K-1 Interview Experience
Aug 5th 2018 | 10:03 am
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Re: K-1 Interview Experience
Thought I’d make an update on this as this forum has continued to help me instrumentally on my research.
So I entered via Orlando International Airport on May 10th, approached with my passport and my unopened visa packet. After a few simple questions I was lead to a security/inspection area where I was invited to sit and wait to be called, there were a few people sitting down and a desk where customs agents were dealing with people / paperwork etc. Thankfully I left a 3 hour layover time as it was needed! I was waiting a while before I was called up. Again I was asked a few questions as my package was reviewed, given a piece of poet outlining the rules ie 90 days to get married etc , passport stamped and on my way!
On May 24th I attended a Social Security Office and applied for my SSN without any problems, few simple questions as usual. I was told it would take about 2 weeks but it turns out Homeland Security have to complete a security check first which took forever so I didn’t receive it until 8 weeks later.
We got married in mid July. After this it I attended a DMV in Alabama where I reside with my documents and SSN but unfortunately was turned away as I had to provide an I-797 NOA for the AOS to prove I was able to be in the country for more than 5 months (This appears to be a state rule). And after careful research using these forums I submitted my AOS package with EAD and AP jointly filed on August 3rd. The journey continues!
So I entered via Orlando International Airport on May 10th, approached with my passport and my unopened visa packet. After a few simple questions I was lead to a security/inspection area where I was invited to sit and wait to be called, there were a few people sitting down and a desk where customs agents were dealing with people / paperwork etc. Thankfully I left a 3 hour layover time as it was needed! I was waiting a while before I was called up. Again I was asked a few questions as my package was reviewed, given a piece of poet outlining the rules ie 90 days to get married etc , passport stamped and on my way!
On May 24th I attended a Social Security Office and applied for my SSN without any problems, few simple questions as usual. I was told it would take about 2 weeks but it turns out Homeland Security have to complete a security check first which took forever so I didn’t receive it until 8 weeks later.
We got married in mid July. After this it I attended a DMV in Alabama where I reside with my documents and SSN but unfortunately was turned away as I had to provide an I-797 NOA for the AOS to prove I was able to be in the country for more than 5 months (This appears to be a state rule). And after careful research using these forums I submitted my AOS package with EAD and AP jointly filed on August 3rd. The journey continues!
Aug 5th 2018 | 10:18 am
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Re: K-1 Interview Experience
Thanks for the write-up, Mike. Surprised that Alabama only wants the I-797 and not the EAD which many other states want. So you can drive on your UK license for the time being and then once you have your I-797 you can return to the DMV and start the driver's license process going.
Congratulations on the wedding.
Congratulations on the wedding.
Sep 15th 2018 | 2:30 am
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Re: K-1 Interview Experience
Quick update. AOS was filed August 3rd with EAD and AP. I attended my biometrics appointment in New Orleans on September 7th which went all fine and was received. Today I just received an email stating from September 12th my AOS case has now been scheduled for an interview and I await a time and date in the mail. I recently received a job offer and was looking to expedite via my local congressman but this seems unusually fast for an AOS interview? Not that I am complaining!
Sep 15th 2018 | 3:52 am
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Yes, if the interview is scheduled for before the end of the year, it is super fast. Who knows it might occur before the AP/EAD is issued.
I would still contact the congressman for assistance in speeding up the EAD. It won't harm anything.
I would still contact the congressman for assistance in speeding up the EAD. It won't harm anything.
Sep 15th 2018 | 10:36 am
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I agree. I've read of people (maybe Ben?) that were on the scheduling status for a long time.
Sep 15th 2018 | 12:14 pm
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Sep 15th 2018 | 4:22 pm
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