US Immigration from Philippines

Hi Everyone!!!

Once again I am here asking for help and advise through this process. So I came to the US via K1 visa and we are now married for almost 1 month. I have been complacent about the next step after the marriage so I haven't done any research about that beforehand which I am now regretting.

Lots of question on the way but here the one's I can think of now. Hope somebody can help.

1. I have just read that there was an option of getting a SSN before marriage right after arrival. But since we are now married and already on the way to process the AOS, is there still a way to get SSN sooner? We are using RapidVisa as our filler but they haven't mentioned that it is an option to get SSN earlier.

2. Form I-693 - Medical Exam --- Again we received an email from RapidVisa informing us that I (beneficiary / AOS applicant) has to undergo another medical exam. But I have read on the USCIS FAQ that i don't need it? or maybe I have misunderstood what is says. (Please see below screenshot). But I have called rapidvisa and they say we may get a RFE if we dont submit another medical exam. I did not receive any copies of my medical report from the K1 as the hospital directly mailed it to the embassy. All I have is a vaccine record which we have already submitted as requested.

3. My husband is an active duty military and can be deployed at any time. Is there a way to expedite the AOS because of this. If yes, what are the process and additional requirement we can submit.

4. As mentioned above, (question 3), if ever my husband gets deployed, if it is possible we will try for me to get a government passport, agin we dont know if that is possible since I am only going thru AOS but if it is and we got a govt passport. Can I leave the country or do I have to stay here for the duration of the process until green card is released.

I am so sorry if any of this questions are silly but my dumb ### did not do enough research about this ahead. Hope anyone can help with any of this question. I would appreciate it so much.

A friend of my wife has informed us that after 2 months her husband is filing for divorce. Due to the Affidavit of Support, which is part of the K1, isn't the husband responsible for all her legal fees?

I'm asking for the friend. My advice was that 'yes' she should hire an attorney, and she shouldn't be worried about being strapped with what would be financially crippling bills if later, she moves back to her home country where salaries are so much lower. My concern was that she might not hire an attorney, due to financial concerns, and then get crushed in the divorce proceedings.

Thanks!

The I-129f packet was sent to the Texas lock box. The NOA1 came from the California Service Center.

Which center do you think is actually processing the packet?

Despite filling out the form G-1145 and having it the second sheet in the packet (credit card form was 1st), I did not get either email or text notification of NOA1. I got the physical mail this morning, sent 9/3, same day they charged my card.

Just putting it out there that sometimes hiccups happen.

Aloha,

Our NOA1 date is May 16. According to processing dates, CSC is processing applications with a NOA1 date of May 28th.

Should this be a source of concern??

Bill and Dina