what happens after you got married

[Gabriell 0]

Hi,

Can anyone tell us what we have to do after we got married.

Who do we have to inform ?

and what happens to our 90 day visa?

Does he/or she still have to leave the states on the day the border control has stamped in the passport?

any help or advise would be welcome.

[nickbits 43]

You can apply for your SSN in your married name after you receive your marriage certifcate.

Your K1 visa is expired after you use it. Your I94 is good for 90 days. After that expires I'm not sure what your status is.

You should apply for adjustment of status as soon as possilbe as well.

And I'm not sure what you mean by "leave the states on the day the border control has stamped in the passport". If you mean do they have to leave when their I94 expires, then no.

[JimVaPhuong 4,865]

Hi,

Can anyone tell us what we have to do after we got married.

Who do we have to inform ?

and what happens to our 90 day visa?

Does he/or she still have to leave the states on the day the border control has stamped in the passport?

any help or advise would be welcome.

Get married within 90 days of entering the US. After that, submit an AOS application as soon as you are able.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

You're out of status when the I-94 expires, but that won't prevent you from adjusting status. Just don't leave the US until you get either advance parole or the green card.

[marriedtomrg 141]

The moment your spouse entered the US on a K1 visa, the visa expired (it's a single entry visa). You already married within the 90 days allowed on your spouse's I-94 (arrival/departure record), so what happens next is your spouse has to apply for Adjustment of Status.

Here's the VisaJourney guide to the process of Adjustment of Status based on K1 and K3 visas (just look at the items that apply to K1 visa holders): http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

You will find the checklist of requirements there. Once the application has been submitted and you receive the NOA1 (receipt notice), the spouse has to remain in the U.S. throughout processing.

If you are planning a trip outside the U.S. while the application is in process, then the spouse also needs to apply for Advanced Parole (AP); if your spouse exits the US without AP, re-entering the US will be a problem.

Aside from the Adjustment of Status, your spouse has to apply for a Employment Authorization Document (EAD) so s/he can work. Does your spouse have a social security number already?

Hi,

Can anyone tell us what we have to do after we got married.

Who do we have to inform ?

and what happens to our 90 day visa?

Does he/or she still have to leave the states on the day the border control has stamped in the passport?

any help or advise would be welcome.

[Gabriell 0]

The moment your spouse entered the US on a K1 visa, the visa expired (it's a single entry visa). You already married within the 90 days allowed on your spouse's I-94 (arrival/departure record), so what happens next is your spouse has to apply for Adjustment of Status.

Here's the VisaJourney guide to the process of Adjustment of Status based on K1 and K3 visas (just look at the items that apply to K1 visa holders): http://www.visajourn...content/k1k3aos

You will find the checklist of requirements there. Once the application has been submitted and you receive the NOA1 (receipt notice), the spouse has to remain in the U.S. throughout processing.

If you are planning a trip outside the U.S. while the application is in process, then the spouse also needs to apply for Advanced Parole (AP); if your spouse exits the US without AP, re-entering the US will be a problem.

Aside from the Adjustment of Status, your spouse has to apply for a Employment Authorization Document (EAD) so s/he can work. Does your spouse have a social security number already?

Yes, I have a social security number already.

But my concern is after the marriage , if i DON'T file straight away for A.O.S what may happen then?

[marriedtomrg 141]

You have a social security number...but do you have work authorization? That's what the EAD is for...can't work without one until the green card comes out.

If you and your spouse are planning to visit family back in the home country, or if you guys are planning any kind of vacation outside the U.S., you cannot re-enter without Advanced Parole (AP).

Depending on which state you guys live, there are some other limitations...can't apply for a driver's license, can't get a bank account, can't become eligible for insurance, can't qualify for financial aid if you decide you want to go back to school...the list goes on.

It all depends on what you guys can live with...you can apply for adjustment of status anytime...and doing so not only protects your status in the U.S. but will open doors for more mobility.

[payxibka 10,048]

not a k-1 visa process issue... more a AOS prep issue moving thread

[SuperDuper! 230]

not a k-1 visa process issue... more a AOS prep issue moving thread

Payxibka is the most awesome organizer.

Just works quietly and professionally.

Never uses weird, funky db language or posts too much.

Thanks for "Showing them how itz done!"

[marriedtomrg 141]

Another update: If you wait too long, you will get hit with higher fees starting November 2010.

AOS Fee will go up from $930 to $985

Biometrics will go up from $80 to $85

So if you file your AOS+EAD+AP now, it's only $1,010

If you wait till November or later, it's $60 more.

EAD filed separately from AOS is $340 now but will be $380 in November.

AP filed separately from AOS is $305 now but will be $360 later.

Doesn't sound like much for one applicant, but if you consider the other members who are applying with kids, it'll be kinda painful (so glad we got ours in this month!)

Yes, I have a social security number already.

But my concern is after the marriage , if i DON'T file straight away for A.O.S what may happen then?

[Gabriell 0]

Hi All,

Thanks very much for all your advice and yes we will be applying for AOS and EAD before the 1st of November 2010.

Our marriage day is the October 23/2010 and looking forward to it.

Thanks again everyone.

Gerry