How Long Do I have

[Chicagoguy 2 27]

My fiance arrived here on April 22 on a K1 Visa which will expire about July 22. I plan to get married on July 1 but I am not sure if I can do all the I 485 paperwork before then.

Do I have more time ?

[Bobby+Umit 161]

My fiance arrived here on April 22 on a K1 Visa which will expire about July 22. I plan to get married on July 1 but I am not sure if I can do all the I 485 paperwork before then.

Do I have more time ?

You have till the I-94 expires, not the K-1.

The K-1 is done with anyway, since she arrived.

You should do the AOS prior to the I-94 expires, to maintain her status in the "safe zone".

[emi82 0]

You have to get married within 3 month, but you can mail AOS package later, not a big deal. It's better to do it before your visa expire but if you do it after you still good/

Good Luck

[payxibka 10,045]

best is to do it before the I-94 expires... but if you got married the day before the I-94 expires it would virtually be impossible to submit the I-485 before the last day. Without the I-485 filed your future wife will accrue out of status time (and be subject to deportation) that will ultimately be forgiven when the I-485 is approved. Nobody will come looking, but just be aware particualrly if you live in a border state and venture near the border area and get stopped.

So in the end, ASAP as it is better sooner than later, but better later than never...

Edited June 17, 2009 by payxibka

[Rosie and David 1]

My fiance arrived here on April 22 on a K1 Visa which will expire about July 22. I plan to get married on July 1 but I am not sure if I can do all the I 485 paperwork before then.

Do I have more time ?

GOOD Date April 22nd (LAUGHING) its the date my wife and I got married this year.

The answer is start on the paperwork and get it done NOW and wait until after you are married July 1st and add the Marriage Certificate (COPY) to the packed.

See the GUIDE here in VJ as to what is needed .. COVER LETTER

AOS I-485 G-325A (update) (keep old one),

AP I-131 and 131 part -7,

EAD I-765

Go to Civial Surgeon with a filled out copy of I-693 to update need shots

If you want call me at (402) 212-0280 and I can send or help with most of it and explain in more detail.

NOT that hard but sometimes our BRAINS make it more difficult then it really is.

Laughing still it always looks simple after the fact.

David

[Bobby+Umit 161]

You have to get married within 3 month, but you can mail AOS package later, not a big deal. It's better to do it before your visa expire but if you do it after you still good/

Good Luck

Actually, just like payxibka posted, it can be a big deal.

Do a search on this site for posts like this, and there are a few people that have had problems with ICE because they "waited" past the I-94 date to file.

Not saying this to scare people, but do you really want to go through the hassle that could be easily avoided by filing on time?

Here is one example:

Post on this site Read number 16

There are other stories like this here.

[Chicagoguy 2 27]

My fiance arrived here on a K-1 April 22 and we will be married on July 1. Her visa expires on July 20. Do I have to apply for AOS [ I-485 ] before this or is there a grace period ?

[jundp 191]

It's best to apply as soon as you are married.

[GueraKristina 1]

My fiance arrived here on a K-1 April 22 and we will be married on July 1. Her visa expires on July 20. Do I have to apply for AOS [ I-485 ] before this or is there a grace period ?

It is highly recommended that you do. you are 'supposed to' anyway, nothing 'horrible' will happen to you or your fiance if you dont, but your fiance will be 'out of status' during the time period you send the AOS paperwork and you guys get your first NOA1 for your AOS paperwork. For example, if you send the AOS July 21st, it arrives July 23rd, and you dont get your NOA1 until August 1st, during that whole period, between July 21st (any date after July 20th) and August 1, your fiance will be 'out of status'. That means, she wont have proof that she sent in the AOS paperwork, or anything to show the police if she gets stopped. You cant make a copy of an NOA1, to protect your fiance 'if' she gets stopped by the police, if you dont have it yet. That is why it is in you guys 'best' interest to send it ASAP. hope this helps.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

My fiance arrived here on April 22 on a K1 Visa which will expire about July 22. I plan to get married on July 1 but I am not sure if I can do all the I 485 paperwork before then.

Do I have more time ?

Her K1 was cancelled when she arrived. It was replaced by the I-94. You must look at the date on the I-94 card. You MUST get married before that date and it is best to file AOS before that date also.

[vickydeutsch 0]

It is recommended to start the process right after you get married. If you wait one or two months is ok, even three months; the sooner the better. Do not wait more than that; it can be dangerous since she will be out of status and she wont be able to work...... congratulations on your wedding!!!

[ccndyeth 0]

My fiance arrived here on April 22 on a K1 Visa which will expire about July 22. I plan to get married on July 1 but I am not sure if I can do all the I 485 paperwork before then.

Do I have more time ?

You have till the I-94 expires, not the K-1.

The K-1 is done with anyway, since she arrived.

You should do the AOS prior to the I-94 expires, to maintain her status in the "safe zone".

[Kathryn41 3,205]

duplicate threads merged

[Nicoxcx 1]

Many people do it after the I-94 expires and get approved, some do it after the I-94 expires and suffer very very badly (like the thread that was quoted) I think the most obvious thing to do if you absolutely cannot file before the I-94 expires (like me and my husband who suffered some bad luck in having to pay $20.000 on our house) Don't travel out of state.