shutterme2 Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 We recently got our K-3 visa, and NOW in the U.S. Our "I-130" is still at NVC, or who knows where??? My question is.....What should we do from this point foward, how do we complete the AOS??? I tried to call SS office to see what is needed for her to get a card, and they told me that she needs to file a "I-688, I-766" in order to get a SSN If someone could tell me any tricks in applying for either of these forms that will be great. Link to comment
tywy_99 Posted March 24, 2006 Report Share Posted March 24, 2006 We recently got our K-3 visa, and NOW in the U.S. Our "I-130" is still at NVC, or who knows where??? My question is.....What should we do from this point foward, how do we complete the AOS??? I tried to call SS office to see what is needed for her to get a card, and they told me that she needs to file a "I-688, I-766" in order to get a SSN If someone could tell me any tricks in applying for either of these forms that will be great.201635[/snapback]The SSA aren't the ones to call at this point. Forget about what they told you.Call the USCIS toll-free number and inform them that you will be filing AOS and abandoning the I-130. This will let the CIS know to inform the NVC and get the I-130 back; something like that.At this point, you need to fill out the I-485 and also the I-765 for the EAD card. Follow the I-485 instructions and you'll be fine and make absulutely sure you mail it to the right place or you'll get RFE'dOnce your wife gets the EAD you can then get a SSN. Link to comment
frank1538 Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 VisaJourney has a pretty good general guide on AOS filing: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...om&page=k1k3aos With your I-130 somewhere out there in limbo, it sounds like AOS may be the way to go if time is important to you. Link to comment
warpedbored Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 You can't abandon the I-130 until it is approved. The I-130 is the basis for the K-3 petition. You can't get a SSN on a K-3 without an EAD either. You will need to file the I-765 for the EAD then wait until the I-130 is approved to adjust status. Link to comment
shutterme2 Posted March 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 You can't abandon the I-130 until it is approved. The I-130 is the basis for the K-3 petition. You can't get a SSN on a K-3 without an EAD either. You will need to file the I-765 for the EAD then wait until the I-130 is approved to adjust status.201732[/snapback]We have an approved "I-130" But it has not been sent anywhere since I got the 797 notice of approval. I thought that they would send more info regarding the rest of the process of the 130. I called USCIS and the told me they sent some paperwork in OCT??? They said they sent paperwork to myself as well as my wife, we never recieved anything. So let me understand something??? If a I-130 is for a CR1 visa, once the interview is completed and a visa is issued, does one also have to do AOS??? or is it done automatic with the completion of the CR1 Link to comment
frank1538 Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 So let me understand something??? If a I-130 is for a CR1 visa, once the interview is completed and a visa is issued, does one also have to do AOS??? or is it done automatic with the completion of the CR1202014[/snapback]To finish the CR-1, your wife will have to return to Guangzhou for an interview, but if she passes, she'll re-enter the US as a legal permanent resident, and no adjustment of status will be needed. She'll receive a green card shortly thereafter. In the alternative, you can file for adjustment of status off the K-3 and go to the interview here is the US. If the interview is successful, she will then become a legal permanent resident and should receive her green card shortly thereafter. The choice is yours. Most people don't ever want to see the consulate again. Link to comment
Patrick & Li Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 We sent off for the AOS and EAD at the same time. I was unsure about the I-130, but filed anyways. Got the EAD, got the SS#, and got our Drivers license in that order. Still waiting for namecheck, but should get our AOS soon. Patrick Link to comment
tywy_99 Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 WoW!! Patrick! It's going on 3 years since your initial filing!... I believe you are now the reigning "King of Wait!" of CFLdom Link to comment
david_dawei Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Scott (and Chang) : HOW ABOUT AN UPDATE !!! B) One thing to consider is the AOS processing time for your area.. For CA, it appears to be 5-7 months. I'm convinced that I know a trick for speeding this up... but I don't have any guinea pig takers yet B) Link to comment
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