What paperwork should I file now that my fiance is here?

[DanielV 0]

Hello everyone,

Finally, my fiance is here. We started last year in July and she finally just got here this month. I am really confused right now on what we should be doing. She has been here two weeks. Should I file for a Social Security card now? What other forms should we be filling out. We are planning on doing the wedding with about 15 days left, is that enough time? Please please please help. All of the info seems to be about getting your fiance here, but afterwards, I don't know what to do now (legally that is lol). Forms or other threads would really be helpful. We want to get everything rolling so she can find a job and get a drivers license.

thanks,

[Jo Së 200]

You can apply for a Social Security card, but after you get married if your fiance wants to change her name she is going to reapply with new name. we waited till after we got married to apply for her social security card.

[Hasan & Mal 3]

Hi there,

You can't do much of anything until you guys get married. As mentioned above, your fiance could get a SS card but would have to re-apply once their name was changed (assuming it's a female). You could start preparing your paperwork and saving money for filing fees so that you have things ready when the time comes, but you cannot legally submit the applications associated with K1-based Adjustment of Status until you have your marriage license.

If you go to "Form Downloads" at the top of the VisaJourney website and then click on "Adjustment of Status (Green Card) Forms" everything should be there! I used this checklist and cross-checked it with what USCIS.gov said I should have and things went well; nothing was missing. It is helpful to look at the "Instruction Sheets" for each form number on USCIS.gov.

You will need I-485 - Application to Registered Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

I-864 - Affidavit of Support (be sure to include the sponsor's tax returns, two most recent pay stubs, as well as employment verification with this form)

G-325A - Biographical Information (one for both you and your fiance)

I-765 - Application for Employment Authorization (this application, once approved, will get you a card that allows you to work while waiting for your Green Card)

I-131 - Application for Travel Document (usually approved alongside the Employment Authorization and combined into one card, this will allow you to travel outside of the United States while waiting for your green card)

G-1145 - E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance (this is optional if you want to receive emails/text messages regarding the status of your pending cases.)

But, like I said, the forms themselves are available under the link I mentioned above.

Be sure to submit evidence of your relationship with your fiance along with the applications (joint lease, photos, emails, etc.), they seem to hold these in high regard.

Best of luck!

[blooms 63]

Hello everyone,

Finally, my fiance is here. We started last year in July and she finally just got here this month. I am really confused right now on what we should be doing. She has been here two weeks. Should I file for a Social Security card now? What other forms should we be filling out. We are planning on doing the wedding with about 15 days left, is that enough time? Please please please help. All of the info seems to be about getting your fiance here, but afterwards, I don't know what to do now (legally that is lol). Forms or other threads would really be helpful. We want to get everything rolling so she can find a job and get a drivers license.

thanks,

You have 90 days to get married. As long as you are within the time frame, you should be fine.

As of right now, she can't apply for social security because you guys are not married yet.

So here are the steps you have to take:

1. Get married

2. Bring passport, I-94, birth certificate, original marriage license to SS office

3. Apply for AOS (read the guides on forms and requested documents) this allows her to get EAD combo card which enables her to work and travel.

Seems like HM has spelled it out nicely for you on his/her post.

Good luck

Blooms

[Illiria 980]

These guides help too

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

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

[sweetswinks 400]

You have 90 days to get married. As long as you are within the time frame, you should be fine.

As of right now, she can't apply for social security because you guys are not married yet.

So here are the steps you have to take:

1. Get married

2. Bring passport, I-94, birth certificate, original marriage license to SS office

3. Apply for AOS (read the guides on forms and requested documents) this allows her to get EAD combo card which enables her to work and travel.

Seems like HM has spelled it out nicely for you on his/her post.

Good luck

Blooms

You do not have to be married yet in order to apply for a social security number.

[blooms 63]

You do not have to be married yet in order to apply for a social security number.

Hi sweetwinks,

http://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/ss5doc.htm

Reading the link above says if the applicant has work permit or legal status, can apply.

However the OP's fiancè has not adjusted status yet.

Based on my experience, I had to bring my martiage license, passport with K1 visa on it, I-94 to be able to apply.

Or am I missing something here?

[sweetswinks 400]

Hi sweetwinks,

http://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/ss5doc.htm

Reading the link above says if the applicant has work permit or legal status, can apply.

However the OP's fiancè has not adjusted status yet.

Based on my experience, I had to bring my martiage license, passport with K1 visa on it, I-94 to be able to apply.

Or am I missing something here?

K1 visa holders can get a SSN before marriage. Bringing your marriage licence to the Social Security Office only serves as a purposes of showing your new married name. Being married has nothing to do with your eligibility of receiving a SSN.

When applying for SSN before marriage, a K1 visa holder can visit their SS office with their passport and I-94.

[blooms 63]

Well then OP, should you decide to apply for SS right now let us know how it goes.

Good luck

Blooms

[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. You do not have to be married yet to get the SSN. Sometimes it is best if you aren't. > http://www.visajourney.com/content/ssn

~ Moved from K-1 Process to AOS from Family Based Visas - topic is AOS, not K-1 ~

[blooms 63]

Thanks sweetwinks and kaydeecee for correcting me.

Blooms

[sweetswinks 400]

Thanks sweetwinks and kaydeecee for correcting me.

Blooms

[kehills 217]

Also note that you have to apply for the social security card a specific time before the I-94 expires. I believe it's 2-3 weeks. (My husband received his social security card two weeks after he arrived, and about two weeks before we got married. The I-94 is what gives you the permission, as the K-1 is no longer valid the minute you pass through the POE–at least, as I understood it.)

Edited July 24, 2014 by kehills