US citizen parents sponsoring over 21 son..

CALVIN_LJQ said:
So my questions are:
1. I am thinking to transfer my H1B to F1 (full time student) visa. Would it be a problem for the time I am filing I-458?. (because some said that the I-140 shows the intend of immigrant, but the I-20 is non-immigrant Visa)
2. beside keep looking for job in this tough economic time, what alternatives I can do?
3. what if I go back to my home country to wait for the priority day become to current ? Would it be more trouble in doing that?

I appreciate for any suggestions!
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My suggestion:
1. if u filed i 130 in U.S, u should apply I-20 for cushio. at least u don't have to worry about out of status.
2. get marry with a U.S citizen if u don't have someone worth to wait (i mean boy friend or girl friend). :p
3. u should ask ur lawer for more suggestions.
 
thanks for the advice,
well, I have a fiancee(who is in the same boat as me in H1b), and we are planing to get marry right after I file my I-485.:rolleyes:
 
should I retain a lawyer

hi, for those of you who have already filed or have been through adjustment of status process I want to know if there is some one who did or is doing adjustment of status without the help of a lawyer.
I was filling out 485 package and it seemed quite simple. I was just thinking why not to go ahead and file it my self rather than give $2000 to an attorney while I am student.
I am really confused if I should retain a lawyer or do it my self. Earlier I applied for change of status without the help of a lawyer and now this 485 is tempting me to do it my self again.
thanks

P.S Calving, ru palning to marry after filing 485 or when you get green card approved. coz my under standing is that if you marry before your approval your prefrence category will be changed by the time you go for interview.
 
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Hi, I was debating this myself too and decided to hire a lawyer through catholic charities where they only charge $500 for this kind of case. It all depends on your situation. If you can afford to lose a few months because of missing papers or wrong amounts on checks then go ahead and file it on your own. You might even do it better than any lawyer.
Little things like sending a starter check can delay your case. It happened to some people I know. And then by the time they sent the right check, filing fees changed, so the whole application was returned and they had to send it in again. As a result 6 months or so lost.
If you can't afford any delays (in my case I cannot) I would hire a lawyer.

Good luck!
 
thanks mermaid, do you know how to find a lawyer through catholic charities. Is there any website. I live in Boston area. I talked to a couple of lawyers and no one seems to charge less than $2000 which is very painful for me. I can spare $1000 maximum.



mermaid06 said:
Hi, I was debating this myself too and decided to hire a lawyer through catholic charities where they only charge $500 for this kind of case. It all depends on your situation. If you can afford to lose a few months because of missing papers or wrong amounts on checks then go ahead and file it on your own. You might even do it better than any lawyer.
Little things like sending a starter check can delay your case. It happened to some people I know. And then by the time they sent the right check, filing fees changed, so the whole application was returned and they had to send it in again. As a result 6 months or so lost.
If you can't afford any delays (in my case I cannot) I would hire a lawyer.

Good luck!
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Physical exam?? Too early or not?

Question for everyone whose PD is about to become current:
Are you planning to have your physical exam done? When is a good time for that? How long is it valid for?
 
xerostomic said:
P.S Calving, ru palning to marry after filing 485 or when you get green card approved. coz my under standing is that if you marry before your approval your prefrence category will be changed by the time you go for interview.
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I am not very sure for that. but from my understanding, I can get marry between I submite my I-485 and its approval. so my fiancee and get take that advantage. Please correct me if i am wrong. anyone have a similar experience?
 
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Calving, I came to US on visit visa and changed to F1 last year and now getting ready to file 485 depending upon next visa bulletin.
My understanding of F1 category is that you will have to stay unmarried untill your green card is approved. if you get marry in between filing 485 and it's approval your category will be changed to F3, for which PD is not current and your 485 will be considered prematurely filed. this is the irony with all of us here. your fiance should maintain status on her own untill she gets green card through you or employer.
 
CALVIN_LJQ said:
thanks for the advice,
well, I have a fiancee(who is in the same boat as me in H1b), and we are planing to get marry right after I file my I-485.:rolleyes:
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I believe you can marry only AFTER getting GC. To stay in FB1.
 
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mermaid06 said:
Question for everyone whose PD is about to become current:
Are you planning to have your physical exam done? When is a good time for that? How long is it valid for?
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It's valid for one year. However why can't you do it when it'll be PD? It takes like a week max anyway.
 
I think medical exam shouldn't be done too soon. If our PD becomes current in July visa bulletin we should do our medical some times in mid June.
It's best to take appointment from your physician in advance as in some places physicians are over booked. Just make sure you have an appointment with your doctor for June. I called one of the clinic from USCIS listing in my area and he is charging me $ 200.


mermaid06 said:
Question for everyone whose PD is about to become current:
Are you planning to have your physical exam done? When is a good time for that? How long is it valid for?
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I wonder whether the price depends on office... I did mine for $120 (or 125). I didn't check the prices in different offices though - just went to the closest.
 
I haven't checked many offices. I will call more offices as my pd becomes current, hopefull I will also get it done for 120$.


kittenKat said:
I wonder whether the price depends on office... I did mine for $120 (or 125). I didn't check the prices in different offices though - just went to the closest.
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Medical exam is valid for 1 year.

I set up an appointment with a civil surgeon after I saw my PD was going to be current in June. I had the exam done today - 5/19. I'll need to go to the civil surgeon's office again two days later to check the result of TB test and blood work. If they are all clear then the exam is considered complete and all medical requirements met. I am not required to take any shots as I have my immunization record and all needed vaccines are up to date.

I paid $250 in total - $150 for the physical exam; $100 for PPD(TB test) and blood work. I didn't check other civil surgeons so am not sure if the price is fair. I'm in the St. Louis, Missouri metro area.
 
hi, just checked my email and found that NVC has sent me the choice of agent form and the fee bill. I am gonna write them that I will be doing AOS.
 
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