which poe is the best choice? nessa says that jfk is best because of some temporary work paper? is that paper only available at jfk or do other places (say miami, atlanta and such give the same paper?). we're looking at the east coast (florida to new york) and the gulf states (florida to texas) for the poe. any advice anyone?

everything I heard JFK is the only one that does it.. as far as which one will be good.. couldn't tell ya we gotta come from W Coast.

The temporary EAD issued by JFK is only good for 90 days which is useless to most people.

I don't know the answer to your question but GRATS on your interview date!!!!

hmmm, dont agree! ... many people find this *buffer* well utilized. Its the temp EAD that you FILE for that dosent make much sense. The auth to wqork at JFK is a free pass essentially

hmmm... not according to the VJ Flowchart:

Depending on which U.S. airport you fly into (NY JFK) some will issue a temporary 90 day work authorization if asked for. If issued, the employment authorization ends on the day the K-1 expires. You will have to file for an EAD when (or after) you file for AOS. If you do not receive your EAD before your K-1 expires you must stop working until it is received.

Mark has said he will be flying in through JFK.. then onward to DFW or even Shreveport.

How does that section of the guides determine that its useless to people?

I think your confusing the REAL temp EAD which you file for which costs $$$ and is again, only good until the K1 expires, THAT would be useless (why pay money?). But getting something for nothing using JFK as a POE.

There is a difference between the temp EAD and the doc they provide you at JFK.

coming from Brazil, I think Miami would be the best POE. And the CO at Montreal said he wasn't aware that JFK was still giving the temp ead but he could be wrong. whatever nessa does... DO NOT go through Atlanta as a POE (otherwise Atl is a great airport)

I meant 'useless' from a timing perspective, but you're right. I shouldn't generalize and let people make their own conclusions about whether it would be feasible in their situation. I suppose, if they already had a job lined up, and planned to continue in the capacity, and the EAD could be filed for almost immediately upon entry into the US, then there might not be any break in employment timing and it would be something to pursue.

But if someone is entering on the K1 and not getting married for 30-60 days, then they couldn't apply for the EAD until then, and the temp EAD would expire before they receive their actual EAD.

Or am I completely missing something here?

ty for the replies jent, lal, fuzz, vartan, bethanie, and tmma. nessa wants us to get married on our 2 year anniversary, 25 nov. so it will be about a month and 10 days from arrival till then. she won't be working till probably early 2007 anyways due to the rest of the paperwork after that. as the jfk papers seem to be a moot point in regards to that, it won't be mandatory for us to go thru there (and we'll have nessa's cat and that would be a long flight for him). i'll do my best to avoid atlanta as suggested but if we have to go there we'll go there (hey i can always talk southern with the good ol boys).

I am having my man fly to JFK so he can get the temp EAD. We will be getting married quickly, but I figure-why not have the temp EAD? certainly can't hurt any.

besides......................he can save a lot of money if he flies into NY instead of Philadelphia

Certainly can't hurt.

Jen

nope, you're not missing anything. I was just clarifying for those who weren't aware of the difference. One note I can make is that even entering on a K1, one can obtain a ss# within weeks and i have seen several use the JFK doc to their advantage and get a job. Some need to stop working until they receive their reg EAD, and some have no *gap*.

Yes, good point!

Jen

won't the temp EAD expire when the K1 expires? and doesnt the K1 expire the day you get married? (within 90 days)

Yes and yes.

I am so NEW to all of this but I have one question.....................can I get my man his SS card after he arrives here-but BEFORE we get married?

thanks guys

Colleen

Coming from Brazil, have you considered Houston IAH? Recently some new flights are being offered non-stop to Latin America and the prices ave been good. IAH is a lot less congested than Miami or Atlanta and your fiance should be processed quickly. Dallas might also be a good option for nonstop and time considerations, but have no advice about processing with immigration.

Yes Colleen... read here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...om&page=ssn

Thanks!!!!

Colleen: yes, that is what I did. I think you have to wait something like 2 or 4 weeks after he gets there though.

and yes, Houston IAH is a good airport. It is one of Continental's major hubs.

It's debateable... some believe it expires when the K1 expires (ie: after 90 days OR after you get married), while others believe it expires when the I-94 expires. I have seen both where peole have chosen to stop working after marriage, and those that worked up until the expiration of the I-94... honestly i dont know.. we didnt have the option of JFK

its kinda like looking at it as the VISA expires with marriage (or after 90 days), but the I-94 had a date of expiration.

You've just read our minds, today I was looking for flights so the POE is Houston and it offers good prices, plus since Charles is from Texas I can meet some family at the airport.
About the temp work thingy if it's only for 90 days it's worthless for us, We'll be busy getting married, on our honeymoon and starting our AOS process.
Thanks all