K1 - will get married on the last 2days stay in US, is it ok?

[jm.noble 0]

Hi Everyone. My fiance and I are planning to get married on my 88th day stay in US because we are still waiting and doing some stuff and it need to be done before our marriage. Is there will be a problem if we do that on the last 2 days of my stay and is it ok if i'll get my SSN after i get married?

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Hi Everyone. My fiance and I are planning to get married on my 88th day stay in US because we are still waiting and doing some stuff and it need to be done before our marriage. Is there will be a problem if we do that on the last 2 days of my stay and is it ok if i'll get my SSN after i get married?

Yes, and yes. It is ok, but you can get your SSN 10-14 days after entry, married yet or not. http://www.visajourney.com/content/ssn

[Anh map 2,098]

Hi Everyone. My fiance and I are planning to get married on my 88th day stay in US because we are still waiting and doing some stuff and it need to be done before our marriage. Is there will be a problem if we do that on the last 2 days of my stay and is it ok if i'll get my SSN after i get married?

You won't be able to get it right after marrying as your I-94 will be expired.

[X Factor 1,112]

Yes, and yes. It is ok, but you can get your SSN 10-14 days after entry, married yet or not. http://www.visajourney.com/content/ssn

Nice tip

[Dave&Roza 748]

Hi Everyone. My fiance and I are planning to get married on my 88th day stay in US because we are still waiting and doing some stuff and it need to be done before our marriage. Is there will be a problem if we do that on the last 2 days of my stay and is it ok if i'll get my SSN after i get married?

As long as the date on the marriage certificate is before the expiration date on the I-94 you will be okay. You will now have to wait until you receive the EAD or GC before applying for a SSC. I am going to assume that you will file AOS in your married name so you can get your SSC in your married name--you do not need a SSN to file AOS.

Good luck,

Dave

Edited July 16, 2012 by Dave&Roza

[myth 0]

strongly not recommended. you will have to file for adjustment of status BEFORE your K1 visa expired. If you got married 2 days before your visa is expired, you will have to at least 3 days until your marriage is recorded and you can order a certified marriage certificate to be attached to your i485 application, and the application needs to be accepted by USCIS before your visa expired.

As for SSN, better apply now when your visa is still valid, and later after you got married you can report for name change. later after you received your greencard, you need to report your new status too. good luck !

[LeftCoastLady 441]

strongly not recommended. you will have to file for adjustment of status BEFORE your K1 visa expired. If you got married 2 days before your visa is expired, you will have to at least 3 days until your marriage is recorded and you can order a certified marriage certificate to be attached to your i485 application, and the application needs to be accepted by USCIS before your visa expired.

As for SSN, better apply now when your visa is still valid, and later after you got married you can report for name change. later after you received your greencard, you need to report your new status too. good luck !

This is incorrect. For one, the K-1 visa expires once the beneficiary enters the U.S. The adjustment of status can be done at any time, but it doesn't have to be within the 90 days. The only requirement is that the petitioner and beneficiary be married before the date noted on the K-1 visa, which is 90 days. OP, be absolutely sure of that date!

[Moomin 292]

How about simply applying for SSN in maiden name before getting married, and then changing it when you get the EAD/greencard? Some states will allow you to get a state ID when having an SSN. Great to not drag around your passport. Both SSN and the DMV check your immigration status and won't issue you anything 14 days prior to the 90 days.

Anywho, you're free to get married within the 90 days,k 1st day or last day. I wouldn't recommend the last few days in case something goes wrong and you got married after the 90 days. AOS will be denied that way. The only way to get around that would be filing i-130 and i-485 which is more money and you're guarenteed to have an interview.

AOS doesn't have to be filed within 90 days of POE though. Anything beyond the 90 days(overstay) is forgiven as the spouse of a US citizen.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

strongly not recommended. you will have to file for adjustment of status BEFORE your K1 visa expired. If you got married 2 days before your visa is expired, you will have to at least 3 days until your marriage is recorded and you can order a certified marriage certificate to be attached to your i485 application, and the application needs to be accepted by USCIS before your visa expired.

The K-1 visa becomes null and void once used to enter the US. You are only required to marry within the 90 days after you enter. There is no such requirement or deadline for filing the I-485 to adjust status.

[Sirdaniel42 86]

strongly not recommended. you will have to file for adjustment of status BEFORE your K1 visa expired. If you got married 2 days before your visa is expired, you will have to at least 3 days until your marriage is recorded and you can order a certified marriage certificate to be attached to your i485 application, and the application needs to be accepted by USCIS before your visa expired.

As for SSN, better apply now when your visa is still valid, and later after you got married you can report for name change. later after you received your greencard, you need to report your new status too. good luck !

This is not correct the K-1 visa was invalid after the POE and you can file your AOS at any time after the wedding!!!!!!

Please read the Guides!!!!

[C-ma'am 684]

How about simply applying for SSN in maiden name before getting married, and then changing it when you get the EAD/greencard? Some states will allow you to get a state ID when having an SSN. Great to not drag around your passport. Both SSN and the DMV check your immigration status and won't issue you anything 14 days prior to the 90 days.

Anywho, you're free to get married within the 90 days,k 1st day or last day. I wouldn't recommend the last few days in case something goes wrong and you got married after the 90 days. AOS will be denied that way. The only way to get around that would be filing i-130 and i-485 which is more money and you're guarenteed to have an interview.

AOS doesn't have to be filed within 90 days of POE though. Anything beyond the 90 days(overstay) is forgiven as the spouse of a US citizen.

[Mogambi 96]

Isn't it the case that your I-94 has to have a certain amount of time left on it, say 2 weeks, to file for SS number? So If they want to apply in her maiden name and change after, better to do that well before the wedding.

And correct, no rule about when to file AOS, only the wedding needs to occur in 90 days.

And yes, REALLY check that date, there are some people who have taken their POE date, and just added three months, thinking that would be 90 days, when in fact, with the long months, 90 days is up before that. So really check that date.

Cutting it close, but 88 days is still within the requirement, so you should be OK!

[C-ma'am 684]

Isn't it the case that your I-94 has to have a certain amount of time left on it, say 2 weeks, to file for SS number? So If they want to apply in her maiden name and change after, better to do that well before the wedding.

And correct, no rule about when to file AOS, only the wedding needs to occur in 90 days.

And yes, REALLY check that date, there are some people who have taken their POE date, and just added three months, thinking that would be 90 days, when in fact, with the long months, 90 days is up before that. So really check that date.

Cutting it close, but 88 days is still within the requirement, so you should be OK!

Yes, you have until about 14 days before you i-94 expires to get your SSN#. I say about because if you have 15 days left, they might still reject you. I had to do it that way, just in case.<br class="Apple-interchange-newline">

And you said something VERY important "REALLY check that date, there are some people who have taken their POE date, and just added three months, thinking that would be 90 days, when in fact, with the long months, 90 days is up before that." There have been cases in which they were given less than 90 days (possibly by mistake, but still) and they had to rush to get married because they hadn't paid attention to the date.

[Pitaya 2,577]

Yes, you have until about 14 days before you i-94 expires to get your SSN#. I say about because if you have 15 days left, they might still reject you. I had to do it that way, just in case.<br class="Apple-interchange-newline">

And you said something VERY important "REALLY check that date, there are some people who have taken their POE date, and just added three months, thinking that would be 90 days, when in fact, with the long months, 90 days is up before that." There have been cases in which they were given less than 90 days (possibly by mistake, but still) and they had to rush to get married because they hadn't paid attention to the date.

Good advice!

Our plan is that she and her son will be arriving on 26 July, drop off the luggage (and kitchen sink ), head to the courthouse and purchase the marriage license (there is a 3-day waiting period in WA state). We then have an appointment on 30 July at the Seattle Municipal Court with a judge, and have the ceremony. Very simple, very private, and I have a few surprises for her, too...... We will deal with her SSN application later on in the first week, and get the AOS process started, i.e., finding a reasonable civil surgeon, etc. I am still trying to figure out the steps involved with obtaining a WA state ID card......

The plan for her son is a little different, we will have to file his AOS paperwork, and then will wait for his EAD, then apply for his SSN. At least, that is according to the limited info on K-2 and SSN applications that I have been able to gleen. Though I am wondering if there is a better way to do the SSN app for the stepson. Any pearls of wisdom would be appreciated.... Eventually, we are going to get him enrolled in a local community college.

Our main concern is to get them here (obviously) and not exceed the 90 day window. It sounds like the typical government slowdown has hit the service centers. So, we figure, the sooner we get the paperwork filed....the sooner it will get processed.....eventually. Hey, like many of us, I swear that it is like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. Anyway, it is all good!!! :dance:

YMMV

[jm.noble 0]

thanks for the info