Friend in need

[oakwell 0]

Mira and I have a friend who came to the US on a K1 on September 5th 2006. She married her fiance in November 2006. They have not filed AOS and just recently applied for her SSN. She was told her I-94 had expired along with her visa and she could not apply for a SSN. Can someone tell me what the implications of not filing AOS yet after 7 months in US, can they still file her AOS application? and the next steps they need to take. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

[Sheriff Uling 3]

Oakwell...

I don't have any answers, just a questions. Not that it's of any consequence, but I'm sure readers (including myself) are wondering why your friend has not filed for AOS seven months out, especially when I'm sure they were informed of what was required. What's their story... are they procrastinators, they had other things to do, they hate the bureaucratic nonsense, they ran out of money, they didn't feel like it, they like the extra drama, planned on going back to the beneficiary's country to live and change their minds, they hate filling out forms, they thought the beneficiary would automatically receive citizenship, they didn't care, they wanted to wait to test the knowledge of VJ members, they didn't know, or what? Give us the juicy details!

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

p.s. - At least they married within 90 days, I've read where folks have filed after 90 days with no repercussions, but not after the visa expired. I'm sure there are a few seasoned VJers that can provide some guidance.

Edited April 9, 2007 by Sheriff Uling

[sunandmoon 450]

as far as I know, they can still file AOS as long as they were married before the 90 days expired. I would suggest doing it as soon as possible. she will not be able to apply for SSN until receives green card.

[Marizylle 0]

As long as they get married before the lapse of 90 days from the date of arrival here in US, she can file AOS anytime she wants, even if the I-94 and visa hadd already expired.

With regads to SSN, it vary from state to state.

Mira and I have a friend who came to the US on a K1 on September 5th 2006. She married her fiance in November 2006. They have not filed AOS and just recently applied for her SSN. She was told her I-94 had expired along with her visa and she could not apply for a SSN. Can someone tell me what the implications of not filing AOS yet after 7 months in US, can they still file her AOS application? and the next steps they need to take. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

[sunandmoon 450]

As long as they get married before the lapse of 90 days from the date of arrival here in US, she can file AOS anytime she wants, even if the I-94 and visa hadd already expired.

that's how I understand it. the K-1 Visa gives you up to six months to enter the USA. once you enter you have 90 days to get married. if one enters the USA the day before the visa expires, you would still have 90 days to get married. I don't think there whould be any implications from the visa having expired when you AOS.

[oakwell 0]

Oakwell...

I don't have any answers, just a questions. Not that it's of any consequence, but I'm sure readers (including myself) are wondering why your friend has not filed for AOS seven months out, especially when I'm sure they were informed of what was required. What's their story... are they procrastinators, they had other things to do, they hate the bureaucratic nonsense, they ran out of money, they didn't feel like it, they like the extra drama, planned on going back to the beneficiary's country to live and change their minds, they hate filling out forms, they thought the beneficiary would automatically receive citizenship, they didn't care, they wanted to wait to test the knowledge of VJ members, they didn't know, or what? Give us the juicy details!

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

p.s. - At least they married within 90 days, I've read where folks have filed after 90 days with no repercussions, but not after the visa expired. I'm sure there are a few seasoned VJers that can provide some guidance.

Not sure why Sherrif, Mira didn't give me that part. As a guess, I would say procrastinators. I will ask tomorrow, they are coming to dinner then let you know the "JUICY" details. hehehe!! Thanks to all for your prompt responses.

Cliff.

[Marizylle 0]

Oakwell...

I don't have any answers, just a questions. Not that it's of any consequence, but I'm sure readers (including myself) are wondering why your friend has not filed for AOS seven months out, especially when I'm sure they were informed of what was required. What's their story... are they procrastinators, they had other things to do, they hate the bureaucratic nonsense, they ran out of money, they didn't feel like it, they like the extra drama, planned on going back to the beneficiary's country to live and change their minds, they hate filling out forms, they thought the beneficiary would automatically receive citizenship, they didn't care, they wanted to wait to test the knowledge of VJ members, they didn't know, or what? Give us the juicy details!

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

p.s. - At least they married within 90 days, I've read where folks have filed after 90 days with no repercussions, but not after the visa expired. I'm sure there are a few seasoned VJers that can provide some guidance.

Not sure why Sherrif, Mira didn't give me that part. As a guess, I would say procrastinators. I will ask tomorrow, they are coming to dinner then let you know the "JUICY" details. hehehe!! Thanks to all for your prompt responses.

Cliff.

My K1 visa expired last December 20, 2006 and I just filed my I-485 last March 2007. I had my biometrics last March 30, and my case was already transferred to CSC last April 3, and I am now waiting for an interview and/or GC.

goodluck.

Edited April 9, 2007 by Marizylle

[meauxna 15]

she will not be able to apply for SSN until receives green card.

Or EA document.

With regads to SSN, it vary from state to state.

Not so, (maybe you are thinking of driver's license). SSA rules are the same across the country. SSA will not issue a card if the applicant's I-94 is within 14 days of expiring; this person missed their window by a long way.

[Yodrak 7]

Marizylle,

The SSA is a federal entity, not state.

Yodrak

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With regads to SSN, it vary from state to state.