what is the deadline to do AOS on a K-1?

[sophannaven 0]

I have been looking on the forums here and i still cant get a clear answer!

If a person arrives here on a k1 visa we must be married in 90 days!

but what is the time frame for sending in AOS?

i see people say they send it in AFTER THE 90 DAYS to even 6 months and even a year or 2!

is there somesort of law that we have to send the AOS in certain amount of time? Has anyone here sent in their AOS 6 months late but got married within the 90 days!??

please advise thanks!!!

[Rosie and David 1]

Needs to be sent in within the 90 day time frame. Same as getting married.

Those that send it in late have run into problems and some are even denied.

Look at the Guide part of VJ and the AOS section for what to send and it cost 1010 for AOS AP EAD.

GOOD LUCK!

Rosie and David

[TracyTN 237]

Short answer - as soon as you can (meaning shortly after you marry).

Yes - people have sent it in later than that, 6 months after marriage and later - and been ok. Others have not been so lucky.

What you should know is that if you've not yet adjusted status -- and your I 94 has expired - then you are technically deportable. That's why it's best to file as soon as you can.

And it goes without saying that you certainly should not travel outside the US or work during that time.

Edited July 22, 2009 by TracyTN

[furiousng 2]

Its best to do it within the time frame from entry to expiry of i-94. If you send it later, there is no guarantee what may happen. All the best!!!!!!

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Needs to be sent in within the 90 day time frame. Same as getting married.

Those that send it in late have run into problems and some are even denied.

Look at the Guide part of VJ and the AOS section for what to send and it cost 1010 for AOS AP EAD.

GOOD LUCK!

Rosie and David

This is not true

you have 90 days to get married; but you do not have to send your AOS/AP/EAD immediately.

[Matt & Bing 56]

Needs to be sent in within the 90 day time frame. Same as getting married.

Those that send it in late have run into problems and some are even denied.

Look at the Guide part of VJ and the AOS section for what to send and it cost 1010 for AOS AP EAD.

GOOD LUCK!

Rosie and David

This is not true

you have 90 days to get married; but you do not have to send your AOS/AP/EAD immediately.

So when do you have to file the AOS? I thought you were out of status if you didn't file within 90 days of entry.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

the 90 day limit is for getting married (and hence fulfilling the terms of your K-1 visa).

Like someone posted above, you do have to file before the I-94 expires.

[Matt & Bing 56]

the 90 day limit is for getting married (and hence fulfilling the terms of your K-1 visa).

Like someone posted above, you do have to file before the I-94 expires.

Doesn't the I-94 expire 90 days after entry???

[Chica Yeyé 41]

the 90 day limit is for getting married (and hence fulfilling the terms of your K-1 visa).

Like someone posted above, you do have to file before the I-94 expires.

Doesn't the I-94 expire 90 days after entry???

I do not think so. Isn't it 6 months?

[Matt & Bing 56]

the 90 day limit is for getting married (and hence fulfilling the terms of your K-1 visa).

Like someone posted above, you do have to file before the I-94 expires.

Doesn't the I-94 expire 90 days after entry???

I do not think so. Isn't it 6 months?

My fiancee's has "October 2, 2009" written on it, which is 90 days after entry. I assumed that was when it expired.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

the 90 day limit is for getting married (and hence fulfilling the terms of your K-1 visa).

Like someone posted above, you do have to file before the I-94 expires.

Doesn't the I-94 expire 90 days after entry???

I do not think so. Isn't it 6 months?

My fiancee's has "October 2, 2009" written on it, which is 90 days after entry. I assumed that was when it expired.

Oh, there you go. Other folks have longer lasting I-94's from what I've heard. Hmmm.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

the 90 day limit is for getting married (and hence fulfilling the terms of your K-1 visa).

Like someone posted above, you do have to file before the I-94 expires.

Doesn't the I-94 expire 90 days after entry???

I do not think so. Isn't it 6 months?

My fiancee's has "October 2, 2009" written on it, which is 90 days after entry. I assumed that was when it expired.

Oh, there you go. Other folks have longer lasting I-94's from what I've heard. Hmmm.

People coming in on a K-1 usually are only granted 90 days (since they are here to marry and immigrate, not visit).

So - K-1's need to marry and file AOS within that 90 day period.

Marriage is critical, AOS can be delayed, but I would not risk it...

(do it all in the I-94 period)

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Oh there you go. I thought they had more time than that to file for AOS... sorry, my bad

[wasabi 4]

My understanding is you must both get married and file AOS within 90 days from POE. It is true you could get married right away and sit on the AOS filing a few months but I would definitely have it field before 90 days were up.

[Nicoxcx 1]

You want to do it as soon as possible. For us that was 3 months after the I-94 expires and our AOS process was a breeze.