When should we file for AOS?

[Waheed and Kris 0]

Hi Everyone

My Hubby is coming to the States on Wednesday. We will be married two years in November of this year. My income is enough to support us until then so there is no real rush for him to get work. So when do you think he should file for AOS?

Also, is there a significant difference in fees if we file for EAD and AOS separately? I am reading the guides on here but I am confused about the difference in being married two years for AOS.

peace

~kris

[payxibka 10,045]

Hi Everyone

My Hubby is coming to the States on Wednesday. We will be married two years in November of this year. My income is enough to support us until then so there is no real rush for him to get work. So when do you think he should file for AOS?

Also, is there a significant difference in fees if we file for EAD and AOS separately? I am reading the guides on here but I am confused about the difference in being married two years for AOS.

peace

~kris

AOS has one fee... regardless if you file for EAD or not....

EAD before AOS has a fee of $340 (i think)

[Old Dominion 26]

You will pay much more if you file for EAD and AOS separately.

[Cuchita 1]

He might want to start a job, if you are working he'll get bored been at home by himself. Just my opinion unless you have a work from home job.

Application for Employment Auth. $340 when filed separately.

Best regards,

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Everyone above is correct - however, if you want to file for the EAD after the AOS filing, you can, and it won't cost you anything (as long as you have the NOA for the AOS).

But it makes sense to file with the AOS.

You should file for the AOS asap - to avoid any delays down the road.

[payxibka 10,045]

Everyone above is correct - however, if you want to file for the EAD after the AOS filing, you can, and it won't cost you anything (as long as you have the NOA for the AOS).

But it makes sense to file with the AOS.

You should file for the AOS asap - to avoid any delays down the road.

yes, but if they time it right they can avoid removal of conditions at a fee of $545.... they must pick the path that is most important to them

[Linkin 0]

Hey Waheed, I am happy for you as you got your visa and most probably you would be here by now when i am writing u these lines. I first contacted you when I was also in AP, but got cleared within 3 weeks. Anyways...Welcome to US and i wish ya best of luck in your married life. If you guys need any help regarding how to apply for AOS. I would like to help you guys as much as I can...

[YuAndDan 153]

Filing for EAD BEFORE AOS is common for K-3 holders, the resulting EAD is valid up to 2 years. This allows the K-3 to delay filing AOS until they are closer to 2 years of marriage, if AOS is approved after two years of marriage, this will avoid a 2 year conditional green-card. Just don't file AOS more than a year after visa medical, or elss you will end up having to do a FULL I-693 medical.

EAD costs LESS than filing to remove conditions later.