Interview in 2 Days... Then What?

[Danneh 2]

I've been so caught up in this whole K1 process, that I haven't given a single thought to 'what comes next'. I found the guide for AOS on this site, which I intend to follow: http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

But is there anything else I need to know?

The xrays I got at the medical, I bring those with me back to the States, right? And after I apply for AOS, I'm allowed to stay in the country while it processes? Any tips or more information you can give me, that would be really helpful. Otherwise, just tell me to follow the guide. Also, tell me I'll be fine.

Thank you.

[Lainie B 465]

You probably won't need the x-ray but you do need the DS-3025. In fact it is a good idea at the consulate to ask if you can have a copy of the entire medical.

Get a social security card as soon as you can go to your SS office about 2 weeks after entering the US.

Check to see if you will need to fill out the I-693 for AOS. If you do, start looking for a cheap civil surgeon.

Contact your DMV to see if you qualify for a state license or if you can use your Australian one, and for how long (different rules for different states).

Start getting the paperwork for AOS together.

After you get married, follow the AOS guide.

You cannot leave the US until you get your AP or GC.

GC is taking a long time currently if your application is transferred to CSC, so be prepared for that (currently 6-8 months). Make sure you apply for EAD and AP so you can work etc.

Good luck!

[Danneh 2]

Thanks for that!

[Athena13 10]

You probably won't need the x-ray but you do need the DS-3025. In fact it is a good idea at the consulate to ask if you can have a copy of the entire medical.

Get a social security card as soon as you can go to your SS office about 2 weeks after entering the US.

Check to see if you will need to fill out the I-693 for AOS. If you do, start looking for a cheap civil surgeon.

Contact your DMV to see if you qualify for a state license or if you can use your Australian one, and for how long (different rules for different states).

Start getting the paperwork for AOS together.

After you get married, follow the AOS guide.

You cannot leave the US until you get your AP or GC.

GC is taking a long time currently if your application is transferred to CSC, so be prepared for that (currently 6-8 months). Make sure you apply for EAD and AP so you can work etc.

Good luck!

Wow lots of info here

1. we can ask for a copy of the entire medical?

2. SS card 2 weeks after arriving in USA, even before we got married?

3. Im getting AOS paperwork ready as much as I can, before my wedding/registry in USA, then once i got the marriage certificate, i wanna send it

4. is AP taking a long time at the moment too? I will be applying through CSC but i wanna come back in Nov to Aus for a proper wedding! is there enough time? I know they issue EAD, SS, AP and temp GC not necessarily at the same time.

oh Danneh, don't forget waiting for your visa/passport to arrive in the mail is a hell of a journey too! I don't know if i'm a special case, still nothing almost 2 weeks after the interview

[Danneh 2]

I already have a copy of my medical, so that's good. I remember the doc telling me something about taking my xrays into the country. I will anyway to be safe.

oh Danneh, don't forget waiting for your visa/passport to arrive in the mail is a hell of a journey too! I don't know if i'm a special case, still nothing almost 2 weeks after the interview

Crikey, I don't want to wait that long. D:

Thanks for the heads up though. I knew some people before me had to wait a while, but I was hoping they'd over that by now. xD

[Lainie B 465]

Wow lots of info here

1. we can ask for a copy of the entire medical?

2. SS card 2 weeks after arriving in USA, even before we got married?

3. Im getting AOS paperwork ready as much as I can, before my wedding/registry in USA, then once i got the marriage certificate, i wanna send it.

4. is AP taking a long time at the moment too? I will be applying through CSC but i wanna come back in Nov to Aus for a proper wedding! is there enough time? I know they issue EAD, SS, AP and temp GC not necessarily at the same time.

oh Danneh, don't forget waiting for your visa/passport to arrive in the mail is a hell of a journey too! I don't know if i'm a special case, still nothing almost 2 weeks after the interview

Hi Athena

1. I asked for the medical at the consulate and they photocopied it for me on the spot. Very useful if you need to see a civil surgeon

2. Yes you can go to the social security office to get a number before you get married, highly recommended, the SS office will give it to you as long as you have at least a couple of weeks left on your I-94. You need to wait about 2 weeks after arrival in the US so your details are in the system.

3. Good idea. I got mine together and sent it in the day after I got married (I was lucky that I got the marriage certificate on the spot, in some states you must wait for the certificate to be mailed to you. Also check to see how to get a marriage license in your state, and if you need to apply ahead of time or you can get it on the spot.

4. AP/EAD is still taking the normal time - about 60-70 days for approval, then about 1.5 weeks after that to get the actual card in the mail.

Edited May 14, 2012 by Lainie B

[Athena13 10]

Thank you Lainie B!!~~~~