Recent content by shs157

Hi, The overstay should not affect the I-485 as an overstay is forgiven when you are married to a USC. As for the I-131, it could be a problem, since it seems like they are treating this one day as an overstay. Honestly, I think you'd be better off by her not leaving the country at all until...

Hi, I cannot offer much advice, but I can tell you what happened to a friend of ours who was in a similar situation. He was also not fighting anything and just wanted to go home. He was held in the regular jail for 5 months and then moved to the INS facility. He was there 3-4 weeks before...

What is the name of your state? MA My husband had employment authorization, but it expired. He has, however, been working without authorization. We are submitting his paperwork tonight to adjust status. Does I list his currentl employer on the I-130 and on his G-325? I want to be honest...

Nevermind! I just had a minute and was able to call USCIS for the answer. In case anyone else is interested, you do need to submit a separate check for each form. The $70 biometrics fee can be included on the same check as the I-485 fee

Hey there, My husband and I are just finishing up the application process right now. You are correct with your list of forms. There's no order that they need to be filed in, you can send them all in together. As for when they need to be filed, you can do so as soon as you marry and get all...

What is the name of your state? MA Hello, Just a quick question about fees. My husband and I are submitting everything together for his adjustment of status (I-485, I-130, I-765, etc.) Can we send everything in with one check for all of the fees (including biometrics fee) or do we need...

What is the name of your state? MA Hi, My husband and I currently live in Boston and we're filing the I-130 and I-485 this week. The current processing times for Boston for a I-485 is May 2003 (although I'm confused about this, since 2 months ago it was less than that by over a year?)...

What is the name of your state? MA Hello, For some reason, I'm having a difficult time fully understanding this Lockbox/Direct Mail thing. We will be filing the I-485/I-131 etc. within a month, and our state is one that is to mail the paperwork in directly. So, it is my understanding that...

What is the name of your state? MA I found this info on the USCIS website: A Permanent Resident of the United States can travel freely outside of the US. A passport from the country of citizenship is normally all that is needed. To reenter the US a Permanent Resident normally needs to present...

Yes, she can be deported if she is found to be illegal before the wedding (and afterwards too, until you do the paperwork). However, applying for a marriage license shouldn't raise any flags to anyone that she's illegal. I married an illegal, and all's we needed was a photo ID to get our...

Heavy, just one more thing, though. Before you state "No one here is trying to slam you" I would encourage you to read the post sent to me earlier. If this isn't your idea of someone trying to slam me...I don't know what it.

Okay, as I really don't wish to continue this arguement, I give up trying to explain myself and my style of writing. I still don't see, for example, where in the sentence "HE flew MEto meet his family..." I state he came with me. You also completely chose to ignore the post I was replying TO...

I am honestly not trying to come off as rude or anything else. I just hate being attacked when I was just trying to explain myself. I thought I could just get some assistance, now I will consult a lawyer (or legal clinic), thanks to your advice. Also, thank you for answering my original...

I am not at all sure what you mean. I was responding to the post by "I am alway liable" when I explained that my husband had sent me to meet his family. If someone accuses my husband of using me, you can be very sure that I will defend him. I don't think that we have a "Romeo and Juliet"...

Thanks again for the help! We are looking for some low-cost assistance now. As for the overseas trips, I went alone as he didn't want to create trouble by leaving. But the student stuff and work stuff is definitely of enough concern for us to consult a lawyer!