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Subject: Re: UK married to US in US - advice appreciated, Posted on: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 04:45:09 +0000


> Hello all;
>
> I have not posted on this board before so i hope everything goes ok,
> ... i would very much appreciate any help and advice anyone has to
> offer.
>
> My and my wife have known eachother for 8 years, for the past 2 years
> i
> have been visiting her in the USA (VWP) every month and a half or so
> for about 1 month each time. I have never overstayed or borken any
> immigration laws.
>
> In January we got married in the USA, i have now returned to the UK
> within 90 days and plan to going back in March to file the packet for
> adjustment of status. I am expecting to stay in March for a few months
> while my application is pending. I have been told by an Immigration
> officer i spoke to vis InfoPass that i could get a greencard within 3
> months of filing provided i do it in the USA, can anybody relate to
> this as it seems too good to be true??
>
> Also, if i immediately apply for work aurthorisation with the rest of
> forms in March when will i get the work authorisation? WIll it be
> before or after my initial petition is approved? Does anyone know if
> its best to mail the forms or take them to the local immigration
> centre
> in the USA?
>
> I am more concerned with getting my work authorisation than the green
> card as it will let me find work, get a SSN and earn money.
>
> Any help would be very much appreicated, i need it and would be very
> grateful.
>
> Thanks, ...

Not just too good to be true, but illegal. I suspect the officer you
spoke to misunderstood what you were asking, or vice versa.

The information you need can be found at the USCIS website.

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