IMMIGRATION CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST

[happygolucky]

I recently called Immigration customer service for my brother's family who came on k3/k4. I was referred to immigration specialist. She told me that k3/k4 cannot file I-485(adjustment) untill the I-130 is approved. I am not sure if this is true. does any one know?

My second question is, what is the procedure for k3/k4 to obtain social security #s. They have only been here for about a week.

Thankyou

[happygolucky]

I recently called Immigration customer service for my brother's family who came on k3/k4. I was referred to immigration specialist. She told me that k3/k4 cannot file I-485(adjustment) untill the I-130 is approved. I am not sure if this is true. does any one know?

My second question is, what is the procedure for k3/k4 to obtain social security #s. They have only been here for about a week.

Thankyou

[happygolucky]

any response

[sphyrapicus3]

See http://www.visajourney.com/faq/k1faq.htm

[Glühbirne]

Yes, they can file for AOS. All they need to do is include a copy of the receipt notice for the I-130 in thier AOS packet. Once they apply for AOS,or even at the same time, they can apply for work authorization. Once they get the work authorization, they can go down to the social security office and apply for a number. It may take a few months for them to get the work authorization.

[sphyrapicus3]

And it usually takes a few weeks for the USCIS to enter the data into the SAVE system (once everything is approved) so that Social Security can verify the alien is permitted to work.

[happygolucky]

I knew it that immigration specialist was wrong but just wanted to double check..

Never trust INS customer service so called specialists....

Thanks anyways.....