Marriage Visa - Frequently Asked Questions
Question:
What would disqualify me for the K1 visa, K3 visa or Adjustment of Status?
Answer:
Certain conditions and activities may make an applicant ineligible for a visa.
Examples of these ineligibilities are:
Trafficking in Drugs
Overstaying a previous visa
Practicing polygamy
Advocating the overthrow of the government
Submitting fraudulent documents
Note: As of Jan 04, 2010 you can qualify if you have HIV/Aids
Overstaying on a previous visa may not completely disqualify you depending on your situation.
Email us at info@tnvisaexpert.com if you want to know whether you qualify for your situation. Or click here to start the
Free Qualification Quiz and see if you qualify.
Submitted by: Susan H.
of Boston, MA, USA
I am a Canadian visiting my boyfriend in the U.S. and we want to get married. Can I start the Adjustment of Status process or do I need to return to Canada and start the K1 fiance visa or K3/CR1 spouse visa process?
When I apply for the Adjustment of Status, when can my spouse get their driver's license?
I am gay. What is the Adjustment of Status process for same sex couples?
I have filed my Adjustment of Status and my address has changed since I recently moved. How do I change my address after filing my application?
I filed the Form I-130 separately from I-485? Can I file my I-485 now, how do I do this?
I want to expedite my marriage visa, is this possible?
I am on a TN Visa and want to get married to my American boyfriend but I do not want to jeopardize my job. Can I apply for the Adjustment of Status (I-485) or will I have problems with my TN1 Visa?
I overstayed on my visa and recently married an American citizen. Can we file for the Adjustment of Status or will I have problems obtaining my Green card?
I have a friend overseas who I would like to sponsor for a work visa in my U.S. company. How can I obtain an application for a green card for employment?
My wife is Colombian and I want to apply for her Adjustment of Status. Do I need to apply for her daughter (my stepchild) at the same time or can I wait to apply and do it later?
I have a sponsor for my Adjustment of Status, but he wants to know what his responsibilities are? What should I tell him?
Question: Which last name should I use on my Adjustment of Status application? Should I use my maiden name or married name on my Adjustment of Status?
I am applying for an Adjustment of Status and my spouse has a child. What are the filing fees for children?
I am a Canadian on a TN Visa and wish to marry a U.S. citizen. What are my marriage visa options?
What is the Adjustment of Status process? Is it difficult?
I am a Mexican, I have a TN Visa and got married last year. My TN Visa expires in 4 months. Can we file for adjustment of status or should I renew my TN Visa?
My priority date has become current, do I qualify to file my adjustment of status?
Can my spouse be denied the Adjustment of Status if they have Hepatitus B? Do I need a waiver?
For my adjustment of status when do I need to provide translations?
Question: We need a translator for our Adjustment of Status marriage interview. Can I request a translator? My spouse does not speak English very well.
Where do I mail my Adjustment of Status I-485 application?
I am not sure how to complete some of the questions on my Adjustment of Status forms. What should I do?
I have my Green card, I am married to a U.S. citizen. When can I apply for my U.S. citizenship?
Question: I am a refugee and have my Green card. When can I apply for my citizenship?
For our adjustment of status we don't have a financial sponsor and my wife was on maternity leave this past year. We have real estate, savings and other assets. We didn't meet the minimum income requirements this year. Will we be able to get our green card?
I am a refugee and have been granted asylum in the U.S. Can I apply for my adjustment of status immediately?
I am a refugee and have been granted asylum in the U.S. How and when can I apply for my Green card?
For my adjustment of status, do I need to include my my marriage license or my marriage certificate? What is the difference?
What are the supporting documents for the Adjustment of Status?
I would like to know how much time a K1 visa holder whose adjustment of status application is pending with the USCIS can spend outside the United States if granted one year multiple entry temporary travel documents (advance parole)?
I entered the U.S. on a valid visa but it has expired and i have been married for over 5 years. Can I still apply for my adjustment of status?
What can I do to avoid delays for my Adjustment of Status?
My girlfriend came from the U.K. on ESTA. We decided to get married. Can I apply for the Adjustment of Status or does she need to go back?
My boyfriend is in the U.S. on the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), can we get married and start the Adjustment of Status?
Is the Adjustment of Status process difficult?
I am a Canadian working in the U.S. on a TN Visa and I have a boyfriend who is a US citizen. Can we get married, do the Adjustment of Status and get my Green card or should I renew my TN Visa?
I am a Canadian getting married in the USA, can I apply for Adjustment of Status?
I came on a K1 Visa and it has expired. Can I still apply for the adjustment of status?
I am a Canadian with a Tourist visa (B2 visa) in the USA. Can I get my Adjustment of Status?
I entered the U.S. legally but my visa has expired. I am married to a US citizen and want to apply for the Adjustment of Status and get my green card. Can I still get my green card?
Do I need a cover letter when submitting my Adjustment of Status?
When I file the Adjustment of Status (I-485) for my wife, can we leave the U.S. to travel while our application is pending?
I am an older man planning to marry a younger foreign girl. Will her visa or green card denied when we do our K1 Fiance Visa and Adjustment of Status because of the large age difference?
I have a TN Visa and I am getting married to an American. What do I need to do to get my green card?
I am a US citizen. I am considering a permanent move back to the USA with my boyfriend. What are our options for his Green card?
We are considering an Adjustment of Status for my Green card. My visa has expired and my wife's annual income may not be enough. We are told we need a sponsor, is this true?
We are applying for our Adjustment of Status. Can we use my husband's income? He is the Beneficiary, on a TN Visa and makes more money.
My spouse has a Green Card and I do not. Can I apply for the Adjustment of Status to stay in the U.S. and obtain my Green card?
Are same sex gay couples able to apply for immigration status via Adjustment of Status, K1 Fiance Visa or K3/CR1 Spouse Visa?
I want to start my Adjustment of Status. I came here to USA with a tourist visa and it has expired 2 years ago. I am married to my U.S. citizen wife can I start adjusting my status and get my Green card?
I am completing my Adjustment of Status medical exam and have immunization records from the U.K. Will these be acceptable?
I am a Canadian in the U.S. as a visitor and decided to marry my boyfriend in 4 months. Can I get my green card by applying for the adjustment of status?
I'm currently married to a U.S. citizen, living in the U.S and have overstayed on my J-1 visa. Can I still obtain my Adjustment of Status?
I am applying for my marriage visa (adjustment of status) and I am very worried if the immigration officer will think I am committing marriage fraud since we only have known each other such a short time. What can I do to avoid this and stay married and get my wife's green card?
How long do we need to wait to apply for the Adjustment of Status. I entered the U.S. with a tourist visa and have now decided to marry my boyfriend, a U.S. Citizen. Can we start the Green Card process in the United States?
What are the Adjustment of Status filing fees? I've heard so many different amounts, please clarify.
What is Adjustment of Status Form I-485?
Can I travel and leave the USA once I apply for the Adjustment of Status?
Will I be able to work after I apply for the Adjustment of Status?