Next Steps after entering USA?

[Rlewis 73]

Hi everyone! K-1 filer here!

I was looking around the immigration steps and just have a few questions about the process of filing for AOS after entering the USA. I will be travelling to the USA this coming Nov 18 (soon!)

 

So I understand after entering I will be going to get my SSN as soon as possible, and while doing that we are getting our marriage license and getting married ASAP as well. Somewhere between then I will also be applying for the REAL ID since I understand it has to be done before the i-94 expires.

My question follows:

- I see in the K1 AOS immigration timeline that there is a form called I-693 that I have to fill in. Do I have to do another medical again since it was done before I left Canada? If yes are there specific ones that do it? For information I did my Medical in August of 2020, since it is barely 1 year old is there a need for another one? If no, how do I indicate on the I-693 form that I have a valid overseas medical done by an approved physician?

 

-I see we also have to fill in another I-864 affidavit of support so I assume all the same supporting documents I gave for my interview.

 

Potential question:

While waiting for the approval of the EAD/AP, since I will be marrying an active duty military personnel, there is a high chance during his time that he may be getting his new post in the next 9 months or so - if my AP isn't approved by then and it turns out his new post will be abroad, what can I do in regards to my AP? Without it I cannot leave and come back to the USA from my understanding? Does anyone have any experience with dealing with active duty military personnel's getting their PCS before you were approved for AP?

 

Thanks everyone! Appreciate any input

 

[igoyougoduke 1,675]

26 minutes ago, Rlewis said:

Hi everyone! K-1 filer here!

I was looking around the immigration steps and just have a few questions about the process of filing for AOS after entering the USA. I will be travelling to the USA this coming Nov 18 (soon!)

 

So I understand after entering I will be going to get my SSN as soon as possible, and while doing that we are getting our marriage license and getting married ASAP as well. Somewhere between then I will also be applying for the REAL ID since I understand it has to be done before the i-94 expires.

My question follows:

- I see in the K1 AOS immigration timeline that there is a form called I-693 that I have to fill in. Do I have to do another medical again since it was done before I left Canada? If yes are there specific ones that do it? For information I did my Medical in August of 2020, since it is barely 1 year old is there a need for another one? If no, how do I indicate on the I-693 form that I have a valid overseas medical done by an approved physician?    No you do not need i-693 as you have already medical in Canada

 

-I see we also have to fill in another I-864 affidavit of support so I assume all the same supporting documents I gave for my interview.  That would be for your sponsor to complete the documents along with your AOS

 

Potential question:

While waiting for the approval of the EAD/AP, since I will be marrying an active duty military personnel, there is a high chance during his time that he may be getting his new post in the next 9 months or so - if my AP isn't approved by then and it turns out his new post will be abroad, what can I do in regards to my AP? Without it I cannot leave and come back to the USA from my understanding? Does anyone have any experience with dealing with active duty military personnel's getting their PCS before you were approved for AP?  AP should get approved in 9 months as long as your marry and file AOS/EAD/AP quickly. processing time right now is around 5-7 months. You can apply for expedited if deployment happens. USCIS will consider expedited request on a case by case basis 

 

Thanks everyone! Appreciate any input

 

 

[Rlewis 73]

4 hours ago, James120383 said:

 

beautiful

thanks so much!

[Just Paul 4,595]

Definitely get the SSN.   You can expedite the AP/EAD once you have a reason.

[Rlewis 73]

Just now, Paul & Mary said:

Definitely get the SSN.   You can expedite the AP/EAD once you have a reason.

Thanks Paul! We had a chat with SSA office and we are just waiting for an appointment date to get SSN now, cus I have a date of arrival. But I probably won't hear from them too soon due to covid and all, but at least that is ready.

 

With expediting EAD/AP is there a special form to do that? Or is it via contacting USCIS?

[Just Paul 4,595]

1 minute ago, Rlewis said:

With expediting EAD/AP is there a special form to do that? Or is it via contacting USCIS?

After you get the NOA1 then contact USCIS. Having a Job offer is also a good reason to expedite.