Adjustment of Status: How To Convert Your Fiance Visa To Permanent Status

Once your fiance arrives in America, you have ninety days to get married in order to meet the terms of the fiance visa.

I have heard of several cases where couples were married after the ninety-day period, but there were usually fines attached by the INS when they applied for adjustment of status.

In each of the above cases, they were married shortly after the ninety day period certainly before six months had elapsed.

Technically speaking the Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status is supposed to be filed with the INS by the ninetieth day that your fianc is in America.

Consequently, you need to be married about a week or so before that date so that you can get a certified copy of the marriage certificate to include in your application. Dont forget to allow time for the honeymoon if you are planning one out of town.

Depending on your local County Clerks Office, it may take a few days to a few weeks in order to get your certified copy of the marriage certificate. Ask how long it will take to get your certified copy when you apply for a marriage license.

John has been successfully married to a Belarussian wife for over five years. He has traveled extensively through Russia and other CIS countries. He will tell you why you should consider Russian women, how to meet them, how to bring your special woman home, and how to survive married life. http://www.russian-luv.com/adjustment.html

Form I-485 Adjustment of Status: Converting Your Fiance Visa To A Permanent Visa
Once your fianc arrives in America, you have ninety days to get married in order to meet the terms of the fianc visa.I have heard of several cases where couples were married after the ninety-day period, but there were usually fines attached by the INS when they applied for adjustment of status.In each of the above cases, they were married shortly a...

Form I-485 Adjustment of Status
Completing Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status is similar to completing the K-1 Fianc Visa in that all the same supporting documentation is required when filing.The basic differences between the two applications are that you must now provide evidence that you are married. You will need to attach a certified copy ...

What Happens When You Arrive In America With Your Fiance Visa
Just because you have the fianc visa in hand, you arent out of the woods yet. You have to get through US Customs.Did you know that a US Passport or Customs Agent could turn you away at the gate even though you have a valid visa?Well, they can.If the US Passport or Customs agent feels that you do not meet the criteria for the visa you are carrying, ...

K-3 Spousal Visa
On August 18, 2001, the Family Life Act was passed, establishing the K3 Spousal Visa and the K4 Children of Spouse Visa. These visas were established to help provide some relief for those families waiting for their Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative Visa to be processed.The Form I-130 can take over one year and up to two years to process. Fami...

Differences Between U.S. Citizenship and Permanent Residency
Permanent Residency provides your wife with most of the benefits of citizenship, with a few notable exceptions.She has the right to work and pay taxes. Oh boy!One difference is that she cannot vote in elections, which may be a big deal or not depending on your personal philosophy on the subject.Another difference is that a permanent resident cannot...

Checking The Status of Your Tax Refund Online
More than a few people are happy to learn they are due a tax refund after filling out their tax returns. If you are one of these people, here is how to check the status of your refund online.Checking The Status of Your Tax Refund OnlineBefore getting into checking your refund status, I feel obligated to mention a few things about tax refunds. One i...

IRS Crushes Credit Counseling Groups Claiming Non-Profit Status
Many credit counseling groups claim they are in it just to help you and not make a profit as indicated by their charitable organization status. The IRS is not happy.IRS Crushes Credit Counseling Groups Claiming Non-Profit StatusFor the last five years, the IRS has been taking a much closer look at businesses claiming to be non-profit organizations....