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How long after marriage do we have to file adjustment of status?

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How long after we get married do we have to file for adjustment of status. We have already applied for her SSN and that should be here next week then we have to go back to have the name changed on the card as this is what the SS clerk said. We are just curious as to a time frame. I know her I-94 will be up in June. Do we have to file the AOS before the I-94 has expired? I know I have read a couple of topics in here where couples have waited up to a year to file. I'm not saying this is our case just asking some valid questions. We plan on doing to at the end of May at least. We would like your advice and input on this.

Thanks in advance,,

Jim and Mercy Johnson

Officially Mr. and Mrs. Johnson- April 5th, 2008

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How long after we get married do we have to file for adjustment of status. We have already applied for her SSN and that should be here next week then we have to go back to have the name changed on the card as this is what the SS clerk said. We are just curious as to a time frame. I know her I-94 will be up in June. Do we have to file the AOS before the I-94 has expired? I know I have read a couple of topics in here where couples have waited up to a year to file. I'm not saying this is our case just asking some valid questions. We plan on doing to at the end of May at least. We would like your advice and input on this.

Thanks in advance,,

Jim and Mercy Johnson

Officially Mr. and Mrs. Johnson- April 5th, 2008

What have read is correct, you do not neccecerly have file right away. As long as you are married in the 90 day window that you have, even if your I-94 is expired you can still file for AOS. Most people just want to file right away to get the process moving since it can take some time. I talked to an immigration laywer and they even said that you file even if a year has passed. The only one condiditon is, is that your spouse absolutly, positively under no sircumstance leave the country or they will be denied access back in and you will have to start all over again.

Hope this helps!!

AOS Process for a K-1

3/06/08 Sent AOS,EAD,AP to Lock Box

3/08/08 Recived at Chicago

3/13/08 Check Cashed

3/17/08 NOA's for AOS, EAD,AP

3/18/08 Biometrics Appointment Notice for 4/4/08

3/24/08 Can View Online Status for EAD,AP

3/28/08 Case Transfered to CSC Office, Can view AOS online Status

4/03/08 Letter for Transfer notice by mail

4/04/08 Bio Appointment at 9:00 am (DONE)

4/04/08 EAD Touched

4/04/08 AOS Touched

4/07/08 AOS Touched

5/05/08 EAD and AP Approved

5/07/08 AOS Touched

5/08/08 AOS Touched

5/12/08 AOS Touched

5/13/08 AOS Touched AP received in mail.

5/14/08 AOS Touched

5/16/08 EAD Card in Hand

5/19/08 AOS Touched

5/20/08 AOS Touched

5/21/08 AOS Approved!!!!

5/27/08 GREEN CARD IN HAND!!!!

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Thanks for your reply. I was just worried about timelines and I didn't want us to fall into a USCIS trap. We are going to file as soon as we can. It has been a whirlwind since she has arrived. The first two weeks she was here, we moved closer to my job as she doesn't drive and we were living somewhat in a isolated area and I wanted her to be close so to tend to her needs and yes, be treated to lunch on the table everyday at lunch time. My wife is a wonderful and God sent lady. I could never thank God enough for the treasure of having such a great woman to love. Like I said, we were just married on April 5th and trying to get things straight as far as Social Security so that when we do file for adjustment of status, everything will be in order for the EAD and AP when we plan on traveling back to the Philippines for her friend's graduation from nursing school. Again, thanks for your help. Hope your have a blessed life and journey,,,

Jim and Mercy Johnson

 
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