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david_dawei

david_dawei

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Haven't gotten the visa yet, but already being told about all my musts

- must get married right away

-must get SSN right away

-must file AOS right away

 

I'm sure no one else has experienced this :lol:  :(  :D  :D

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Ignorance is bliss...

 

My SO doesn't know ANYTHING about the visa process... much less like using a computer. I think she's too concerned about learning english... :huh:

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Robert S.

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Paul, I hear you.

 

What she must learn is one must be very patient with the US Govt.

 

She won't be able to get her SSN until she has got her EAD first.

 

Won't be able to file AOS until has got fingerprinting done.

 

Et cetera, et cetera, et cetera.

 

Like the old saying, if you can't baffle 'em with bullshit, resort to the law.

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LeeFisher3

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Paul,

 

You are getting a K-1 so the SSN is available for her with EAD, I'd suggest waiting a few weeks until they get her in the computer otherwise a manual search is done which I understand can take months. Take a look in Links and Resources at SSA Policies on K-1 SSN, What SSA Says About It.

 

Once you are married and have the Certified Marriage Certificate you can file for AOS.

 

You should also decide at this time if you are interested in EAD and AP, as I understand it the K-1 EAD runs out at 90 days after entry.

 

The process will talk time and you must explain to her you will do all that is possible and then work the process as best as possible.

 

Other than that you should both start trying to enjoy life together and let things run there course. :lol:

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warpedbored

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SSN is immediately available for K-1 once she enters the country regardless of whether you have married yet or not. No EAD is required . If she wants to take your last name however it only makes sense to wait until after you are married then she can apply for the SSN in her married name. It ususally takes a week or two after entering the country for it to available to the SSA's database so the time frame to get a SSN for a K-1 is anywhere between 14 and 70 days after entering the country.

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david_dawei

david_dawei

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I'm not worried about all the logistics of EAD, SSN, etc.  My post was really to highlight the insecurity that she can't lead a "normal" life until she has her green card.

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I hate to suggest as such.. is this an 001 thingy that is absorbed via osmosis? I seem to hear this alot from people who have been to that board.

 

My SO has no clue about them.. and it seems all the better. Out of sight, out of mind.

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Guest Gene

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Paul it is just that way while she is in China :) Once she gets here she will relax ;) No pressure to get any of those documents :P You'll see it will be completely different :D "Trust me, I am From the Government I am here to Help you" :lol:

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david_dawei

david_dawei

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My SO has no clue about them.. and it seems all the better.  Out of sight, out of mind.

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Or you might be in for a BIG surprize ;)

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Seriously, I don't think so...

 

I truly believe she will have adjustment issues to this culture and way of life.. but a piece of paper or a process step is not her concern towards a 'normal life'.

 

But I can appreciate that some are focused to this.. and may have some ambitions towards working quickly as well...

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BuffaloPaul

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I hate to suggest as such.. is this an 001 thingy that is absorbed via osmosis?   I seem to hear this alot from people who have been to that board.

 

My SO has no clue about them.. and it seems all the better.  Out of sight, out of mind.

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Yes, she's been told that NY is very slow with getting the interview for AOS and that "you can't have a normal life" without a greencard

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Guest Gene

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Paul it is just that way while she is in China  :) Once she gets here she will relax :) No pressure to get any of those documents :P You'll see it will be completely different :D "Trust me, I am From the Government I am here to Help you" :lol:

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Ah, yeah....I suppose you sell bridges too :lol: :lol:

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:P The Brochures are in the Mail, What kind of delivery date are we looking at Paul? I will need a Deposit if you want it ordered and delivered before she gets here :D

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david_dawei

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Yes, she's been told that NY is very slow with getting the interview for AOS and that "you can't have a normal life" without a greencard

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Paul,

 

FYI, in AOS forum:

 

First of all I think that once the SO is legally here, that's the biggest hurdle already jumped.

 

Having said that, we've been particularly lucky.  We filed the I-485 at the end of April, 2005.  Fingerprint date was early July.  AOS interview just happened a few days ago 8/05!  Less than 4 months total!  Our interview was at the Buffalo, NY office and I think they are much less busy than some of the other cities.  There were only a few other people waiting there.  The interview was very smooth, she only asked how we met and looked at some photos.

 

Now that we have the temporary stamp in her passport we're off to DMV for her learner's permit!

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