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**azblk** · 03-28-2018, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by jdo View Post

Me and my husband just get married, he's came here with a visitor visa, and I want to file an adjustment of status for him. What do I need to do if I want to do that on my own without an attorney or lawyer. Please help, his visa only have 2 months left.

Thanks,
Jennifer

Marriage based AOS guide:

Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative

Petition for Alien Relative

https://www.uscis.gov/i-130

Use this form if you (the petitioner) are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or U.S. national and you need to establish your qualifying relationship with an eligible relative (the beneficiary) who wishes to come to or stay in the United States permanently and apply for the Permanent Resident Card (also called a Green Card).

Form I-130A Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary

Petition for Alien Relative

https://www.uscis.gov/i-130

Use this form if you (the petitioner) are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or U.S. national and you need to establish your qualifying relationship with an eligible relative (the beneficiary) who wishes to come to or stay in the United States permanently and apply for the Permanent Resident Card (also called a Green Card).

Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

https://www.uscis.gov/i-485

Use this form to apply for lawful permanent resident status if you are in the United States.

Form I-693 Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Must be sealed by civil surgeon and you dont need to send it with your original package, you can send it later on or take it to interview with you)

Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record

https://www.uscis.gov/i-693

If you are applying for adjustment status to become a lawful permanent resident, use this form to establish that you are not inadmissible to the United States on public health grounds.

Form I-864 Affidavit of Support under Section 213A of the INA

Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA

https://www.uscis.gov/i-864

Most family-based immigrants and some employment-based immigrants use this form to show they have adequate means of financial support and are not likely to rely on the U.S. government for financial support.

Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

Application for Employment Authorization

https://www.uscis.gov/i-765

Certain aliens aliens who are in the United States may file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to request employment authorization and an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Other aliens aliens whose immigration status authorizes them to work in the United States without restrictions may also use Form I-765 to apply to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for an EAD that shows such authorization.

Form I-131 Application for Travel Document (File this if you are planning to travel during AOS process)

Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records

https://www.uscis.gov/i-131

Use this form to apply for travel documents, parole documents, or arrival/departure records.

Form G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

https://www.uscis.gov/g-1145

Use this form to request a text message and/or email when USCIS accepts your form.

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Form I-130 Completed and signed form by Petitioner (U.S. Citizen).
Form I-130A Completed and signed by spouse beneficiary.
A personal check or Money Order amount of $535 made out to U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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Two-passport style photo of U.S. Citizen with full name on the back and name on plastic bag.
Two-passport style photo of beneficiary with full name on the back and name on plastic bag.
Copy of U.S. Citizen`s Birth Certificate or Passport Biographical Page, or Naturalization Certificate.
Copy of U.S. Citizen`s Driver License or Passport Biographical Page.
Copy of Marriage Certificate.
Copy of Divorce Decree (If you are divorced previously).
Copy of beneficiary`s passport biographical page.
Copy of beneficiary`s most recent I-94.

I94 - Official Website

https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/recent-search

Examples of Evidence Showing Bona Fide Marriage:

☐ Joint IRS Tax Return Transcripts (if you have it).

☐ Birth Certificate of your children (if you have any).

☐ Joint Lease or Mortgage showing joint tenancy (if you have it).

☐ Joint Bank Statements. (Checking, Saving, Credit Cards etc.).

☐ Joint Utility Bills (Or Utility Bills showing the same address for each spouse)

☐ Joint Cell Phone Bills.

☐ Joint Car title.

☐ Joint Car Insurance.

☐ Life insurance showing each other as beneficiary.

☐ Retirement accounts showing each other as beneficiary.

☐ Health, dental Insurance showing you are on one another plan.

☐ Photographs (Weddings, Trips, Family gatherings, Friends)

☐ Affidavits from your family, friends having personal knowledge of your bona fides marriage.

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Form I-485 Completed and Signed by Beneficiary (Alien Applicant).
A personal check or Money Order amount of $1225 made out to U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Including biometric fee).
Copy of foreign birth certificate for beneficiary accompanied by full-certified translation.
Copy of beneficiary`s passport Biographical page.
Copy of beneficiary`s passport nonimmigrant visa page (if you have)
Two-passport style photo of beneficiary with full name on the back and name on plastic bag.
Copy of beneficiary most recent I-94.

I94 - Official Website

https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/recent-search

Copy of Marriage Certificate.
Copy of Divorce Decree (If you are divorced previously).
Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (sealed by civil surgeon)
?You do not need to send with your initial application but you need have it with you during the interview?
Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA:
☐ Petitioner copies of IRS federal income tax return transcripts for the last one year (Optional last 3 years).
☐ Copies of Petitioner`s W2`s or 1040`s forms.

☐ Copies of Petitioner`s pay stubs.
☐ A letter of employment verification for the petitioner.

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Form I-765 Completed and Signed by Beneficiary.
Two-passport style photo of beneficiary with full name on the back and name on plastic bag.
Copy of beneficiary`s passport Biographical page.
Copy of beneficiary most recent I-94.

I94 - Official Website

https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/recent-search

*No Filing Fee is required for I-765 since it is being submitted along with I-485.

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Form I-131 Completed and Signed by Beneficiary.
Copy of beneficiary`s passport Biographical page.
Copy of beneficiary most recent I-94.
Two-passport style photo of beneficiary with full name on the back and name on plastic bag.

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