AOS filing once visa has expired

[Hypnos 6,576]

Then you'll be out of status for a brief period, which won't be a big deal.

[Phillipians 6]

1 minute ago, Hypnos said:

Then you'll be out of status for a brief period, which won't be a big deal.

Thanks.. Just seems pretty daunting

[payxibka 10,044]

12 minutes ago, Phillipians said:

Seems you did not read my original post.. I can not file the paperwork, because my marriage certificate takes 6-8 weeks..hence the whole purpose behind this post

Seems you can't handle the truth.  Nothing you can do until you can properly document the i485.  There is no magic bullet or work around.

[myjourney2018 52]

4 hours ago, Phillipians said:

Dear all

 

My AOS packet is complete and ready to go. We are waiting on the marriage certificate because Los angeles county takes 6-8 weeks to record marriages 😑.

 

By the time i get round to sending my AOS pack, my k1 visa will have been expired. I understand that there is no actual time limit to filing the Aos, but i would really rather not acrue illegal time in between visa expiry and filing. Is there anything i can do? Could i send something in lieu of the certificate and bring the certificate to the interview with a cover letter?

 

In addition, has anyone had this experience with Los Angeles, and been able to get their certificate back sooner?

Our wedding was confidential.

 

Many thanks, Joseph

it seems like the 6-8 weeks is a canned answer.  Searching old threads regarding this same question, other has reported that they gotten theirs within 1-3 weeks.  Maybe try calling in once a week and see how your lucks goes.  

[Phillipians 6]

1 minute ago, myjourney2018 said:

it seems like the 6-8 weeks is a canned answer.  Searching old threads regarding this same question, other has reported that they gotten theirs within 1-3 weeks.  Maybe try calling in once a week and see how your lucks goes.  

Thanks.. That's what i plan, seems like a long time for something like that

[myjourney2018 52]

1 minute ago, Phillipians said:

Thanks.. That's what i plan, seems like a long time for something like that

Yeah I know what you mean since other counties you can get it within a day or two.  How many days/weeks do you have before you are out of status?  

[Phillipians 6]

3 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Seems you can't handle the truth.  Nothing you can do until you can properly document the i485.  There is no magic bullet or work around.

Great help ✌find somewhere else to be pedantic

[Phillipians 6]

2 minutes ago, myjourney2018 said:

Yeah I know what you mean since other counties you can get it within a day or two.  How many days/weeks do you have before you are out of status?  

5 weeks from now, we sent of for the certificate a week ago, but we still have to send ios to the lockbox which could take another week i guess

Edited December 23, 2018 by Phillipians

[myjourney2018 52]

Just now, Phillipians said:

5 weeks from now, we sent of for the certificate a week ago, but we still have to send to mail to the lockbox which could take another week i guess

5 weeks sounds like plenty of time, no need to panic.  I'm sure you'll get it within the next couple of weeks, with a couple of weeks to spare for the mailing part or if you're cutting it close just overnight it to the Lockbox to be safe.  I think you'll be alright.  

[Phillipians 6]

1 minute ago, myjourney2018 said:

5 weeks sounds like plenty of time, no need to panic.  I'm sure you'll get it within the next couple of weeks, with a couple of weeks to spare for the mailing part or if you're cutting it close just overnight it to the Lockbox to be safe.  I think you'll be alright.  

Hopefully! I spoke to the customer service rep at the county clerk office, and she didn't suggest it could come earlier, but I'm guessing she just didn't want to overstep suggested timelines

[myjourney2018 52]

Just now, Phillipians said:

Hopefully! I spoke to the customer service rep at the county clerk office, and she didn't suggest it could come earlier, but I'm guessing she just didn't want to overstep suggested timelines

yeah no one wants to be liable.  Again I think you're good, take a deep breathe and enjoy the holidays with your spouse.   

[Phillipians 6]

1 minute ago, myjourney2018 said:

yeah no one wants to be liable.  Again I think you're good, take a deep breathe and enjoy the holidays with your spouse.   

Thanks! She says your absolutely right 🤣

[JFH 12,189]

*~*~*moved from “K-1 fiancé visa process and procedures” to “AOS from K visas” as OP is now in the AOS phase*~*~*

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

2 hours ago, Phillipians said:

5 weeks from now, we sent of for the certificate a week ago, but we still have to send ios to the lockbox which could take another week i guess

People are trying to help you but you are making a mountain out of mole hill. After the 90 day period of the K1 yes you can be deported. But is it likely? No, it is not likely to happen at all so don't worry about it at all. 

 

Once you actually file for AOS you will be fine. 

[Jenna Ting 27]

9 hours ago, Phillipians said:

Dear all

 

My AOS packet is complete and ready to go. We are waiting on the marriage certificate because Los angeles county takes 6-8 weeks to record marriages 😑.

 

By the time i get round to sending my AOS pack, my k1 visa will have been expired. I understand that there is no actual time limit to filing the Aos, but i would really rather not acrue illegal time in between visa expiry and filing. Is there anything i can do? Could i send something in lieu of the certificate and bring the certificate to the interview with a cover letter?

 

In addition, has anyone had this experience with Los Angeles, and been able to get their certificate back sooner?

Our wedding was confidential.

 

Many thanks, Joseph

Did you get the certified copy of marriage certificate ? Attatch it  with your I485