HELP!!!

[Melo 1]

Well today I went and applied for the SSN - will get it in 2 weeks I am told. The marriage certificate could take another 5 weeks to get... it almost seems like I ain't legally shackled Can't get the State ID am told till I have a visa that is for more than 1 year...

I plan to get a new passport as the difference between a new passport and getting details on the one I currently have modified is a mere 30 dollars...

However I don't know what to do... should I change the passport before we apply for AOS??? Like I said I feel like I am floundering.

[kaffykat 0]

There is no real need to change your passport before you apply for AOS. I haven't changed mine yet and if you decide to do any travelling then book your tickets in the name on your passport as well as take other forms of ID including your marriage certificate, just in case.

In some cases you have to send your old passport in, to get a new one made up. So the choice is yours.

[kath58 0]

Hi,

You can get certified copy of your marriage certificate. Until the original copy comes in five weeks. As for state ID you don't have to wait a year. All you need to take with is your passort with your K1 visa stamped in it. SS number when it comes and the certified copy of your marriage.The certified copy costs $20.00 for as many copies you need. As for the state ID i got mine from Gessner.Hope this helps you.

Kath.

[rebeccajo 14]

There is no real need to change your passport before you apply for AOS. I haven't changed mine yet and if you decide to do any travelling then book your tickets in the name on your passport as well as take other forms of ID including your marriage certificate, just in case.

In some cases you have to send your old passport in, to get a new one made up. So the choice is yours.

It's always a good idea to get the passport straightened out. Why would you want to fiddle about with carrying your old passport and marriage certificate and having to explain it all everytime you pass through a security check at the airport. Also saves explaining when picking up e-tickets.

But it doesn't need fixed prior to AOS. In fact I probably wouldn't bother with it until after Adjustment of Status. You have to turn in your old passport to get a new one. I wouldn't let my current passport, with my I-94 and entry stamps, out of my grubby hands until I had my greencard.

[Melo 1]

Thanks so much.