travelling on K1. how to prepare?

[ZackMoonyHam 3]

Hi there,

Got my K1 and I shall be traveling to US in 2 months. I would appriciate any suggestions that you guys might have to better prepare myself on what to do when I get there. Anything I need to be careful about/prepare in advance?

What is EAD?

[GurkenSalat 48]

EAD = Employment Authorization Document. It's a card that allows you to work and you apply for it as part of AOS (Adjustment of Status). It is optional to apply

I am sure you know by now that you need to get married to your petitioner within 90 days of entry and need to file for adjustment after that. It is a good idea to bring money or otherwise have the funds ready. The whole thing is around ~1500 just in application fees.

[KayDeeCee 4,892]

Follow this guide for AOS > http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

The fees for the I-765(EAD-work authorization) and I-131(AP-advance parole for travel) are waived when filed with a pending I-485, so include both of those too. It takes about 60-90 days to receive the EAD/AP combo card, which will allow you to work(along with an SSN) and re-enter the US when traveling abroad while waiting for the green card approval.

You need all the supporting documents for each form as well, so read the instructions for each one. You can also search here on VJ for what to include with each form if you get stumped. There are also example forms here on VJ you can look at when filling out the forms. They can be helpful.

Oh, and here are the details you need about whether or not you need to see a civil surgeon > http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/428381-i-693-report-of-medical-examination-and-vaccination-report/?p=6206232

Print out your I-94 info > https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/request.html

Follow this guide for getting the SSN > http://www.visajourney.com/content/ssn

[k21d 0]

marked!

[nobbie 105]

fees are $1070, this is for AoS, EAD, AP and biometrics.

[andieapril 1]

Hi there,

Got my K1 and I shall be traveling to US in 2 months. I would appriciate any suggestions that you guys might have to better prepare myself on what to do when I get there. Anything I need to be careful about/prepare in advance?

What is EAD?

Bring over a few certified original copies (3 to 5 if you can) of your birth certificate, with translation if not in English.

[ZackMoonyHam 3]

Hey guys thanks a lot for you concern and your replies.

I thought it would be quite simple after approval but damn still sooooo much paperwork to go through.