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Hello there Regarding the SSN — we initially planned to get it along with the EAD, so we didn’t apply for it right after my arrival. However, after we got married, we changed our minds and decided to get my SSN earlier. From what I understand, as long as you haven’t filed your AOS yet, you’re still allowed to apply for a Social Security Number - as long as your I-94 is still valid and hasn’t expired. I first submitted my application online and then scheduled an appointment. On the day of the appointment, I brought my passport, our marriage certificate, and my most recent I-94. I received my SSN card just 4 days later!

Thank you so much! I decided to use a translation service finally. I was told that the standard is to change the dates to the US date format, as most of translations are routed to USCIS by the translation support team. It gave me peace of my mind :D

Thank you so much for your answer! I think at this stage it is better to use a translation stage to avoid any issues.

Hi everyone, I’m preparing my Adjustment of Status (AOS) package after entering the U.S. on a K-1 visa, and I have a question about translating my birth certificate. I know USCIS requires certified translations, but I’m wondering: Can my friend translate the document for me? She’s fluent in both Turkish and English and lives in the UK. She’s not a professional translator. Is this acceptable for USCIS as long as she includes the proper certification statement? My original birth date is written in European format (DD/MM/YYYY), but I filled out my AOS forms using the U.S. format (MM/DD/YYYY). Should my friend write the date in the English translation as “2 March 1993” to avoid confusion? If anyone has experience with this, I’d really appreciate your advice. I just want to be safe and avoid an RFE🙏 Thanks in advance!

Thanks a million for sharing the relevant link!

Thank you so much for your reply and congratulations! ❤️ I just sent you a pm

Thanks for the clarification and reminding me again! 🥰 No worries, I already put my current legal name on the marriage license.

Thank you so much for your congratulations and sharing your experience! I will put my new married name on the certificate then 🎉

Thank you so much for your response! 😊

Hello everyone! 🙂 I'm a K-1 visa holder getting married in Washtenaw County, Michigan. On the marriage license, my current legal name (from my passport) is listed. The instructions for the "Certificate of Marriage" section (which we’ll sign after the ceremony) say to print the name you’ll use after marriage. Since I will apply for AOS and change my name through Form I-485, should I print my current legal name (as on my passport) or my intended new married name on the certificate? I want to avoid issues with USCIS. Has anyone had experience with this in Michigan? I’d be very grateful for any advice or experience you can share!

Thank you so much for the detailed reply — I really appreciate it! I actually entered through DTW just a few days ago, on May 8th. My experience was smooth — no secondary, and it took around 10 minutes total. The CBP officer seemed confused by my Polish police certificate at first, and I couldn’t really understand why in the moment since I was so tired after the long travel. Later, while talking to my fiancé, we realized it was probably European date format that caused the confusion 🤣 They only took the sealed envelope — not the X-ray CD. Thanks again for sharing your experience! 😊

Thanks a lot for sharing! That sounds super smooth — glad to hear it only took a few minutes. Also, really helpful to know about the X-ray CD. Appreciate it!

Thanks so much for sharing — that’s really reassuring to hear! I’ll check out the reviews too. Appreciate the support!

Hi everyone! I’ll be entering the U.S. next week through Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) on a K-1 visa, and I’d love to hear from others who’ve entered through this POE. Will I need to hand over my X-ray CD along with the sealed medical envelope, or should I just carry it with me? What was your experience like at Detroit POE as a K-1 visa holder? How long did secondary inspection take, if any? I’ll be traveling alone and want to make sure I’m fully prepared. Thanks so much in advance!

Thank you for your reply! I understand the timing concern. I will be writing a petition to assign a different person to handle my case if possible, as I won’t be able to attend the court hearing in July. Hopefully, this will ensure everything is taken care of while I proceed with my K1 visa process.