EAD

[desdemona67 2]

Hi everyone, I finally arrived in the USA on 24th September We are due to be married on the 31st October. Can anyone guide me through the next steps of the Immigration procedures. Here are a few things would like clarified if possible. Thank you in advance.

1) I understand the I-864 cant be filed until after we are married but is there anything I need to do before we get married, like social security???? I'm not too sure in what order the next steps are.

2) Can I work before we get married? I understand I need an EAD can I get this before the I864 is filed?

[heo luoi 206]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?autocom=custom&page=k1k3aos

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The k1 beneficiary can not work w/o the EAD first. There are multiple forms to file for the AoS process aside from the 1864.

The k1 beneficiary may and likely should go procure a SSN first.

Your questions seems clearly itemized in the default guides available from the top menu bar if you haven't had the opportunity to review them as part of the next stage of the k1 process.

[Pitaya 2,577]

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Edited October 17, 2015 by Pitaya

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

You can apply for an EAD before AOS based on your K-1 entry, but it will cost you $380, the EAD will only be valid as long as your I-94 is, and it is not renewable. It takes 60-90 days to receive, so you will not have much time to work using it, if any. It is a complete waste of time and money to do so.

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, the EAD/AP will be valid for a year, and are renewable(also for free).

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

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.

And here are the details you need about whether or not you need to see a civil surgeon > http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/551080-immunizations-ds-3025-or-i-693/