K1 Expiry Date

[Nicola & Matt 1]

On 26th March i was accepted at the embassy and was given a K1 visa which expires after 6 months. The expiry date will be 26th September 2012. My flight is booked for 18th September but i have just had a horrible thought that when they say that you have to get married and file for adjustment of status it has to be done before the 6 months are up. Is this the case or do you have a further 90 days from the point you enter the USA? If so do i have until the 18th December to get married and file for AOS?

Any help greatly appreciated

Nic

Edited August 14, 2012 by Nicola & Matt

[JBH 0]

90 days after POE as long as youre I-94 will be valid.

[Nicola & Matt 1]

90 days after POE as long as youre I-94 will be valid.

Thanks, Is this form similar to the ESTA where you have to apply beforehand or is this something that we are given on the plane to complete before we land?

Thank you so much for your help

[TnJ 131]

Thanks, Is this form similar to the ESTA where you have to apply beforehand or is this something that we are given on the plane to complete before we land?

Thank you so much for your help

You will more than likely fill it out on your flight. When you approach the Customs Officer with it, they will give it the approval needed. The 90 days begins the day you arrive and your I-94 is approved. The K-1 is only valid for 6 months for that one time entry. After you arrive at the POE, the K-1 is null, and you will carry the I-94.

[djricky4 67]

yup, your given 90 days at POE to settle all that. most important thing is getting married within the 90 days. then you are free to file AOS when ever you like

[C-ma'am 684]

In addition to what the others have explained; whenever you enter the US and the officer writes down the date on the famous I-94, just pay attention to that date.. While we are supposed to get 90 exact days after setting foot on US soil, some officers seem to have given out shorter periods of time (by mistake or by ignorance).. the important thing is that you check that date and not just go by just calculating the 90 days by yourself.

This doesn't seem to happen quite often, but it does. Some people has been given (again by mistake or ignorance) less than 90 days but never paid attention to the I-94 and found themselves having some unexpected hiccups later on.

I was given 89 days.. not big deal, but not 90 days either.

[Nicola & Matt 1]

Thank you so much for all your comments and advice. My mind is now at ease

[Cat n Adam 0]

yup, your given 90 days at POE to settle all that. most important thing is getting married within the 90 days. then you are free to file AOS when ever you like

How accurate is this information? I was under the assumption that the AOS had to be filed ASAP after the marriage... preferably before the 90 days was up so as not to be considered illegaly in USA after the K-1 Visa or I-94 had run out.

I maybe way off so please correct me if I am wrong.

Edited October 1, 2012 by Cat n Adam

[C-ma'am 684]

How accurate is this information? I was under the assumption that the AOS had to be filed ASAP after the marriage... preferably before the 90 days was up so as not to be considered illegal.

I maybe way off so please correct me if I am wrong.

There is no deadline to file AOS, the sooner the better, but no deadline. The 90 days apply only to the marriage. As long as you marry within the 90 days (check the date the CBP officer writes on the I-94) you will be complying with the requirements of the visa.

[Cat n Adam 0]

There is no deadline to file AOS, the sooner the better, but no deadline. The 90 days apply only to the marriage. As long as you marry within the 90 days (check the date the CBP officer writes on the I-94) you will be complying with the requirements of the visa.

Thanks for that information, that eases our worries some. We wanted at least 3-6 months to get the AOS funds together since it will be for my two boys and myself.

[C-ma'am 684]

Thanks for that information, that eases our worries some. We wanted at least 3-6 months to get the AOS funds together since it will be for my two boys and myself.

You are most welcome. Your situation is rather common and understandable. Definitely do AOS as soon as possible, but don't over stress about it, as you do not have a deadline. You will be in a "limbo" sort of status, so avoid getting into trouble and avoid check points near the borders (apparently those officers don't care much).

You can also visit the AOS from family visas forum http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/7-adjustment-of-status-green-card-from-family-based-visas/ if you have any more doubts/questions.

[Cat n Adam 0]

You are most welcome. Your situation is rather common and understandable. Definitely do AOS as soon as possible, but don't over stress about it, as you do not have a deadline. You will be in a "limbo" sort of status, so avoid getting into trouble and avoid check points near the borders (apparently those officers don't care much).

You can also visit the AOS from family visas forum http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/7-adjustment-of-status-green-card-from-family-based-visas/ if you have any more doubts/questions.

As he is Military I assume after our marriage we will be covered by his medical, does anyone know if this is false? I know I wont be able to get a job, green card or SSN until we do the AOS.

Medical/dental coverage is a big thing, when I visited this past August I had to have emergency dental work done and that set us back $600+ dollars.

[C-ma'am 684]

As he is Military I assume after our marriage we will be covered by his medical, does anyone know if this is false? I know I wont be able to get a job, green card or SSN until we do the AOS.

Medical/dental coverage is a big thing, when I visited this past August I had to have emergency dental work done and that set us back $600+ dollars.

You CAN get a SS# before AOS and the health insurance will depend on his plan, but you should be able to get under his plan after marriage. Visit the Military Discussion Forum http://www.visajourn...ted-discussion/ for specific questions related to that. The folks there, will be able to assist you with specific information.

This is the guide to get your SS# http://www.visajourney.com/content/ssn

Edited October 1, 2012 by Celeste & C

[Cat n Adam 0]

You CAN get a SS# before AOS and the health insurance will depend on his plan, but you should be able to get under his plan after marriage. Visit the Military Discussion Forum http://www.visajourn...ted-discussion/ for specific questions related to that. The folks there, will be able to assist you with specific information.

This is the guide to get your SS# http://www.visajourney.com/content/ssn

Thanks for the Links will look on both of them!

I already got some type of work/tax number and filled out a form to be added to his Bank account. But the SSN is the next step.

Thanks again. Good look to the OP!!!