Overstayed K1 visa

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28 minutes ago, Elitevaz said:

I get it, but who does this in year 1 of their marriage? She doesn’t even have a ssn yet. Idk who came up with these markers of a bona-fide marriage, but some of these expectations are detached from reality and definitely not keeping up with the average modern American.

 

She could have got an SSN though. Maybe some people don't do wills, but how about your life insurance, is she the beneficiary on that now? Is she on the car insurance? The Amazon account? Any Christmas/holiday cards addressed to both of you at the same address? Just trying to think of things that most people would have. 

 

But as said above, USCIS know you've only just started your lives together, so don't overthink it and just provide what you can. 

 

Good luck. 

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28 minutes ago, Elitevaz said:

I get it, but who does this in year 1 of their marriage? She doesn’t even have a ssn yet. Idk who came up with these markers of a bona-fide marriage, but some of these expectations are detached from reality and definitely not keeping up with the average modern American.

People who want their spouse not to be deported from the US do.  

 

No SSN isn't really a problem.  Apply for an ITIN because you'll need it to file income tax by April anyway.  

 

Add your spouse as a beneficiary for any pensions and/or 401k's and any life insurance policies.  

 

As for health care, your spouse cannot be denied being added.  HR usually don't realize they can use all 0's temporarily until a SSN or ITIN are provided.  

 

Don't delay filing.  This is important.  It will take some time for your case to process so will have time to assemble further supporting evidence.  

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3 hours ago, Elitevaz said:

who does this in year 1 of their marriage?

As stated above, people who want their spouse to remain undeported.

As stated here now, anyone who doesn't want to curse their deceased spouse's name, or have their own name cursed, for dying intestate.

3 hours ago, Elitevaz said:

some of these expectations are detached from reality

Outfox them at their own game, then.  Be resourceful.  Do everything you can, and more, to outsmart them and leave them flat-footed.  Make that your goal.  You'll feel in control, rather than helpless like a victim.

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15 hours ago, Elitevaz said:

I get it, but who does this in year 1 of their marriage? She doesn’t even have a ssn yet. Idk who came up with these markers of a bona-fide marriage, but some of these expectations are detached from reality and definitely not keeping up with the average modern American.

As with almost everything YMMV.  Of course my memory is fading, but back in 2014/2015 my wife and I had little joint items when we completed the AOS.  In our case, she did have a SSN, so we were able to open a bank account, but we decided not to do a joint account, I did add her to my medical/dental/vision insurance since that was relatively easy, but that was about it (no joint utilities, car, etc.).  We did take the Will route during her I751 stage, but that was a few years later.  No one knows what a USCIS IO will focus on, but comingling a marriage in less than 90 days can be tough, and not everyone does it the same way depending on their station in life at the time.  The main point here when someone is at the AOS stage, and considering the current political environment is to file the AOS ASAP with the required evidence.  Comingling evidence can be gathered over time while the petition is being processed and taken to the interview.

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16 hours ago, Elitevaz said:

I get it, but who does this in year 1 of their marriage? She doesn’t even have a ssn yet. Idk who came up with these markers of a bona-fide marriage, but some of these expectations are detached from reality and definitely not keeping up with the average modern American.

The average modern American isn't enduring the US immigration process.  The first few years of a Green Card through marriage case should be about building a case for a bona fide marriage.  That is reality....make the job of USCIS as easy as possible.  A SSN, a driver's license/state ID, joint bank accounts (finance co-mingling/use), healthcare documents, documents showing you live together at the same address, etc. are all documents normally generated in a bona fide marriage.  That is what USCIS wants to see.  It doesn't hurt to ask yourself "how can I strengthen my case" from time to time during the process.  Now, more so than ever, strong evidence is a big advantage.

 

Good luck on your journey.

Edited 5 hours ago by Crazy Cat