Finally granted K-1! What's next?

[arowana 0]

I'm getting a lot of pressure from companies to help with the next step but their fees seem crazy high.

 

Anyways, curious if I understand the next steps correctly?

 

Apply for apply for permanent residency and file Form I-485. Also apply for I-140?

 

My fiancé is also wanting to work, so we fill out Form I-765 as well?

 

Please let me know if this is correct. And looks like approval of the I-485 might be another 14-17 months! 

[nastra30 2,282]

The next important step is marry within 90days upon arrival in the US.

Then with marriage certificate apply to adjust status using I-485.

Also recommended to file I-765, and I-131.

Read the VJ guides: 

 

[Crazy Cat 41,681]

5 hours ago, arowana said:

I'm getting a lot of pressure from companies to help with the next step but their fees seem crazy high.

 

Anyways, curious if I understand the next steps correctly?

 

Apply for apply for permanent residency and file Form I-485. Also apply for I-140?

 

My fiancé is also wanting to work, so we fill out Form I-765 as well?

 

Please let me know if this is correct. And looks like approval of the I-485 might be another 14-17 months! 

After marriage, Adjustment of Status is next:

 

 

[powerpuff 6,625]

*** Topic moved from K1 forum to AOS K1 as the question is about the immigration process after ***
 

Follow the guides provided and study the official USCIS website for the forms too. I strongly suggest marrying and filing ASAP considering USCIS will hike the fees on April 1, 2024.

[JaredShadkin 63]

I also recommend requested a Social Security Number after arriving to the U.S but prior to getting married and applying for AOS.

This will help the beneficiary to open a bank account, open and/or join credit card accounts, obtain drivers license, etc. 

There is a full guide on this website. 

[Noname93 200]

-travel to the US

-get married within 90 days

-file I-485, I-131, I-765, and I-864

-ideally do all of this before April 1, as that's when fees increase and AP and EAD will no longer be free to file with AOS

[arowana 0]

2 hours ago, Noname93 said:

-travel to the US

-get married within 90 days

-file I-485, I-131, I-765, and I-864

-ideally do all of this before April 1, as that's when fees increase and AP and EAD will no longer be free to file with AOS

 

Thank you. It's a never-ending stream of paperwork and fees!