Jump to content
dimchesrq

So have fast do I need to marry?

By dimchesrq in Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from K1 and K3 Family Based Visas

 Share

8 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

dimchesrq Apprentice

dimchesrq   1

Posted
Filed: AOS (pnd) Timeline
Posted (edited)

Hi all. New to the forums here.

I've started the K1 process and received the first NOA. I'm hoping things will go smoothly, I'm trying to read as much as possible. I have many questions, especially this one. When my fiancee arrives, how soon within the 90days should we get married and should she apply for EAD first after marriage or should we go with the AOS+EAD right away since I read the combo can be done. Basically, we've heard plenty of personal stories from other people in her country that have come on K1 but they waiting for MONTHS and MONTHS to gain authorization to work and also heard that some people their green card is very late. Just how much can we excpect the USCIS to screw up given that we don't screw up on our part?

Edited by dimchesrq
KayDeeCee Grand Master

KayDeeCee   4,896

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Mexico
 Timeline
Posted

You can get married anytime within those 90 days. Then you file for AOS. When you file for AOS you will also file for the EAD(work) and AP(re-entry when traveling). The EAD and AP form fees are waived when filed with a pending I-485 for adjustment of status. It takes 2-3 months to receive the EAD/AP after filing. Once the green card is approved, then the EAD/AP become invalid and are not longer needed, http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

~ Moved from K-1 Process to AOS from Family Based Visas- topic is about AOS ~

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

aamirpearl Proficient

aamirpearl   47

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: United Arab Emirates
 Timeline
Posted

Thank you Jay-Kay. What about SSN? When will she get one and is that yet another seperate application?

you can apply for it after 2/3weeks of arrival. nd you will need I-94 nd passport to apply fr SS

Peårl £ûvs «Aåmïr» ♥

KayDeeCee Grand Master

KayDeeCee   4,896

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Mexico
 Timeline
Posted

Thank you Jay-Kay. What about SSN? When will she get one and is that yet another seperate application?

She can apply for it after entry. It is usually best to apply before the marriage and get it in the maiden name that matches the K-1 visa. You can get it changed to the married name later. http://www.visajourney.com/content/ssn

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

vbtwo Rising Star

vbtwo   54

Posted
Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Ukraine
 Timeline
Posted

She can apply for it after entry. It is usually best to apply before the marriage and get it in the maiden name that matches the K-1 visa. You can get it changed to the married name later. http://www.visajourney.com/content/ssn

You can apply after marriage and still get it in the maiden name to match the visa. Just don't tell the SS people about your marriage and don't show the marriage certificate. If you do, they might become confused and start pulling things out of their backsides about how you have to wait for your GC, so best not to confuse them with more papers than are absolutely necessary. After you get your GC, then come back and change the name and get them to remove the "need INS authorization to work" statement (or don't, nobody ever asks to see your card, so it doesn't matter what it says on it).

1/4/13 - I129-F Sent | 1/8/13 - Received by USCIS
1/10/13 - NOA1 to VSC | 1/11/13 - Text/Email | 1/17/13 - Hard Copy Received
1/16/13 - Alien Registration Number changed
5/24/13 or 5/29/13 - Case Transferred to TSC
7/2/13 - NOA2 from TSC! (173 days from NOA1) | 7/6/13 - Hard Copy Received
7/18/13 - Shipped to NVC | 7/26/13 - Received at NVC and case number assigned
7/29/13 - In transit to consulate | 7/31/13 - Received by consulate
8/20/13 - Medical - Passed | 8/21/13 - Interview - Approved!
8/28/13 - Passport with visa ready to pickup from courier
10/17/13 - POE - JFK
10/28/13 - Applied for SSN and marriage license | 11/2/13 - SS card received
11/21/13 - Wedding


12/30/13 - I485/I765/I131 Sent | 1/2/14 - Received by USCIS
1/3/14 - NOA1 to NBC | 1/16/14 - Hard Copy Received
2/4/14 - Biometrics
3/7/14 - AP and EAD approved!
3/11/14 - AP/EAD card mailed | 3/14/14 - Received
4/10/14 - Interview Waiver letter
6/16/14 - Approved! | 6/21/14 - GC Received


5/2/16 - I-751 Sent | 5/5/16 - Received by USCIS
5/6/16 - NOA1 to VSC
6/14/16 - Biometrics

4/19/17 - Approved! | 4/22/17 - Letter received | 5/4/17 - GC Received

Hank_ Grand Master

Hank_   9,174

Posted
Filed: Other Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted (edited)

Hi all. New to the forums here.

I've started the K1 process and received the first NOA. I'm hoping things will go smoothly, I'm trying to read as much as possible. I have many questions, especially this one. When my fiancee arrives, how soon within the 90days should we get married and should she apply for EAD first after marriage or should we go with the AOS+EAD right away since I read the combo can be done. Basically, we've heard plenty of personal stories from other people in her country that have come on K1 but they waiting for MONTHS and MONTHS to gain authorization to work and also heard that some people their green card is very late. Just how much can we excpect the USCIS to screw up given that we don't screw up on our part?

You have to get married within 90 days of POE. You can not apply for AOS until after you are married. Apply for EAD before you are married is a serious waste of money as it will expire the same day as the I-94 (90 days), and most likely wouldn't arrive until it has already expired.

1. Get married. 2. After you receive your marriage certificate file your I-485, along with the I-765 & I-131 (both are free when filed with the I-485), you will receive the EAD in about 2-4 after filing.

You can apply for the SSN before receiving the EAD or GC as long as there is adequate time still remaining on the I-94.

Edited by Hank_

Hank

"Chance Favors The Prepared Mind"

 

Picture

 

“LET’S GO BRANDON!”

 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
“;}
×
×
  • Create New...