Phillipians

11 hours ago, TheSkywalkers said:

As soon as you get married, your visa is no longer of any importance because you have already used it for its purpose which is to get married within 90 days from the day you arrived here in the States. 

 

No, you cannot provide any other document "in lieu" of your marriage certificate because that is one of the most vital parts of the AOS application. The only document that would prove you two are married and that it has been legally done and recorded to the database as a valid marriage is your marriage certificate. Providing anythings "in lieu" of the marriage certificate might merit you an RFE. 

 

I understand that you are worried about being deported.  But the thing is, so many people have already answered your question but you are not open-minded enough to understand what they're telling you. You only hear what you want to hear.

 

No, YOU WILL NOT BE DEPORTED JUST BECAUSE YOUR VISA HAS ALREADY 'EXPIRED'. You were able to get married within 90 days via the visa that you have. And you are going to file for your AOS soon. They will not deport you just because you were not able to file for AOS right away. 

 

IGNORE THE VISA EXPIRATION DATE. IT HAS NO VALUE ANYMORE SINCE YOU HAVE ALREADY USED IT AND IT HAS SERVED ITS PURPOSE AND YOU FOLLOWED THE 90 DAY RULE OF GETTING MARRIED. 

 

That's it.

Great job on being *open minded* enough to judge someone's character through a website

20 hours ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

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. 

Next time i need life advice and not visa advice ill let you know

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 🤣

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

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

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

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

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

1 hour ago, Going through said:

Unfortunately it was not clear, hence the confusion earlier in the thread as to what you were specifically asking.

 

You will be out of legal status.  Once the AOS is filed, you will be in "authorized stay" which means you may reside (and work, once authorized for employment) in the USA until your AOS is approved/denied.  Note that "authorized stay" is not a legal status either, but means you are lawfully present in the US while your application is pending.

 

File the AOS paperwork.

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

Just now, geowrian said:

Correct terminology is critical when dealing with immigration matters...there are lots of nuances and misunderstandings without a common language being used.

 

None.

Im not sure that *none* is correct legal terminology🤔🤔🤔

1 hour ago, missileman said:

No, your K-1 visa expiration date was irrelevant when you entered the US.  From the date of entry into the US, your I-94 allowed you legal status for 90 days.  From day 91 until you file for adjustment of status, you are in an illegal stay period.....and deportable.......However, once you file your I-485, you will have no legal status, but will be allowed "authorized stay" until the I-485 is adjudicated. 

 

No, you can not submit a "placeholder"........that would be grounds for immediate denial.

 

EDIT:  If the I-485 is approved, any illegal stay period will be disregarded.

Right, thanks, and drawing back to the main point, is there anything you know of that i can *DO* to avoid this deportable period

1 hour ago, payxibka said:

You are using wrong terminology as your Visa expiration date has nothing to do with what you are inquiring about.   Your visa expiration date as shown on the visa itself was the date to which you needed to enter the USA.   Upon entry you were granted k1 status for 90 days

I am not really worried about terminology i think it is clear to what i am referring, instead i am seeking practical help to this issue, which surely is the purpose of this forum

1 hour ago, Hypnos said:

Your K-1 visa already expired. It's a single-use visa and you used it, so it expired the moment you cleared immigration controls at the PoE. 

 

Instead, as others have stated, your legal presence is now governed by your I-94. For an immediate relative of a US citizen, such as a spouse, any overstay does not matter. It only matters that you entered legally, which you did. So even if you have a week or two, or longer, before you can submit your I-485, that won't change anything or penalise you in any way. 

Thank you, based on that, what status will i have in between expiry and filing?

3 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Do you mean your 90 day status will expire? Your visa expiration date has no impact. 

 

If you send something in lieu you will just get an rfe

Once my visa has expired i will acrue illegal status. I will not get my marriage certicate in time to file my aos. I want to avoid this. That is what i am enquiring about, that is the purpose of my post.

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

Hi everyone

My k1 visa was approved but it appears i misplaced my police check in the process, is it needed for anything else, if not i will save the bother of getting another one

Regards, Joseph

5 minutes ago, Ban Hammer said:

- Unless you have have a police record then my answer would be “no” but that’s me.🤗

***this answer is incorrect********

 

- No as in I would not disclose irrelevant information that can jeopardize my application. Here are a lot of states that have leagalized it some medical some recreational and some both. It’s not something that I would bother explaining or disclosing based on your explanation. This process is arduous enough without having to add any other possible obstacles. I understand how you feel but i also understand it was once, it was 9 years ago, and there’s no way that’s in your system still. Again that’s just my opinion for what it’s worth 

***immaterial if legalized in states.  the question is straightforward - have you used drugs.  it requires a yes or no answer and there is no wiggle room****

 

- ONCE 9 years ago and no police record from it?  why would you say yes?

***because lying is fraud and advising someone to commit fraud on this website puts one's account at risk of being suspended or banned****

 

- California it’s legal for both medicinal and recreational. Again it’s not something I would think about. Always always disclose criminal records of course, but something like that  is just unnecessary based on that particular situation imho

***again, this is the federal government asking, not california.  and advising someone to commit fraud on this website puts one's account at risk of being suspended or banned***

 

- The question says have you "used drugs".   Trying pot once a decade ago isn't "drug use".  Up to you.

***yes, it is drug use****

 

- do a hair folical test and spend thousand before you can answer the question then. hope you understand it's a joke. i would answer NO to the question

****that's not the right answer.*****

 

- Psssh. Answer no and move on 

***that's not the right answer either****

 

for those who advised "no"  - all should refresh their memory of the terms of service:
-  Condone or instruct, either directly or indirectly, others on how to commit fraudulent or illegal immigration activities in any way, shape, manner or method.

charles
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Since you have this knowledge could you help me,

I plan to answer 'yes' , 

Again i ask, because i havent really been answered, what is the likely outcome? I have no police record

32 minutes ago, Chris Duffy said:

How do you know it was marijuana?

 

It could of been ditch weed or oregano?

 

Did you take it and have it sampled for THC?

It was definitely marijuana

Hi everyone

I have looked through the older posts in this topic but none of them adress my situation directly so im asking again to have more clarity.

I am 24 from London. I plan to join my fiance in california. I will be doing the medical soon. I plan to answer ' yes ' to have i used drugs before.

I smoked marijuana once when i was 15, and have not touched it since.

What is likely to be the outcome? Will the medical examiner let it slide completely? Will i have a drugs test, and if i pass, all will be well?

Many thanks

2 hours ago, Ahmed&Freda said:

Hello,

 

I'm sorry I'm a little confused on where you are with your case.  You began by saying you received the visa but than later you seem to be waiting on the NOA2.  

 

NOA2 is from USCIS and it can take about 6 months to get after receiving the NOA1.

 

Please confirm the step you are at so I can better answer the question.

 

Hi Ahmed Thank you for your help

I meant, our application was received on October the 4th, I think RjandHamid has answered my question!

2 hours ago, RJandHamid said:

The case status will remain at 'case received' until you get NOA2 approval or you get an RFE. It's currently taking around 5-7 months for the NOA2 approval.

Thanks so much!

Hi Everyone

Our visa was received on the 4th October, and since that time it has been on 'case is received'.

My question is should it have moved to another stage, such as 'initial review' by now? 2 months seems like a long time for it to be on case is received.

Or, does it go straight from 'case is received' to NOA2.

If it normally would have moved on to another stage by now, what might the likely reason be?

Many Thanks in advance, if more info is needed let me know