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Edith_B   1

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It went very well. I gave the border patrol my passport and the "mystery" envelope. He asked for my fingerprints. Then, he walked me to a waiting room and someone called my name 5 minutes later. He asked me the name of my petitioner, if I checked in suitcases and reminded me about the 90 days and that I would not be allowed back in the states is I was leaving before getting married. 

 

Thanks to all of you, knowing more about it made the process easier. 

 

 

Unshakable Faith Proficient

Unshakable Faith   493

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3 minutes ago, Edith_B said:

It went very well. I gave the border patrol my passport and the "mystery" envelope. He asked for my fingerprints. Then, he walked me to a waiting room and someone called my name 5 minutes later. He asked me the name of my petitioner, if I checked in suitcases and reminded me about the 90 days and that I would not be allowed back in the states is I was leaving before getting married. 

 

Thanks to all of you, knowing more about it made the process easier. 

 

 

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Unshakable Faith Proficient

Unshakable Faith   493

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1 hour ago, Edith_B said:

Today, I applied for my ssn. It went very well!!!! I am now allowed to find a job!!!!!

If you came on a K1 visa, you cannot work until you have married, filed AOS/EAD/AP and receive your EAD.  That's the down fall of a K1...

Our Journey:
04/19/2014- Met online
10/2014- Visited Nigeria and he proposed!!!! 
02/28/2015- Sent I-129F petition
03/05/2015- NOA1
09/2015- Visited Nigeria again!!!
10/28/2015- NOA2 (237 day wait at TSC)
11/13/2015- Sent to NVC
11/27/2015- Arrived at Embassy
06/2016- Third visit to Nigeria!
06/15/2016- Interview, given option to file I-601 waiver.
08/16/2016- Waiver submitted (no lawyer).
11/21/2016- Waiver approved with expedite.
01/2017- Embassy requested interview. 
04/2017- Fourth visit to Nigeria.  K1 officially denied. 
04/25/2017- NOA1 for 2nd K1.
07/27/2017- Case transferred to TSC.
11/17/2017- Case transferred back to CSC.
01/16/2018- NOA2!! (266 day wait)
03/08/2018- Interview (AP)
05/03/2018- VISA APPROVAL!!!
05/14/2018- Visa issued
05/18/2018- Visa picked up
05/25/2018- HE'S HOME!!! 💙💙💙


God has given me a great knowledgebase through research and other members here on VJ.  Please do not hesitate to reach out if I can be of any assistance to you! 

geowrian Grand Master

geowrian   22,338

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55 minutes ago, Unshakable Faith said:

If you came on a K1 visa, you cannot work until you have married, filed AOS/EAD/AP and receive your EAD.  That's the down fall of a K1...

^This

 

You are not allowed to work on a K-1. Your Social Security card will state "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION" (or updated similar language now). You need to marry, file for AOS + EAD (and AP is suggested too), then wait fore the EAD to arrive. ETA: 3-4 months.

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Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

geowrian Grand Master

geowrian   22,338

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6 minutes ago, Edith_B said:

so why did the employee told me I can find a job and use the letter he gave me as a proof as I can work??

i have no idea what he told you specifically or why he would say that. But the fact remains that you cannot work until you either get an EAD or a green card.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/compare

http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/free-books/fiance-marriage-visa-book/chapter5-22.html

 

For a technical standpoint, you can request an EAD on your K-1 status. However, it takes 90-120 days for approval, and expires when your I-94 expires...which is 90 days after entry. So it's completely impractical.

 

Edit: To clarify, you can look for a job. You can even apply for a job. However, you cannot start working until you have a valid EAD.

Edited by geowrian

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

Canada856 Rookie

Canada856   21

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On 2017-06-05 at 10:50 AM, Edith_B said:

That's what I thinking as well. But I don't want to screw it up!!! I am still waiting on my visa, 10 weeks after my interview. Driving me bunker

11 weeks?? Is that normal? Were you without a passport that whole time?  I've only just received the NOA2 so interview not scheduled yet, but I certainly was surprised to read this. 

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Edith_B   1

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56 minutes ago, Canada856 said:

11 weeks?? Is that normal? Were you without a passport that whole time?  I've only just received the NOA2 so interview not scheduled yet, but I certainly was surprised to read this. 

Idk why it took so long. I went for my interview at the end of March. The lady said I was accepted and I should get my visa and passport in the mail 5 days later. At the end of April, I sent an email and I then learned that they wanted an original paper (divorce certificate). I had brought the notorized translation and not the French original one. Then took them up to June 7 to approve and send my visa and passport. 

 

They can take up to 60 days after the interview to make a decision. Or 60 days after they received the last paper they are requesting. 

 
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