Whats the proper immigration pathway for tourist visa marriage?

[Bruce]

Naturally, my sister-in-law during her short stay visiting us on a tourist visa married an American guy.  What is the proper path she has to take from here?  I assume she needs an AIA certified immigration attorney.   Her husband found somebody who is charging her 6K for I do not what.  I assume he is taking her marriage certificate, making her get whatever appropriate shots and applying for an I-485.  Now, she is supposed to travel back to Russia end of June and then back to the USA the end of July.  Will she have to have an I-131 at this point?  I assume so.  How hard will it be for her to get all of this done assuming her paperwork is submitted by April 1?

[William3rd]

What you are describing doesnt make complete sense. When did she arrive? When did she marry? Is she going out to interview abroad on a K3 visa? Is she in or out of the presumptions under 30/60/90? no comprende. . . .

Sounds like they are paying 6K for a basic AOS here in the states with a travel document in the middle.

[Bruce]

She arrived December 28.  She had a six month tourist visa.  She married in mid March.  I am not sure what the lawyer will do thats why I ask.  Thanks William.

[William3rd]

Straight AOS-for $6K. A little steep if these are the facts. I need to raise my rates about 250%. I am obviously way too low.

If it includes the filing fees it is a little better. Appearing for the interview and alot of client prep if he thinks they are phoneys- maybe $5K.

[Bruce]

So all the attorney needs to do is get her marriage certificate and apply for AOS?

[William3rd]

They got married past the 60 day mark-we usually recommend waiting past the 90 day mark.

Straight AOS. with extra prep for the phoney marriage folks. Either he is charging a hell of a lot or he thinks they are phoneys and wants to milk the cash cow.

The only way that she is traveling out and coming back is on a parole document. I dont think any DOs have a 3 month turnaround on green cards right now.

[Bruce]

I guess she married a rich stupid guy  !   I deserve a finders fee