Help - after K1 approval and marriage

[Lisa-O 8]

Hey everyone it's been a while!! So since I was last in contact, I used my K1 visa, arrived 12th March, started our family by rescuing a dog, got married 5th April...I know I have to apply for a social security number, but I'm puzzled as to what I need to do at this side...I want to do a dual citizenship if I can so I can work and reside here.

I had a look in the forms section, which suggested I need to file for a I-485 and is it really $985...is this correct? If not can anyone point me in the right direction please? I just want to make sure before we start on the next step of the journey!

Thanks, Lisa

[BaBamSam 239]

Hey everyone it's been a while!! So since I was last in contact, I used my K1 visa, arrived 12th March, started our family by rescuing a dog, got married 5th April...I know I have to apply for a social security number, but I'm puzzled as to what I need to do at this side...I want to do a dual citizenship if I can so I can work and reside here.

I had a look in the forms section, which suggested I need to file for a I-485 and is it really $985...is this correct? If not can anyone point me in the right direction please? I just want to make sure before we start on the next step of the journey!

Thanks, Lisa

Hi Lisa! That is one of many forms to complete and the AOS process costs a bit more ($1070 last time I looked). Take a look at this guide here: http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

You can't apply for citizenship for 3 years after you adjust, but when you apply for AOS you also apply for your EAD, which is your work permit.

Have a look at the handy step-by-step guide, too: http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1flow

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Right now you should be chasing after becoming a Permanent Resident using the guide linked above. it is important to understand you will not be becoming a citizen for years, because if you claim to be a citizen when you are not, you will be banned from the US for life. You want to become a Permanent Resident (green card holder).

[Lisa-O 8]

Thanks for your guidance and the link, I confuse myself with panic sometimes...I'll follow the link. Thanks again

[Pitaya 2,577]

Hey everyone it's been a while!! So since I was last in contact, I used my K1 visa, arrived 12th March, started our family by rescuing a dog, got married 5th April...I know I have to apply for a social security number, but I'm puzzled as to what I need to do at this side...I want to do a dual citizenship if I can so I can work and reside here.

I had a look in the forms section, which suggested I need to file for a I-485 and is it really $985...is this correct? If not can anyone point me in the right direction please? I just want to make sure before we start on the next step of the journey!

Thanks, Lisa

Congrats on your marriage!

Take a look at the K-1 AOS Guide for info on your next step:

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

Incidentally, including the required biometrics, the fee for AOS is $1070 per adult.

Good luck.