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[kittyanne 45]

2 minutes ago, Mekulisch said:

Glad San Diego knows what’s up...our local one in Washington state argued with me for quite some time and finally “did some research” and admitted they were not up to speed.  I’m glad I was over prepared.

Its better to be over prepared than not prepared at all. lol thats why visajourney is very helpful.

[HRQX 4,145]

8 minutes ago, kittyanne said:

i wonder if sacramento court have drive thru wedding

Not in Sacramento. Nearest place for a quick wedding is Reno, Nevada.

10 minutes ago, kittyanne said:

Do we need to submit marriage license also for AOS?

Submit a photocopy of the marriage certificate.

[Pengunista 221]

19 minutes ago, kittyanne said:

Wow thats quick! Congrats! I wonder how long we can have our marriage certificate here in Sacramento and i wonder if sacramento court have drive thru wedding and if they also offer photo taking since were planning to go just us two.lol Because as far as we know we have to get a schedule first. Do we need to submit marriage license also for AOS?

I got married in Sacramento and got our marriage certificate the same day, right after the wedding.  We got married in Fair Oaks.

 

just like what everybody mentioned, try to get your ssn and since you already know the forms you’ll need  to submit to do your AOS, I suggest you look up those forms and read each instructions on the USCIS website with regards to each form. 

[kittyanne 45]

3 minutes ago, Pengunista said:

I got married in Sacramento and got our marriage certificate the same day, right after the wedding.  We got married in Fair Oaks.

 

just like what everybody mentioned, try to get your ssn and since you already know the forms you’ll need  to submit to do your AOS, I suggest you look up those forms and read each instructions on the USCIS website with regards to each form. 

Good to know. Congrats! Were planning to get married in courthouse.. Im wondering if we need to schedule it first. 

[Pengunista 221]

2 minutes ago, kittyanne said:

Good to know. Congrats! Were planning to get married in courthouse.. Im wondering if we need to schedule it first. 

I think you do, so if you guys plan to get married next week, you better check online and see how you can schedule it.

 

[DaveAndAnastasia 2,092]

9 minutes ago, kittyanne said:

Good to know. Congrats! Were planning to get married in courthouse.. Im wondering if we need to schedule it first. 

It looks like in Sacramento you can schedule over the phone or online, but they don't take walk-ins. In Riverside county (where we got married), you had to schedule in-person.

 

http://www.ccr.saccounty.net/Marriage/Pages/Ceremonies.aspx

[Loren Y 2,755]

51 minutes ago, kittyanne said:

Wow thats quick! Congrats! I wonder how long we can have our marriage certificate here in Sacramento and i wonder if sacramento court have drive thru wedding and if they also offer photo taking since were planning to go just us two.lol Because as far as we know we have to get a schedule first. Do we need to submit marriage license also for AOS?

You need the certified copy of your marriage certificate to send with AOS. I would get 2-3 copies when you do get it, just to have extra.

 

Go here to get your license:http://www.ccr.saccounty.net/Marriage/Pages/ApplyForLicense.aspx

 

Go here to schedule your wedding: http://www.ccr.saccounty.net/Marriage/Pages/Ceremonies.aspx

 

Then go here after marriage to get your certified copy of your marriage certificate. Available 20 minutes after you get married in the courthouse: http://www.ccr.saccounty.net/Pages/MarriageCertificates.aspx

 

I called them and they said come by on a Wednesday and you can do everything in about 3-4 hours. license, ceremony, and have marriage certificate in hand. If you make an appointment even less time. They have a few offices also, so pick one close to you.

 

 

Edited May 31, 2019 by Loren Y

[Loren Y 2,755]

1 hour ago, HRQX said:

Not in Sacramento. Nearest place for a quick wedding is Reno, Nevada.

Submit a photocopy of the marriage certificate.

Photocopy is what USCIS says is required, but per the VJ recommendations I send a original certified copy with the I-485, there have been some RFE's requesting a certified original copy. For the 15.00, I would just send an original to be safe. Remember... this wont be easy, quick, or cheap...LOL😀

 

Reno is a good idea, I didn't even think that is only a 2-hour drive or so from Sac, and you can hit the awesome Boomtown Casino Lobster buffet for dinner... https://boomtownreno.com/famous-lobster-buffet/  right off the freeway!!!

 

And then you get to send the fun and exciting AOS packet... see image.

Edited May 31, 2019 by Loren Y

[HRQX 4,145]

35 minutes ago, Loren Y said:

You need the certified copy of your marriage certificate to send with AOS. I would get 2-3 copies when you do get it, just to have extra.

A photocopy of the certified copy can be sent in: https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-485instr.pdf Page 20

Bring the certified copy to the interview.

[Loren Y 2,755]

6 minutes ago, HRQX said:

A photocopy of the certified copy can be sent in: https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-485instr.pdf Page 20

Bring the certified copy to the interview.

True, but also make sure you include 3 copies total. I did the original with the I-485, then copies on the EAD and AP packets and no issues so far. Just don't want this to happen to them...

 

https://www.visajourney.com/sitesearch/?cx=partner-pub-3407508467788263%3A9725800110&cof=FORID%3A10&ie=UTF-8&q=RFE+cetified+marriage&sa=Search

[jeffo 69]

Kittyanne, 

 If you are in Sac, I suggest asking your husband to take you to the bay area. If you go to MIlpitas, Union City or Daly City. You will see many many Pinoys there. Maybe easier to get some Pinoy food. although, i do remember there is a Filipino restaurant in Sacramento that is in a weird location. like where commercial offices are. A place where you never see restaurants. They had decent Longanesa and topsilog...

just fyi

[kittyanne 45]

43 minutes ago, jeffo said:

Kittyanne, 

 If you are in Sac, I suggest asking your husband to take you to the bay area. If you go to MIlpitas, Union City or Daly City. You will see many many Pinoys there. Maybe easier to get some Pinoy food. although, i do remember there is a Filipino restaurant in Sacramento that is in a weird location. like where commercial offices are. A place where you never see restaurants. They had decent Longanesa and topsilog...

just fyi

oh really? do you remember the name of the restaurant? we're near in offices but i dont see any restaurants there. The only filipino restaurant we know is in Seafood City. But thanks! i already miss longanisa. lol

 

Back to the topic about SSN..

 

Do you guys know if i should print out all this RM 10211.530 and bring it with me when i apply for ssn along with the other docx? because its from ssn site not pdf. And whats this for? 

You should also bring the document RM 10211.530 that you printed out

 

[WaterLeaf 200]

On 5/31/2019 at 11:57 AM, celie&joseph said:

Form I-485 AOS

Form I-864 Affidavit of Support for AOS

Form I-765 Employment Document (free if filed with AOS)

Form I-131 Travel Document (free if filed with AOS)

 

You may also want to visit this Forum to learn more about what documents to send:

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/7-adjustment-of-status-green-card-from-k1-and-k3-family-based-visas/

 

Good luck!

I would also mention the filing fee is $1225.

(Aos 1140 and Bio 85)

Edited June 1, 2019 by WaterLeaf

[kittyanne 45]

Can we get a marriage license and get married without ssn?

[Crazy Cat 41,853]

Just now, kittyanne said:

Can we get a marriage license and get married without ssn?

In most states, yes.  The foreign spouse can usually complete an affidavit stating he/she does not have a SSN.  Check the county where you intend to marry for specifics.