rajcarol

Hi,
me and my wife(USC) are finally ready to file the pappers for my visa status change,we have gathered the info. from various places , would deeply appriciate if someone can help us to make sure we are on right track.

background
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- I came to US on my H1 B1 in 04/2000 , visa is valid till 10/2002.
- Got laid off in 04/2001.
- We got married 10/2001.

forms:
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My wife (USC) have to file : I-130
I have to file : I-485 , G-325A , I-864 , I-693 , I-765

* Does the period between my lay off and marriage will affect the processings?
* Do i have to file "I-485 Sup A" too with a fee of $1000 ?

Are we guys on right track ?
Are we missing something ?
Is there anyting more we have to do , which might make the processing better ?

ANY help / suggestions are deeply appriciated .

Thanx

Ingo Pakleppa

On Tue, 13 Aug 2002 13:55:01 -0700, rajcarol wrote:


    > Hi, me and my wife(USC) are finally ready to file the pappers for my visa status
    > change,we have gathered the info. from various places , would deeply appriciate if
    > someone can help us to make sure we are on right track.
    > background
    > ----------
    > - I came to US on my H1 B1 in 04/2000 , visa is valid till 10/2002. - Got laid off
    > in 04/2001.
    > - We got married 10/2001.
    > forms:
    > -----
    > My wife (USC) have to file : I-130 I have to file : I-485 , G-325A , I-864 ,
    > I-693 , I-765
    > * Does the period between my lay off and marriage will affect the processings?

No problem. I would recommend not requesting advance parole, and not travelling
outside the US.

    > * Do i have to file "I-485 Sup A" too with a fee of $1000 ?

No. This is only for people who file using 245(i). You are using 245(a). You need
neither the Sup A nor the extra fee.

    > Are we guys on right track ?

Sounds like it.

    > Are we missing something ?

I think both of you have to file the G-325A. Also, it might be a good idea to hire
an attorney to handle the details. It's not rocket science, but it's not a bad
idea anyway.

    > Is there anyting more we have to do , which might make the processing better ?
    > ANY help / suggestions are deeply appriciated .
    > Thanx
    > --
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Joe

For an excellient concise overview of the forms/document required to adjust your
status, go to:

http://www.geo-
cities.com/immigration_helpsite/I-130/inside.htm

One point to note is that you AND your wife have to submit four (4) copies EACH of
the G-325a biographic info forms.

If you are married to a USC then unauthorized overstay/employment/etc. is generally
forgiven PROVIDED you entered legally and were inpected at your POE.

As I understand it, the "I-485 Sup A" is only required if you entered the USA without
inspection (i.e. illegally). Since you entered on a H1B, there is no need to file the
Suppliment. However, I read somewhere that its safe to file the "I-485 Sup A" just in
case, but don't submit the $1000 Fee.

Good Luck.

rajcarol <[email protected]> wrote in message
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    > Hi, me and my wife(USC) are finally ready to file the pappers for my visa status
    > change,we have gathered the info. from various places , would deeply appriciate if
    > someone can help us to make sure we are on right track.
    > background
    > ----------
    > - I came to US on my H1 B1 in 04/2000 , visa is valid till 10/2002.
    > - Got laid off in 04/2001.
    > - We got married 10/2001.
    > forms:
    > -----
    > My wife (USC) have to file : I-130 I have to file : I-485 , G-325A , I-864 ,
    > I-693 , I-765
    > * Does the period between my lay off and marriage will affect the processings?
    > * Do i have to file "I-485 Sup A" too with a fee of $1000 ?
    > Are we guys on right track ? Are we missing something ? Is there anyting more we
    > have to do , which might make the processing better ?
    > ANY help / suggestions are deeply appriciated .
    > Thanx