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• こーの字
• 2024/05/11 (Sat) 11:24
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As a follow-up to #8, if you are submitting
Adjustment of Status with I-485 (How to get a green card in the US ）),
I-131, Application for Travel Document
and
I- 765, Application for Employment Authorization
should also be filed at the same time.
I-131 is the document that #8 mentioned, which authorizes temporary departure from the country during the application process. If you leave the U.S. without this, the I-485 process will be over there.
The I-765 is the document you need to work on until you receive your green card.
You can read more about it in the link in #2.

I did my I-485 and other applications through an attorney. I think it is generally done through an attorney as well. However, if you look up I-485 DIY, you can also find a way to do it yourself.
However, based on the above discussion, I think it would be a good idea to consult an immigration attorney first to see if it would be better to continue with the Adjustment of Status process or to return to Japan and obtain an immigrant visa through an embassy interview.

• A
• 2024/05/11 (Sat) 22:00
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Supplement.
I wrote that I entered the country in October 2018, applied for a green card with Adjustment of Status from ESTA in November 2018, and received my green card in the mail shortly after my couple interview in July 2019 at the Honolulu office of USCIS downtown, but I remember I remembered that I received instructions for fingerprinting in December 2018, so I made an appointment in January 2019 and had my photo taken and fingerprints taken at the Honolulu office of USCIS. The photo and fingerprints taken at that time were used on my green card.

First of all, Mr. HALE has already completed your application ？
Do you know which documents you submitted and all the document names ？ Do you keep copies of the documents you submitted ？
#9, Koji wrote "I- 131, Application for Travel Document, and you cannot leave the U.S. until the authorization document is returned to you.

"What should I do next ？?" but if you have submitted the documents and USCIS has received them, then you will have to wait.
In my case, after mailing the documents, I just had to wait for instructions.
If USCIS has received the documents, I think the next step is to have your fingerprints taken and a photo taken, as long as the documents are complete and everything goes smoothly.

Six years ago, my husband submitted his paperwork by mail. We mailed them with a check for the application fee.
If the check has been cashed and debited from the bank, then I believe the documents have been received by USCIS and the review process has begun.

I applied in 2018 so at that time there was no online submission option and I submitted my documents by mail.
Mr. hale did you file online ？ did you file by mail ？
https://www.uscis.gov/i-130
If you did online filing, you can check your case status. If you filed online, it says you can check your case status online, so you can check the status of your application yourself.

The estimated processing times for the I-130 are available on the USCIS website.
https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

There is also a website where those who have filed green card applications with USCIS report their progress.
https://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/134-ir-1-cr-1-spouse-visa-case-filing-and-progress-reports/
Same time as Mr. Hale, April 2024. Some have already received instructions for biometrics appointment （ photography and fingerprinting ） after filing I-130 and I-485 in April 2024 at the same time as Mr. Hale.
https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1c5lx2v/april_2024_gc_filers_i130_i485/

• ミンティ
• mail
• 2024/06/06 (Thu) 10:28
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I have been living in California, USA for about 8 years
My F-1 visa has expired, I only have a valid I-20, but I rarely go to school
I have an I-20, so it is legal I am getting married to a Japanese permanent resident
Is there any problem if I register the marriage at the consulate? ？
and can I get my Permanent Resident status immediately ？ too?

• A
• 2024/06/06 (Thu) 20:14
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Congratulations on your marriage.

＞ It is legal because you have an I-20
It is up to USCIS, a law enforcement agency, to decide whether it is legal or not, so I think you should not make an easy decision yourself.

＞ Is there any problem if I register my marriage at the consulate ？
Why don't you call the consulate in Japan and inquire about it ？
In the first place, diplomatic missions abroad are set up to support Japanese nationals living abroad. In the first place, Japanese consulates and consulates abroad are set up to support Japanese people living abroad.
When I first started living in the U.S., I had a lot of problems and things I didn't understand. I called the Honolulu Consulate and explained the situation, and they gave me valuable advice every time.

＞ And can I get my permanent residence right away ？
Why don't you ask USCIS how long it takes to get permanent residence?
In your case, your spouse, a Japanese permanent resident, will be your "sponsor" to apply for your permanent resident status.
In my case, my husband, who is a US citizen, sponsored my application for permanent residence.
My sponsor husband called USCIS and explained my situation at the time, and the person who answered the phone carefully explained all the necessary documents ・ and procedures.
I submitted the documents as instructed by USCIS and successfully obtained my green card.
Since your prospective marriage partner will be your "sponsor", I think the ideal procedure would be for your prospective marriage partner to contact USCIS and assist Ms. Minty in obtaining permanent residence.

• こーの字
• 2024/06/06 (Thu) 20:22
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#12,

You can look up the Processing Time for the I-130 on the USCIS website.
https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/
Form is I-130 and Form Category is Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21.

Also, according to the following site, it may take 4-5 years to receive I-130 in some cases.
https://visagrader.com/uscis-processing-times/i-130