Suggestions for After Getting Married

[Bill B 0]

Happy New Year, all.

Ok, so your fiancee comes to the states on a K-1 VISA and you get married within the 90 days. What steps do you suggest next that will help for the rest of the journey of them becoming a citizen?

[raymaga 25]

As soon as you are married, you need to apply for AOS (Adjustment of Status). You can also apply for EAD (Employment Authorization) as well as AP (Advance Parole) at the same time, and you may as well, because the price for AOS includes EAD and AP.

You can also apply for a SSN card after being in the U.S. for at least 2 weeks.

Usually, the EAD is approved first, then AP, and then AOS. After the EAD has been approved, you are legally able to work. After the AP has been approved, you are legally allowed to leave the U.S. to travel and re-enter the U.S. afterwards. After the AOS approval, you will receive the Conditional Permanent Resident Card (which is good for 2 years). Then, 90 days before the 2nd anniversary date of obtaining Permanent Resident status, you can apply to have the conditions removed (using Form I-751). After approval of the I-751, you will receive a 10-year Green Card.

Then, 90 days before the 3rd anniversary date of obtaining Permanent Resident status, you can apply for Naturalization (citizenship) using Form N-400.

Edited January 6, 2008 by raymaga

[ilovecookies 0]

As soon as you are married, you need to apply for AOS (Adjustment of Status). You can also apply for EAD (Employment Authorization) as well as AP (Advance Parole) at the same time, and you may as well, because the price for AOS includes EAD and AP.

You can also apply for a SSN card after being in the U.S. for at least 2 weeks.

Usually, the EAD is approved first, then AP, and then AOS. After the EAD has been approved, you are legally able to work. After the AP has been approved, you are legally allowed to leave the U.S. to travel and re-enter the U.S. afterwards. After the AOS approval, you will receive the Conditional Permanent Resident Card (which is good for 2 years). Then, 90 days before the 2nd anniversary date of obtaining Permanent Resident status, you can apply to have the conditions removed (using Form I-751). After approval of the I-751, you will receive a 10-year Green Card.

Then, 90 days before the 3rd anniversary date of obtaining Permanent Resident status, you can apply for Naturalization (citizenship) using Form N-400.

nice job!! you've always been so patient!

[~Chad~ 0]

I think it's wise to file for AOS as soon as you can once your married. It just seems like 'putting it off' is asking for trouble. I dunno, maybe it's just me.

[Bill B 0]

As soon as you are married, you need to apply for AOS (Adjustment of Status). You can also apply for EAD (Employment Authorization) as well as AP (Advance Parole) at the same time, and you may as well, because the price for AOS includes EAD and AP.

You can also apply for a SSN card after being in the U.S. for at least 2 weeks.

Usually, the EAD is approved first, then AP, and then AOS. After the EAD has been approved, you are legally able to work. After the AP has been approved, you are legally allowed to leave the U.S. to travel and re-enter the U.S. afterwards. After the AOS approval, you will receive the Conditional Permanent Resident Card (which is good for 2 years). Then, 90 days before the 2nd anniversary date of obtaining Permanent Resident status, you can apply to have the conditions removed (using Form I-751). After approval of the I-751, you will receive a 10-year Green Card.

Then, 90 days before the 3rd anniversary date of obtaining Permanent Resident status, you can apply for Naturalization (citizenship) using Form N-400.

Thank you. How about all the other things like listing your spouse as joint account holder for utilities, etc. Can you all give recommendations for these things that help for the AOS interview?

[Cassie 8]

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QUOTE(Bill B @ Jan 6 2008, 12:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

As soon as you are married, you need to apply for AOS (Adjustment of Status). You can also apply for EAD (Employment Authorization) as well as AP (Advance Parole) at the same time, and you may as well, because the price for AOS includes EAD and AP.

You can also apply for a SSN card after being in the U.S. for at least 2 weeks.

Usually, the EAD is approved first, then AP, and then AOS. After the EAD has been approved, you are legally able to work. After the AP has been approved, you are legally allowed to leave the U.S. to travel and re-enter the U.S. afterwards. After the AOS approval, you will receive the Conditional Permanent Resident Card (which is good for 2 years). Then, 90 days before the 2nd anniversary date of obtaining Permanent Resident status, you can apply to have the conditions removed (using Form I-751). After approval of the I-751, you will receive a 10-year Green Card.

Then, 90 days before the 3rd anniversary date of obtaining Permanent Resident status, you can apply for Naturalization (citizenship) using Form N-400.

Thank you. How about all the other things like listing your spouse as joint account holder for utilities, etc. Can you all give recommendations for these things that help for the AOS interview?

I would look at the various suggestions for evidence at the AOS stage of the game and make them happen.

[AUBGER 0]

As soon as you are married, you need to apply for AOS (Adjustment of Status). You can also apply for EAD (Employment Authorization) as well as AP (Advance Parole) at the same time, and you may as well, because the price for AOS includes EAD and AP.

You can also apply for a SSN card after being in the U.S. for at least 2 weeks.

Usually, the EAD is approved first, then AP, and then AOS. After the EAD has been approved, you are legally able to work. After the AP has been approved, you are legally allowed to leave the U.S. to travel and re-enter the U.S. afterwards. After the AOS approval, you will receive the Conditional Permanent Resident Card (which is good for 2 years). Then, 90 days before the 2nd anniversary date of obtaining Permanent Resident status, you can apply to have the conditions removed (using Form I-751). After approval of the I-751, you will receive a 10-year Green Card.

Then, 90 days before the 3rd anniversary date of obtaining Permanent Resident status, you can apply for Naturalization (citizenship) using Form N-400.

oh WOOOW....I have never read a clearer answer than that! That is so nicely put!!!!! Gotta love it!

About the AOS process. Read the guides. They explain you all the documentation you need to submit.

This is the link that has a very detailed description of the stuff you can brind with you to the interview Sand posted it earlier today and I saved it because it was good.

Click right here :-P

[JVKn'CVO 11]

Hi Bill,

The K1 flowchart takes you all the way to naturalization, and it's really clear.

Good Luck!

Caro

[JoanBill 0]

As soon as you are married, you need to apply for AOS (Adjustment of Status). You can also apply for EAD (Employment Authorization) as well as AP (Advance Parole) at the same time, and you may as well, because the price for AOS includes EAD and AP.

You can also apply for a SSN card after being in the U.S. for at least 2 weeks.

Usually, the EAD is approved first, then AP, and then AOS. After the EAD has been approved, you are legally able to work. After the AP has been approved, you are legally allowed to leave the U.S. to travel and re-enter the U.S. afterwards. After the AOS approval, you will receive the Conditional Permanent Resident Card (which is good for 2 years). Then, 90 days before the 2nd anniversary date of obtaining Permanent Resident status, you can apply to have the conditions removed (using Form I-751). After approval of the I-751, you will receive a 10-year Green Card.

Then, 90 days before the 3rd anniversary date of obtaining Permanent Resident status, you can apply for Naturalization (citizenship) using Form N-400.

Very, very clear.. Mahalo!! Joan and I are about to send our AOS stuff in, and we too were not totally clear on the "big picture" sequence of events.

Couple questions if we may -

What is the current wait time for receiving the EAD??

Once applying for (and obtaining) citizenship, does that make the green card a non-issue??

Mahalo,

Bill and Joan

[AUBGER 0]

Couple questions if we may -

What is the current wait time for receiving the EAD??

Once applying for (and obtaining) citizenship, does that make the green card a non-issue??

Mahalo,

Bill and Joan

I dont know the answer to the second but today the average EAD waiting time from the moment of filing for AOS was 68 days

[bradcanuck 1]

Don't count on averages. Assume the worst. My EAD took over 140 days from application to arrival in my hands.

Also in response to the question about utilities, you should be able to apply for an SSN during her 90 day 1-94 card. She will basically be treated like a citizen if she has an SSN. So make sure to get one. If you have to wait for her GC MOST companies banks etc won't even look at you in the eyes to deal with you. They don't like non-ssn holders.

[Cassie 8]

As soon as you are married, you need to apply for AOS (Adjustment of Status). You can also apply for EAD (Employment Authorization) as well as AP (Advance Parole) at the same time, and you may as well, because the price for AOS includes EAD and AP.

You can also apply for a SSN card after being in the U.S. for at least 2 weeks.

Usually, the EAD is approved first, then AP, and then AOS. After the EAD has been approved, you are legally able to work. After the AP has been approved, you are legally allowed to leave the U.S. to travel and re-enter the U.S. afterwards. After the AOS approval, you will receive the Conditional Permanent Resident Card (which is good for 2 years). Then, 90 days before the 2nd anniversary date of obtaining Permanent Resident status, you can apply to have the conditions removed (using Form I-751). After approval of the I-751, you will receive a 10-year Green Card.

Then, 90 days before the 3rd anniversary date of obtaining Permanent Resident status, you can apply for Naturalization (citizenship) using Form N-400.

Very, very clear.. Mahalo!! Joan and I are about to send our AOS stuff in, and we too were not totally clear on the "big picture" sequence of events.

Couple questions if we may -

What is the current wait time for receiving the EAD??

Once applying for (and obtaining) citizenship, does that make the green card a non-issue??

Mahalo,

Bill and Joan

Yes. Once you obtain citizenship, you are done, no need for a green card anymore.

[ThaiStyleUSA 1]

Thanks for the great information. Happy New Year.

[Bill B 0]

As soon as you are married, you need to apply for AOS (Adjustment of Status). You can also apply for EAD (Employment Authorization) as well as AP (Advance Parole) at the same time, and you may as well, because the price for AOS includes EAD and AP.

You can also apply for a SSN card after being in the U.S. for at least 2 weeks.

Usually, the EAD is approved first, then AP, and then AOS. After the EAD has been approved, you are legally able to work. After the AP has been approved, you are legally allowed to leave the U.S. to travel and re-enter the U.S. afterwards. After the AOS approval, you will receive the Conditional Permanent Resident Card (which is good for 2 years). Then, 90 days before the 2nd anniversary date of obtaining Permanent Resident status, you can apply to have the conditions removed (using Form I-751). After approval of the I-751, you will receive a 10-year Green Card.

Then, 90 days before the 3rd anniversary date of obtaining Permanent Resident status, you can apply for Naturalization (citizenship) using Form N-400.

oh WOOOW....I have never read a clearer answer than that! That is so nicely put!!!!! Gotta love it!

About the AOS process. Read the guides. They explain you all the documentation you need to submit.

This is the link that has a very detailed description of the stuff you can brind with you to the interview Sand posted it earlier today and I saved it because it was good.

Click right here :-P

Thank you.