Just arrived, now what?

[wilians 0]

My fiance just arrived in the USA on a K-1 VISA a few days ago. We are eager to finish the process but are confused as to what the next steps in the process are. Can he get his SSN before we get married or does everything have to wait until after we have the marriage certificate? Is there a guideline we should follow? Thank you!

[HannahAndLeslie 4]

Yes you are able to apply for SSN before marriage. You need SS-5 completed form, passport with K-1 visa, Birth certificate, I-94 and the RM 10211.530 document that states that a k-1 is able to work just in case you run into problems. We did it after marriage but they didn't need the marriage certificate. Good luck!

Yes you are able to apply for SSN before marriage. You need SS-5 completed form, passport with K-1 visa, Birth certificate, I-94 and the RM 10211.530 document that states that a k-1 is able to work just in case you run into problems. We did it after marriage but they didn't need the marriage certificate. Good luck!

[Pitaya 2,577]

~Moved from K1 Process to Fam.-based AOS Forum~

~Inquiry about post K-1 activities~

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Check out the old K1 Flowchart, http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1flow and K1/K3 AOS guide.

Good luck on your visa journey.

[Ian H. 207]

Follow the guides to get your SSN, then you tie the knot, and can begin with your AOS paperwork. Here is the link for AOS:

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

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Print out your I-94 info > https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/request.html

Follow this guide for getting the SSN > http://www.visajourney.com/content/ssn

Follow this guide for AOS > http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

The fees are listed here > http://www.uscis.gov/i-485

The fees for the I-765(EAD-work authorization) and I-131(AP-advance parole for travel) are waived when filed with a pending I-485, so include both of those too. It takes about 60-90 days to receive the EAD/AP combo card, which will allow you to work(along with an SSN) and re-enter the US when traveling abroad while waiting for the green card approval.

You need all the supporting documents for each form as well, so read the instructions for each one. You can also search here on VJ for what to include with each form if you get stumped. There are also example forms here on VJ you can look at when filling out the forms. They can be helpful.

Oh, and here are the details you need about whether or not you need to see a civil surgeon > http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/428381-i-693-report-of-medical-examination-and-vaccination-report/?p=6206232