USC married Visa[R] Type[B1]Class[B2] visitor - next steps?
Hi, Im asking for accurate and honest advice if its not a problem of course on:
USC just married a Visa[R] Type[B1] Class[B2] visitor.
Visitor is a "she", came in legally on visitor visa^ still good for couple more months.
USC is currently unemployed, previously divorced.
What is the next step in terms of paperwork for her to get her SS#, GreenCard etc.?
Should the form: I-130 be filled and sent together with I-485, G-325, I-864 & I-864A, I-765 in one package plus passport photos, copies of marriage license, copies of previous marriage divorce, translated birth certificate?
If a knowledgeable person in these issues help me with correct steps to take. Thank you.
Visitor is a "she", ... Is the USC a "he"?
Yes, the USC is a "he". :-)
Then go ahead and send everything together in one packet. Dont forget the I-693 medical. Youll need to set up an appointment with a "Designated civil surgeon" if you havent already done so. Also the I-131 if she might want to travel outside the US while the I-485 is pending; once the I-485 has been filed they wont let her back into the US with the tourist visa.
Visitor is a "she", came in legally on visitor visa^ still good for couple more months.
Do you mean the I-94 still has a couple of months remaining?
For the Social Security number, she will need to visit a SS office with an employment authorization document (EAD) or the GC itself. The EAD/I-765 normally takes 2-3 months to get approved and delivered. The SS card if issued when she has the EAD will have different wording than if issued when she has a GC, so if she applies for the SS card before obtaining the GC she would have to visit the SS office again after the GC to obtain an updated SS card (unless she doesnt care about getting an updated card without the restrictive wording). The main advantage of the unrestricted SS card is that it can be used for employment when combined with a drivers license or state ID, without having to show the GC.