Everything to do after K1 visa is approved?

[Kozano96 8]

Hello! I was just wondering of what exactly to do after our K1 visa is approved? 🙂 what forms to work on, what processes to follow, my fiancé’s work visa, maybe if there is a master list on visajourney I could refer to, to start from? I just don’t want to miss a thing and I want to do this entire process properly for the both of us. I just want to stay with my love. I know there are a bunch of tiny little details and stipulations, and I really want to make sure everything goes smoothly. He lives in Ireland if that helps any. Thank you so much! 

[G Walters 136]

Please take a look at the guides at the top of the page. They will walk you through the next steps.

https://www.visajourney.com/content/guides/

Edited February 20, 2019 by G Walters
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[TBoneTX 43,048]

It's advisable to become a student of the entire process, not just the next step.  

[geowrian 22,335]

Immigration-wise, you enter the US, marry, & file for AOS (https://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos).

Eventually you'll have to go through ROC (unless AOS takes until after your 2nd anniversary of your marriage).

Naturalization can open up as early as 3 years after AOS approval, assuming all requirements are met under the 3 year rule.

 

As for "everything" that needs to be done after K-1 approval, there is no master list. Each person's circumstances and priorities are different. Each state has their own laws, i.e. obtaining a driver's license or state ID (if the alien even wants one).

 

Getting an SSN is suggested as it makes getting a bank account, insurance, etc. easier. You can apply for one within the first 76 days of entry on a K-1, otherwise you need to have an EAD or green card. There's a possible uptake in the number of manual verification being needed, so don't wait too long to apply...that can take 4-6+ weeks and you must still be in that 76 day period when it finishes.