AOS time limit?

[Verna & Mark 0]

Is there a time limit to apply for AOS after entering and marrying in the US?

[Kez/JWolf 6]

as long as you get married within the first 90 days then you just need to file for AOS as soon as you can.... there is no set time limit...

Kez

Edited February 20, 2007 by Niagaenola

[John & Annie 0]

Is there a time limit to apply for AOS after entering and marrying in the US?

No, it says you should apply for AOS, not must

You must marry within the 90 days of entry

But, if you do not apply for AOS, you have no real legal status within the US. that does not make you illegal.

Not a road I think anyone of us would recommend, My wife and I waited to apply and regret it.

Edited February 20, 2007 by John & Annie

[SirLancelot 1]

Is there a time limit to apply for AOS after entering and marrying in the US?

No, it says you should apply for AOS, not must

You must marry within the 90 days of entry

But, if you do not apply for AOS, you have no real legal status within the US. that does not make you illegal.

Not a road I think anyone of us would recommend, My wife and I waited to apply and regret it.

I am of the belief that one must marry and AoS within 90 days, but for the sake of argument let's just assume it's ok to delay the AoS and that there's no hard time limit. What if a couple decides to skip the conditional part all together and go straight for the 10 year GC? What if the couple decides to marry within 90 days but wait 24 months to file for the AoS after the 2 years of marriage? Technically, if a couple has been married for 2 years or more, then they get the 10 year permanent GC when filing AoS. No need to go through the conditional part or the removal of conditions at all then.

Comments?

I would love to have Yodrak chime in and offer his or her 2 cents.

[john_and_marlene 162]

Is there a time limit to apply for AOS after entering and marrying in the US?

No, it says you should apply for AOS, not must

You must marry within the 90 days of entry

But, if you do not apply for AOS, you have no real legal status within the US. that does not make you illegal.

Not a road I think anyone of us would recommend, My wife and I waited to apply and regret it.

I am of the belief that one must marry and AoS within 90 days, but for the sake of argument let's just assume it's ok to delay the AoS and that there's no hard time limit. What if a couple decides to skip the conditional part all together and go straight for the 10 year GC? What if the couple decides to marry within 90 days but wait 24 months to file for the AoS after the 2 years of marriage? Technically, if a couple has been married for 2 years or more, then they get the 10 year permanent GC when filing AoS. No need to go through the conditional part or the removal of conditions at all then.

Comments?

I would love to have Yodrak chime in and offer his or her 2 cents.

If the marriage is terminated or the USC dies while waiting to file for AOS, the foreign spouse will have no option for staying in the U.S. and may have even accrued enough out of status time for a 10 year ban. Delaying the AOS filing puts the foreign spouse at great risk.

[tiberonsuave 0]

Not to mention what happens if an emergency comes up at home and travel is required.

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Is there a time limit to apply for AOS after entering and marrying in the US?

No, it says you should apply for AOS, not must

You must marry within the 90 days of entry

But, if you do not apply for AOS, you have no real legal status within the US. that does not make you illegal.

Not a road I think anyone of us would recommend, My wife and I waited to apply and regret it.

I am of the belief that one must marry and AoS within 90 days, but for the sake of argument let's just assume it's ok to delay the AoS and that there's no hard time limit. What if a couple decides to skip the conditional part all together and go straight for the 10 year GC? What if the couple decides to marry within 90 days but wait 24 months to file for the AoS after the 2 years of marriage? Technically, if a couple has been married for 2 years or more, then they get the 10 year permanent GC when filing AoS. No need to go through the conditional part or the removal of conditions at all then.

Comments?

I would love to have Yodrak chime in and offer his or her 2 cents.

If the marriage is terminated or the USC dies while waiting to file for AOS, the foreign spouse will have no option for staying in the U.S. and may have even accrued enough out of status time for a 10 year ban. Delaying the AOS filing puts the foreign spouse at great risk.