once we enter the USA- whats next important steps apart from getting married

[bob+senga 11]

Hi

I have a final question and its probably somewhere but i just cant see it

so when we arrive in usa, what are the next steps in relation to the mountain of paperwork that will be required next.

I know Nich-nick has done a great job in their step by step instructions dealing with london etc .

Have they done one for after we arrive.

I just want to make sure im prepared and ready.

just excited now about the move nad upcoming wedding.

[p-ana 933]

Hi

I have a final question and its probably somewhere but i just cant see it

so when we arrive in usa, what are the next steps in relation to the mountain of paperwork that will be required next.

I know Nich-nick has done a great job in their step by step instructions dealing with london etc .

Have they done one for after we arrive.

I just want to make sure im prepared and ready.

just excited now about the move nad upcoming wedding.

Get social security number, apply for the marriage license, get married, get marriage certificate, apply for aos.

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

Nope. Nothing from me. You can go online and print out your I-94 which will be used for AOS and SSN.

Agree with getting SSN is about the first thing you can do. Apply in name exactly as on your passport and I-94. Don't even think about trying to get your married name on it yet. Fix the name later. Too many offices screw it up when you try to bring in that you married and changed your name on your first go round with Social Security.

You might like my AOS list to view what you will prepare. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FIsgnb7Tfj7tcRNnqRMKUOXQdEfR6HTUDY2vX6zKqqU/mobilebasic?authkey=CNXN_oQH

[bob+senga 11]

hi

thanks i was planning on doing my SSN within a couple of days arriving and as you suggested use my maiden name asits on passport and I-94 both of which are required to get SSN.I can change it later. Then ill need to see about driving license in OHIO- seens some posts on that lol

thanks for the checklist that sure helps- i know i can follow it and I'll not go wrong as yous have been right all the time through my K1/K2 journey so thank you.

[yuna628 9,527]

Kiss your fiancé - you have finally arrived.

Party!

Get SSN.

Get married.

Enjoy life together!

You can try to be added to spouse's bank account/bills/etc.

Get health insurance (added to spouse plan, buy your own private plan, or seek out O'care). Immigrants cannot be denied health insurance.

File for AOS with EAD/AP.

Get your EAD.

Go to the DMV and get license (you will be unable to get a license or ID without an EAD + SSN in most states).

Look for jobs or continue to enjoy life together!

Wait for Green Card and wonder what takes the government so long.

Get Green Card, and party! You have survived the government nonsense for now.

[bob+senga 11]

hi

that all sounds brill exactly what i was planning on doing.

In regards to driving - can we still drive using our uk license at least untill we get US license. dont want to be without car lol.

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

hi

that all sounds brill exactly what i was planning on doing.

In regards to driving - can we still drive using our uk license at least untill we get US license. dont want to be without car lol.

My husband drove on his UK license until EAD was received. No way he was going to sit around and not drive. He was even stopped twice (and not ever again since) using his UK license.

[bob+senga 11]

Cool, Im not sitting around when Ive got the use of two cars and need to do school run and Hubby is busy working. Also he needs to go away on business for a week so i will defn need to drive him to airport and also look after the kids.

i will see about licence straight away and find out how it goes for OHIO as i know all states are very different.

Thanks

[Tom169 54]

Nope. Nothing from me. You can go online and print out your I-94 which will be used for AOS and SSN.

Agree with getting SSN is about the first thing you can do. Apply in name exactly as on your passport and I-94. Don't even think about trying to get your married name on it yet. Fix the name later. Too many offices screw it up when you try to bring in that you married and changed your name on your first go round with Social Security.

You might like my AOS list to view what you will prepare. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FIsgnb7Tfj7tcRNnqRMKUOXQdEfR6HTUDY2vX6zKqqU/mobilebasic?authkey=CNXN_oQH

Cheers for the document. Will come in handy

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

Cheers for the document. Will come in handy

It's kind of a checklist to help your organize. Read the instructions of EVERY form.

[Tom169 54]

It's kind of a checklist to help your organize. Read the instructions of EVERY form.

Yeah - I will treat it as such