Originally posted by Josehernandez
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First of all, try to start your process as soon as possible as you never know what other changes will be implemented.
My AOS was long and done cautiously via an immigration lawyer. I got married in 2015, instead of adjusting right away my lawyer did a FOIA request to obtain my entire history in America, it focused on anything to do with immigration and any criminal past i might have had (process took around 6-7 months). He wanted all the information that USCIS would obtain with their investigation. The only thing that came up was my DACA record and no criminal past. I was refunded the the fee as his organization was the one that submitted my DACA application. Due to the fact that I was paroled back in the US under the wrong status, we did a PIP (parole in place) as my husband is a citizen that served in the army and was honorably discharged. (process took 3-4 months to be approved). Right after we submitted I485 and I30 (AOS) in October 2015; process took approximately 9 months. I did the normal biometrics, received another work permit which was good for 1 year then I did the interview (my experience and the questions we were asked are posted on this site). After the interview, IO took almost 1 month to make a decision on my case. I received my 10 year green card as my hubby and I were married for over 2 years when the decision was made. I am happy and relieved that I followed all the necessary steps my lawyer suggested in order to avoid any and all complications. This process was very stressful mentally and emotionally, I was blessed to have a supportive spouse, while he didn't understand much of the process and we use to get into little arguments, he was ALWAYS there throughout it all. I hope this was helpful. This forum was a blessing to me while I was going through my process and I hope I am able to help at least one individual in their time of need.
If you have any other questions or concerns you can reach out to me. GOOD LUCK!!
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