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SSN should be obtained first, before marriage to save a host of problems that can crop up. But you could also literally apply for the license before or on the same day. SSN is not required for the foreign fiance to get marriage license.
 
If I recall correctly we went to the SSA, court clerk for license, and the bank all on the same day.

It takes 4-6 weeks from delivery to receive receipt in the mail. You're still within normal processing times.

I disagree with this statement. Having SSN solves a lot of issues. AOS can take a year or so, and not being able to drive / bank / build evidence of married life is painful. AOS is restrictive as is, it's not worth depriving the new immigrant of vital things. Using passport as ID is a bad idea in my opinion for at least three reasons:
 
1. Passport is a document for travelling outside of the US. If lost, immigrant will have issues travelling home in case of emergency.
2. Passport has endorsed immigrant visa which is proof of legal entry. If lost and if ever questioned by USCIS, it's hard to prove legal entry without it! No proof of legal entry = no adjustment in most cases.
3. Furthermore, if immigrant only has passport as ID, if lost - they have NO ID and no easy way go get a new ID. State ID / DL is a much better choice to show around. Passport is best kept safe at home when not travelling.
4. Many Americans cannot understand / don't want to / doubt foreign issued documents including passports. It's a much better idea to show state ID / DL for routine identity verification. Don't you want the immigrant to integrate in US society faster?
 

My opinion is somewhat different. Get SSN first while K-1 is valid. This would allow to add fiance to lease, bank accounts, health insurance and allowing to build evidence of bonafide marriage early in the process. Many people realize this when they get RFE during AOS and cannot get any new evidence without SSN.

I disagree with this statement. Having SSN solves a lot of issues. AOS can take a year or so, and not being able to drive / bank / build evidence of married life is painful. AOS is restrictive as is, it's not worth depriving the new immigrant of vital things. Using passport as ID is a bad idea in my opinion for at least three reasons:
 
1. Passport is a document for travelling outside of the US. If lost, immigrant will have issues travelling home in case of emergency.
2. Passport has endorsed immigrant visa which is proof of legal entry. If lost and if ever questioned by USCIS, it's hard to prove legal entry without it! No proof of legal entry = no adjustment in most cases.
3. Furthermore, if immigrant only has passport as ID, if lost - they have NO ID and no easy way go get a new ID. State ID / DL is a much better choice to show around. Passport is best kept safe at home when not travelling.
4. Many Americans cannot understand / don't want to / doubt foreign issued documents including passports. It's a much better idea to show state ID / DL for routine identity verification. Don't you want the immigrant to integrate in US society faster?
 

My opinion is somewhat different. Get SSN first while K-1 is valid. This would allow to add fiance to lease, bank accounts, health insurance and allowing to build evidence of bonafide marriage early in the process. Many people realize this when they get RFE during AOS and cannot get any new evidence without SSN.

The superfast are outliers, you should expect the processing time to be somewhat longer than that.  

If it means anything, my personal estimate for adjudication is around 7 months (mid-April to mid-Oct), but I am basing that on what my timeline estimates and am not using TMVN, but there does appear to be similarities.
 
Ofc I am 100% understanding that this is an automatically generated estimate based on user timeline details and am fully of the mindset that if we do get NOA2 in Oct, we will be incredibly lucky!

Doubtful.
 
You sent the petition three months ago?   Processing time for I-129F is currently 13.5 months.

This is crucial information above.
 
Go atop any VJ page to "Office Reviews & Info" and read reviews about Abu Dhabi.
Witness statements mean next to nothing.
Check your chats to see that you don't refer to yourselves in fun as "husband/wife."
Bear in mind that the consulate can refuse to review evidence that you bring.

Seems a bit odd to discuss marriage within mere weeks of meeting someone, especially when you’ve already had a bad experience with a foreigner…..

The probation is a gray area. If her asylum case is eventually approved by the immigration judge, she will not have accumulated any unlawful presence. If the judge denies her case, all the days of her probationary status will be counted as unlawful presence. So, she has no status AND is currently in the country lawfully. 

An asylum seeker is granted the right to stay in the US while their case is being adjudicated.  It's basically permission to be in the US until they have a date with an immigration judge, but that's as far as it goes.  During that permitted time, the person must file the appropriate paperwork to request that they not be deported and be allowed to stay legally.  They only have a year to do this.  I'm guessing the 4 years is how long it could potentially take for that case to be adjudicated.  
 
The information is here: https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/refugees-and-asylum/asylum
 
But seriously, I'm with @Daphne . on this one - if you didn't know her previously, this whole scenario seems really hasty and somewhat suspect.  

Did you already know her before she entered the US? When did you meet her? Even if you met her the day she entered the US, discussing marriage (especially in her circumstances) seems VERY hasty.. 

Irrespective of "bad info" or good info on a public forum, the choice of when to apply for N400 is for the individual applicant. 

You can request for a name change on the day of your interview and that can delay the oath ceremony up to 1-2 months, depending on your city/county judicial ceremonies calendar. The name change can be as simple as hyphenating surnames or changing one single letter.

I would give it a week or 2 after green card arrives. You could be pesky and show up at the SS office with your green card and tell them you  want to apply.... if its already in the system youll get the number if not fill out application. Squeeky door gets the oil

I agree with this, as a K1 visa holder you are eligible to get a SSN, but the window is very limited. This is what we did. Get the SSN although it will be in the maiden name it will not be any problem to change to the married name later if you wish. Be sure to get your I-94 before applying for the SSN. That can be gotten from the I-94 website online be sure to print out several copies as you will need them later. SSN is most important and its a very easy process the sooner you apply. Some states do require a SSN to apply for the marriage license so you'll have to check your state requirements. The key is start building for your AOS NOW and with a SSN it makes it all the better.

You're welcome. Show HR doc if they insist on seeing GC:
 
https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
 

Yes, I have a valid state ID as well not expiring anytime soon. Thank you so much! This is helpful

Thread is moved from the K-1 Process forum to the "AOS from K Visas" Case Progress subforum -- OP is at the latter stage.

It takes 4-6 weeks from delivery to receive receipt in the mail. You're still within normal processing times.

It took me 15 months to go from NOA1 to NOA2, you’re 4 months in. I hope the processing times have really improved that much.

They probably just opened and reviewed you file in preparation for the interview. I received like 4 or 5 of these prior to and right after interview.

Got my Oath schedule today. So 3 days after interview. It’s May 8th.