What is my Status?

[Joanne and Adam 15]

I entered the States last month and I have yet to be married. I have my K1 visa and that's all I'm in the country on right now, so what is my status, and what will be my status after I'm married but before I send the AOS forms?

[Darnell 8,478]

status - in an authorized period of stay, governed by your I-94 document.

The visa allowed you in the country, and was invalidated same day at the POE.

[Joanne and Adam 15]

status - in an authorized period of stay, governed by your I-94 document.

The visa allowed you in the country, and was invalidated same day at the POE.

Thanks!

[Pamala Bull 4]

remember u need to get married within 90 days

[bigdog 376]

Recheck the guides: Get your Social ASAP, get married etc. good luck..

5-20 minutes 15. Point of Entry (POE) in U.S. Beneficiary arrives at Point of Entry (POE) in U.S. and shows K-1 to the immigration officer. 1 hour (early morning) 16. Apply for Social Security Number Apply for Social Security Number (SSN) *See the SSN step-by-step guide for more info. This will allow you to open a bank account and do other things (many states require this for a drivers licence, etc). 1 hour 17. Apply for marriage certificate Apply for marriage certificate. Must marry within 90 days of entering the U.S. on a K-1 visa. VARIES! 18. Get married Get married. and give each other a pat on the back. You've both earned it! 1 hour (early morning) 19. Change name on SSN Go back to the SSA office and bring your SSN Card and marriage certificate. Change your name. Varies! 20. Complete I-693 Complete I-693 per the K1/K3 AOS Guide. This is required so that your vaccinations can be documented properly on the I-693 as part of your completed AOS package. You can complete this step at any time after entering the US. N/A
(File as soon as possible once you marry) 21. Apply for Adjustment of Status (AOS), EAD, AP Apply for Adjustment of Status (AOS). You should file as soon as possible. If you have not filed for AOS and your K-1 expires, you will be considered out-of-status until you file. Make all attempts to file before you become out-of-status. You may also file for your EAD and AP at this time. *EAD allows your to work (will need to reapply every year until your AOS application is approved). AP allows you to leave the country on a vacation / trip while your AOS application is being processed. Please read this regarding when to file for AOS and not becoming out-of-status. See Processing Times 22. Receive EAD / AP Receive your EAD and AP via US Mail. You will have a biometrics appointment prior to being issued the EAD.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

I entered the States last month and I have yet to be married. I have my K1 visa and that's all I'm in the country on right now, so what is my status, and what will be my status after I'm married but before I send the AOS forms?

For the status question on the I-485 for AOS, you are a K-1 Visa Holder > http://www.visajourney.com/examples/INS-Form-I-485.pdf

[TBoneTX 45,304]

For the status question on the I-485 for AOS, you are a K-1 Visa Holder > http://www.visajourney.com/examples/INS-Form-I-485.pdf

Si, man. When I had the question at the time, an immigration attorney said, "K-1 entrant. When you file for AOS, your status is then 'applicant for adjustment' or, more simply, 'adjustment applicant.'"

[Joanne and Adam 15]

remember u need to get married within 90 days

Yeah the dude at PoE told us we have until September 29th to get married- our wedding is on September 22nd, so we're all sorted for getting married on time

For the status question on the I-485 for AOS, you are a K-1 Visa Holder > http://www.visajourney.com/examples/INS-Form-I-485.pdf

Thanks! All these status questions on the forms are a little confusing- and for my name, do I put my new name (husbands surname)? I'm not sure if my name will be officially changed by the time I send these papers out but it will definitely be very soon after if not before.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Thanks! All these status questions on the forms are a little confusing- and for my name, do I put my new name (husbands surname)? I'm not sure if my name will be officially changed by the time I send these papers out but it will definitely be very soon after if not before.

There isn't a national name database or anything. If you want to take your husband's name, then you just start using the name after you get married. That means filling out the AOS paperwork in the new name.