Questions about AOS

[~Alessa~ 26]

Hello everyone! I have a couple questions:

1. Is this acceptable to visit civil surgeon for filling out I-693 (vaccination) before marriage? Or after marriage?

2. Is this alright to file for AOS after marriage but when K-1 visa is already expired (3 mons passed)? Or after marriage is better to file for AOS as soon as possible?

[M&A2 5]

You may not file your Form I-485 until a visa is available in your category. If an immigrant visa is currently available to you, you may be able to apply for permanent residence status on Form I-485. See our Visa Availability & Priority Dates page for more information on if you have a visa immediately available to you.

https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/adjustment-status

Point 3

[newacct 688]

1. Is this acceptable to visit civil surgeon for filling out I-693 (vaccination) before marriage? Or after marriage?

Yes, Yes

2. Is this alright to file for AOS after marriage but when K-1 visa is already expired (3 mons passed)? Or after marriage is better to file for AOS as soon as possible?

Yes, Yes

[Pitaya 2,577]

2. Is this alright to file for AOS after marriage but when K-1 visa is already expired (3 mons passed)? Or after marriage is better to file for AOS as soon as possible?

The K1 visa is a one-way, one-time visa that is voided by the CBP officer at your US Port of Entry. You immigration status is then dependent on your I-94.

As is very often mentioned on this forum, there is no specific time requirement to start your AOS. The general recommendation is to file your AOS packet as soon as you can after your marriage. Additionally, concurrently file for EAD and AP with your AOS, there are no additional fees if concurrently filed together. With the somewhat prolonged AOS processing times, you never know is you will need to head home for an emergency, or want to seek gainful employment.

Good luck on your immigration journey.

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

Hello everyone! I have a couple questions:

1. Is this acceptable to visit civil surgeon for filling out I-693 (vaccination) before marriage? Or after marriage?

2. Is this alright to file for AOS after marriage but when K-1 visa is already expired (3 mons passed)? Or after marriage is better to file for AOS as soon as possible?

1) Either one is fine.

2) There is no time limit/deadline in which to file for AOS. As long as you married within 90 days then you are eligible to file based on your approved I-129F petition and fulling the requirements of the K-1 visa. However, you will be out of status and begin to accrue unlawful presence between your I-94 expiring and filing for AOS. Once you file for AOS, you then enter a period of authorized stay while waiting for your green card approval.

You may not file your Form I-485 until a visa is available in your category. If an immigrant visa is currently available to you, you may be able to apply for permanent residence status on Form I-485. See our Visa Availability & Priority Dates page for more information on if you have a visa immediately available to you.

https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/adjustment-status

Point 3

This has nothing to do with someone adjusting from a K-1 visa.