Getting things ready for AOS and AP

[rachied26 127]

Hello Everyone! 

 

 

I entered JFK last Monday on the 20th November using the K1 visa, 485my fiancee and I are getting married December 15 and before that I want to get all the paperwork together in order so we can just send it straight away so I can start woking ASAP. 

 

I've read somewhere that you can file the I-485(AOS) , the I-765 application for employment and I-131 AP  all together, does anyone know what documents are required for each? or where I could find the info out. Can any of these done online?I really don't wanna miss anything because I wanna start working & travelling ASAP. 

 

Also in the mean time when can i get my social security number and set up a bank checking account? What information would I need to take for that? 

 

Thanks in Advance. 

 

Rachel

 

Edited November 29, 2017 by rachied26

[RJandHamid 1,133]

Welcome to the USA. 

 

The AOS guide under the 'Guides' tab is very helpful in outlining what you will need to file for AOS as well as EAD/AP. It is true that AOS and EAD/AP can be filed together in 1 package. The filing cost is currently $1225. 

Things you can start to put together now are 3 copies of your I-94 (1 for each petition, I-485, I-765 and I-131), 6 passport photos (2 for each petition), 3 copies of the visa and bio/main page of your passport, copies of your birth certificate. You could also start working on the I-864 affidavit of support and the supporting documents needed for that (tax returns, pay stub, employer letter, ect).

 

Be sure to include your DS-3025 vaccination proof from your K1 medical if you have it. If you don't have that or it doesn't list all of your vaccinations, you may need to see a civil surgeon to complete a I-693. 

 

Once you get married, you will need 3 copies of your marriage certificate, 1 for each petition. 

 

For the Social Security number, all you need is to fill out a Social Security card application (found on the Social Security website), bring that along with your I-94 and passport to your local social security office. You can usually set up a bank account with just Social Security card and passport, but some banks have stricter requirements than others, so you might need to look around. 

[rachied26 127]

5 minutes ago, RJandHamid said:

Welcome to the USA. 

 

The AOS guide under the 'Guides' tab is very helpful in outlining what you will need to file for AOS as well as EAD/AP. It is true that AOS and EAD/AP can be filed together in 1 package. The filing cost is currently $1225. 

Things you can start to put together now are 3 copies of your I-94 (1 for each petition, I-485, I-765 and I-131), 6 passport photos (2 for each petition), 3 copies of the visa and bio/main page of your passport, copies of your birth certificate. You could also start working on the I-864 affidavit of support and the supporting documents needed for that (tax returns, pay stub, employer letter, ect).

 

Be sure to include your DS-3025 vaccination proof from your K1 medical if you have it. If you don't have that or it doesn't list all of your vaccinations, you may need to see a civil surgeon to complete a I-693. 

 

Once you get married, you will need 3 copies of your marriage certificate, 1 for each petition. 

 

For the Social Security number, all you need is to fill out a Social Security card application (found on the Social Security website), bring that along with your I-94 and passport to your local social security office. You can usually set up a bank account with just Social Security card and passport, but some banks have stricter requirements than others, so you might need to look around. 

Thanks very much for all your information, really appreciate it. Can i get a social security number straight away do you know? We have a lot of supporting evidence for the I134 that we used  2 months ago so we can use that and just print off a new  form? 

 

Thanks for your help  

[Wuozopo 4,293]

3 hours ago, rachied26 said:

Thanks very much for all your information, really appreciate it. Can i get a social security number straight away do you know? We have a lot of supporting evidence for the I134 that we used  2 months ago so we can use that and just print off a new  form? 

 

Thanks for your help  

 

Yes you can get a SSN straight away even before you marry. It will be in your maiden name, but can be changed later. If you encounter a worker who says you can't get one, politely ask for a supervisor. On the application on #5 tick "Legal Alien Allowed To Work ". Confusing but that is the correct answer for a K1. Don't work until you get your EAD card or greencard. Application form https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf

 

As far as documentation for the I-864, I used the same stuff from my I-134 London K1 interview. 

Edited November 30, 2017 by Wuozopo