Today is Day 90

[NicoleS 189]

We got married on October 14 (YAY) and AOS package was sent last week and received on Friday morning in Chicago. Sooo since I'm out of status as of midnight and I don't expect to get the AOS NOA1 for a few weeks (unfortunately) is it still a big deal to be out of status? I don't usually go anywhere except the gym haha (my mother in law picks me up a few times a week while my husband is at work) but I understand I should carry my passport around with me from now on? and once I get the NOA1 letter, carry a photocopy of that too?

[payxibka 10,045]

1 hour ago, NicoleM said:

We got married on October 14 (YAY) and AOS package was sent last week and received on Friday morning in Chicago. Sooo since I'm out of status as of midnight and I don't expect to get the AOS NOA1 for a few weeks (unfortunately) is it still a big deal to be out of status? I don't usually go anywhere except the gym haha (my mother in law picks me up a few times a week while my husband is at work) but I understand I should carry my passport around with me from now on? and once I get the NOA1 letter, carry a photocopy of that too?

Your NOA 1 will be as of the received date even if issued later

[Pitaya 2,577]

 

4 hours ago, NicoleM said:

We got married on October 14 (YAY) and AOS package was sent last week and received on Friday morning in Chicago. Sooo since I'm out of status as of midnight and I don't expect to get the AOS NOA1 for a few weeks (unfortunately) is it still a big deal to be out of status? I don't usually go anywhere except the gym haha (my mother in law picks me up a few times a week while my husband is at work) but I understand I should carry my passport around with me from now on? and once I get the NOA1 letter, carry a photocopy of that too?

 

2 hours ago, Kumar01 said:

That's a good question and it's a misconception. Once you pass the 90-day mark and you submit your I-485, you're not longer "out of status". Your new status is "K-1 applicant pending adjustment". So, don't feel nervous traveling or sticking your head out. You have every right to be here if you've submitted your I-485 and are waiting a decision on your Permanent Residency status. Your receipt letter serves as your official proof that you're currently pending a decision (i.e. waiting for approval). Continue life as normal!

What you say makes sense, except as the OP stated, she hasn't received her AOS NOA1 receipt yet, see highlighted phrase above in first quote box. As a result, at this time she has no documentation currently in her possession attesting to the assertion that she has filed for AOS. She will likely be OK. However, due to the prez's recent executive order for "enhanced immigration enforcement," you never know where the ICE agents and CBP officers may be lurking to detain some undocumented foreign alien. I have a personal opinion about this executive order nonsense, but I will just leave it at that. Without her AOS NOA1 (corroborating documentation of legal status) in her immediate possession, the OP risks being detained until the situation is sorted out.

 

Good luck on your immigration journey.

Edited October 29, 2019 by Pitaya
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[NicoleS 189]

Ok thanks everyone!! I figured I'm in a bit of a gray area until that letter comes in the mail. I will continue to live life as I have been, and will carry my passport, and the letter once I get it.