Paper work AFTER Marriage

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23 hours ago, Suss&Camm said:

If you are aware of those links/info...then what are your specific questions about it. As far as I know It's all in there unless I missed smth.

 

As far as the social security number you might be able to apply in your married name and you might not. Vjer's have very differing experiences on that since the offices will tell you different things. You'll just have to go in to your office and ask. The name they search in SAVE to verify your eligibilty for the SSC has to match the latest immigration document, in this case the i-94 which is then in the maiden name. In most cases verification is immidiate and in some cases it can take weeks (took 8 weeks for mine).

Sometimes ppl have been told after they are married that they have to wait for ead... which isn't the case...but when told this it might be hard to argue...

Anyhow.. start with a trip to the local SSO.. see if you can apply without issues asap...

The aos/ead/ap don't require a ssn.

 

Edit: oh right you didn't have the certificate? Yea then maiden name for application...and change it after ead..

Hi..."The aos/ead/ap don't require a ssn....but the aos/ead/ap require my married name, correct? So I guess those have to wait until I get that marriage cert.

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21 hours ago, KayDeeCee said:

That won't work for AOS, so you need to go to the local courthouse and get a certified copy of your marriage certificate. You do not apply for AOS in maiden name, you apply in married name, but only after you receive a copy of your official marriage certificate back from the court.

 

Apply for SSN in maiden name. Get it changed to married name once you have the EAD or green card in married name.

 

 

AOS mini guide >

 

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

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

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

The fees are listed here > http://www.uscis.gov/i-485

 

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.

 

And here are the details you need about whether or not you need to see a civil surgeon > http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/551080-immunizations-ds-3025-or-i-693/

Thanks!!!

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37 minutes ago, kp21 said:

Hi..."The aos/ead/ap don't require a ssn....but the aos/ead/ap require my married name, correct? So I guess those have to wait until I get that marriage cert.

Yes you need the marriage certificate  but not for the reason of name...for the reason of showing that you are married. Some state certificates (Tx for example) say nothing of the name you are choosing. They only have the maiden name. You simply start using the married name if you wish and you show that you are choosing this by entering it as your name on the aos documents  

Edited January 19, 2017 by Suss&Camm

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4 hours ago, kp21 said:

You need to apply for the SSN as soon as you can though. Your I-94 which you need to apply for the SSN has an expiry date and to reapply for an I-94 is a PAIN! I sugguest get the SSN before your 14 day prior to expiring(i-94) window comes up.

I agree, we will get at around 10 days or sooner....also need it for bank account.

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Alright! Applied for my SSN under my MAIDEN name this am. Waited about 1hr. Took 5 more mins at the window with NO ISSUES!! Boom! Now just have to wait for my marriage certificate!! Thanks everyone for your thoughts and tips!