Arrived in Denver, what do to next? Listed Questions.

[Colleon 1]

Been here for almost a month now, still not doing any filling as far as getting my SSN. We are planning to get married in Texax as soon as possible, but we are currently living in Colorado, why in Texas? His whole family lives there.

Questions;

1. What do I need to file or get while waiting for our wedding day? Is it correct that I need to get my SSN while waiting for my wedding?

2. If we are going to get marry in Texas, is it not going to extend or having possible delays in the future about my papers? If there is anyone of you lives in Colorado nor Texas and already married, I'm willing to hear your whole story also.

3. My Fiance started to open a bank account for me, would that be helpful in the future for me as far as gathering my requirements?

Thank you so much.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

Colleon, on 08 Jul 2014 - 2:45 PM, said:

Been here for almost a month now, still not doing any filling as far as getting my SSN. We are planning to get married in Texax as soon as possible, but we are currently living in Colorado, why in Texas? His whole family lives there.

Questions;

1. What do I need to file or get while waiting for our wedding day? Is it correct that I need to get my SSN while waiting for my wedding?

2. If we are going to get marry in Texas, is it not going to extend or having possible delays in the future about my papers? If there is anyone of you lives in Colorado nor Texas and already married, I'm willing to hear your whole story also.

3. My Fiance started to open a bank account for me, would that be helpful in the future for me as far as gathering my requirements?

Thank you so much.

Well you will need to get your I94 which is easy as you file online (some reading material http://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/i94-fact-sheet.pdf and apply at ICE's website http://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/i-94-instructions)

Then take that document to SSN and file for a social security number (card).

Get your Marriage License

You will need to do a ROM (Report of Marriage) but here is the kicker it needs to be filed with the Philippine Consulate General Los Angeles as they have jurisdiction over Texas but NOT Colorado.

For the AOS interview there is a strong possibility that you will be asked for proof of co-mingling of your accounts including bank, credit cards, utilities, insurances (health, life and car) etc. So if he is going to open an account for you, that's find but it would be better to be authorized on the "family account".

There is more but it's slips my mind.... others will chime in and help with any that I have missed.

[Ed and Gina 45]

Ok...first of all, you're not married yet. At present, you are not eligible for a Social Security Number.

Here's what should happen after you're married...

• With a K1 visa, your fiancé (fiancée) can enter the U.S. through a port of entry;
• The marriage must take place within 90 days after his or her arrival; if not, or if your fiancé(e) marries someone else instead, he or she is required to leave the United States;
• After marriage, your fiance (fiancee) should file I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status, with a USCIS service that has jurisdiction over your area of residence;
• Your fiance (fiancee) may also apply for employment authorization (EAD) in order to work, and advance parole (AP) for travel purposes;
• You and your fiance (fiancee) go to a local USCIS office for an interview;
• If I-485 is approved, your fiance (fiancee) will receive a permanent resident card (aka green card). If at time of approval the marriage is less than two years old, the green card will be conditional and only valid for two years. Form I-751 must be filed within 90 days before the expiration date of the conditional green card to remove the conditions.
• If it is already two years into your marriage when I-485 is approved, your fiancé(e), now spouse, will receive a regular green card valid for 10 years;
• Three years after your spouse receives the (conditional) green card, he or she will be eligible for U.S. citizenship

You can apply for a work permit when you and your husband apply for Adjustment of Status - it can take a couple of months to get a work permit.

There shouldn't be any problem with paperwork when you move to Texas - but, you must file for a Change of Address with USCIS. That can be done on the USCIS website.

Good Luck!

[Hank_ 9,173]

Ok...first of all, you're not married yet. At present, you are not eligible for a Social Security Number.

Here's what should happen after you're married...

• With a K1 visa, your fiancé (fiancée) can enter the U.S. through a port of entry;
• The marriage must take place within 90 days after his or her arrival; if not, or if your fiancé(e) marries someone else instead, he or she is required to leave the United States;
• After marriage, your fiance (fiancee) should file I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status, with a USCIS service that has jurisdiction over your area of residence;
• Your fiance (fiancee) may also apply for employment authorization (EAD) in order to work, and advance parole (AP) for travel purposes;
• You and your fiance (fiancee) go to a local USCIS office for an interview;
• If I-485 is approved, your fiance (fiancee) will receive a permanent resident card (aka green card). If at time of approval the marriage is less than two years old, the green card will be conditional and only valid for two years. Form I-751 must be filed within 90 days before the expiration date of the conditional green card to remove the conditions.
• If it is already two years into your marriage when I-485 is approved, your fiancé(e), now spouse, will receive a regular green card valid for 10 years;
• Three years after your spouse receives the (conditional) green card, he or she will be eligible for U.S. citizenship

You can apply for a work permit when you and your husband apply for Adjustment of Status - it can take a couple of months to get a work permit.

There shouldn't be any problem with paperwork when you move to Texas - but, you must file for a Change of Address with USCIS. That can be done on the USCIS website.

Good Luck!

Well that is incorrect, you do not need to be married to get your SSN, you need your passport (copy of the birth certificate is asked for sometimes), a copy of the I-94 with at least 2 weeks remaining on its validity, and of course the SS-5 (you will notice on page 2 that the I-94 is listed as a required document, no mention of a marriage license )

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf

[Ed and Gina 45]

Well that is incorrect, you do not need to be married to get your SSN, you need your passport (copy of the birth certificate is asked for sometimes), a copy of the I-94 with at least 2 weeks remaining on its validity, and of course the SS-5 (you will notice on page 2 that the I-94 is listed as a required document, no mention of a marriage license )

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf

I Stand Corrected...but, wouldn't her eligibility be based on following through on her K1 visa? Ergo, getting married? Otherwise, she would have to leave the country if she or her intended doesn't follow through.

[Hank_ 9,173]

I Stand Corrected...but, wouldn't her eligibility be based on following through on her K1 visa? Ergo, getting married? Otherwise, she would have to leave the country if she or her intended doesn't follow through.

Nope, SSN doesn't care about that stuff, a valid I-94 with adequate time remaining is all it takes.