I'm a K1 holder. I'm going to adjust my status to permenant resident.
The I-129 petition was approved before I came US. Do I need to apply I-130 ??
And other required paperworks?
Kind of confused...Thank you for the correct answer
2006-09-21 14:23:42 · 4 answers · asked by whatsup2015 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
I know to serve on USCIS. What I dont understand is why I still need to apply I-130 after holding I-129 ? (I hold K1 visa with I-129 petition, K-3 holders are with I-130 petition)
2006-09-22 15:54:45 · update #1
Yes I-130 and several others. You can go to uscis.gov and it will give a listing of required documents for each type of Visa holder. You can find an immigration lawyer that may have packets already set up of the paperwork you need. It's probably best to have a lawyer because they know best how each document must be completed along with each type of identification/supporting documents to attach to each.
2006-09-21 14:28:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you already had an approved I-129F petition, entered the states, got married within the 90 day limit, all you need to do is adjust status with the I-485 (also includes the Affidavit of Support and Immunization records) and apply for work authorization with the I-765. You do not need to file the I-130. You can always check with the national customer service center, but that can be a crapshoot!
2006-09-22 03:44:41 · answer #2 · answered by EJ 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No offense to the other people answering the question, but do you really want to trust your legal status in the US to a bunch of Yahoos (pun intended). Contact the US Customs & Immigration directly via theie website (http://www.uscis.gov) or their National Customer Service Center at 1 (800) 375-5283. I've found that the best days to call are Wednesdays or Thursdays. The hold time can be 30 minutes, but at least you'll get the correct answer instead of hearsay.
2006-09-21 15:21:31 · answer #3 · answered by DB 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, you need to apply. No, you don't need a lawyer - waste of money (and can, sometimes make things worse).
Just go here: http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-485.htm#fba
read the instructions, click on "download a package of all of these forms" link, get the forms, fill them in and mail.
No rocket science really.
good luck!
2006-09-21 15:12:52 · answer #4 · answered by n0body 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋