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Hello everyone,
I'm in the process trying to get my green card through marriage and have a few questions and concerns that recently came up.
My story
I came here on a B1/B2 visa in 1994 and have been out of status since then. I got married in 1995 but ended up separating a few months after because of some issue she had. My mom became a US citizen in 2002 and then file a I-130 petition for me as a married son which was approved in 2005 however, due to the fact that I overstayed on my visa , I wouldn't be able to do an AOS here in the US and If I was to go back then, I would have been barred for a number of years. If she had filed for me when she had her green card before April 1st, 2001, which by the way, was told not to by her attorney at the time (stupid)I would have been eligible to adjust under Section 245(i) Act.
I finally got divorced in June 2007, met my current wife in 2006, lived together for for 3 years then broke up in 2010. We recently reconnected and then got married this past May. We sent in our package to USCIS on June 26th, 2013 which consisted of the I-130, 1-485, I-765 and I-864. I've already done the Biometrics on July 29th. The I-485 got updated to testing and interview scheduling on Aug 8th. I received another update on Aug 28th that my EAD is in production. So far it seems like everything is going smooth throughout the process however, my wife just got laid off from her new job yesterday which she started 4 weeks ago. She was the only sponsor on the I-864.
My Q's:
My mom is willing to be a cosponsor and file an I-864 Affidavit of support for me. Should I have her fill out a separate one as an addition to my wife's or do I have to have both of them on one form.
I've worked for two employers and paid and file all my taxes tax return every year except for 1997 and currently is on a medical leave. Would I be eligible to file a I-864W since I have way more than 40 quarters of coverage?
How should I present the new Affidavit of support to the IO at the interview?
It's been 24 days since my I-485 updated to interview and testing but I have not received a letter or update for the interview date.
Should I be concern that USCIS may have scheduled my interview without letting me know?
While reviewing my original submissions, I noticed my employment date on the I-130 was 1994 & not 1998 and also on one section of the I-485, I placed my mothers last name instead of her first. Do you think this will be a problem or should I reprint them with the correction and take it to the interview and if so, how do I present it to the IO?
We filled out all the paperwork ourselves and haven't had any issues with RFE's or anything. We have no criminal history, my wife never petition or had any immigration problem. Do you guys think we need an attorney at the interview at this point?
I do appreciate any input or comments you may have and good luck to you all on your journey.
I'm in the process trying to get my green card through marriage and have a few questions and concerns that recently came up.
My story
I came here on a B1/B2 visa in 1994 and have been out of status since then. I got married in 1995 but ended up separating a few months after because of some issue she had. My mom became a US citizen in 2002 and then file a I-130 petition for me as a married son which was approved in 2005 however, due to the fact that I overstayed on my visa , I wouldn't be able to do an AOS here in the US and If I was to go back then, I would have been barred for a number of years. If she had filed for me when she had her green card before April 1st, 2001, which by the way, was told not to by her attorney at the time (stupid)I would have been eligible to adjust under Section 245(i) Act.
I finally got divorced in June 2007, met my current wife in 2006, lived together for for 3 years then broke up in 2010. We recently reconnected and then got married this past May. We sent in our package to USCIS on June 26th, 2013 which consisted of the I-130, 1-485, I-765 and I-864. I've already done the Biometrics on July 29th. The I-485 got updated to testing and interview scheduling on Aug 8th. I received another update on Aug 28th that my EAD is in production. So far it seems like everything is going smooth throughout the process however, my wife just got laid off from her new job yesterday which she started 4 weeks ago. She was the only sponsor on the I-864.
My Q's:
My mom is willing to be a cosponsor and file an I-864 Affidavit of support for me. Should I have her fill out a separate one as an addition to my wife's or do I have to have both of them on one form.
I've worked for two employers and paid and file all my taxes tax return every year except for 1997 and currently is on a medical leave. Would I be eligible to file a I-864W since I have way more than 40 quarters of coverage?
How should I present the new Affidavit of support to the IO at the interview?
It's been 24 days since my I-485 updated to interview and testing but I have not received a letter or update for the interview date.
Should I be concern that USCIS may have scheduled my interview without letting me know?
While reviewing my original submissions, I noticed my employment date on the I-130 was 1994 & not 1998 and also on one section of the I-485, I placed my mothers last name instead of her first. Do you think this will be a problem or should I reprint them with the correction and take it to the interview and if so, how do I present it to the IO?
We filled out all the paperwork ourselves and haven't had any issues with RFE's or anything. We have no criminal history, my wife never petition or had any immigration problem. Do you guys think we need an attorney at the interview at this point?
I do appreciate any input or comments you may have and good luck to you all on your journey.
