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Edjosie Newbie

Edjosie   2

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Hello ... What is the first thing that needs to be done when you enter the USA with a K-1 and secondly we would like to know if anyone has an experience with Miami International Airport and care to share experiences ... Thank you in advance 

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Cyberfx1024   7,980

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7 minutes ago, Edjosie said:

Hello ... What is the first thing that needs to be done when you enter the USA with a K-1 and secondly we would like to know if anyone has an experience with Miami International Airport and care to share experiences ... Thank you in advance 

The first thing you need to do is wait 2 days after POE and then apply for your ssn.

Roel Experienced

Roel   7,193

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1. Get married.

2. Get your IDs, SSN, stuff like that.

3. Send out AoS.

4. Wait, wait, wait.

5. Green card!

K1

29.11.2013 - NoA1

06.02.2014 - NoA2

01.04.2014 - Interview. 

AoS

03.2015 - AoS started.

09.2015 - Green Card received.  

RoC

24.07.2017 - NoA1.

01.08.2018 - RoC approved. 

 

 

Edjosie Newbie

Edjosie   2

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18 minutes ago, bakphx1 said:

Here is a link to people's reviews on Miami after coming in with visa:. 

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/poereviews.php?poe=miami

Thank you very much i am going to look into it now ... I appreciate the love and support

Edjosie Newbie

Edjosie   2

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40 minutes ago, cyberfx1024 said:

The first thing you need to do is wait 2 days after POE and then apply for your ssn.

Someone just made a list of what to do when he gets here and clearly SSN was not the first ? The person said Marriage first then  everything follows ... Can you explain why SSN first ?

Cyberfx1024 Grand Master

Cyberfx1024   7,980

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4 minutes ago, Edjosie said:

Someone just made a list of what to do when he gets here and clearly SSN was not the first ? The person said Marriage first then  everything follows ... Can you explain why SSN first ?

Because why wait and do it when you can go ahead file for it. Then once you get married just change the name on it if it's required. What usually happens is that people forget to do it or wait until the 90 days is almost up to try to file for it. 

Edjosie Newbie

Edjosie   2

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3 minutes ago, cyberfx1024 said:

Because why wait and do it when you can go ahead file for it. Then once you get married just change the name on it if it's required. What usually happens is that people forget to do it or wait until the 90 days is almost up to try to file for it. 

Very well said... i have to change my name .. He is fine cause once we marry i am going to have to change my name and use his name so with that been said i wanted to know if its okay to do the marriage first or do the SSN first plus we are having the wedding two weeks when he gets here.. i am looking into the best options..Thanks for the advises thus far! 

Cyberfx1024 Grand Master

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Just now, Edjosie said:

Very well said... i have to change my name .. He is fine cause once we marry i am going to have to change my name and use his name so with that been said i wanted to know if its okay to do the marriage first or do the SSN first plus we are having the wedding two weeks when he gets here.. i am looking into the best options..Thanks for the advises thus far! 

So he is the beneficiary and your the petitioner? So after you get married and your take his name you can change your as card to have his surname on it. If he is not changing his surname then go ahead and file for it once he arrives. You can do it before or after y'all get married. But what some people do is wait until day 86 of the 90 days to file for a ssn and then they don't give it to you.

doggieandsam Proficient

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i would also suggest to get SSN first, it helps a lot in getting practical things done. i have found people on here who opted to wait (don't get me wrong, its is ok to wait to get SSN after marriage) but then something happens and they need to get stuff done (get a driver's license, open a bank account, file taxes for examples) and they find themselves stuck without an SSN.

 

@cyberfx1024 above advises two wait to days after POE to get the SSN, i would say, you can go the next day even as long as your I-94 is already online. check here:

https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/

 

my i-94 was available online immediately after i POE'd and i was able to go to the SS office to get my SSN the day after.

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Passport 17-Feb-22 Drop-off at USPS (expedited processing and shipping) ~ 22-Feb-22 Status: In Process ~ 08-Mar-22 Passport book shipped ~ 09-Mar-22 Status: Approved. Passport book in hand.

N-400     28-Jun-21 Filed online ~ 28-Jun-21 Received NOA + "Biometrics will be re-used" notice ~ 14-Dec-21 Interview scheduled ~ 25-Jan-22 Interview. Approved. Case status: Oath will be scheduled.  ~ 01-Feb-22 Oath scheduled. ~ 14-Feb-22 Oath ceremony.   

ROC        11-Jun-20 Application sent via FedEx ~ 16-Jun-20 Case received ~ 29-Jun-20 (Old) biometrics applied to case ~ 01-Jul-20 NOA ~ 23-Dec-21 Case transferred to new office ~ 25-Jan-22 Combo interview with N400. Case approved. 

AOS        13-Oct -17 Application sent via FedEx ~ 17-Oct-17 Case received ~ 24-Oct-17 Fingerprint fee received ~ 25-Oct-17 NOA1 ~ 17-Nov-17 Biometrics ~ 23-Nov-17 Status "We are scheduling
                 your interview" ~ 24-Jul-18 Status "We have scheduled your interview" ~ 28-Jul-18 Interview notice received in the mail  ~ 29-Aug-18 Interview ~ 30-Aug-18 Status "Case was approved" 
                 04-Sep-18 Received approval / welcome letter in the mail ~04-Sep-18 Status: "Card was mailed to me" ~07-Sep-18 Green card received

EAD/AP  13-Oct Application sent via FedEx ~ 17-Oct Case received ~ 25-Oct NOA1 ~ 17-Nov Biometrics ~ 09-Jan Approved ~ 13-Jan Notice received ~ 18-Jan Combo card received

K1 Visa   28-Jun-17 Case ready (No packet 3 received) ~ 22-Jul Medical ~ 02-Aug Interview (APPROVED!) ~ 03-Aug Visa issued ~ 08-Aug VOH ~ 14-Sep POE (Abu Dhabi) ~ 01-Oct-17 Got married! 

I-129F     17-Feb-17 Petition sent via FedEx ~ 21-Feb-17 Case received ~ 24-Feb-17 NOA1 ~ 30-May-17 NOA2 12-Jun-17 NVC received / Case and Invoice numbers assigned ~ 20-Jun-17 NVC left

 

Edjosie Newbie

Edjosie   2

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On 3/16/2018 at 9:12 AM, doggieandsam said:

i would also suggest to get SSN first, it helps a lot in getting practical things done. i have found people on here who opted to wait (don't get me wrong, its is ok to wait to get SSN after marriage) but then something happens and they need to get stuff done (get a driver's license, open a bank account, file taxes for examples) and they find themselves stuck without an SSN.

 

@cyberfx1024 above advises two wait to days after POE to get the SSN, i would say, you can go the next day even as long as your I-94 is already online. check here:

https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/

 

my i-94 was available online immediately after i POE'd and i was able to go to the SS office to get my SSN the day after.

we are doing that today he got here on saturday and when i checked the I -94 my info was there.. so i am sure i am good to get the SSN 

TBoneTX Grand Master

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Thanks for returning with the good news.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

 
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