Congratulations Must Be In Order You Just Married your Foreign Fiance by Art Saborio
Incredible news on your marriage So how was it finally having your foreign fiance arrive in the USA I bet it was a great feeling to finally be together in the same country together. I know those long trips back forth were hard for the both of you. Now you get to see each other everyday even wake up to each other. Must be a great feeling.
I think you forgot something. You are married but that does not mean your new spouse can remain in the USA. your spouse is non immigrants since the arrival date was last month there is very little time before the ninety day visa expires. Now what will you do
Long ago just being married was enough to warrant a change in status but times have changed. We are both come form same era when getting something done was much easier. Now you have to deal with Homeland Security USCIS god knows how many other agencies just to remained married in the USA. But all this is important necessary to remove the conditional visa change your spouse over to a Permanent US Immigrant Resident Status. This status is needed as soon as possible.
What You say you have no idea how to go about getting a change of status Well the process is no easier than doing the ninety day fiance visa. The I 485 Permanent US Immigrant Resident Adjustment of Status Process is much more more complex but still can be done without the help of an attorney with the right kind of coaching. It is not an easy process but it unavoidable. Best to start earlier than later.
What I am going to say might scare you. The adjustment of status to Permanent US Immigrant Resident has a higher percentage of denials than the K1 Visa. Hard to believe but it true. Most couples that I talk to think it the other way around. But I am sorry to say it not. The USCIS puts a lot of weight on how well a couple can prove their relationship.
So what is the deal with the high rate of denials Well most couples that are married don't really prepare for the interviews or they submit incomplete data. They think that being married automatically gets them approved. Most are shocked to hear that they were not approved. Then reality sets in as they realize they have to really apply themselves to get the approval.
You asked what is the process for a denied If you are denied you have two options available to you. & these options are not in your control. The first is coming back for a second interview. The USCIS officer will do the inviting you cannot make your own appointment. The second way is reapplying again.
When it comes to choice between deportation reapplying I think reapplying sounds like a better deal. Just keep in mind there is an extra cost associated with reapplying. & the effort that goes into it no piece of cake. It is ideal to get that second interview to clear up any issues. Most of the time a second interview is all that is needed. But that is only if a second interview is needed. We are shooting for an approval the first time around.
I hear you mentioned something about deportation if a second try is denied Well to tell you the truth it takes a little more than multiple denials to start a deportation process. You should not be worrying about this since you have not gone through the first interview yet. & secondly you have me on your side to guide you through the jungle of forms supporting documentation. But if you really want to know multiple denials mean something is really wrong. When this happens it time to call in the big guns. Yup you guessed it. Attorneys Senators are you only source of aid.
Lets talk a little about the mechanics of this process. The main form that everyone starts out with is the I 485. It is the gateway to all other supporting forms documentation. It is the one document that leads the way to Permanent US Immigrant Resident Status. Submit that form with the right information wait two weeks you will have an acceptance letter waiting for you in the mail. Submit it wrong you have a lot of problems. After you get the acceptance letter the fingerprinting appointment will come then finally the interview.
I wish you both luck in your new marriage you have my contact information if you need my assistance. Remember what I told you about the process. Don't take it for granted. Work hard at it work hard at your marriage. Both are important both take hard work. if you get lost along the way don't hesitate to contact me. I can get you two back on the right path with the application submittal. Best wishes on your new life together. Keep in touch.
Art Saborio is an authority in both the "K1 Fiance Visa" "Permanent US Immigrant Resident Adjustment of Status Process" for the new spouse. He is author to many exclusive articles on these subjects. His articles information has helped countless others find joy together here in the US. Please join us at K1 Visa Experts k1visaexperts. com products. html for more important information. More free articles available at k1visaexperts. com blog Congratulations Must Be In Order You Just Married your Foreign Fiance
