Green card after marriage

[Jrock7 4]

Hello, I read somewhere that my future wife can get a temporary 2 year green card right after we marry. She needs this to get a job, correct? So we so the paperwork for a 2 year temporary green card, and after the 2 years, we need to do the same paperwork again, correct? Can she still work while waiting for the permanent green card after the 2 year green card? Thanks.

[K & R 343]

5 minutes ago, Jrock7 said:

Hello, I read somewhere that my future wife can get a temporary 2 year green card right after we marry. She needs this to get a job, correct? So we so the paperwork for a 2 year temporary green card, and after the 2 years, we need to do the same paperwork again, correct? Can she still work while waiting for the permanent green card after the 2 year green card? Thanks.

Where is she now is she in the us or is she abroad?

[ThomasNC1988 762]

Well it will not be right away. Is she in the US or her home country now and if she is in the US how did she enter?

[Jessica Donahue 34]

6 minutes ago, Jrock7 said:

Hello, I read somewhere that my future wife can get a temporary 2 year green card right after we marry. She needs this to get a job, correct? So we so the paperwork for a 2 year temporary green card, and after the 2 years, we need to do the same paperwork again, correct? Can she still work while waiting for the permanent green card after the 2 year green card? Thanks.

 

If you are referring to the Adjustment of Status after a K1 visa (AOS), yes it is two years.  The you apply to have the conditions removed (I-751) which is for a 10 year greencard. Yes, she can work with the 2 year green card.  She can actually start working as soon as she received her EAD, before receiving the 2-yr green card.

 

[arken 4,197]

12 minutes ago, Jrock7 said:

Hello, I read somewhere that my future wife can get a temporary 2 year green card right after we marry. She needs this to get a job, correct? So we so the paperwork for a 2 year temporary green card, and after the 2 years, we need to do the same paperwork again, correct? Can she still work while waiting for the permanent green card after the 2 year green card? Thanks.

Not exactly right after you marry.

It may take a year or more before she gets the 2 year green card after you two marry and file for AOS. In the mean time she can also apply for EAD along with AOS and start working upon receipt of EAD card but that too takes 3-5 month after application. 

Yes, she can continue working while her permanent GC is getting processed.

[Jrock7 4]

She is still abroad now. I sent in the I-129f packet on the 28th of February. I did include an enotificiation form on top but haven't heard anything yet, and the form was delivered on Saturday. Doesn't it take a year or so to get the permanent GC? If it's going to take a year for the 2 year GC, might as well go straight to the permanent, right? And for the EAD, how long does it take to get the EAD card?

Edited March 5, 2019 by Jrock7
And does she have to wait until we get married to apply for the EAD and AOS, or can she apply as soon as she comes here?

[Loren Y 2,732]

You have a good 8 months before you have to even think about a green card. It will be November or December at the earliest she can travel here. Good that you are thinking ahead, but you have some time. Concentrate on the K1 process now.

[Jrock7 4]

And how long should we expect to wait until I hear anything about the Visa along as there isn't any delays or RFE? I know I just sent it in, but i just want to know that they have at least received it and possibly started it.

[Becci391 339]

It's 10 to 12 months for K1 from USCIS receiving the petition until your Fiancee gets her visa.

RFE's delay the process.

[Jrock7 4]

I thought the enotificiation was notify me when the USCIS receives it. So I won't know they are processing it until the NOA1 or something?

[arken 4,197]

 

16 minutes ago, Jrock7 said:

She is still abroad now. I sent in the I-129f packet on the 28th of February. I did include an enotificiation form on top but haven't heard anything yet, and the form was delivered on Saturday. Doesn't it take a year or so to get the permanent GC? If it's going to take a year for the 2 year GC, might as well go straight to the permanent, right? And for the EAD, how long does it take to get the EAD card?

Patience is the most important thing required in immigration process.

You don’t get to choose to apply for 2 year or permanent GC. After marriage, she will file for AOs. If her AOS gets approved before your 2nd wedding anniversary, she’ll get 2 year conditional GC. If it gets approved after your 2 year anniversary for some unknown delays or RFEs, she will get Permanent GC.

 

[ThomasNC1988 762]

It depends entirely where you live. Some places are getting greencards out as fast as 3 months while most places take longer up to over a year. Fill out your profile and people will be able to help you much better.

[carmel34 3,531]

Read and study the K-1 visa guide here on Visa Journey.  There's lots of info there you need to know about the process.  Also review threads on the K-1 forum to see what others have experienced.  It's all very useful for a better understanding of this long and complicated process.  Good luck!

[Ate 180]

1 hour ago, Jrock7 said:

She is still abroad now. I sent in the I-129f packet on the 28th of February. I did include an enotificiation form on top but haven't heard anything yet, and the form was delivered on Saturday. Doesn't it take a year or so to get the permanent GC? If it's going to take a year for the 2 year GC, might as well go straight to the permanent, right? And for the EAD, how long does it take to get the EAD card?

 

There is no permanent green card.  It's either a 2-year or a 10-year green card for your future wife.  Which one she'll get will depend on how long you've been married by the time her AOS is approved.

 

Here's what your timeline may look like based on current estimates for K1 --

 

K1 visa:  around 8 to 12 months from filing of petition to visa in hand

AOS/EAD/AP filing:  time to wedding (within 90 days of arrival) + time to get marriage certificate (depends on where you get married) + time to file

EAD/AP approval:  around 4 to 6 months from filing

AOS approval:  estimates vary depending on where you live - could be less than 6 months, could be more than 23 months

 

[Hadassah123 523]

4 hours ago, Ate said:

 

There is no permanent green card.  It's either a 2-year or a 10-year green card for your future wife.  Which one she'll get will depend on how long you've been married by the time her AOS is approved.

 

Here's what your timeline may look like based on current estimates for K1 --

 

K1 visa:  around 8 to 12 months from filing of petition to visa in hand

AOS/EAD/AP filing:  time to wedding (within 90 days of arrival) + time to get marriage certificate (depends on where you get married) + time to file

EAD/AP approval:  around 4 to 6 months from filing

AOS approval:  estimates vary depending on where you live - could be less than 6 months, could be more than 23 months

 

 

All of the above - yes!

 

Also, you filed recently with the notification form. In my experience, plus based on other stories, USCIS often fails to give these email or text notifications. NOA1 should just come in the mail.

Like already mentioned above, just focus on the I-129F part right now, and be prepared to have your patience tested...........

 

Edit: and if you look at my signature or timeline and those of others, you'll have a better idea of the process and how long the various steps take.

Edited March 6, 2019 by Hadassah123