He is here...now what?? :-)

[RussianGoddess 1]

so my honey is finally here!!! still can't believe it.....we are going to get married in 2 months or so, but what do i now as far as what paperwork to submit or apply for? do i do an EAD card first or only apply for permanent residency card? what's best? what's cheaper? what are my options?

[JoyDee 21]

I don't think you can apply for anything until you get married. That marriage license is the golden ticket for AOS and working papers. See what others say..

[milimelo 4,275]

Moving to AOS from family based visa.

[newlyweds2010 208]

after 2 weeks upon entry: SSN. Then: Marriage license - wedding - marriage certificate - AOS including EAD and AP. EAD will come first, then green card, time depending on how backed up your local office is. The EAD is not a substitute of the green card, because the green card gives you residency, work permit, authorization to exit and reenter the US, while the EAD only gives you a work permit. Before you file for AOS, make sure to have a bunch of evidence that your marriage is real, such as joint bank account, joint lease, pics of the wedding with both sets of in-laws, etc. There is no cheaper or more expensive way: there is just one way, which costs $ 1070 and includes all of the above.

Good luck.

[Barbara J 115]

so my honey is finally here!!! still can't believe it.....we are going to get married in 2 months or so, but what do i now as far as what paperwork to submit or apply for? do i do an EAD card first or only apply for permanent residency card? what's best? what's cheaper? what are my options?

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

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1aos

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

Doing some reading would be really good for you. Ahh you need to get married first before you do anything.

[SophWeb 25]

Just a reminder that you MUST get married within 90 days of entering the US.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

so my honey is finally here!!! still can't believe it.....we are going to get married in 2 months or so, but what do i now as far as what paperwork to submit or apply for? do i do an EAD card first or only apply for permanent residency card? what's best? what's cheaper? what are my options?

You need to get married first THEN apply for AOS, EAD and AP together. Have a read of this thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331-aos-ead-ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/ It'll help you out

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

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1aos

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

Doing some reading would be really good for you. Ahh you need to get married first before you do anything.

My thread not worthy of your list huh /cry

[Barbara J 115]

You need to get married first THEN apply for AOS, EAD and AP together. Have a read of this thread: http://www.visajourn...-list-included/ It'll help you out

My thread not worthy of your list huh /cry

AWwww sorry Vanessa I forgot lol I promise you list goes first next time lol

[Channah&Aaron 51]

; Yaaay, I'm happy for you guys to be together .. Like others have mentioned, get married first and go from there. Good luck!

[Darnell 8,478]

You could take that crazy mondo keen step and read the AOS guide. Train yer eyes UP, find the word 'Guides, click it, read the Types, pick one that is suitable to you.