K-1 AOS and I-130

[frank1538]

Probably a dumb question, but does the I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, need to be filed for an AOS for K-1?.

 

Dave G's checklist showed his filing the I-130, but Eric&Yuhui's checklist did not.

[Dynasty]

Here is the list for K-1 AOS from visajourney.com

 

I-485 Application To Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status .

 

I-765 Application for Employment Authorization. You will apply as category ©(9), "adjustment applicant". (optional, but you cannot work without this).

 

I-864 Affidavit of Support .

 

G-325A Biographic Information (for both of you).

 

WR-702, WR-703 or I-468 - Data Collection for Alien Documentation, Identification & Telecommunications System (ADIT). (If you don't get one of these forms in your package, don't worry about it. These are "office specific" forms which may not be used at your local office. Check local procedures by calling 1-800-375-5283).

 

A copy of form I-94, Nonimmigrant Arrival Departure Record (this was put in your passport when you arrived).

 

I-131 Application For Travel Document (for traveling outside the US during the application period, known as "advance parole").

 

A copy of the marriage certificate.

 

A copy of your birth certificate. (bring an extra when you move, or two or three if you can). You need a translated copy if it is not in English.

 

A copy of the fiance(e) petition approval notice (I-797 Notice of Action).

 

2 photos - the 3/4 face view - like you have done before, but more may required, depending on the requirements of the local office.

[kimnjake]

i have been told that yes, the I-130 does need to be filed because you are now petitioning for your now alien relative- spouse....

 

also i called my senators office and they said you had to do the I-130 too!

[Dynasty]

Again, right when I think I have it figured out, confusion sets in.

 

One would think by now, and with all the fees we have to pay, they (uscis) would give us clear and simple guidelines to follow from start to finish.

 

Ohh, this would be too much to ask for.