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Hello everyone!

i just have a quick question, after my fiancé and I get married, I know he can apply for a change of status to get a green card, but what is the procedure for him to be able to work and how long does it usually take?

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It's going to be 5 to 6 months before he can work. 

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29.11.2013 - NoA1

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01.04.2014 - Interview. 

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03.2015 - AoS started.

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24.07.2017 - NoA1.

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1 minute ago, YH&WH said:

Hello everyone!

i just have a quick question, after my fiancé and I get married, I know he can apply for a change of status to get a green card, but what is the procedure for him to be able to work and how long does it usually take?

https://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos/

 

He cannot work until you file for AOS and he gets the right to work/travel.

 

 

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6 minutes ago, YH&WH said:

Hello everyone!

i just have a quick question, after my fiancé and I get married, I know he can apply for a change of status to get a green card, but what is the procedure for him to be able to work and how long does it usually take?

The immigration process DEMANDS a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and money........

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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~~Off topic and derailing posts removed. Thread also moved to the AOS forum, from K1 P&P -as the OP is asking about AOS procedures.~~

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Cards Received01-22-09
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2 hours ago, AAiowan said:

He needs to get EAD and SSN.   You can choose to get SSN by checking the box for a question when you file EAD/485  or you can file SSN at the SSN office after getting EAD.

Would suggest to get SSN by going to the office before getting married. He/she has time since not working, don't be lazy, SSN might be useful getting insurance, filing joint taxes etc before the EAD is approved.

 

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1 minute ago, ineedadisplayname said:

Would suggest to get SSN by going to the office before getting married. He/she has time since not working, don't be lazy, SSN might be useful getting insurance, filing joint taxes etc before the EAD is approved.

Agree.  Even getting an apartment lease has been difficult for some folks who didn't have their SSN.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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5 minutes ago, ineedadisplayname said:

Would suggest to get SSN by going to the office before getting married. He/she has time since not working, don't be lazy, SSN might be useful getting insurance, filing joint taxes etc before the EAD is approved.

 

You will have to go twice to SSN office since she will be using her Maiden name before marriage.  Then after marriage, you will have go and change to married name.  One of our friends had to do this.  But we just let USCis apply sSN for us and it was sent when the EAD approved for my wife and with her married name.

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3 minutes ago, AAiowan said:

You will have to go twice to SSN office since she will be using her Maiden name before marriage.  Then after marriage, you will have go and change to married name.  One of our friends had to do this.  But we just let USCis apply sSN for us and it was sent when the EAD approved for my wife and with her married name.

or just don't change your name :)

  • 10/30/2018 POE on K-1 visa
  • 12/03/2018 Married 😍
  • 12/07/2018 Sent AOS, EAD and AP forms 
  • 12/13/2018 NOA1
  • 12/21/2018 Received Biometrics appointment letter
  • 12/26/2018 Successful walk-in biometrics 
  • 03/20/2019 USCIS online case status for I-485 changed to "Case is Ready to be Scheduled for an Interview" 
  • 06/10/2019 EAD/AP expedite request submitted with evidence through Congressman's office
  • 06/17/2019 New Card is Being Produced! (EAD)
  • 11/15/2019 Interview! Approved 4 hours later
  • 11/23/2019 Received Green Card in the mail
  • 8/19/2021 Sent Removal of Conditions form
  • 8/24/2021 Application received, NOA1
  • 10/25/2021 Received biometrics waiver (dated 10/21/21)
  • 11/22/2021 Received 24-month extension letter
  • 11/7/2022 Filed N-400 Online
  • 4/6/2023 Naturalization Interview
  • 5/12/2023 Oath Ceremony
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3 minutes ago, AAiowan said:

You will have to go twice to SSN office since she will be using her Maiden name before marriage.  Then after marriage, you will have go and change to married name.  One of our friends had to do this.  But we just let USCis apply sSN for us and it was sent when the EAD approved for my wife and with her married name.

How long did it take to receive the SS card?

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
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5 minutes ago, ITMFA said:

or just don't change your name :)

That is another way but usually ladies want to take the last name of their husbands.  But its another option to keep the maiden name.

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