Once Married...

[USColombia 6]

Sorry for the confusing title, I just didn't know how to break down my question in an easy way

My question is this: You have three months to get married. After you get married you need to submit your marriage license and some other forms before those three months are over to get on with the next step. So how much time does it take to process and recognize that you've sent it? I.e. if I got married a week before the three months are up, is that enough time?

My issue is we've already booked our wedding date in October, but if we happen to get a miracle and actually get our visa "on time" then we would be pushing the three months... I am banking on a delayed visa from just reading what folks on here are experiencing but I'd hate to get the visa on time and have to delay her coming hahaha...

Thanks in advance and hope it's OK to post this in this forum!

[Angela M. 2]

The requirement is that you get MARRIED within the 90 days...you can do AOS anytime after then. Preferably you should do it soon after because the longer you take the longer it takes for your fiance to become a permanent resident. Also, remember that after the visa is issued there is a 6 month window in which the visa holder has to travel. If you feel you are going to cut it close to the 90 days just wait a couple of weeks for your fiance to come into the US and "activate" the 90 day marriage period.

[happyblessedme 12]

Sorry for the confusing title, I just didn't know how to break down my question in an easy way

My question is this: You have three months to get married. After you get married you need to submit your marriage license and some other forms before those three months are over to get on with the next step. So how much time does it take to process and recognize that you've sent it? I.e. if I got married a week before the three months are up, is that enough time?

My issue is we've already booked our wedding date in October, but if we happen to get a miracle and actually get our visa "on time" then we would be pushing the three months... I am banking on a delayed visa from just reading what folks on here are experiencing but I'd hate to get the visa on time and have to delay her coming hahaha...

Thanks in advance and hope it's OK to post this in this forum!

That 3 months is only the time frame that u should get married after she gets here. After u get married yes u should file Adjustment of Status but that should be before her I-94 expires..there is no time limit as to when u get the green card..what is important is u have filed for the adjustment of status(next step) within the time alloted.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

The requirement is that you get MARRIED within the 90 days...you can do AOS anytime after then

I wouldn't say it like that.

Your status is controlled by the I-94 - which for a K-1 entry, will have 90 days. After that, you are out of status if you haven't applied for the AOS.

Being out of status means ICE can pick you up and deport you, regardless of your marriage or previous visa. (worst case) - I have read cases where this has happened, to the point where the couple were sitting in ICE custody for a while. (In Texas)

If you go over 180 days, you can suffer a ban if you leave the US with an AP (yes, even if the AP is given to you, the ban would kick in on your return to the US)

So it is implied that you will AOS during that period.

Play it safe and protect your status - AOS prior to going out of status.

[ThaitoUSA 15]

Mentioned by the second poster is that you have six months from the time K-1 visa is issued to travel to USA and use it. So if the visa were issued May 20, 2011, the intending immigrant could arrive in September, marry in Oct. and file in Nov. with 30 days or more until the I-94 expires.