Recently filed I-485 to adjust status from K-1. Will we be receiving an I-797 or I-797C in the mail?

[jaysaldi 213]

The Department of Motor Vehicles says that because we have filed to adjust status they will need her K-1 visa and I-797, not an I-797C, in order to issue her a license or ID card.

 

I'm confused about which one I'll be getting in the mail soon.

 

Oddly, the DMV tells me that ordinarily a K-1 visa and valid unexpired I-94 are sufficient to get a state ID card. But once you apply to adjust status, the K-1 and I-94 are no longer good enough to get a license, and you need an I-797 even if your K-1 visa and I-94 haven't expired.

 

They say that when DHS tells them the green card application is pending, they then reject requests for ID cards that a K-1 visa holder with proof of residence could otherwise get.   

 

So I guess that after missing the deadline for getting her a SSN I should have applied for state ID card before adjusting status?

Edited November 25, 2019 by jaysaldi

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11 minutes ago, jaysaldi said:

The Department of Motor Vehicles says that because we have filed to adjust status they will need her K-1 visa and I-797, not an I-797C, in order to issue her a license or ID card.

 

I'm confused about which one I'll be getting in the mail soon.

 

Oddly, the DMV tells me that ordinarily a K-1 visa and valid unexpired I-94 are sufficient to get a state ID card. But once you apply to adjust status, the K-1 and I-94 are no longer good enough to get a license, and you need an I-797 even if your K-1 visa and I-94 haven't expired.

 

They say that when DHS tells them the green card application is pending, they then reject requests for ID cards that a K-1 visa holder with proof of residence could otherwise get.   

 

So I guess that after missing the deadline for getting her a SSN I should have applied for state ID card before adjusting status?

I applied for ID and all they needed was EAD receipt notice (i797c) and i94. Also with address proof,which in my case was bank statement, ssn,and health insurance. 

[K1visaHopeful 2,814]

Each state has its own rules.

You'll like get more accurate answers if you disclose which one so other VJ members can tell you their experiences.

[jaysaldi 213]

4 minutes ago, K1visaHopeful said:

Each state has its own rules.

You'll like get more accurate answers if you disclose which one so other VJ members can tell you their experiences.

Nevada

[Pitaya 2,577]

If you filed Forms I-485, I-131, and I-765, you will likely get a bunch of Form I-797C, Notice of Action,  including, forms for receipts of applications / fee payment (I-485, I-765, I-131), ACS biometrics appointments, AOS interview appointment . If you successfully maneuver through the process, and your AOS application is approved, you should receive a Form I-797, AOS approval notice.

 

HTH

Good luck on your immigration journey.