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Messybrownhair
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Hi everyone, I thought I would share my experience to others so that it will hopefully help you guys as well. I know that the k1 process is stressful and getting the visa is a true victory. Sadly th

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I wish she would become a Moderator on VJ She is young but very wise..............................

sunandmoon
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Great post here's a link to USCIS Civil Surgeon Locator https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.type&OfficeLocator.office_type=CIV

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Messybrownhair   251

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hi, is it really necessary to file for advance parole? i believed they want $360 for this..thanks!

Its not necessary but its free, coz its waived when u apply for it with your i485 :)

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

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Thanks for sharing Steph!

Question regarding SSN form item # 5 .. which one did you check among the options..

? U.S. Citizen

? Legal Alien Allowed to Work

? Legal Alien Not Allowed to Work

? Others

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Messybrownhair   251

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Thanks for sharing Steph!

Question regarding SSN form item # 5 .. which one did you check among the options..

? U.S. Citizen

? Legal Alien Allowed to Work

? Legal Alien Not Allowed to Work

? Others

Legal alien allowed to work :)

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

Thank you, VJ! smile.png

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Messybrownhair   251

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that was quick response.. Thanks girl! good.gif

Lol yeah I was bored then!

Are you stating Aos soon?goodluck! :)

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

Thank you, VJ! smile.png

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Very Helpful post. Thank you so much :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

K-1 Timeline

October 26, 2010 - I-129F sent to VSC

November 2, 2010 - NOA 1 hard copy (dated Oct. 29, 2010)

November 5, 2010 - Touched

April 15, 2011 - NOA 2

June 21-22, 2011 - Medical (passed! Thank you Lord)

July 19, 2011 - Interview (passed! Thank you Lord)

August 11, 2011 - POE (JFK)

AOS Timeline

Sept. 26, 2011 - I-485 & EAD sent to Chicago Lock box

Sept. 28, 2011 - Text/Email notificaion receipt

Oct. 4, 2011 - NOA 1 hard copy for I-485 & EAD (dated Sept. 30,2011)

October 11, 2011 - Biometrics Letter received (appointment date November 2, 2011)

October 24, 2011 - I-485 transferred to CSC

November 2, 2011 - Bioemtrics done

Dec. 1, 2011 - EAD card production

Dec. 9, 2011 - EAD card on hand

Feb. 10, 2012 - Green Card production

Feb. 16, 2012 - Green Card on hand

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Messybrownhair   251

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Very Helpful post. Thank you so much :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

No problem :)

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

Thank you, VJ! smile.png

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I know my plan was to revel in our recent visa approval until next week, however I am puzzled by something. What is the advantage of the beneficiary obtaining a SSN between POE and the wedding? Once the wedding arrives you have to go back and change names for the SSN so why not wait until after the wedding? I keep reading that you should wait 10 days after POE then get the SSN? Maybe some places require a SSN for a marriage license? Beats me.. :bonk: Just curious..

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I just had my POE in Honolulu few days ago. Thanks for this guide! Will definitely follow this one :)

Our K1 Visa Timeline

AOS

08-30-2011 - AOS/EAD packet sent

09-12-2011 - NOA1 for AOS/EAD with 09-08 notice date

10-11-2011 - Biometrics appointment (appointment letter received on 09/19)

11-03-2011 - EAD card production request

11-14-2011 - EAD in the mail

12-08-2011 - Interview date (e-mail notification date 11/08) APPROVED!

12-13-2011 - Card production ordered

12-14-2011 - Card mailed to our address

12-17-2011 - Got gc in the mailbox! Valid until 12/13/2013 <wonderful christmas gift>

**No more USCIS for two years**

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I know my plan was to revel in our recent visa approval until next week, however I am puzzled by something. What is the advantage of the beneficiary obtaining a SSN between POE and the wedding? Once the wedding arrives you have to go back and change names for the SSN so why not wait until after the wedding? I keep reading that you should wait 10 days after POE then get the SSN? Maybe some places require a SSN for a marriage license? Beats me.. :bonk: Just curious..

Yes some states do require it, which is why a k1 is issued a number to begin with. Some offices will not let you get your SSN in your married name because they want your name to match what is on your i94. Its really up to you. Even if you get it in your married name you will still need to go back once you have your GC to remove restrictions on it so I personally just chose to get it over with prior to the wedding and I came back with the GC to change my name and remove restrictions :)

I just had my POE in Honolulu few days ago. Thanks for this guide! Will definitely follow this one :)

Congrats and welcome to the US! :)

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

Thank you, VJ! smile.png

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I know my plan was to revel in our recent visa approval until next week, however I am puzzled by something. What is the advantage of the beneficiary obtaining a SSN between POE and the wedding? Once the wedding arrives you have to go back and change names for the SSN so why not wait until after the wedding? I keep reading that you should wait 10 days after POE then get the SSN? Maybe some places require a SSN for a marriage license? Beats me.. :bonk: Just curious..

Many reasons to get a SSN as soon as possible. And in most cases it only takes about 30 minutes.

Some state may require it to get married

Can't get a Driver License with out it in most states

Difficult to get a bank account without it

Impossible to get a credit score and credit or credit card without it

If you trying to get a professional license then they won't give you one until you get a SS number (Registered Nurse for example)

Everyone in the USA needs a SS Number, it's very important to have, so get it asap

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Messybrownhair   251

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Many reasons to get a SSN as soon as possible. And in most cases it only takes about 30 minutes.

Some state may require it to get married

Can't get a Driver License with out it in most states

Difficult to get a bank account without it

Impossible to get a credit score and credit or credit card without it

If you trying to get a professional license then they won't give you one until you get a SS number (Registered Nurse for example)

Everyone in the USA needs a SS Number, it's very important to have, so get it asap

Not to mention you need it for all kinds of insurances too :)

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

Thank you, VJ! smile.png

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My wife didn't get her SS# until after we were married. I didn't feel like going to the SS office twice. That was in 07 in Illinois. To each their own.

Kevin

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Messybrownhair   251

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My wife didn't get her SS# until after we were married. I didn't feel like going to the SS office twice. That was in 07 in Illinois. To each their own.

Kevin

That works too.. :) easiest way to do it lol

My Journey:

We met through a study-abroad program in Shanghai, China in August of 2009

We got engaged March of 2010

I received my K1 VISA in 6 months (June-December 2010)

We were married 04/02/2011
I received my conditional 2-year greencard (AOS) in 2.5 months with no interview (April-June 2011)

Our son was born 02/03/2013

I received my masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 04/17/2013

I received my 10-year greencard (ROC) in 3 months with no interview (March-June 2013)

My husband returned from deployment 06/20/2013

My naturalization journey took 4 months (April-August 2014)

I became a US citizen on 08/01/2014

Received passport in 3 weeks (regular processing)

Thank you, VJ! smile.png

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