My wife and I were married abroad in Nov. 2005. We came to the US together in late March 2006. I entered as a Visitor on the Visa Waiver Program. Initially we were planning to leave within 3 months and work abroad, which is why we did not apply for a spousal visa before we arrived. However, we were advised by the Immigration Officer at our time of entry that we should begin the process immediately. Therefore, within two weeks we applied for the I-130 and received a receipt. We are now about to submit the I-485 to adjust my status. I intend to also apply for the I-765 to work legally. My question is - will it be possible to change the status from my I-94W? And if so, will I have to leave the US for a long period of time? I no longer have a residence abroad. We've been given conflicting information and did not receive a great deal of assistance from the USCIS office in Albany. The web site also does not clearly describe the procedures for our particular case. I am sure we are not the only ones in this situation.
Thanks for any adbice you could provide.
Thanks for any adbice you could provide.