chris23

Hi Guys,

Just a quick question.

How long are the average times of AOS for the K-1 once married in the US. Still looking into whether K-1 or CR-1 is better. Being apart for 1 year after marriage would be crap but if its easier and cheaper then it may well be he sensible option. How long does it take to change your AOS from K-1 to PR & Green Card. Also i understand at POE, only NYC stamp your passport for work on the K-1 correct??? then how long does it take to get the work visa under the K-1?? is it 30 days after marriage??

Thanks once again guys for all replies

Chris

Noorah101

Hi Chris.

Once the person enters on a K-1, they need to marry within 90 days and file for AOS as soon as possible after that. How long it takes for the AOS interview depends on the backlog at your local office. It could be as fast as 3 months, could be as long as 12. I'd say normal wait times seem to be around the 6 month mark or so.

Yes, JFK is the only POE now that gives the 90-day temp EAD stamp.

Part of the AOS package includes an application for the 1-year EAD. After you file AOS, it takes about 90 days to get that 1-year EAD in hand.

Rene

meauxna

Warning ahead (psst Rene).. there is word on the street, nothing official yet, that the JFK EAD stamp for K-1 entrants really will go away this Spring.
Watch the I-9 updates on USCIS.gov, I reckon it will go away when that change is official.

Noorah101

Ah well, nothing lasts forever....

jeffreyhy

C,

No such "visa" exists.

Regards, JEff

Moonshadow_Girl

Filed for K-1 - Feb 2007
Medical - June 2007
Visa Interview - November 2007
Entered US and married - January 2008
Filed AOS - Early February 2008
Received EAD and AP - Early April 2008
AOS Interview - early June 2008
Green Card - late June 2008

We probably could have shaved off four weeks in between the medical and interview since DH held on to paper work because (believe it or not!), the process was moving too fast for our personal timeline.

YMMV Best of luck with your decision.

chris23

Sorry Jeff,

i meant how long until the documents allowing me to legally work come through after filing for AOS??

Thanks for picking up on that

chris23

WOW!!!! a really nice timeline there. seems like everything went pretty smooth for you guys. Congrats

chris23

So would the K-1 route be more sensible as it only take 6-8 months for the greencard and you dont really need the green card immediately any way right? and the CR-1 is a bit extreme living apart for a year or so.

Thanks

Noorah101

The CR-1 thorugh London takes about 8 - 10 months. If you don't like the idea of living apart as a married couple, then this won't work for you.

Each way has its own advantages and disadvantages. It's really whatever works best for you in your own unique situation. My fiance and I did the K-1 visa because i was not prepared to get married when I went to visit him, and we wanted to get started on the fastest way to bring him here. I had a choice of starting the K-1 process immediately upon my return to the USA, or wait until I could afford another trip to visit him and get married. We chose to start the process right away, as I probably wouldn't have been able to make another trip for at least 6 months to a year later.

Rene