AOS filing timing?
Jan 9th 2004, 4:04 pm
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AOS filing timing?
I have a question I can't find an answer to.
I'm here on a K1. I entered the US Nov. 12, 2003. My I-94 marks the 90 day point for my use of the K1 - Feb. 10. (Apparently, Christmas Day and New Year's Day do not count in the 90 day count... I didn't know this!)
We are getting married January 30th.
As I understand, so long as the *marriage* has taken place before the "deadline" (Feb. 10 in our case), you can wait a little before filing the AOS. I know of someone who waited months, and has just recently passed the interview with flying colours.
What's the straight dope on this, though? I mean, we intend to file as soon as we can after the wedding. Finances may keep us a little tight for a week or two, though, so we want to know what kind of leeway we have.
Thanks a bunch.
E.
I'm here on a K1. I entered the US Nov. 12, 2003. My I-94 marks the 90 day point for my use of the K1 - Feb. 10. (Apparently, Christmas Day and New Year's Day do not count in the 90 day count... I didn't know this!)
We are getting married January 30th.
As I understand, so long as the *marriage* has taken place before the "deadline" (Feb. 10 in our case), you can wait a little before filing the AOS. I know of someone who waited months, and has just recently passed the interview with flying colours.
What's the straight dope on this, though? I mean, we intend to file as soon as we can after the wedding. Finances may keep us a little tight for a week or two, though, so we want to know what kind of leeway we have.
Thanks a bunch.
E.
Jan 9th 2004, 4:31 pm
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Re: AOS filing timing?
Ellen,
How do you figure that the holidays don't count? 10 February comes 90 days after 12 November. Get out your calendar and count'em off, and include the holidays.
If you don't file for AOS until more than 180 days after 10 February, don't leave the country until after your AOS has been approved - even if you do have Advance Parole.
Regards, JEff
Originally posted by Elenfair
I have a question I can't find an answer to.
I'm here on a K1. I entered the US Nov. 12, 2003. My I-94 marks the 90 day point for my use of the K1 - Feb. 10. (Apparently, Christmas Day and New Year's Day do not count in the 90 day count... I didn't know this!)
I have a question I can't find an answer to.
I'm here on a K1. I entered the US Nov. 12, 2003. My I-94 marks the 90 day point for my use of the K1 - Feb. 10. (Apparently, Christmas Day and New Year's Day do not count in the 90 day count... I didn't know this!)
Originally posted by Elenfair
We are getting married January 30th.
As I understand, so long as the *marriage* has taken place before the "deadline" (Feb. 10 in our case), you can wait a little before filing the AOS. I know of someone who waited months, and has just recently passed the interview with flying colours.
What's the straight dope on this, though? I mean, we intend to file as soon as we can after the wedding. Finances may keep us a little tight for a week or two, though, so we want to know what kind of leeway we have.
We are getting married January 30th.
As I understand, so long as the *marriage* has taken place before the "deadline" (Feb. 10 in our case), you can wait a little before filing the AOS. I know of someone who waited months, and has just recently passed the interview with flying colours.
What's the straight dope on this, though? I mean, we intend to file as soon as we can after the wedding. Finances may keep us a little tight for a week or two, though, so we want to know what kind of leeway we have.
Regards, JEff
Jan 9th 2004, 7:42 pm
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Re: AOS filing timing?
Originally posted by jeffreyhy
How do you figure that the holidays don't count? 10 February comes 90 days after 12 November. Get out your calendar and count'em off, and include the holidays.
How do you figure that the holidays don't count? 10 February comes 90 days after 12 November. Get out your calendar and count'em off, and include the holidays.
Hee. Stranger things have happened
If you don't file for AOS until more than 180 days after 10 February, don't leave the country until after your AOS has been approved - even if you do have Advance Parole.
E
