Watch my full experience and mistakes I made applying for the Green card through marriage with a US citizen without using an attorney. The package I have submitted contains main 4 applications: i-130, 1-486, i-765, i-131 that I am going to detail in this video. Hope this is helpful for you guys!
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Timestamps:
00:26 – Adjustment of Status i-485
00:49 – Petition for Alien Relative i-130
1:29 – Employment Authorization i-765
2:10 – Travel Document i-131
4:29 – Mistake #1
7:35 -Mistake #2
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○ Useful links to track your case:
– check processing times for your case:
– check the status of your case:
– information about applying for a green card for an immediate relative of a US citizen:
– how to apply for the work authorization/work permit/EAD:
○ The timeline for my process of marrying a US citizen and applying for the EAD is:
02/18/2019 – Marriage
03/19/2019 – Submitting the request for EAD based on I-485 c9 together with the green
card application
04/19/2019 – Case is open; the file is received – Processing Office: National Benefits Center
01/25/2020 – EAD Approved
01/28/2020 – EAD Card Delivered
02/10/2020 – Interview Date; Case Approved on the Spot
02/27/2020 – Green Card Delivered
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Let me know if you have any questions and curiosities about the process I have followed to obtain my work authorization, full documents package, the life in an international marriage with a US citizen, how I have obtained my F1, J1, B2 visa, 212 E waiver or how I was managing my time and activities while waiting for the approval of my EAD (Employment Authorization Document).
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Thank you so much for watching my video!
~ Laura
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