What is the next steps when arriving in America

[NBowden 0]

I've recently just got my passport back with my k-1 visa stamped in it I'm moving from the uk, I was wondering if anyone has more information on paperwork that needs to be filed once arriving in America and also what is needed to apply for a drivers licence and do your test and how long I need to wait before I can apply for my license? 

 

 

Thanks 

 

[Michelle13 39]

Congratulations on your approval of your K1

 

Once you cross the boarder and have married, you will then begin to prepare for your "adjustment of status" 

 

https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/immediate-relative-us-citizen

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2

 

In regards to drivers license... I believe different states have different procedures.  I couldn't get my drivers license until I had my green card (California) 

 

Best of luck

Edited August 31, 2017 by Michelle13

[NBowden 0]

4 minutes ago, Michelle13 said:

Congratulations on your approval of your K1

 

Once you cross the boarder and have married, you will then begin to prepare for your "adjustment of status" 

 

https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/immediate-relative-us-citizen

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2

 

Best of luck

Thanks for the information. 

 

Is there not any any paperwork needed to send of straight away for a social security number or forms for permission to work? 

 

Thanks 

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

12 minutes ago, NBowden said:

Thanks for the information. 

Is there not any any paperwork needed to send of straight away for a social security number or forms for permission to work? 

Thanks 

You don't send the SSA anything you actually show up to get a social security card and bring with you the I-94 form You do not get a permission to work UNTIL you file for AOS and include the EAD form in that as well. The permission to work usually arrives within 3-4 months after filing. 

[MrHanky 1,377]

Go to New York and get a slice of pizza

[Mr Geminian 691]

Congrats  ... All you gotta do is pack your bags and get here....get married soon and start your new life with your loved one!!!! .After entering into the country give about a week and then apply for your Social Security Number...it will take 2 weeks for you to receive it, and then for License, you will need to check with your local BMV/DMV, and its upto you if you want to open a bank account or be a co-owner with your spouse's bank account. After a month or so you can also apply for a secured credit card and start building your own credit history, again you can add your name to the existing credit card of your spouse. Any more questions? we allll are here to help you. Anyways, have a safe trip and all the best  

[listeague 35]

14 minutes ago, Aviinashh M said:

Congrats  ... All you gotta do is pack your bags and get here....get married soon and start your new life with your loved one!!!! .After entering into the country give about a week and then apply for your Social Security Number...it will take 2 weeks for you to receive it, and then for License, you will need to check with your local BMV/DMV, and its upto you if you want to open a bank account or be a co-owner with your spouse's bank account. After a month or so you can also apply for a secured credit card and start building your own credit history, again you can add your name to the existing credit card of your spouse. Any more questions? we allll are here to help you. Anyways, have a safe trip and all the best  

I had no clue i could apply for a credit card cause im eager to start building my credit so we're closer to owning a home and a second car. Thanks for the tip. Will look into it.

[Wuozopo 4,293]

1 hour ago, Michelle13 said:

Once you cross the boarder and have married, you will then begin to prepare for your "adjustment of status" 

 

https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/immediate-relative-us-citizen

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2

 

OP-- just so you know, the second link given is not for you. You have a K1 visa and do not need an I-130 petition filed on your behalf.  You only adjust status, file for work authorization (EAD), and a travel authorization (AP). 

 

You don't have to wait 2 weeks or be married to go to a Social Security office and apply for a SSN. 

 

Your NH state rules for driving https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv/driver-licensing/non-us-citizen/index.htm You will need your work authorization card (EAD) before you can get a driver license.

 

Look into filing a P85 with the UK's HMRC before leaving (or after). https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/income-tax-leaving-the-uk-getting-your-tax-right-p85

You may get a refund.

Edited August 31, 2017 by Wuozopo

[NBowden 0]

2 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

 

OP-- just so you know, the second link given is not for you. You have a K1 visa and do not need an I-130 petition filed on your behalf.  You only adjust status, file for work authorization (EAD), and a travel authorization (AP). 

 

You don't have to wait 2 weeks or be married to go to a Social Security office and apply for a SSN. 

 

Your NH state rules for driving https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv/driver-licensing/non-us-citizen/index.htm You will need your work authorization card (EAD) before you can get a driver license.

 

Look into filing a P85 with the UK's HMRC before leaving (or after). https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/income-tax-leaving-the-uk-getting-your-tax-right-p85

You may get a refund.

Thank you for your knowledge, much appreciated 

 

thanks 

 

[Michelle13 39]

18 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

 

OP-- just so you know, the second link given is not for you. You have a K1 visa and do not need an I-130 petition filed on your behalf.  You only adjust status, file for work authorization (EAD), and a travel authorization (AP). 

 

 

Thank you for the clarification #oops 

[Mr Geminian 691]

2 hours ago, listeague said:

I had no clue i could apply for a credit card cause im eager to start building my credit so we're closer to owning a home and a second car. Thanks for the tip. Will look into it.

 

2 hours ago, listeague said:

I had no clue i could apply for a credit card cause im eager to start building my credit so we're closer to owning a home and a second car. Thanks for the tip. Will look into it.

You can. Check this link and in the drop menu select "new to  credit". 

https://www.creditkarma.com/credit-cards/no-credit

 

[KimchiLumpia 315]

1. After 2 weeks of your arrival, apply for your social security card in your maiden name.  See steps and reasoning here: http://www.visajourney.com/content/ssn

2. Get married and request multiple copies of your marriage license.

3. If you plan to use your married name, go back to the social security office and get your name on your social security card changed to your new married name.

4. With your new social security number, you can do these:

 - Get health insurance:  In the US, there are only certain times of the year you can apply for health insurance, usually in November to December.  This is called "open enrollment".  A marriage is what is called a "qualifying event", and will allow you to apply for health insurance even if its a "closed enrollment" month.  Depending on the insurance, you have typically 30 days after the wedding to apply.  You will need your social security number to do this.
- Get a drivers license (varies state to state), you will need your social security number to do this.

- Get a bank account or join bank accounts, you will need your social security number to do this.

5. Be added to your spouse's mortgage/lease.

6. File for your AOS, EAD, AP

7. Sit back, be patient, have a glass of wine - and welcome to america!

 

[Suss&Camm 2,213]

55 minutes ago, KimchiLumpia said:

1. After 2 weeks of your arrival, apply for your social security card in your maiden name.  See steps and reasoning here: http://www.visajourney.com/content/ssn

The information is outdated. With the electronic i94 system there is no longer any need to wait. 

[JFH 12,191]

*~*~*moved from "K-1 fiance visa process and procedures" to "moving to America" where similar questions are asked*~*~*

[Ashley Scott 180]

Congrats on your approval!  My husband got here on June 23rd and we are still navigating our way through this process as well but I will share what we have done so far. 

 

June 23rd - Arrival (JFK was POE and South Carolina was the final stop)

July 14th - Applied for Social Security number (needed passport with K1 visa and I-94 arrival record which we printed offline https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home) AND added him to my bank account (we did not need his SS number.. only 2 forms of ID which we used his passport and his UK license)

July 21st - Received SS card in the mail.

August 4th - Marriage

August 15th - Sent AOS packet

August 28th - Received the NOA1s for this AOS packet

 

And now we are waiting.    We plan to get his license in the next week or so.  From what I have been told for South Carolina he needs 2 proofs of residency (letter from the bank and letters from USCIS), his NOA1 from AOS, his current license, and passport with visa.  We are told he can take his written and practical exam on the same day.  We hope this is true.  I will update once we are able to obtain his license. 

 

Good luck to you!  If we run across any helpful information I will send it your way.