K1 to I485 - problems because i'm a doctor in australia and need to come home and work...

[AMP 54]

thanks everyone for the feedback...really starting to panic here :/

is there any way of getting a SSN without having a green card? unfortunately the CA medical board requires one before allowing internationals to get a training letter, which is required for all training programs

Yes, you can get a ssn one you come here on a K1, but you don't want to be an American. Maybe your wife or husband should become Aussie.

You can get an red in about 2 to 3 months, why not suffer like the rest of us.

Edited November 9, 2011 by AMP

[bella4589 0]

everyone's advice has been great and given me something to think about. (i'm the girl btw haha)

i DO want to live in america - i just don't want to be jobless after training for 6 years both because it's a passion of mine and i've always wanted to be a doctor, and it impacts negatively on my training and income.

sounds like we've got some options to explore, particularly the CR1. i need the SSN around july (latest maybe august) of next year so i think it all fits in!

i'm planning on also perhaps seeing an immigration lawyer to get some advice.

thanks again everyone!