Applying for AOS on K1

[nitsirk7562 82]

Once my fiancé gets here on K1, how soon can we adjust status? I was looking to get married with the first few weeks and send right away. Is there anything we need to wait for?

[Marco&Bettina 502]

Once my fiancé gets here on K1, how soon can we adjust status? I was looking to get married with the first few weeks and send right away. Is there anything we need to wait for?

Marriage certificate, unless you got yours immediately.

Edited December 17, 2014 by Marco&Bettina

[Enigma23 68]

You can marry as soon as you have the marriage license. Some States require a waiting period.

Here is your City website, it does not look like there is a waiting period but you should call and ask to be sure.

http://www.cityofrochester.gov/marriagelicense/

it also looks like you can do the service there as well.

http://www.cityofrochester.gov/marriageceremonies/

My Fiance had to produce his Passport as Identification. Best wishes and blessings for a wonderful marriage and life together!

We were married withing 5 days after arrival and sent his AOS within the first week as I had prepared everything I could in advance, so all we needed was the Marriage Certificate (Certified version) and the $1070. We asked for 4 certified copies at the same time we were getting married there.

We then remade his resume to US standards and as soon as he got a job offer were already scheduled for his Biometrics appt. and so we were able to request an Expedite of his EAD in that same week as well. He is now working and earning a living and it was the BEST decision we made to get him on his feet quickly so he feel strong and confident as an equal provider, etc.

We will have our actual Ceremony next Spring and we are just moving along wonderfully! Feeling very blessed and WAY less stressed!!! Now we can plan pour wedding and reception with clear heads and saved wages!!

Edited December 17, 2014 by Enigma23

[icv21 110]

Yes marriage certificate is the only thing that can make you wait a little bit

[nitsirk7562 82]

Thanks! We'll be getting married in Niagara Falls. I don't think there's a waiting period there either but their site is really vague. I'll have to call and ask!

EDIT- Oh wait..we'd be getting the license in Rochester. That makes more sense. Awesome- thanks for info! Also I hope our timeline for finding him a job goes as fast for us as it did for you! We will have our "real" ceremony in the spring too! Congrats!

You can marry as soon as you have the marriage license. Some States require a waiting period.

Here is your City website, it does not look like there is a waiting period but you should call and ask to be sure.

http://www.cityofrochester.gov/marriagelicense/

it also looks like you can do the service there as well.

http://www.cityofrochester.gov/marriageceremonies/

My Fiance had to produce his Passport as Identification. Best wishes and blessings for a wonderful marriage and life together!

We were married withing 5 days after arrival and sent his AOS within the first week as I had prepared everything I could in advance, so all we needed was the Marriage Certificate (Certified version) and the $1070. We asked for 4 certified copies at the same time we were getting married there.

We then remade his resume to US standards and as soon as he got a job offer were already scheduled for his Biometrics appt. and so we were able to request an Expedite of his EAD in that same week as well. He is now working and earning a living and it was the BEST decision we made to get him on his feet quickly so he feel strong and confident as an equal provider, etc.

We will have our actual Ceremony next Spring and we are just moving along wonderfully! Feeling very blessed and WAY less stressed!!! Now we can plan pour wedding and reception with clear heads and saved wages!!

Edited December 17, 2014 by nitsirk7562

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

***** Moving from K1 to AOS from Family Visa forum as question is about that part of the process ****

[nitsirk7562 82]

Can I ask why did you get 4? Just curious. I was thinking of getting 2 just to have. They're only $10, I guess I could handle a few more! lol

You can marry as soon as you have the marriage license. Some States require a waiting period.

Here is your City website, it does not look like there is a waiting period but you should call and ask to be sure.

http://www.cityofrochester.gov/marriagelicense/

it also looks like you can do the service there as well.

http://www.cityofrochester.gov/marriageceremonies/

My Fiance had to produce his Passport as Identification. Best wishes and blessings for a wonderful marriage and life together!

We were married withing 5 days after arrival and sent his AOS within the first week as I had prepared everything I could in advance, so all we needed was the Marriage Certificate (Certified version) and the $1070. We asked for 4 certified copies at the same time we were getting married there.

We then remade his resume to US standards and as soon as he got a job offer were already scheduled for his Biometrics appt. and so we were able to request an Expedite of his EAD in that same week as well. He is now working and earning a living and it was the BEST decision we made to get him on his feet quickly so he feel strong and confident as an equal provider, etc.

We will have our actual Ceremony next Spring and we are just moving along wonderfully! Feeling very blessed and WAY less stressed!!! Now we can plan pour wedding and reception with clear heads and saved wages!!

[Enigma23 68]

Can I ask why did you get 4? Just curious. I was thinking of getting 2 just to have. They're only $10, I guess I could handle a few more! lol

1 to send with AOS (because I read a few couples that they sent an RFE asking for original certified not a copy)

1 for Drivers License and getting SS#/card - same reason above some say copy is fine some ask for cert.

1 for backup and one for safe keeping-long-term-backup. lol (Umm I love to be OVER-Prepared when given the opportunity)

And awesomely enough they lady only charged me for NONE... :-D I mentioned when I asked for 4 copies... She looked stunned too so I pretty much said what I said above and mentioned immigration and wanting to avoid issues.. and voila!! 4 free certified copies!! :-D

Also be sure in your state.. here the marriage license is ONLY For the State is was issued in.

NY Says:

http://www.cityclerk.nyc.gov/html/marriage/license.shtml

Duration of the Marriage License

A New York State Marriage License is valid for 60 days (except for active military personnel, for whom the validity runs for 180 days). A Marriage License issued in New York can be used anywhere within New York State but may not be used outside New York State.

[Green color 0]

1 to send with AOS (because I read a few couples that they sent an RFE asking for original certified not a copy)

1 for Drivers License and getting SS#/card - same reason above some say copy is fine some ask for cert.

1 for backup and one for safe keeping-long-term-backup. lol (Umm I love to be OVER-Prepared when given the opportunity)

And awesomely enough they lady only charged me for NONE... :-D I mentioned when I asked for 4 copies... She looked stunned too so I pretty much said what I said above and mentioned immigration and wanting to avoid issues.. and voila!! 4 free certified copies!! :-D

Also be sure in your state.. here the marriage license is ONLY For the State is was issued in.

NY Says:

http://www.cityclerk.nyc.gov/html/marriage/license.shtml

Duration of the Marriage License

A New York State Marriage License is valid for 60 days (except for active military personnel, for whom the validity runs for 180 days). A Marriage License issued in New York can be used anywhere within New York State but may not be used outside New York State.

Hi Enigma,

It is really very to be always overprepared. I think it helps so much in your life. I am trying to be the same :-)

I am coming to US soon with K-1 visa. I have some questions. May be you can help me. I am a little confused.

So after getting married we will apply for AOS. Should we apply for Driver license and SS# separately? What forms and what papers we have to fill out for it?

Thank you so much for your answer in advance.

[nitsirk7562 82]

I like to be overprepared too-- I'll get some extras Thanks for your help!

1 to send with AOS (because I read a few couples that they sent an RFE asking for original certified not a copy)

1 for Drivers License and getting SS#/card - same reason above some say copy is fine some ask for cert.

1 for backup and one for safe keeping-long-term-backup. lol (Umm I love to be OVER-Prepared when given the opportunity)

And awesomely enough they lady only charged me for NONE... :-D I mentioned when I asked for 4 copies... She looked stunned too so I pretty much said what I said above and mentioned immigration and wanting to avoid issues.. and voila!! 4 free certified copies!! :-D

Also be sure in your state.. here the marriage license is ONLY For the State is was issued in.

NY Says:

http://www.cityclerk.nyc.gov/html/marriage/license.shtml

Duration of the Marriage License
A New York State Marriage License is valid for 60 days (except for active military personnel, for whom the validity runs for 180 days). A Marriage License issued in New York can be used anywhere within New York State but may not be used outside New York State.

[nitsirk7562 82]

Hi Green color,

You might want to start your own thread so more people can see and answer! But from what I know:

You can apply for SSN at your local city office. People generally say to wait about 10 days to show up in the system. A driver's license is a bit trickier, because it varies state to state. Most states require that you have EAD or Green Card before you can get one.

But yes, they are 2 separate things and can't be applied for together. SSN is first.

Hope this helps a little, but again, to get more answers, you can start your own thread!

Hi Enigma,

It is really very to be always overprepared. I think it helps so much in your life. I am trying to be the same :-)

I am coming to US soon with K-1 visa. I have some questions. May be you can help me. I am a little confused.

So after getting married we will apply for AOS. Should we apply for Driver license and SS# separately? What forms and what papers we have to fill out for it?

Thank you so much for your answer in advance.

[lizascissors 65]

Once my fiancé gets here on K1, how soon can we adjust status? I was looking to get married with the first few weeks and send right away. Is there anything we need to wait for?

Hey fellow Rochesterian!

Go to city hall downtown and apply for a marriage license as soon as your fiance gets here. Have them bring their passport and birth certificate for ID. You'll need two forms of ID also - I used my birth certificate and driver's license. NYS requires a 24 hour waiting period to use your marriage license, they will tell you that when you apply. When you apply for the license, you can go upstairs right after (third floor, city clerk's office room 300A) and they'll schedule a ceremony for you. Often they can marry you the same week or the next day if you want.

OH! If you get married at city hall they will give you a certified copy of the marriage certificate immediately after the ceremony - you just have to make sure that you ask them to do that. We had no problem and were able to file AOS a few days after our marriage.

We got married at ROC city hall on 11.24 and it was a breeze. The atrium is really pretty too.

PM me if you have any other questions - looks like we're just a few weeks ahead of you in this wild process!