Adjustment of Status Approved — Marriage to U.S. Citizen Spouse
[Case Overview] Our client married a U.S. citizen and filed for Adjustment of Status (I-485) along with I-130 Petition for Alien Relative. The case involved overcoming prior visa overstay and securing approval through careful documentation.
[Challenges]
- Client had prior B-2 visa overstay (>180 days)
- INA 245(i) protection: marriage to USC overcomes overstay
- Comprehensive bona fide marriage documentation needed
- USCIS skepticism due to short engagement period
[Song Law Firm Strategy]
- Detailed marriage documentation: photos, joint accounts, lease, insurance
- Affidavits from family and friends (10+)
- Joint travel records, communication history
- USC spouse income proof (I-864 Affidavit of Support)
- Medical examination scheduled appropriately
- Interview preparation with both spouses
[Result]
- I-485 approved at first interview
- EAD and Advance Parole approved during processing
- Green Card received within 10 months of filing
- Conditional 2-year green card (will remove conditions later)
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