Got married on the 27th on the Colorado in Austin

[M613 6]

So-AOS time it is. Preliminaries:

- How long do we/can we wait to file for this?

- I know I can apply for a Social Security # with this-can I apply for one beforehand?

- Allowance to leave the country-I ask for this at the same time as sending my AOS stuff, right?

We have a tonne of insane stuff going on in the next month-new vehicle, new place to live, blah blah... hence the questions re: the timing of sending this stuff in.

Thanks!

~happily married Canadian in ATX

[Hugglebuggles 60]

Congrats on the wedding!!

Its smart to file AOS before your I-94 expires. That way you aren't stuck in the US without any prof of status.

You can apply for an SSN with your passport and I-94, as long as it is still valid. You don't need to file for AOS first.

When you apply for AOS you can also apply for Advance Parole (I-131) along with your EAD (I-765) at the same time for an inclusive fee of $1010.

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

So-AOS time it is. Preliminaries:

- How long do we/can we wait to file for this?

- I know I can apply for a Social Security # with this-can I apply for one beforehand?

- Allowance to leave the country-I ask for this at the same time as sending my AOS stuff, right?

We have a tonne of insane stuff going on in the next month-new vehicle, new place to live, blah blah... hence the questions re: the timing of sending this stuff in.

Thanks!

~happily married Canadian in ATX

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

I don't mean to rain on your parade but if you married less than 90 after you entered the US you might get a bit of hassle by USCIS. You entered the US and to avoid leaving you got hitched, utter BS but that's the way they think. I assume that you entered the US as a visitor (technically B2) and not on any form of visa. The rule is 30 days or less expect to be hassled, 30-60 still likely but maybe not, 60-90 even less likely, 90 or more don't expect to be hassled.

[Hugglebuggles 60]

According to her timeline she came in on a K-1. In which case, its a very good thing you married within the 90 days!

[Mephys 2]

COngrats on the wedding

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

According to her timeline she came in on a K-1. In which case, its a very good thing you married within the 90 days!

Shouldn't be a problem (knock on wood!!!) if her passport expires more than 6 mos. from the date of entry. Even with a K-1 visa the 30-60-90 day rule has been used (makes no sense to me either), though thankfully not often.

[Darnell 8,479]

I don't mean to rain on your parade but if you married less than 90 after you entered the US you might get a bit of hassle by USCIS. You entered the US and to avoid leaving you got hitched, utter BS but that's the way they think. I assume that you entered the US as a visitor (technically B2) and not on any form of visa. The rule is 30 days or less expect to be hassled, 30-60 still likely but maybe not, 60-90 even less likely, 90 or more don't expect to be hassled.

This is soooooooooooooooooooooo wrong, why to assume this? One simple click could have shown you some relevant facts. Sheesh !!

M613 - There's a 'dead window' on the end of the I-94 POE date, where if you apply for a SSN it'll get denied. I think it's 12 days prior to I-94 expiration? but i could be wrong.

As soon as you get the marriage license, take it, yer passport, and file for the SSC - it'll get issued in your married name. If you don't care one way or the other about having your married name on the SSC, go to the SSA on Monday and apply.

There's no hard/fast rule for WHEN to file the AOS package - most assume (wrongly ) that it must be done before the I-94 expires, 90 days from POE date. I'd suggest 6 months past the date of marriage is getting a bit 'long in the tooth' - and try, for at least one month after ya get the official marriage license.

Congratulations !!! Did the groom make any arrangements for Shiner Beer ?

Edited October 31, 2009 by Darnell

[Darnell 8,479]

PS - Since yer moving, suggest you file AOS right after you get the new address .. Life is SUCH LESS HASSLE when the address is current.

[ashenflowers 5]

90 or more days after entering via K-1?? I'd expect a HUGE hassle

lol

anyways... I've never heard this rule in reference to a K1, and seen many VJers who've been married within 30 days, or 60, of entering the US on a K1 visa and never heard of issues. If they try to bring it up with me, I would not hesitate to say that I couldn't be unemployed for longer than completely necessary, so we wanted to get the paperwork filed asap. If they question that, then there's seriously some problems with the system (like we didn't know there was already...). Entrance on a K-1 Visa implies an EXPECTATION and INTENTION to "get hitched" (we even have to both sign letters to prove we intend to get married within 90 days)... in this case it's not just something done to 'avoid leaving'.

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

I don't mean to rain on your parade but if you married less than 90 after you entered the US you might get a bit of hassle by USCIS. You entered the US and to avoid leaving you got hitched, utter BS but that's the way they think. I assume that you entered the US as a visitor (technically B2) and not on any form of visa. The rule is 30 days or less expect to be hassled, 30-60 still likely but maybe not, 60-90 even less likely, 90 or more don't expect to be hassled.

This is soooooooooooooooooooooo wrong, why to assume this? One simple click could have shown you some relevant facts. Sheesh !!

Calm doooooooooooooooooooooown, Darnell, I'm not the enemy. I didn't say it made any sense to me. It is a rule that is SUPPOSED to apply to visitor and tourist visas not the K-1. I was in Spokane, WA when not one but two couples were dealing with this very situation so whether or not it should have happened is not the point. Ask anyone how well some members of the USCIS know their own rules, go read what Mikey78 posted the other day if you want to click on something, Darnell. M613, I didn't mean to alarm you.

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

90 or more days after entering via K-1?? I'd expect a HUGE hassle

lol

anyways... I've never heard this rule in reference to a K1, and seen many VJers who've been married within 30 days, or 60, of entering the US on a K1 visa and never heard of issues. If they try to bring it up with me, I would not hesitate to say that I couldn't be unemployed for longer than completely necessary, so we wanted to get the paperwork filed asap. If they question that, then there's seriously some problems with the system (like we didn't know there was already...). Entrance on a K-1 Visa implies an EXPECTATION and INTENTION to "get hitched" (we even have to both sign letters to prove we intend to get married within 90 days)... in this case it's not just something done to 'avoid leaving'.

Neither had I until Spokane, right after I went home and checked up on it and the USCIS was clearly wrong.

[ashenflowers 5]

90 or more days after entering via K-1?? I'd expect a HUGE hassle

lol

anyways... I've never heard this rule in reference to a K1, and seen many VJers who've been married within 30 days, or 60, of entering the US on a K1 visa and never heard of issues. If they try to bring it up with me, I would not hesitate to say that I couldn't be unemployed for longer than completely necessary, so we wanted to get the paperwork filed asap. If they question that, then there's seriously some problems with the system (like we didn't know there was already...). Entrance on a K-1 Visa implies an EXPECTATION and INTENTION to "get hitched" (we even have to both sign letters to prove we intend to get married within 90 days)... in this case it's not just something done to 'avoid leaving'.

Neither had I until Spokane, right after I went home and checked up on it and the USCIS was clearly wrong.

That NEVER happens!! lol

p.s. I am getting married within 30 days of entry. Probably within 2-3 weeks of it actually.... so that I can continue to work in Canada as late as possible, and have just enough time to prepare for the wedding and file ASAP basically. I'mma have somethin' to say to them if they try to create an issue about getting married "too soon".

Edited October 31, 2009 by ashenflowers

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

90 or more days after entering via K-1?? I'd expect a HUGE hassle

lol

anyways... I've never heard this rule in reference to a K1, and seen many VJers who've been married within 30 days, or 60, of entering the US on a K1 visa and never heard of issues. If they try to bring it up with me, I would not hesitate to say that I couldn't be unemployed for longer than completely necessary, so we wanted to get the paperwork filed asap. If they question that, then there's seriously some problems with the system (like we didn't know there was already...). Entrance on a K-1 Visa implies an EXPECTATION and INTENTION to "get hitched" (we even have to both sign letters to prove we intend to get married within 90 days)... in this case it's not just something done to 'avoid leaving'.

Neither had I until Spokane, right after I went home and checked up on it and the USCIS was clearly wrong.

That NEVER happens!! lol

p.s. I am getting married within 30 days of entry. Probably within 2-3 weeks of it actually.... so that I can continue to work in Canada as late as possible, and have just enough time to prepare for the wedding and file ASAP basically. I'mma have somethin' to say to them if they try to create an issue about getting married "too soon".

Now that's the spirit!!!! Out of the two couples there that day, one was very quiet and one was not. The USC (husband) of couple #2 (why do I suddenly sound like Bob Eubanks on the Newlywed Game ) was fuming (do you blame him?), we concluded our business (Mom had to swear out a FOIA request) before he was called up to the window but the situation got real ugly. I believe they called in extra security, because there were four security guards there when we left.

Edited October 31, 2009 by IR5FORMUMSIE

[ashenflowers 5]

90 or more days after entering via K-1?? I'd expect a HUGE hassle

lol

anyways... I've never heard this rule in reference to a K1, and seen many VJers who've been married within 30 days, or 60, of entering the US on a K1 visa and never heard of issues. If they try to bring it up with me, I would not hesitate to say that I couldn't be unemployed for longer than completely necessary, so we wanted to get the paperwork filed asap. If they question that, then there's seriously some problems with the system (like we didn't know there was already...). Entrance on a K-1 Visa implies an EXPECTATION and INTENTION to "get hitched" (we even have to both sign letters to prove we intend to get married within 90 days)... in this case it's not just something done to 'avoid leaving'.

Neither had I until Spokane, right after I went home and checked up on it and the USCIS was clearly wrong.

That NEVER happens!! lol

p.s. I am getting married within 30 days of entry. Probably within 2-3 weeks of it actually.... so that I can continue to work in Canada as late as possible, and have just enough time to prepare for the wedding and file ASAP basically. I'mma have somethin' to say to them if they try to create an issue about getting married "too soon".

Now that's the spirit!!!! Out of the two couples there that day, one was very quiet and one was not. The USC (husband) of couple #2 (why do I suddenly sound like Bob Eubanks on the Newlywed Game ) was fuming (do you blame him?), we concluded our business (Mom had to swear out a FOIA request) before he was called up to the window but the situation got real ugly. I believe they called in extra security, because there were four security guards there when we left.

whoa! Well... I can't say I'll take it that far.... maybe like... to or or level... but not to level..

[JillA 2]

Oh geez... I got married 6 days after my POE, and the officer that processed my K-1 at the POE even asked when we were tying the knot, and I said 6 days.