Adjustment of Status - Late Filing

[MyJourney1 15]

Hello,

He came here on a K-1 VISA and we got married on time. We are now working on our paperwork for the Adjustment of Status. I have 2 questions:

1. What will happen if we end up filing our papers 2 weeks late?

2. Since it can take awhile for an approval, will they give him work authorization in the meantime?

Thank you.

[Sirdaniel42 86]

As long as you got married within 90 days you will be fine, when you file your AOS file for the EAD at the same time at no extra cost.

http://www.visajourn...content/k1k3aos

He will need the EAD or Green Card to work!!!!

Edited January 18, 2013 by Sirdaniel42

[MyJourney1 15]

As long as you got married within 90 days you will be fine, when you file your AOS file for the EAD at the same time at no extra cost.

http://www.visajourn...content/k1k3aos

He will need the EAD or Green Card to work!!!!

When I said 2 weeks late, I mean his VISA will be expired. By the time we submit our paperwork for the Adjustment of Status, his VISA will be expired by then.

[LeftCoastLady 441]

When I said 2 weeks late, I mean his VISA will be expired. By the time we submit our paperwork for the Adjustment of Status, his VISA will be expired by then.

The K-1 visa was voided as soon as your now-husband was processed at the U.S. POE. The I-94, which was stamped on the visa, is what marks the 90-day period.

[Darnell 8,478]

1. nothing

2. sure ! include ead with the I-485, fee is waived on the EAD. or

Sure! if he applies for it with the I-485!

[Mogambi 96]

He has no visa. That expired upon entry into the United States. The 90 days that applies to a K1 is only the amount of time he has to 'enter'. He would then be given the I-94, which replaces the K1. The I-94 has 90 days expiry too, but that is only the time you have to get married. If you got married in the 90 days, there are not really any more time limited. You can submit the AOS the next day, or wait six months. Generally people say it's better to apply sooner than later, get the GC faster.

But as long as you got married in the 90 days you are safe.

Once the I-94 expires, your state technically becomes that of 'unlawful presence'. But as soon as the AOS is approved, all that time is forgiven and there are no problems.

We got married in Oct, my wife's I-94 expired in November, and we just sent in our AOS paperwork today.