AOS after the 90 day period has expired????

[Ewana 0]

Hi everyone,

After entering the US on a K1 we're finally getting married on June 3rd , which is day 85. The I-94 is valid until June 8th.

We probably can't get the marriage certificate until June 8th.

So we have to possibilities:

1. Apply for AOS within the 90days and send the marriage certificate later as soon as we have it.

2. Send the AOS papers including marriage certificate a few days after the 90 days period has expired.

What do you guys think is better?

We wanted to have a summer beach Cape Cod wedding. This is the reason why we are getting married so late

Thanks

Dani

[Jenn! 918]

I'd wait for the marriage certificate. The most important thing is that the marriage take place within the 90 days, which you've already taken care of.

Of course, you should send it as soon as you get your marriage certificate.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

The important part of your visa was to get married within the 90 days - which you did. While it would be good to apply within the 90 days as well, you really do need to include proof of the marriage - the marriage certificate - with the AOS package otherwise there will be delays when they either send the package back or send a RFE for the marriage certificate. It is better to wait a few more days and send the complete package with the marriage certificate since you did marry within the 90 days. The one problem that is potentially forseeable is you will incur a few days out of status which shouldn't be a problem but you never know.

[Yodrak 7]

Dani,

I also would wait the extra days for the marriage certificate so as to submit a complete I-485 package.

Which beach have you selected?

Yodrak

Hi everyone,

After entering the US on a K1 we're finally getting married on June 3rd , which is day 85. The I-94 is valid until June 8th.

We probably can't get the marriage certificate until June 8th.

So we have to possibilities:

1. Apply for AOS within the 90days and send the marriage certificate later as soon as we have it.

2. Send the AOS papers including marriage certificate a few days after the 90 days period has expired.

What do you guys think is better?

We wanted to have a summer beach Cape Cod wedding. This is the reason why we are getting married so late

Thanks

Dani

[Kitty_Cat 0]

The important part of your visa was to get married within the 90 days - which you did. While it would be good to apply within the 90 days as well, you really do need to include proof of the marriage - the marriage certificate - with the AOS package otherwise there will be delays when they either send the package back or send a RFE for the marriage certificate. It is better to wait a few more days and send the complete package with the marriage certificate since you did marry within the 90 days. The one problem that is potentially forseeable is you will incur a few days out of status which shouldn't be a problem but you never know.

I have been out of status for 1 1/2 months, still trying to gather documents for AOS. I am also still in the school havent run into problems for being out of status

[pj1959us 0]

Definitely wait until you can obtain a certified copy of the marriage certificate!

Congratulations and have a wonderful life together.

[de_sjiem 0]

The important part of your visa was to get married within the 90 days - which you did. While it would be good to apply within the 90 days as well, you really do need to include proof of the marriage - the marriage certificate - with the AOS package otherwise there will be delays when they either send the package back or send a RFE for the marriage certificate. It is better to wait a few more days and send the complete package with the marriage certificate since you did marry within the 90 days. The one problem that is potentially forseeable is you will incur a few days out of status which shouldn't be a problem but you never know.

I have been out of status for 1 1/2 months, still trying to gather documents for AOS. I am also still in the school havent run into problems for being out of status

I was out of status for a few months before I filed, and was recently approved.. You wont have any problems if you file after the 90 day mark.. just so long as you get married within 90 days, which you are going to do anyways!

[Ewana 0]

THANK YOU!!!!! So I just apply for AOS a few days later.

WE have to submit a certified marriage certificate, right? Just a copy of the original is not enough?

What is the fastest way to get a copy of the marriage certificate certified? Besides get it from the city clerk wich takes about two weeks here.

@Yodrak

We are getting married on Parkers River Beach in Yarmouth Port

Do you know the area?

Dani,

I also would wait the extra days for the marriage certificate so as to submit a complete I-485 package.

Which beach have you selected?

Yodrak

Hi everyone,

After entering the US on a K1 we're finally getting married on June 3rd , which is day 85. The I-94 is valid until June 8th.

We probably can't get the marriage certificate until June 8th.

So we have to possibilities:

1. Apply for AOS within the 90days and send the marriage certificate later as soon as we have it.

2. Send the AOS papers including marriage certificate a few days after the 90 days period has expired.

What do you guys think is better?

We wanted to have a summer beach Cape Cod wedding. This is the reason why we are getting married so late

Thanks

Dani

[Yodrak 7]

Dani,

No, you do not have to submit the certified marriage certificate that you will receive from the registrar's office. You can submit a photocopy of it. Just be sure that the seal is evident on the photocopy - sometimes raised seals photocopy poorly if the original is not pronounced.

Don't know Yarmouth Port too well, although my family went there for a few years when I was a young child. I know Chatham and Orleans quite well, and then on up to P'town.

Yodrak

THANK YOU!!!!! So I just apply for AOS a few days later.

WE have to submit a certified marriage certificate, right? Just a copy of the original is not enough?

What is the fastest way to get a copy of the marriage certificate certified? Besides get it from the city clerk wich takes about two weeks here.

@Yodrak

We are getting married on Parkers River Beach in Yarmouth Port

Do you know the area?

[Kajikit 65]

If you send in your application without something as important as the marriage certificate I don't think they'll accept the application. At best they'll send you a RFE as soon as they open it. Really you're best off waiting until you have your marriage certificate and THEN sending it in. The 90 days is not a strict time limit - they tell you to apply as soon as possible and if you're waiting for vital evidence, then obviously i's not possible yet!