Ahmad

I am new here in forum and seek advice. My employ is in Nevada. I marry an American and she supports my desire to have a green card. We know there to be many forms but we do not possess the kinds of money to employ a attorney for this. We know we must make applicant for I485 and I130 and finance support document. We have some problems. My wife does not earn enough to support me the way US requires. Can my income be added to hers. We have been married now 8 months. Also, does the wife have to live in same house. She is attending university in Utah at this time. I also want to go home to Cairo for maybe 2 months to take care of family business. What do I do. Finally can anyone tell me about UCIS interviews in Nevada.

Many thanks.

Ahmad

Noorah101

Yes.

If she is temporarily living apart from you in order to attend school, that should be OK.

When you file your AOS paperwork, include form I-131 for AP. This will allow you to leave and return to the USA while your AOS is processing. Do not leave the USA until you have your AP document in-hand. If you have overstayed at anytime in the USA in the past, do not use AP at all. Wait until you have your green card to travel.

AOS interviews are all pretty much the same. You and your wife appear at your local USCIS office, the officer asks questions, and you present your proof of joint life together. Be aware you may not get approved on the day of your interview, if your security checks are not yet complete.

Best Wishes,
Rene

fatbrit

On what visa did you arrive?

meauxna

What type of visa did you arrive to the US with, and what is your current immigration status?

Ahmad

H1B still

in US 2years

Elvira

AFAIK you can continue to travel on your valid H1b visa after applying for AOS, ie you do not need AP. However, if you also apply for employment authorization, you would need AP once you use the EAD.

Maybe a one-time consultation with an immigration attorney would be advisable to make sure you have all your options straight. This should not cost more than a couple of hundred $$$ and might be money well spent.

meauxna

OK, well, you can NOT afford to go ahead and file papers without knowing what you are donig. Do as Elvira suggests and see a lawyer for a one time consultation.

You must understand VERY clearly what you must do and what you can do as an H-1B adjusting status.
If you stay in your H-1B job, your AOS packet can cost you less money.

Do your research before you leave the US!