grioghair

I am on the verge of filing my papers for permanent residency - I am married to a US citizen.

Firstly, what happens to my status after marriage - I entered the UK as a tourist...does my status remain as a tourist until I file the papers?

I need a little help with the work permit form I-765. I have to go down and file this in person in Indianapolis - do I need to file this separately or with form I-485...and what kind of evidence are they going to require when I file these papers (i.e. birth certificates, marriage certificates, etc.).

Lastly, do I need to file all of the papers by post before I apply for the work permit?

Thanks for all help...

Alvena Ferreira

grioghair wrote:
    > I am on the verge of filing my papers for permanent residency - I am married to a
    > US citizen. Firstly, what happens to my status after marriage - I entered the UK as
    > a tourist...does my status remain as a tourist until I file the papers? I need a
    > little help with the work permit form I-765. I have to go down and file this in
    > person in Indianapolis - do I need to file this separately or with form I-485...and
    > what kind of evidence are they going to require when I file these papers (i.e.
    > birth certificates, marriage certificates, etc.). Lastly, do I need to file all of
    > the papers by post before I apply for the work permit?
    >
Generally, you file everything together at the same time. See the "tourist
adjustment" link on the doc steen site for more info. The last I heard, you have to
mail everything in to this office, and you should not expect quick action. Find more
info about your office here:
http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/fi...is/aboutus.htm

Alvena

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Paul Helpdesk

It is helpful if you file all the forms together with the I-765. You will get your
EAD approved first.

You may find the following links helpful:

http://www.isso.cornell.edu/immigration/marryusc.html
http://www.visapro.com/Green-Card-Fa...US-Citizen.asp

Paul @ HelpDesk