired and I was wondering if that would be a problem when I decide to apply?
thanx - Luis
Well, me and my girlfriend are planning on getting married pretty soon and I want to apply to adjust my status, but I know very little about all this.
I came to the US about seven years ago with my parents as tourists and decided to permanently stay. The visa was issued for five years so it already expired and I was wondering if that would be a problem when I decide to apply?
thanx - Luis
Sep 6th 2006, 4:36 pm
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Re: help
Originally Posted by Luis
Hi everyone,
Well, me and my girlfriend are planning on getting married pretty soon and I want to apply to adjust my status, but I know very little about all this.
I came to the US about seven years ago with my parents as tourists and decided to permanently stay. The visa was issued for five years so it already expired and I was wondering if that would be a problem when I decide to apply?
thanx - Luis
Well, me and my girlfriend are planning on getting married pretty soon and I want to apply to adjust my status, but I know very little about all this.
I came to the US about seven years ago with my parents as tourists and decided to permanently stay. The visa was issued for five years so it already expired and I was wondering if that would be a problem when I decide to apply?
thanx - Luis
Sep 6th 2006, 8:01 pm
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> Does your girlfriend realize what she's getting herself into? What is
> her status in the US? From what you've written, you've been out of
> status for at least two years which means that if you leave the US for
> any reason whatsoever, you'll automatically incur a 10 year ban. How
> have you been supporting yourself? You couldn't have been working
> legally since you currently have no status in the US. Does your g/f
> make
> over 125% of the current poverty guideline... she'll need that or
> she'll
> need a joint sponsor. How does she feel about supporting you until
> such
> time as you get a legal job?
> Ian
> I don't know what you mean by does my gf know what she's getting
> herself into. I mean we've talked about it of course, and she's a USC.
> Actually I recently turned 18 and I'm planning on moving out with her.
> So if I'm working illegally, it doesn't count as income?.
> ---
> posted via:
> http://www.visaforyou.org/eng/
[QUOTE=Luis
Actually I recently turned 18 and I'm planning on moving out with her.
So if I'm working illegally, it doesn't count as income?./QUOTE]
Luis, especially as you've "just" turned 18, there are different rules
you might want to find out about--I think you may have some remedies
available to you because of your age.
You and your girlfriend have a quite unusual situation, and you should
really look up a place like Catholic Charities (or other immigrant
assistance group---usually low or no cost) and see about getting some
more specific information.
I will look into it, thank you.
---
posted via:
http://www.visaforyou.org/eng/
> her status in the US? From what you've written, you've been out of
> status for at least two years which means that if you leave the US for
> any reason whatsoever, you'll automatically incur a 10 year ban. How
> have you been supporting yourself? You couldn't have been working
> legally since you currently have no status in the US. Does your g/f
> make
> over 125% of the current poverty guideline... she'll need that or
> she'll
> need a joint sponsor. How does she feel about supporting you until
> such
> time as you get a legal job?
> Ian
> I don't know what you mean by does my gf know what she's getting
> herself into. I mean we've talked about it of course, and she's a USC.
> Actually I recently turned 18 and I'm planning on moving out with her.
> So if I'm working illegally, it doesn't count as income?.
> ---
> posted via:
> http://www.visaforyou.org/eng/
[QUOTE=Luis
Actually I recently turned 18 and I'm planning on moving out with her.
So if I'm working illegally, it doesn't count as income?./QUOTE]
Luis, especially as you've "just" turned 18, there are different rules
you might want to find out about--I think you may have some remedies
available to you because of your age.
You and your girlfriend have a quite unusual situation, and you should
really look up a place like Catholic Charities (or other immigrant
assistance group---usually low or no cost) and see about getting some
more specific information.
I will look into it, thank you.
---
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http://www.visaforyou.org/eng/
Sep 6th 2006, 8:03 pm
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> Hi everyone,
> Well, me and my girlfriend are planning on getting married pretty soon
> and I want to apply to adjust my status, but I know very little about
> all this.
> I came to the US about seven years ago with my parents as tourists and
> decided to permanently stay. The visa was issued for five years so it
> already expired and I was wondering if that would be a problem when I
> decide to apply?
> thanx - Luis
I'm smelling a rat here, or it may just be me, but if your just turning
18 now, and you cane here 7 years ago.... was it just you that stayed or
the whole family?!
the whole family stayed..
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> Well, me and my girlfriend are planning on getting married pretty soon
> and I want to apply to adjust my status, but I know very little about
> all this.
> I came to the US about seven years ago with my parents as tourists and
> decided to permanently stay. The visa was issued for five years so it
> already expired and I was wondering if that would be a problem when I
> decide to apply?
> thanx - Luis
I'm smelling a rat here, or it may just be me, but if your just turning
18 now, and you cane here 7 years ago.... was it just you that stayed or
the whole family?!
the whole family stayed..
---
posted via:
http://www.visaforyou.org/eng/