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Hello Everyone!

I have a question regarding getting an SSN and health insurance. My fiancee arrived in the US a little over a month ago, and we are getting married in the coming 2 weeks. 

Obviously health insurance is very expensive in the US, and my fiancee and I would prefer to not have to buy it for him until he can work (if possible). I am currently on my parents' plan, and can remain there for a while. Is a K1 visa holder required to buy health insurance? Or can he go without until he gets his green card or work authorization? Will we receive a tax penalty if he doesn't get insured? 

Also, health insurance asside, are K1 visa holders required to get their SSN numbers in the first 90 days? We don't need an SSN to get married, however I suppose I can't claim him on my taxes if he doesn't have an SSN. 

Thanks for the help! 

Hi everyone!

Looking for advice from other Algerian filers - I know some folks have had trouble leaving with a one way ticket , is it true that its adviceable to buy a round trip ticket?

Thanks!

On 9/23/2019 at 12:44 PM, HTMW said:

Cliff notes version: interview was today and we are finally approved!!!!

 

Fingers crossed AP goes by quickly.

 

This wait has been absolutely the biggest test of patience, strength and relationship integrity.

 

There are so many people here that have been such an infinitely solid guide throughout this process. This life really is a wild ride.

 

Computer hugs to you all

 

 

AP goes quick our AP was 4 days

Hi Everyone,

I am currently on my dad's health insurance, which I will be kicked off once I get married. My fiancee just got his k1 visa and is planning to come this October/November. I will qualify for my company's insurance on December 1st, and my fiancee can also enroll with me. My question is, is it illegal for him to be ininsured for that 1.5 months in between his arrival and when we qualify for my company's plan?

Thanks!

1 hour ago, DaveAndAnastasia said:

In almost all states, a K-1 beneficiary does not need an SSN to get married. It's advisable to apply for one ASAP because not having an SSN makes dealing with various companies and government agencies easier, and for various reasons it's better to apply for an SSN before you marry, but you don't need to wait for processing to finish before you get married. We did this; it's fine.

 

Others can point you to the guiding law or regulations, but a pending AOS from a K1 grants a period of authorized stay until a decision is made.

 

The expiration date on his visa (probably six months from his medical exam) determines the latest date he can enter the US. It doesn't matter if he arrives tomorrow or on that expiration date (though don't plan on arrival on the expiration date; if his flights were delayed, he'd be unable to use his visa), his visa grants a 90-day stay starting when he enters the US. The K-1 is a single-use visa that expires when you use it (and it's used the first time you enter the US after it's granted, so don't book travel with a layover in the US after you get it).

 

As long as he has filed for AOS within 90 days, he will not be out of status or deportable.

 

The timelines for his EAD (temporary work authorization) & AP (temporary travel authorization) have nothing to do with the K-1 expiration date. He'll need them to work or travel outside the US before his AOS is approved. There's no point in applying for work authorization before he files for AOS; it costs extra (it's free when applied for with AOS), and processing times are so long now that it would not be finished in time for him to use it.

Thank you! This is all very helpful

Hello Everyone!

My fiancee and I are trying to figure out when he should arrive, he was issued his K1 visa on Sep 18th. The expiration date is for March 3rd, and we were thinking we need about a month in between him arriving and us getting married to get his SSN. My question is, how do we know after submitting our AOS that he is legally able to stay in the country after his visa expires? I told him as long as we submit our AOS before 90 days after his arrival, we should be good - but he's concerned about that. Should he arrive sooner so we get his temporary working permit and travel permit before March 3rd? In other words, is he allowed to stay in the country on an expired K1 Visa as long as we are married before the 90 days and filed for AOS? Does he need a temporary working permit before March 3rd?

Thanks in advance!

43 minutes ago, Hemutian said:

Is it in the "Immigrant Visa" section on CEAC, or the "Nonimmigrant Visa" section on CEAC?

If it's in the "Nonimmigrant Visa" section, and your status recently went from "Application Received" to "Administration Processing", then congratulations. You're almost at "Issued"!

 

If it's still in the "Immigrant Visa" section and your status recently went from "Application Received" to "Administration Processing", then you've probably still got more days of waiting. Don't worry though, it will come eventually. 

Its the first thats good to hear! Thank you!

Hello!

My fiancee had his interview on August 28th and was approved at the interview. They took his passport and immediately after the interview, his status was changed to "Application Received" on CEAC. As of today, it has been changed to Administrative Processing, and we have not been contacted to provide any additional documentation. Has anyone else gone through this? I've done some digging and it seems fairly normal.

13 hours ago, USS_Voyager said:

Fill out a new one

 

It’s the annual income at the moment you fill that form

 

Yes

Thank you!

14 hours ago, missileman said:

Yes.

Thank you!

Hi Everyone!

I am nearing the end of this process, and filling out my I-134. My fiancee's interview is on August 28, in fact, when I last visited I gave him a copy of an I-134, however, since then I have gotten a new job. I suppose my first question is, should I fill out a new I-134 and send it to him before his interview? I'm guessing I will have to, which is no problem.

The real problem is, I'm a recent college graduate using a co-sponser (my mom).  Despite this I still want to provide clear information that I'm financially stable (which I am as of recently). When I graduated this May, I took a temporary position at an hourly rate. As of now, I've been offered a permenant position at another company making more money. The new position is hourly, but annually it would put us well above the poverty line.

So in terms of my real question, when the I-134 asks for your annual income, is that the income on your last tax transcript? Or is that your expected income? Because my income on my last year's tax transcript is well below the poverty line since I was in school, but I am now making well above the poverty line. Also, since I'm paid hourly and don't know my "annual salary" should I just convert it by the hours I'm expected to work? What do people do when they are making an hourly rate? Thank you!!!!

1 minute ago, payxibka said:

"Wet" by definition would indicate original document. 

Thank you

3 minutes ago, payxibka said:

A careful read of the instructions will tell you that all evidence submitted to the uscis should be legible photocopies unless an original is SPECIFICALLY requested. 

Thank you so much! But would that include signatures? Like does the translators signature need to be wet? 

Hi everyone!

I need to get some documents translated for my fiancee to bring to the embassy. For the I129F I used RushTranslate and that worked pretty well so Id like to use them again since they specialize in this. 

My question is, does the translator's signature have to be in wet ink? Or can I use a photocopy? What have other people done? It would be much easier to use a photocopy, but I dont want to risk it either. The bigger issue is that DHL is super far away from where I live so if its not necessary Id rather not have to ship it out. Thanks!

1 minute ago, janet3 said:

The email will come to the petitioner. 

When did the packet reach the consulate?

Its been ready since June 9th - so I guess about 10ish days - but I assume weekends dont count. 

5 minutes ago, janet3 said:

Where are you in the stages? Has the DS 160 been completed? Have you received the email of the steps the beneficiary is supposed to complete (check your spam folder) Your Algerian fiance needs to get a birth certificate, police record, certification of non marriage (or copies of the divorce decree if he has been married before) and a copy of his military record. All of those need translated. 

After he completes the ds 160 he will be instructed to pay the fee and be able to set up an ustraveldocs account.... to make the appointment for the interview. Once he receives the confirmation of the interview he can schedule the medical exam (the paperwork takes 10 days to get back from the medical exam so don’t schedule the interview too early)

Hi there! We havent gotten any email - I dont even think they have his email. We've been trying to call the embassy but they hang up the call 😕 I havent gotten the instruction packet either. Should we fill out the DS-160 before getting instructions? Is there anything we need to do to get instructions?

Hi Everyone,

My case says its "ready" at the consulate. How do I schedule an interview and receive the Packet 3? Thanks

Hi guys!

How can I get a response from NVC? I've already tried emailing them.

58 minutes ago, Pinda said:

Doubt that's true. My NOA2 was May 8th and it's already at the embassy.

How did you get your case number? By mail or email?

1 minute ago, Sarge2155 said:

You mentioned tracking information NVC does not give out that, did you get your case number? NVC is usually forthcoming about the case numbers once they have assigned them and will give it to you if you call. They don't always email you or answer your emails in a timely fashion if at all. Tracking information and case numbers are two different things. Are you meaning your case number from NVC or tracking information?

Hi, yes my case number - I only have my USCIS case number.

Hi Everyone,

I'm wondering if anyone else is in this same boat. I had my NOA2 on May 2nd. I never received anything in the mail from NVC but after emailing the INQUIRY email a million times they finally let me know that on May 28 my petition was sent to the embassy (I received this email on June 13th). It is June 16th now and I don't have any tracking information - nothing sent by mail. I try calling them, but as you all know it is impossible to get ahold of them. I emailed them yet again and had my fiancee email the embassy.

How long does it normally take after a petition is sent to receive case number information by mail to access the CEAC website?

3 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

I-134 is for K1

 

Read the guide!

Thank you!

Hi guys,

Im getting mixed information but I just want to be sure - is my fiancee bringing the I134 or the I864 to the interview? Thanks!

Hi everyone! 

I heard somewhere (and this could be wrong) that generally all signatures on documents - and even some documents like police reports, need to be within 30 days. I know this is true for police reports and probably the medical, but what about the affadavit of support, proof of on going relationship, and those sorts of things? I ask because Im traveling and would like to bring these items with me rather than shipping. We have an approved petition and are a month into NVC - so possibly we could stay in the 30 day range. 

On 5/27/2019 at 9:26 PM, janet3 said:

I started calling one week after receiving my NOA2. I realize that timeframes have became slower but it never hurts to try. 

 

Edit it to add.....my husband is Algerian who came here on a k1....if there is anything I can help you with in this process please feel free to contact me.

 

Janet

Hi Janet! Thank you so much!! You're so sweet. 

Im wondering about when signatures on documents being brought to the embassy need to be signed. I heard about a 30 day limit that any signature outside of 30 days from the appointment is invalid. I know thats the case for the police report....but is it true for all of the docs? Im traveling to algeria this week and dont want to have to ship documents. Thanks!!!!

Hi everyone,

My K1 petition was approved on May 2nd (yay), however, I haven't received any information from NVC. Am I supposed to receive notice when they get it?