Passport stolen during AOS process

[kmdr 0]

Hi all,

I came to the US on a K-1 visa earlier this year and applied for AOS a couple of weeks ago. Last night my bag was stolen - including my passport - and I am currently in a state of panic.

I filed a police report etc. and will be applying for a new passport through the embassy, however, what do I do now that I don't physically have the K-1 visa anymore?

Am I right in saying that the K-1 Visa becomes "useless" (for want of a better word) once you marry? Does this mean they won't need to see it again?

Obviously I sent copies of the visa and the passport as part of my AOS package, I'm wondering when I will need the passport again?

Thanks.

[Hypnos 6,576]

A K-1 visa becomes useless the moment you pass through CBP controls at the airport, since it's a single-use visa.

You can still pull up your I-94 electronically, provided you at least know the passport number to enter into the system. Ensure you report the theft to the Irish government (probably through the Irish embassy) too, as well as applying for a replacement.

Edited April 21, 2014 by Hypnos

[Lainie B 465]

You will need photo ID to do your biometrics. Hopefully you will have your new passport by then.

Did you submit the I-765 and I-131 together with the I-485?

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Since you already applied for AOS then you should have a photocopy of it for your records. You won't need the original again.

[kmdr 0]

Thank you all for your responses.

If worst came to worst would a military ID or Irish Driver License suffice for biometrics? Yes Lainie B, I submitted them together.

Harpa Timsah, yes I always have plenty of copies of everything so this is not a problem.

[Hypnos 6,576]

Irish driver's licence should be fine, as long as it contains a photo.