After Visa approval/employment approval??

[HRHRHRHR 0]

Hello, I have some questions if anyone can help.

1. If the process is approved and the foreign fiance recieves the visa how long or what is the time period from which they get the visa to when they come to the united states?

2. Regarding employment vertification of the foriegn spouse how long does it take so he can start working?

3. Regarding petitioner income do stocks count as income or must you be employed if there is no co sponser?

4. How long does it take to recieve the green card?

Thank you in advance.

Best Wishes

[Al and Patricia 23]

Question1....as soon as a ticket is purchased. They can arrive as soon as he gets the visa in hand

Question2....work after marriage and Adjustment Of Status is applied for with EAD, this usually is 3 or 4 months after the AOS is sent in

The others questions I cannot help you with

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

Hello, I have some questions if anyone can help.

1. If the process is approved and the foreign fiance recieves the visa how long or what is the time period from which they get the visa to when they come to the united states?

The validity of the K-1 visa is six months from issue or the expiration date of the medical, whichever is sooner.

2. Regarding employment vertification of the foriegn spouse how long does it take so he can start working?

The foreign fiance can obtain a Social Security Number within a few days of arrival. That does not authorize work, however. K-1s need an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). It's possible (but pointless) to obtain one before the wedding. Realistically, the foreign fiance won't be able to work until you've married and filed for adjustment of status with a concurrent EAD application. The EAD often arrives about a month before the GC, so figure 2-3 months after the AOS filing before he can work.

3. Regarding petitioner income do stocks count as income or must you be employed if there is no co sponser?

Stocks are assets, not income. To make up any deficit between your income and the poverty guidelines, you need three times the amount in assets.

4. How long does it take to recieve the green card?

From the time you file for adjustment of status (after you marry), 3-4 months is typical.

Edited February 21, 2012 by Stephen + Elisha

[HRHRHRHR 0]

The validity of the K-1 visa is six months from issue or the expiration date of the medical, whichever is sooner.

The foreign fiance can obtain a Social Security Number within a few days of arrival. That does not authorize work, however. K-1s need an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). It's possible (but pointless) to obtain one before the wedding. Realistically, the foreign fiance won't be able to work until you've married and filed for adjustment of status with a concurrent EAD application. The EAD often arrives about a month before the GC, so figure 2-3 months after the AOS filing before he can work.

Stocks are assets, not income. To make up any deficit between your income and the poverty guidelines, you need three times the amount in assets.

From the time you file for adjustment of status (after you marry), 3-4 months is typical.

Thank you for your detailed reply. Regarding stocks, can you explain further? Do you mean if I can prove three times above the poverty line in stocks it would be sufficient? I am wondering if I can prove this for my income verification instead of employment?

Thank you again.

Kind Regards.

Edited February 21, 2012 by MBROOKE