hi.
i'm a u.s. citizen by neutralization and my wife entered the country legally with b1/b2 visa about two years ago but she became "out of status" when her visa expired.
i have couple of questions to ask.
i've browsed through the web and found that i need to file the below forms.
I-130 PETITION FOR ALIEN RELATIVE $190.00
G-325A BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION NO FEE
I-485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE $325.00
I-864 AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT NO FEE
I-765 PERMISSION FOR WORK AUTHORIZATION $180.00
I-693 MEDICAL EXAMINATION RESULTS NO FEE
my questions are:
1) when i submit a proof of my citizenship, do i send the original certificate of the citizenship or a photocopy?
2) do i submit all forms at the same time or do i have to file them in particular orders?
3) i live in california and dmv requires a social security number for a driver's license. how do i apply for the social security card? do i apply after we get the temporary green card or after we get the work permit?
4) should i hire a lawyer? (the cheapest i found asked $2000 yuk!)
your valuable input will be greatly appreciated. thank you in advance.
i'm a u.s. citizen by neutralization and my wife entered the country legally with b1/b2 visa about two years ago but she became "out of status" when her visa expired.
i have couple of questions to ask.
i've browsed through the web and found that i need to file the below forms.
I-130 PETITION FOR ALIEN RELATIVE $190.00
G-325A BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION NO FEE
I-485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE $325.00
I-864 AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT NO FEE
I-765 PERMISSION FOR WORK AUTHORIZATION $180.00
I-693 MEDICAL EXAMINATION RESULTS NO FEE
my questions are:
1) when i submit a proof of my citizenship, do i send the original certificate of the citizenship or a photocopy?
2) do i submit all forms at the same time or do i have to file them in particular orders?
3) i live in california and dmv requires a social security number for a driver's license. how do i apply for the social security card? do i apply after we get the temporary green card or after we get the work permit?
4) should i hire a lawyer? (the cheapest i found asked $2000 yuk!)
your valuable input will be greatly appreciated. thank you in advance.