What Next?

[MissOphelia 50]

Hi Guys,

 

I'm currently in LA on my K1, and I was just worried what my next steps should be?

 

We got married yesterday and are now awaiting our marriage certificate, and I have chosen to take my partners name. If this is the case, do I have to wait for my marriage Certificate to arrive before I can start applying for SSN's etc?

 

What exactly do I need to do now, and in what order?

 

Thanks!

Edited October 15, 2020 by MissOphelia

[Boiler 46,165]

I would start by reading the Guides on here and then asking questions if there is anything you do not understand,

[payxibka 10,047]

12 minutes ago, MissOphelia said:

Hi Guys,

 

I'm currently in LA on my K1, and I was just worried what my next steps should be?

 

We got married yesterday and are now awaiting our marriage certificate, and I have chosen to take my partners name. If this is the case, do I have to wait for my marriage Certificate to arrive before I can start applying for SSN's etc?

 

What exactly do I need to do now, and in what order?

 

Thanks!

To change name, you need evidence of name change.   Without the marriage certificate you don't got

 

You are no longer a k1, visit the adjustment of status forum and read

[Letspaintcookies 2,310]

20 minutes ago, MissOphelia said:

Hi Guys,

 

I'm currently in LA on my K1, and I was just worried what my next steps should be?

 

We got married yesterday and are now awaiting our marriage certificate, and I have chosen to take my partners name. If this is the case, do I have to wait for my marriage Certificate to arrive before I can start applying for SSN's etc?

 

What exactly do I need to do now, and in what order?

 

Thanks!

You should have applied for a SSN before you got married. You might run into trouble now with Homeland cause they might not be able to identify you with the new name. Either way, SSA offices are closed so call them and see if they'll grant you an appointment. 

[MissOphelia 50]

6 minutes ago, Boiler said:

I would start by reading the Guides on here and then asking questions if there is anything you do not understand,

I have looked at it.

So with the I-693, do I actually have to do this?  I've had all my medicals done as part of my K1 process, and they ave all of this information already.

Social Security office is closed except by appointment. Is it worth just waiting for my marriage certificate and just applying once in my married name to save trying to make 2 appointments?

 

[MissOphelia 50]

7 minutes ago, Letspaintcookies said:

You should have applied for a SSN before you got married. You might run into trouble now with Homeland cause they might not be able to identify you with the new name. Either way, SSA offices are closed so call them and see if they'll grant you an appointment. 

You can do it either way.

[Letspaintcookies 2,310]

4 minutes ago, MissOphelia said:

You can do it either way.

Sure. Use the search here on VJ and you'll find quite a couple of people who didn't received their SSN because Homeland didn't verified them.

[Genski92 93]

You need to read more about your immigration status and ask questions here in visa journey about anything you dont understand.

[Boiler 46,165]

I would have a go getting SSN, nothing to lose, and yes it is the first thing you apply for after entry.

[MissOphelia 50]

5 minutes ago, Genski92 said:

You need to read more about your immigration status and ask questions here in visa journey about anything you dont understand.

That's.... what I'm doing....

[payxibka 10,047]

13 minutes ago, MissOphelia said:

I have looked at it.

So with the I-693, do I actually have to do this?  I've had all my medicals done as part of my K1 process, and they ave all of this information already.

Social Security office is closed except by appointment. Is it worth just waiting for my marriage certificate and just applying once in my married name to save trying to make 2 appointments?

 

Where does it say that a k1 needs an i693?

[MissOphelia 50]

 

6 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Where does it say that a k1 needs an i693?

 

Edited October 15, 2020 by MissOphelia

[Mike E 11,742]

You should be more concerned that you (presumably) married in LA county. You won’t get a marriage certificate until long after your authorized stay on your I-94 expires.  

[payxibka 10,047]

7 minutes ago, MissOphelia said:

 

 

Only if you didn't complete your vaccinations abroad and are not documented on the ds3025 

[MissOphelia 50]

6 minutes ago, Mike E said:

You should be more concerned that you (presumably) married in LA county. You won’t get a marriage certificate until long after your authorized stay on your I-94 expires.  

The gentleman said it would only take about 2 weeks