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Back from Belarus. Nadya is here with me!!!
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Posted by: klawsite

Hi everyone!!

Sorry for not writing much lately, but I have been very busy and I have went to Belarus and have returned home with Nadya! I left on the 18th of October and we returned on the 26th. We are getting married on November 19th. Overall, everything was pretty uneventful as far as the interview and bringing her into the country. We had a wonderful evening of celebration with her friends and family. All tolled, we had 10 pieces of luggage!!
I was told by the customs agent in Chicago to get married ASAP to get the Social Security Number and also to request an emergency leave for her just in case we have to return unexpectedly. Has this been told to anyone else here?
Hope all is well with everyone!

-Kevin

Posted by: ConnerVT

First, congratulations to you and Nadya! Best wishes to you both, and take time to enjoy each other and help with (both of your) orientation to your new life together.

Second, the Customs guy is wrong. Nadya may apply for her SS# anytime her K-1 is valid, which is either from yhe time she enters the US until 90 days from her entry, or until she gets married, whichever comes first. Once she marries, she is technically without legal status until she files her AOS, and then can not receive a SS# until she either receives 1) her conditional alien resident card or 2) her EAD (Employment Authorization Card).

So, after your nuptials, send in her AOS application, as well as her AP and EAD applications. Even if she isn't planning to work, she will receive her EAD card within 90 days (or can get a temporary one). It will be the only document that official shows her legal immigration status in the US. It may become useful. Natalya needed hers in order to apply for her driver's learner's permit.

Posted by: Pin Boy

Great News and Congratulations Kevin,

I was wondering what your situation was and I am thrilled to learn of another person on this site having success in a relationship. PLease keep us posted!

Pin Boy

Posted by: Jill

Congratulations!!!!!

Good luck in the wedding planning--I want to see PICTURES!!!

Posted by: Chris_UK

Now the real fun begins!

Posted by: AngryFisherman

Hey Kevin!!

That is truly wonderful news, wish you two the best of luck

FisherMan

Posted by: rtking

Congratulations Kevin! That's awesome news!

Here's to wishing you and Nadya all the best!

And yes... we want PICTURES!

Best Regards,

Bob

Posted by: mistermopar

Congratulations Kevin and Nadya

I am happy to hear that yous are going to be married.
Your dream is coming true.

Yes,please keep us posted and.........I would like to see pictures also.

Congrats,
Randy

Posted by: Bruce

I suspect that now is the time to start thinking about the adjustment of status paperwork and process. Best of luck.

Posted by: AkMike

Congratulations to the both of you. I hope that she adjusts to life in the states easily.
Best wishes for your future!

Posted by: parasionok

Congratulations from me and my fiance. God bless you but work hard on your marriage! It is so wonderful when two hearts, two souls join together on the road of love and happiness....

Parasionok and Her most beloved boyfirend...

Posted by: Jutman

Congrats

Posted by: Laters

Congrats Kev! It only get's better.