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topoftherock2013   23

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Sorry for this post in advance!

My POE is on Monday 9th Dec with a K1 visa (plus the heavy packet)

Im in the process of reading every thread posted since I have been logged out (which is just over a month!)

If anyone can let me know in the meantime if anything has changed with POE? or anything else I should be aware of before moving and getting married? Just want to make sure I havent missed any new procedures/processes.

Really appreciate this.

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topoftherock2013   23

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i didnt know, thank you for the info!

Do I apply for for SSN before or after marriage?

Does this effect my surname change?

Thanks!

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https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94 is where you retrieve your I-94 now. You print it out and use for SSN, AOS, etc.

Get SSN before marriage in maiden name.

England.gifENGLAND ---

K-1 Timeline 4 months, 19 days 03-10-08 VSC to 7-29-08 Interview London

10-05-08 Married

AOS Timeline 5 months, 14 days 10-9-08 to 3-23-09 No interview

Removing Conditions Timeline 5 months, 20 days12-27-10 to 06-10-11 No interview

Citizenship Timeline 3 months, 26 days 12-31-11 Dallas to 4-26-12 Interview Houston

05-16-12 Oath ceremony

The journey from Fiancé to US citizenship:

4 years, 2 months, 6 days

243 pages of forms/documents submitted

No RFEs

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topoftherock2013   23

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all very easy and went smoothly, see my POE review for JFK.

Luckily I was the only one in the waiting area, so only had to wait around 15-20mins total.

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Congratulations, and welcome!

(Moderator hat on)

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the "Moving Here & Your New Life" forum -- topic chiefly involves that phase. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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topoftherock2013   23

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Congratulations, and welcome!

(Moderator hat on)

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the "Moving Here & Your New Life" forum -- topic chiefly involves that phase. ***

https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94 is where you retrieve your I-94 now. You print it out and use for SSN, AOS, etc.

Get SSN before marriage in maiden name.

can i just apply for an SSN without a work permit?

http://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/ss5doc.htm

it says I cant??

I printed out the online 1-194 and was about to head out to apply...it would be great if someone could confirm! Thank you.

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http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/405546-ssn-howto/

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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topoftherock2013   23

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Thanks Darnell!

So i don't need an authorized doc saying I need the SSN for other reasons? all the online stuf fon the official website says i do...

On the http://www.ssa.gov/online/ss-5.pdf SSN form, Q5 - Do i click 'legal alien not allowed to work' or 'other'?

I can just go in with my passport, birth certificate and printed 1-94 and that should be good?

My POE was 9th dec...I'm hoping it should be ok to go in and apply now....

Thanks for your help with this!

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topoftherock2013   23

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all done, applied today with my passport, I194 and SSN application (can fill it out online or at the counter there)

They said it will take up to four weeks, which is fine considering the holiday season.

Also, the lady told me that at POE, the CO spelt my name incorrectly on his computer (added an extra letter after my first name) and shes hopes this wont delay anything but that they may ask me for my docs again!! Really hope it doesn't go on too long, they have everything they need from me at this point!

Thanks again for your help!

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Darnell's "SSN How to" thread is great information. :thumbs:

I recently saw this link about SSNs on another thread, and would like to share it with others:

https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0110213305

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

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ya, don't forget, go back next business day, and either

--get the number or

--learn of new problems.

I hope you weren't 'put out' for DHS verification - that takes some time and usually comes back after the I-94 expires.

Seriously, go back the next business day, in person.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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topoftherock2013   23

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ya, don't forget, go back next business day, and either

--get the number or

--learn of new problems.

I hope you weren't 'put out' for DHS verification - that takes some time and usually comes back after the I-94 expires.

Seriously, go back the next business day, in person.

Thanks Darnell, I'm leaving in 20 mins to check out whats happening. Fingers crossed.

FYI, this is the letter the lady handed me after I applied.

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topoftherock2013   23

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So i went in just now and they said I am on dhs verification...:-(

Not even sure what this means but she said my app goes to homeland security because of the spelling error. She said it wouldn't take longer than four weeks...

Is there anything I can do in the meantime?

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Darnell   8,478

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you can circumvent that by going into CBP office on Tuesday.

Reread post #1 of the link I supplied.

There's stuff you need to do.

DHS Verification is the kiss o death.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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