Kurt and Kristina

Thank you that’s some really good information. We got married about a month into the K-1 visa so we were able to get a Social Security card in her maiden and now in her married name. We were also able to get a state issued ID card in her maiden and married name the only differences it expires when her Visa expires and she will not be able to get a new ID card or drivers license until her adjustment of status is complete. I’m not concerned about her being approved for the adjustment of status. It’s just this awkward interim. Thanks for sharing your story, I appreciate it .

Wow. That was an amazing answer. Thank you for taking the time to explain this. It is very appreciated ❤️

Very helpful. thanks!

My apologies if this has been covered, I searched but unable to locate anything... What is the status of a k1 visa holder after they are married and have filed for adjustment of status (all within the original 90 days) but have do not have an approved I-485. Technically, the K1 visa is no longer valid or will expire within the 90 days. I ask because the state I am in (Idaho) says they can't issue an ID card or DL unless there is lawful status. The Idaho DMV states that once the party is married, the K1 is no longer valid and are unable to do anything until the green card is issued. Thanks,!

Having just gone through this, NVC is S-L-O-W right now.. it was 100 days from NOA2 to NVC case number (several inquiries and a letter to the senator). Yes, the I-129F will expire 120 days after NOA2, but the embassy has the discretion to extend the date, but they can't until they have the document (CEAC status of at least 'in transit' or 'ready') Also, using logic with USCIS and NVC about 100+ days to embassy and 120 day expiration does not work. My recommendation is have the USC monitor the progress, call USCIS to see if you can find out the ship date to NVC (at about NOA2 +80 days) - it may take several calls; then line up your senator if you go over 90 days of no answer from NVC. This is a HUGE babysitting exercise and literally the most stressful part of this whole process. Also, depending on your embassy, you can get a lot done during this wait - DS160, MRV, I-134, etc.

Have you completed the sessions yet? I agree with the answer above. We needed to do that for a passport in 2021, expensive, but worked very quickly.