From K1 to GC

[Chris&Kaori 0]

I came USA as K1 &K2

i was talk with my cousin and it makes me wonder

So will somebody answer me?

OK i arrive here in Feb13

and we get married in Feb 24

I marry in 3 month so i am ok about it

But i was thinking i have to start procese GC until May 13

Cause my pasuport have I-94? is until May 13

Is that May 13 is

I have to marry until that ?

Or

I have to start procese GC until May 13?

[Carol and Bruno 0]

You had until May 13 to get married. Now that you're married, you should start your AOS. After May 13, you are "out of status", but you can still send in your AOS after this date. It's just best if you start the AOS process before your I-94 expires (May 13) if you can afford it.

Look in the "Guides" at the top of the page, find AOS and follow the instructions.

Edited March 21, 2009 by Carol and Bruno

[Chris&Kaori 0]

You had until May 13 to get married. Now that you're married, you should start your AOS. After May 13, you are "out of status", but you can still send in your AOS after this date. It's just best if you start the AOS process before your I-94 expires (May 13) if you can afford it.

Look in the "Guides" at the top of the page, find AOS and follow the instructions.

thank u i will read

now i just went SSN office and we dont get card yet

so i cant open join account

so i am waiting now

we using lawyer but i just wonder so

but thanks again

[JeremyR 8]

You should be able to open a bank account (or be added to an existing one) without a SSN. My bank (Suntrust, FWIW) told me clearly that there is no federal law requiring an account holder to have a SSN. Obviously if there's a state law to that effect then you're stuck but otherwise, it's entirely a matter of bank policy - so try a different one if you're turned away

Your bank may require you to fill out an IRS form, which the bank then hold on record but that should be the only extra step involved.

[Krikit 1,164]

My bank (Suntrust too, Jeremy. LOL) just used my husband's SSN until I received mine. But I'm not quite clear on your SSN, Kaori..... were you able to get one and you are just waiting for it in the mail or did they tell you they couldn't give you one?

[Chris&Kaori 0]

My bank (Suntrust too, Jeremy. LOL) just used my husband's SSN until I received mine. But I'm not quite clear on your SSN, Kaori..... were you able to get one and you are just waiting for it in the mail or did they tell you they couldn't give you one?

I know i can open my bank acount

but we try to open joint account myname and his name togother

so wewating my SSN

i got letter from office ad they said i will get card in 2 weeks

but my quesitons was not about SSN

i wonder 3 month stuff

i know we have to marry in 3 month

but i dont know make it sure

we havet to start process of GC until may 13 or not

cause i have 2 kids to bring here

so he have to pay goverment like about 2200$ so if we can we need more time

but i will read the guide my husband dont like to read this

cause we using lawyer

but everybody thank you for your kind comment

i am so happy i am meeting nice people in here

Thank you again

[JeremyR 8]

I know i can open my bank acount

but we try to open joint account myname and his name togother

so wewating my SSN

i got letter from office ad they said i will get card in 2 weeks

There should be no problem with this - my account is joint with my wife and now has my SSN on it but for several months, it didn't. There was no issue.

but my quesitons was not about SSN

i wonder 3 month stuff

i know we have to marry in 3 month

but i dont know make it sure

we havet to start process of GC until may 13 or not

Basically it's like this: you're meant to marry and file AOS within 90 days of entry. But if you can't afford it right away, USCIS will turn a blind eye to the short 'out of status' period between the I-94 expiry date and the NOA1 date for the AOS, provided you married inside the ninety days. A short 'out of status' period of a few weeks will do you no harm.

[Krikit 1,164]

Oh, okay. Well Carol and Bruno (post #2) has answered your question correctly. You can apply for the AOS anytime after you get married. The sooner the better, of course.

And, for what it's worth, my husband was able to add me to his account to make it joint without a problem. They just needed my passport and our marriage certificate and then used his SSN until I got my own.

[Dakine 26]

My bank (Suntrust too, Jeremy. LOL) just used my husband's SSN until I received mine. But I'm not quite clear on your SSN, Kaori..... were you able to get one and you are just waiting for it in the mail or did they tell you they couldn't give you one?

I know i can open my bank acount

but we try to open joint account myname and his name togother

so wewating my SSN

i got letter from office ad they said i will get card in 2 weeks

but my quesitons was not about SSN

i wonder 3 month stuff

i know we have to marry in 3 month

but i dont know make it sure

we havet to start process of GC until may 13 or not

cause i have 2 kids to bring here

so he have to pay goverment like about 2200$ so if we can we need more time

but i will read the guide my husband dont like to read this

cause we using lawyer

but everybody thank you for your kind comment

i am so happy i am meeting nice people in here

Thank you again

File the I-495, 1-131 and I-765 as soon as you can. If something should happen to your hubby before you get the GC you will be deported. Sorry not nice to talk about but it does happen.

Total cost should be $2210 depending on you childs ages.

Get started by getting the I-693 done for each of you.

Try using Dr Arnold in Texas. He does it by fax and mail. LOT cheaper.

Dr. L. E. Arnold

4534 Westgate Boulevard

Austin, TX 78745

Tel: (512) 444-3131

Fax: (512) 447-4699

Edited March 22, 2009 by Haole