Originally Posted by a2090

Hey Guys,


Trump is about to screw all of us so I am in the process of starting my AOS by marrying my USC girlfriend of 4 years and have several questions.

Here is my situation:

• Legally entered the US with a tourist visa at age 14.

• Overstayed since and have not left the country.

• Received DACA in 2012 and renewed it in 2014

• EAD is to expire in December 2017 since my EAD is 3 years. I am assuming the worst that my EAD will be invalid when Trump gets into office.

My problem with the AOS application is that:

• Will it be suspicious to file the AOS right after we get our marriage certificate from City Hall?

• As of now, we don't share any bills, bank accounts, addresses, etc. Will it be suspicious to have all of that changed a month before we file the AOS?

• We have traveled a lot around the US and have a good amount of pictures together.

• My girlfriend is still in school and has no income but I have been making above the poverty line since I got my EAD and my assets are over 100k. Should I still get a sponsor?

• What am I supposed to put in the I-864 for her income? $0? Also she has been filing her taxes as a dependent under her parents.

I am planning to see an immigration attorney once we have everything together and have more specific questions.

At this point with Trump elected, I am mentally prepared that I might lose my job and remain unemployed for the next months.

What do you guys suggest?

Thanks in advance

Originally Posted by jdjmeza

I filed for AOS 4 months after obtaining our marriage certificate. I would have filed the next day but had to apply for AP to clear my EWI. If you can submit right away, do it. That's what the marriage interview and I-130 is for, to prove your bonafide marriage.