James, a U.S. citizen, met Yuki while she was in the United States on a student visa. They fell in love and married, but Yuki had previously overstayed a tourist visa years earlier. They were concerned this would prevent her from adjusting status.
When the couple consulted our firm, we reviewed Yuki's entire immigration history. While the overstay was a concern, we determined she was eligible to adjust status through marriage to a U.S. citizen under INA 245(i) provisions with proper waivers.
We prepared a comprehensive adjustment package that included extensive evidence of their genuine marriage, explanation of the previous overstay with mitigating factors, and all required supporting documentation. We were meticulous in addressing the overstay issue upfront.
USCIS scheduled their interview after 9 months. We conducted thorough interview preparation, ensuring both spouses were ready for questions about their relationship and the prior immigration violation. The officer approved the case at the interview.
Yuki received her conditional green card and recently filed to remove conditions, which we also handled. She and James now have a baby daughter who is a U.S. citizen.