How long to file for AOS

[sweetgal8 4]

Hi,

My fiance and I are planning to marry in a Church. I am planning to move to the U.S. in mid-May (I received my K1 visa last week). I know we have 90 days to marry, that's what we are going to do... but it would probably be in August maybe 2 weeks before the visa expires... How long do we have to adjust Status? Does it have to be before the 90 days are up? I mean we would legally be married before the visa expires it's just the AOS part that I am worried we won't have enough time.

How long does it usually take to get the marriage certificate in the U.S.? (not the license but the certificate that says that you are married on this date)

[Umka36 781]

Short answer is as long as you marry before the expiration of the I-94 you are fine. It's best to file the AOS ASAP, but filing it after the I-94 expires is OK. There is no deadline for the AOS, but it's stupid to wait a long time. Just be sure to budget for it since it seems to be a trend that people forget about the cost, or some other important financial obligation that gets in the way.

[Hypnos 6,576]

A similar question and relevant answers was posted yesterday: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/536105-applying-for-aos/

[sweetgal8 4]

A similar question and relevant answers was posted yesterday: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/536105-applying-for-aos/

thanks!! I think we will be able to file for AOS asap, but don't know how long it takes to receive marriage certificate that's the issue.. could take 1-2 weeks after wedding right?

[Hypnos 6,576]

Usually about right, although it can be longer in large metropolitan areas (LA, NY, etc.).

[Cody and Daisy 373]

thanks!! I think we will be able to file for AOS asap, but don't know how long it takes to receive marriage certificate that's the issue.. could take 1-2 weeks after wedding right?

Unfortunately that's state specific, could take up to 6 weeks.

You can enquire when you get the license. The office you get the licence from will be able to tell you.

[TBoneTX 43,404]

We asked our Justice of the Peace if we could hand-carry the signed marriage license to the courthouse ourselves. He consented. At the courthouse that same day, we ordered 7 marriage certificates, which were created while we waited. Check to see whether you can do similarly, if rapid turnaround is important.

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[Marebear500 3]

I know you had your interview last week .. But dose your ceac say issued yet .. Because the date starts when your visa says ISSUED not when you get the approval at the interview

[CowBoE 429]

We asked our Justice of the Peace if we could hand-carry the signed marriage license to the courthouse ourselves. He consented. At the courthouse that same day, we ordered 7 marriage certificates, which were created while we waited. Check to see whether you can do similarly, if rapid turnaround is important.

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This is what I did and recommend to others.

I got the certified married certificates minutes after our marriage.

[baron555 934]

Hi,

My fiance and I are planning to marry in a Church. I am planning to move to the U.S. in mid-May (I received my K1 visa last week). I know we have 90 days to marry, that's what we are going to do... but it would probably be in August maybe 2 weeks before the visa expires..

Super

. How long do we have to adjust Status?

No timeline to adjust but the beneficiary becomes out of status once the I-94 expires at day 90.

Does it have to be before the 90 days are up?

That's best but not a requirement.

I mean we would legally be married before the visa expires it's just the AOS part that I am worried we won't have enough time.

Don't worry.

How long does it usually take to get the marriage certificate in the U.S.? (not the license but the certificate that says that you are married on this date)

Depends on the county where your marriage is recorded, usually a week or two.

[sweetgal8 4]

We asked our Justice of the Peace if we could hand-carry the signed marriage license to the courthouse ourselves. He consented. At the courthouse that same day, we ordered 7 marriage certificates, which were created while we waited. Check to see whether you can do similarly, if rapid turnaround is important.

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Thanks that's a good idea

[sweetgal8 4]

I know you had your interview last week .. But dose your ceac say issued yet .. Because the date starts when your visa says ISSUED not when you get the approval at the interview

Yes it says that it was issued on February 11, 2015 on CEAC (the last update). I guess it will take a few more days... I might be able to pick up next week.