Married... Now what?!?

[Budmarine2003 0]

Could somebody point me in the right direction so I know what step to take next? Even if it's just a place where I can read and figure it out myself. Thanks!!!

[TracyTN 237]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k1k3aos

[Nikita2Charles 32]

Kamusta ka na, Congrats on your wedding. Now that you are married you need to file AOS(I-485), adjustment of status, please read the info here on visajourney. AOS include but not limited to filing for your EAD, getting the conditional green card, and Advance travel in case of an emmergency and you have to go back to Pi before you get approved for the GC.

Go through this link TracyTN mentioned earlier

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k1k3aos

5-20 minutes 15. Point of Entry (POE) in U.S.

Beneficiary arrives at Point of Entry (POE) in U.S. and shows K-1 to the immigration officer.

* Depending on which U.S. airport you fly into (NY JFK) some will issue a temporary 90 day work authorization if asked for. If issued, the employment authorization ends on the day the K-1 expires. You will have to file for an EAD when (or after) you file for AOS. If you do not receive your EAD before your K-1 expires you must stop working until it is received.

1 hour (early morning) 16. Apply for Social Security Number

Apply for Social Security Number (SSN)

*See the SSN step-by-step guide for more info. This will allow you to open a bank account and do other things (many states require this for a drivers licence, etc).

1 hour 17. Apply for marriage certificate

Apply for marriage certificate. Must marry within 90 days of entering the U.S. on a K-1 visa.

VARIES! 18. Get married

Get married. and give each other a pat on the back. You've both earned it!

1 hour (early morning) 19. Change name on SSN

Go back to the SSA office and bring your SSN Card and marriage certificate. Change your name.

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(File as soon as possible once you marry) 20. Apply for Adjustment of Status (AOS), EAD, AP

Apply for Adjustment of Status (AOS). You should file as soon as possible. If you have not filed for AOS and your K-1 expires, you will be considered out-of-status until you file. Make all attempts to file before you become out-of-status. You may also file for your EAD and AP at this time.

*EAD allows your to work (will need to reapply every year until your AOS application is approved). AP allows you to leave the country on a vacation / trip while your AOS application is being processed. Please read this regarding when to file for AOS and not becoming out-of-status.

See Processing Times 21. Receive EAD / AP

Receive your EAD and AP via US Mail. You will have a biometrics appointment prior to being issued the EAD.

See Processing Times 22. Interview for AOS (I-485 approval)

Interview appointment for AOS. When approved you will receive an I-551 stamp in your passport indicating you have been approved for AOS and will also receive your green card in the mail later.

*If your interview (and specifically the approval) occurs within 2 years of your marriage you will be granted a conditional permanent residency (2 year validity). If this happens you will have to apply to lift conditions 90 days prior to your 2 year green card expiring. If you are 'adjusted' greater than 2 years after you were married you should receive a normal 10 year green card.