After my fiance arrives to the US

[pawel85 0]

Hello to everyone,

This is my first post on this forum. I’ve been reading posts here since the first day I decided to send out a petition for my fiancé for K 1 Visa.

Our NOA2 was approved on May 9 and we’re currently waiting on the answer either from NVC or the embassy.

My question pertains to the actions that we need to take once she comes to the U.S.

Here are the steps that I assume we need to take first after her arrival:

1. Apply for marriage license

a.I found out that we can apply for marriage license at the local circuit court. I live in Florida and on their website it says:

"Both parties must provide proof of the following: Age: both parties must be at least 18 years of age. Identification: in the form of a valid driver's license, state ID, military ID or passport. U.S. citizens must provide their Social Security Number.

Non-citizens may provide a Social Security Number or an Alien Registration Number issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

An application form must be completed. If either party has been previously married, you must note on the application how and when the marriage ended. The nonrefundable fee for the marriage license is $93.50. This fee is reduced to $61.00 for Florida residents who have completed a premarital preparation course."

Since my fiancé won’t have the SSN ( I want to apply after we get married so we don’t have to do it again to change name) we can use her Alien Registration Number. On NOA2, above her name there is a number that starts with A##### I believe that would be her Alien registration number which will also be visible once she get the green card. I know these rules vary from state to state, but is there anyone who is from Florida and went through this process?

b. We want to get married by deputy clerk first and have religious wedding later on

2. Apply for SSN

3. Send AOE package ( I-485 to adjust status and I-765 for employment)

4. Now we wait for interview and then for Green Card (which will be valid for 2 years)

a.What do we need to do before the 2 years Green Card expires?

Are these steps correct?

Thank you for your help

Edited May 16, 2011 by pawel85

[Gosia & Tito 199]

Hello to everyone,

This is my first post on this forum. I’ve been reading posts here since the first day I decided to send out a petition for my fiancé for K 1 Visa.

Our NOA2 was approved on May 9 and we’re currently waiting on the answer either from NVC or the embassy.

My question pertains to the actions that we need to take once she comes to the U.S.

Here are the steps that I assume we need to take first after her arrival:

1. Apply for marriage license

a.I found out that we can apply for marriage license at the local circuit court. I live in Florida and on their website it says:

"Both parties must provide proof of the following: Age: both parties must be at least 18 years of age. Identification: in the form of a valid driver's license, state ID, military ID or passport. U.S. citizens must provide their Social Security Number.

Non-citizens may provide a Social Security Number or an Alien Registration Number issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

An application form must be completed. If either party has been previously married, you must note on the application how and when the marriage ended. The nonrefundable fee for the marriage license is $93.50. This fee is reduced to $61.00 for Florida residents who have completed a premarital preparation course."

Since my fiancé won’t have the SSN ( I want to apply after we get married so we don’t have to do it again to change name) we can use her Alien Registration Number. On NOA2, above her name there is a number that starts with A##### I believe that would be her Alien registration number which will also be visible once she get the green card. I know these rules vary from state to state, but is there anyone who is from Florida and went through this process?

b. We want to get married by deputy clerk first and have religious wedding later on

2. Apply for SSN

3. Send AOE package ( I-485 to adjust status and I-765 for employment)

4. Now we wait for interview and then for Green Card (which will be valid for 2 years)

a.What do we need to do before the 2 years Green Card expires?

Are these steps correct?

Thank you for your help

Our NOA2 was 5/10 and application was received at the Warsaw Embassy yesterday, chances are, yours is too. I got a new case number from NVC (a WRW followed by digits) that you can use to follow up with the Embassy. FYI, there is an e-mail address (fiancewrw@state.gov)

As for your questions, you can get SS card before marriage, it all depends on the timing. I was not aware that anything other than an id (passport for example) was required, state specific probably. We are planning to marry in Colorado (you can marry yourselves in there), even though we will live in Texas. Rest is correct as I understand things

Edited May 26, 2011 by Gosia & Tito

[Gosia & Tito 199]

Hello to everyone,

This is my first post on this forum. I’ve been reading posts here since the first day I decided to send out a petition for my fiancé for K 1 Visa.

Our NOA2 was approved on May 9 and we’re currently waiting on the answer either from NVC or the embassy.

My question pertains to the actions that we need to take once she comes to the U.S.

Here are the steps that I assume we need to take first after her arrival:

1. Apply for marriage license

a.I found out that we can apply for marriage license at the local circuit court. I live in Florida and on their website it says:

"Both parties must provide proof of the following: Age: both parties must be at least 18 years of age. Identification: in the form of a valid driver's license, state ID, military ID or passport. U.S. citizens must provide their Social Security Number.

Non-citizens may provide a Social Security Number or an Alien Registration Number issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

An application form must be completed. If either party has been previously married, you must note on the application how and when the marriage ended. The nonrefundable fee for the marriage license is $93.50. This fee is reduced to $61.00 for Florida residents who have completed a premarital preparation course."

Since my fiancé won’t have the SSN ( I want to apply after we get married so we don’t have to do it again to change name) we can use her Alien Registration Number. On NOA2, above her name there is a number that starts with A##### I believe that would be her Alien registration number which will also be visible once she get the green card. I know these rules vary from state to state, but is there anyone who is from Florida and went through this process?

b. We want to get married by deputy clerk first and have religious wedding later on

2. Apply for SSN

3. Send AOE package ( I-485 to adjust status and I-765 for employment)

4. Now we wait for interview and then for Green Card (which will be valid for 2 years)

a.What do we need to do before the 2 years Green Card expires?

Are these steps correct?

Thank you for your help

Ah, and when you do the AOS, you might want to file for advance parole, no extra cost

[missicy 87]

Yes, the A# is her alien number.

You can apply for SSN after marriage, but make sure that you apply before I-94 expires. If you don't apply withing 90 days, then you will have to wait until she gets her green card (or EAD, I think).

Before her conditional green card expires (within 90 days from expiry date) you have to apply to remove conditions and she will get 10 year green card.