A
How many NOAs will the foreign national receive in filing the Adjustment of Status?
Generally, 4 times
True or False
Adjustment of Status will have to go through the NVC Stage
False.
Application will only be processed at the USCIS phase.
True or False
foreign national can apply for the Adjustment of Status while outside the United States.
False
Beneficiary must be inside the country to be eligible to apply for Adjustment of Status
For an MBGC application, what are the forms to use to file for an adjustment of status filed concurrently?
Form I-130; Petition for Alien Relative and Form I-485; Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
True or False
If the customer has explicitly mentioned that they have the intention to live in the United States on a nonimmigrant visa while outside the country, BL can help the customer in applying for the Adjustment of Status.
False.
Beneficiary with history of overstaying and deportation can apply for the Adjustment of Status with BL, Yes or No?
No.
BL cannot assist beneficiaries with history of overstaying and deportation proceedings.
Form I-94 or Travel History
The biometrics fee for the Adjustment of Status application.
$85 (Ages 14 t0 78)
FREE for (Ages 0 to 13 and 79 up)
What visa entries of a foreign national that BL cannot assist?
C,A,G,E,D, NATO / NAFTA
combined then and now
Which government agency is responsible for adjudicating Adjustment of Status application?
USCIS
What are the optional forms or permits the beneficiary can include in applying for the Adjustment of Status?
FORM I-765 (Employment Authorization Document)
FORM I-131 (Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records)
What is the form used for the Affidavit of Support?
Form I-864
I entered the United States using an F1 Visa. Do I need to attend an interview when I apply for the Adjustment of Status application?
Beneficiaries who entered on a nonimmigrant visa and applied for an Adjustment of Status, will generally be required to attend an in person interview to prove the legitimacy of marriage with the US Citizen sponsor.
Can I travel outside the United States while my adjustment of status is pending?
If the beneficiary thinks they may need to travel outside the U.S. for any reason while their green card is pending, it may be beneficial to apply for the temporary travel permit or the advance parole.
This specific travel document provides the freedom and flexibility to leave and re-enter the U.S. in case of a family event or emergency abroad without jeopardizing the green card application.
This form is often filed concurrently with Form I-485 to request permission to travel outside the U.S. temporarily while the application is pending.
What is Form I-131 (Application for Travel Document)?
How does the Adjustment of Status process differ from consular processing?
The Adjustment of Status allows the foreign national to apply for green card while inside the United States, while the consular processing will require the foreign national to apply the green card outside the United States.
What happens if the medical exam results is not provided during the initial filing of the Adjustment of Status application?
The USCIS may reject the application
How long does the adjustment of status process typically take?
It generally takes about 9-10 months from the date of submission of the application to the US government.
How much is the BL cost for a new customer applying for the Adjustment of Status (Premium Service)?
Boundless Fees: for New Customer
Premium Service = $1249
CHILD Add-On = $450 (per child)
What are the timelines of the temporary permits in applying the Adjustment of Status?
EAD : 2.2 months
AP: 7.4 months
** from the date of filing the application
True or False
The 90-Day Rule is a rule that is not intended to make findings of misrepresentation or fraud in the visa process more consistent for people who attempt to change or adjust their status shortly after arriving in the United States.
The 90-Day Rule is a rule that is intended to make findings or misrepresentation or fraud in the visa process more consistent for people who attempt to change or adjust their status shortly after arriving in the United States.
I crossed the Mexican border last year and am now on a TPS status. I recently married my now US citizen spouse last week. Can I apply for the Adjustment of Status through BL?
Give me a break down for the Premium package:
BL Fees: $1,099.12 + $450
Government cost:
I-485 : $1,440 + $950
Biometrics Fee: $85
EAD (I-765): $260
Name all forms used in applying for an Adjustment of Status application.
Government Forms:
FORM I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status)
FORM I-130 (Petition for an Alien Relative)
FORM I-864 (Affidavit Of Support)
OPTIONAL:
FORM I-765 (Employment Authorization Document)
FORM I-131 (Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records)
Give me the eligibility questions to ask the foreign national applying for AOS (Non - K1 Entry).
Sponsor (U.S Citizen / LPR):
Date Entered the USA:
Inside US | Visa Type:
Inside US | Visa Status:
Has criminal record (Y/N):
Annual Income (Estimated) : ~$
- Able to file for your taxes in the past 3 consecutive years? (Y/N):
- Any kids declared on your income tax returns? (Y/N):
If YES, how many?
- How many people are currently living in your household?
Child Included (Y/N):