I-130

03-30-2006, 12:08 AM

Do we need to complete a I-130 if we are married and both living in the u.s.a.?

03-30-2006, 12:43 AM

> Do we need to complete a I-130 if we are married and both living in
> the u.s.a.?
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What's you ultimate goal? What are your statuses now? Please
provide details.

Best Wishes,
Rene

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03-30-2006, 02:30 AM

"Kylie" <> wrote in message
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| Do we need to complete a I-130 if we are married and both living in
| the u.s.a.?
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If one of you needs to become an immigrant then an I-130 needs to be filed.
If both of you are already immigrants or US citizens then it is not needed
anymore.

03-30-2006, 06:20 PM

I am a f1 student and he is an american citizen. I am the one that is apply for residency.

03-30-2006, 06:50 PM

> > "Kylie" <> wrote in message
> > news:197$91776$667373$...
> > |
> > | Do we need to complete a I-130 if we are married and both living
> > | in
> > | the u.s.a.?
> > |
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> > | Posted via http://expatforums.com
> > If one of you needs to become an immigrant then an I-130 needs to be
> > filed.
> > If both of you are already immigrants or US citizens then it is not
> > needed
> > anymore.
> I am a f1 student and he is an american citizen. I am the one that is
> apply for residency.
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> Posted via http://expatforums.com

In that case, then yes. Among other things, an I-130 will be one of the
things in your AOS package.

Rene

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03-30-2006, 07:20 PM

> In that case, then yes. Among other things, an I-130 will be one of
> the things in your AOS package.
> Rene

Out of curiosity.... are the couple *require* to file the I-130 even if
the F-1 doesn't expire for quite some time? For example, if the F-1 is
good for a year, must they file if they intend to leave before the F-1
has expired?

This is along the lines of having to notify USCIS of certain changes (eg
address!) while in the country on any visa.

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03-30-2006, 07:23 PM

> > "Kylie" <> wrote in message
> > news:197$91776$667373$...
> > |
> > | Do we need to complete a I-130 if we are married and both living
> > | in
> > | the u.s.a.?
> > |
> > | --
> > | Posted via http://expatforums.com
> > If one of you needs to become an immigrant then an I-130 needs to be
> > filed.
> > If both of you are already immigrants or US citizens then it is not
> > needed
> > anymore.
> I am a f1 student and he is an american citizen. I am the one that is
> apply for residency.
> --
> Posted via http://expatforums.com

I-130 (Petition for immediate relative)
I-485 (Adjustment of status)
I-864 (Affidavit of support)
I-131 (Advance of parole) if you want to leave the country while AOS is
pending..
I-765 (Employment authorization Document), you might need to work!
All the supporting documentation.

http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/legpermres.htm

Good Luck!

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