Just Married (Now what)

[Liam and Kara 6]

Hi Guys

Need a bit of info, i am now over in the USA and have married my Fiancee(now wife)

within the 90 days as laid down on the K1 visa process.

My question is now what?

I know we go for the AOS but are not sure exactly what hapens now, what forms we need

how to get an SSN( have had so many differing opinions on that) how to get wrk permit

etc etc etc

thanks in advance of replies.

[*julez* 124]

Follow the AOS guide here on VJ and you will have AOS success.

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

It worked for my husband! We found AOS to be much easier than the whole K1 process.

Congrats on your marriage & good luck with AOS.

ETA: I moved this topic to the Family-based AOS forum, as it is relevant to someone adjusting from a K1 visa.

Edited November 30, 2009 by *julez*

[Sandrila 1]

better consummate that thing

[*julez* 124]

To get a SS#, you need to complete the application (which can be obtained online) and present photo ID in person at your local SSA office.

[Lisa and Ian 7]

To get a SS#, you need to complete the application (which can be obtained online) and present photo ID in person at your local SSA office.

Yes, and let us know what happens at the SSA office. So far, we've had no luck.

[*julez* 124]

To get a SS#, you need to complete the application (which can be obtained online) and present photo ID in person at your local SSA office.

Yes, and let us know what happens at the SSA office. So far, we've had no luck.

You tried to apply and they refused?

[Liam and Kara 6]

To get a SS#, you need to complete the application (which can be obtained online) and present photo ID in person at your local SSA office.

Yes, and let us know what happens at the SSA office. So far, we've had no luck.

You tried to apply and they refused?

Hi Guys thanks for the replies....

ye we initially attended at our local SSA office roughly about 3 weeks after i got here as i was told to do

that would be time to have me on the system....when enquired about obtaining my SSN the clerk,

who i am guessing had not come across this informed me i would need to get the AOS first then apply.

I thought this a bit strange so i contacted my senator that had help me in the past through the K1 process

they got back to me today to say they had been in touch with the MAIN SSA and that i should take my K1 visa and other I.D documents with me along with the emails they had sent and if and problems to give him a call to sort out.

i also received a useful VJ's site to proceeding with the AOS and all that is required.

Many thanks again folks keep up the good work and info.

[*julez* 124]

As per the wise advice of long-time and well respected member TracyTN:

For K1ers getting an SSN, you might want to print this and take it with you to the SSA:

https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203500

[Gemmie 142]

Congrats on the marriage.

AOS isn't as hard as the K1, in my experience.

Many people don't understand the immigration details, so the SSO often tell people they have to wait until they have their green card until they can apply. This isn't true, of course.

We waited 2 weeks and then got mine after presenting my K1 and passport ID. When I went back to change my name however after getting married, they told me that I had to wait until I had a green card. I asked if they mean my EAD and they seemed unsure what I was talking about. So I'm just going to go back when I have the green card in hand to get the name changed and working stipulation removed.

Good luck.

[Liam and Kara 6]

Congrats on the marriage.

AOS isn't as hard as the K1, in my experience.

Many people don't understand the immigration details, so the SSO often tell people they have to wait until they have their green card until they can apply. This isn't true, of course.

We waited 2 weeks and then got mine after presenting my K1 and passport ID. When I went back to change my name however after getting married, they told me that I had to wait until I had a green card. I asked if they mean my EAD and they seemed unsure what I was talking about. So I'm just going to go back when I have the green card in hand to get the name changed and working stipulation removed.

Good luck.

Ye i think that some local offices do not seem to be up to speed with the right course of action.

I have my SSN now, now am just checking with my senator if by having the K1 this will be proff for me to legaly work here before the AOS, i will let you know what answer i get back.

Thanks folks.

Kara & Liam

[N M 96]

Congrats on the marriage.

AOS isn't as hard as the K1, in my experience.

Many people don't understand the immigration details, so the SSO often tell people they have to wait until they have their green card until they can apply. This isn't true, of course.

We waited 2 weeks and then got mine after presenting my K1 and passport ID. When I went back to change my name however after getting married, they told me that I had to wait until I had a green card. I asked if they mean my EAD and they seemed unsure what I was talking about. So I'm just going to go back when I have the green card in hand to get the name changed and working stipulation removed.

Good luck.

Ye i think that some local offices do not seem to be up to speed with the right course of action.

I have my SSN now, now am just checking with my senator if by having the K1 this will be proff for me to legaly work here before the AOS, i will let you know what answer i get back.

Thanks folks.

Kara & Liam

If you entered with a K1 visa, you can't work until you have Employment Authorization (an EAD). You can apply for this at the same time as you apply for AOS.