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USCIS Fiancee Visa Adjustment of Status for Green Card
Once the couple marries, USCIS MUST be notified in order to change the Fiancee's status from that of a foreigner visiting the U.S. for 90 days, to that of a foreigner now married to a U.S. citizen entitled to remain in the U.S. indefinitely as a Permanent Resident. The form to use is I-485, Adjustment of Status. As soon as possible the I-485 should be completed and submitted to USCIS. When this is approved, her status is officially changed to that of a Conditional Resident. She is given a drivers licence sized id card confirming her permission to remain in the U.S. . This is traditionally called her "Green Card".
Don't plan to leave the U.S. for your honeymoon. While waiting for the "Green Card" it is best that the Fiancee NOT travel outside of the U.S. . After she receives it she can travel freely.
Advanced Parole:
There may come a need for your Fiancee (now your spouse) to leave the U.S. before the "Green Card" arrives. She should notify USCIS via form I-131 Advance Parole. This will allow her to travel, and reenter the U. S. and to obtain her "Green Card." Should she leave without obtaining the Advance Parole before her Conditional Residency is approved, she may lose her eligibility for residence and be required to start the visa petition process all over again, this time applying for s spousal K-3 visa. It is best she waits until the "Green Card" arrives.
Below is a short youtube video that describes how to get your Fiancee Visa
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Please note that your fiancee may enter the United States only one time with a fiancee visa. If your fiancee
leaves the country before you are married, your fiancee may not be allowed back into the United States without
a new visa.
If your new spouse will apply to become a legal permanent resident while in the U.S. but also plans to travel
outside the U.S. while the application is pending, see Have a Pending Immigration Application?.Beware of Foreign
Travel.
After arriving in the United States, your fiancee will be eligible to apply for a work permit. (You should note
that USCIS might not be able to process the work permit within the 90-day time limit for your marriage to take
place.) Your fiancee should use Form I-765 to apply for a work permit. Please see Obtaining a Work Permit for
more information. If your fiancee applies for adjustment to permanent resident status after the wedding, your
fiancee must re-apply for a new work permit.
Expert Tip # 4
Attach to the I-129F a typed letter describing in full detail the nature of your relationship with your Fiancee. Describe where and when you met, the situation, what happened, how the relationship developed, what are your plans when she arrives for the 90 days, what are your wedding arrangements, what are your long term plans for your future life together. A sample “Nature of Relationship” letter is shown at Fiancee Visa Secrets eBook. The more detail you provide the better. Couples planning a life together have long conversations and make detailed plans. Share these plans in your letter. This serves to confirm the sincerity of the relationship.
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