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

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

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

Three pages?  
 
As to wanting to file the AOS prior to the end of your 90 day authorized stay is admirable and recommended by most, you cannot submit it with a key required piece of evidence missing to get the clock running as USCIS is cracking down on those submissions with immediate denial, but of course they keep your money.  As others have said, coming on the radar of ICE is highly unlikely unless a crime is committed, so simply put, you have to wait for the marriage certificate.
 
Good Luck!

Our LA county certificate did not take the full 6 weeks. It was ready after two. You can call the Norfolk office with your marriage licence number to check whether it has been recorded yet.  If it has been recorded, it only takes a couple days to come in the mail. It might take just a little longer at this time of year due to the holidays. 

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

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

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

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

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

yeah no one wants to be liable.  Again I think you're good, take a deep breathe and enjoy the holidays with your spouse.   

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.  

Then you'll be out of status for a brief period, which won't be a big deal.