I bet you and your US Citizen fiancé(e) are OVER THE MOON for passing your K1 Visa Interview. Time to book those plane tickets! Just remember to book your tickets after your visa has been issued AND in hand. There are several unforseen factors that may arise. Cross your fingers! If you have your visa in hand already, my sincerest congratulations! Don’t forget to attend the CFO Seminar and get the certificate and sticker (Philippines only)! Pack your bags, bid farewell to your work, friends and family (for now!) and you’re all set for your life abroad with your fiancé(e) – your soon-to-be-husband/wife. Get married and have beautiful kids! <3 (Haha, that’s what most of my friends told me.)
Check if everything’s in order: Paperwork, Luggages packed, CFO Seminar and Sticker, Goodies you can bring with you and other stuff you may want to consider doing and/or bringing before you leave your home country.
What to do before deplaning, the CBP Declaration Form, Your K1 Visa Packet and Quick Interview with the CBP Officer. *Article coming soon!
Meanwhile you can read this: Short review of my POE in San Francisco International Airport.
My husband already applied for our marriage license beforehand.
*Article coming soon!
This is an important document and you will need this for your Adjustment of Status.
Apply for an SSN after 2 weeks of entry to the US.
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After you get your EAD/AP Combo Card, you don’t have to bring your passport with you at all times. All you have to have in your wallet is the Combo Card and a State ID and/or Driver’s License.
*Article coming soon!
Be it a simple civil wedding ceremony or go all-out with the wedding of your dreams, it doesn’t matter. You are getting married to the one you love the most. <3
Remember to get multiple copies of your certified Marriage Certificate!
*Article coming soon!
Who doesn’t want their marriage to be recognized by the Philippine government? “Report of Marriage” is mandated by Philippine law. It’s also a requirement if you’re going to renew your passport under your married name.
Read more about reporting your marriage to the Philippine Consulate »
This must be done within 90 days of your US entry. Make sure you have all the documents needed for AOS. Apply for a Work and Travel Permit (EAD / AP) too!
Read more about AOS, EAD & AP here »
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Hi erika! Just wanna ask if is ok to travel to US even though the petition or noa2 had already expired but visa is still valid for 6 months?thanks
Hi,
The NOA2 expiration is for processing the K1 Visa.
If you haven’t read the explanation on this page, it’s:
When you enter the U.S. the K1 Visa will be invalidated (a.k.a. used up) because it’s only a single entry visa and cannot be used again. You will have to get your I-94 online through the CBP Website and that is your only proof of legal presence in the U.S. until you adjust your status. The I-94 has an expiration date of 90 days.
Hi i have question for k1 visa holder, can i travel within United States using k1 visa without being held or while processing the AOS and other documents i need. Hoping for a reply, Thanks
You only need to have a U.S. Government issued I.D. to travel within the United States: State I.D. / Driver’s License – And the plane tickets booked should be the same as your U.S. Government Issued ID.
You can get these I.D’s if your I-94 is still valid. Do note that each state and each DMV has their own rules about acceptance of the I-94. Your State ID/Driver’s License if issued will have the same expiration date as your I-94. http://mrsprsn.us/i94
If you can’t / not allowed to get your State I.D./Driver’s License by your local DMV, you only have 2 choices:
(1) Wait for your EAD / AP Combo Card and reapply for a State I.D. / Driver’s License OR;
(2) You’d have to use your Passport + K1 Visa + I-94 + Marriage Certificate + NOA1 for I-485, I-765 and/or I-131 (Proof that your Adjustment of Status, Work Permit, Travel Permit is pending). You’d also have to have your plane tickets booked under the name EXACTLY as seen in your passport and K1 Visa which means, your Maiden Name.