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Applying for a work Visa while in the IR-1 process?

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tatelee   2

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Hi there,

So i am currently in the I-130 stage of the IR-1 Visa, my petition is still at the initial review. Now, I obviously want to get down to the states to be with my husband ASAP. I am wondering if it is possible to apply for a work visa while in the IR-1 process so that I can go live down there with him and work? I know Canadians can stay in the states for 6 months anyway, so I can't see that being an issue...or would this totally mess by the IR-1 Visa? I'm not sure if I have to stay living in Canada through the whole IR-1 process.

I hope that makes sense!

Thank you

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Da_Ladybug   3

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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up up, i have the same question too!

Our Journey
Service Center : California Service Center
Consulate : Manila, Philippines
2006-02-14: Marriage

IR 1 VISA PETITION

2012-09-19: I-130 Sent
2012-09-24: I-130 NOA1
2012-09-28: Transfer Notice to Lee's Summit, Mo.
2012-12-03: APPROVED in 73 days from our NOA1 date!

2012-12-11: USCIS Shipped approved case to NVC
2012-12-18: NVC Received

dec 2012- June 2013 waiting time for my child's IR2 to catch up! (6months) so we can go medical and interview together

2013-07-11: Medical Exam Day

2013-07-19: Medical Exam-Personal Evaluation (reason anxiety meds taken) cancelled my 18th interview

2013-07-30 morning: Interview Day- Passed but waiting for medical release

2013-07-30 afternoon: Medical Exam Day - Immunization

2013-08-02 Purchase Ticket

2013-08-05 https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC/ status : ISSUED

2013-08-07: Visa Received
2013-09-10: POE Dallas, Texas

IR 2 VISA PETITION
2013-02-11: I-130 Sent
2013-04-03: I-130 NOA2 APPROVED in 51 days from our NOA date

2013-06-07: Both IR1/IR2 case AOS/IV BILL shows Paid

2013-06-17: Schedule interview online

2013-06-19: USEM Case Received
2013-06-24: Received email from USEM Case Received
2013-07-11: Medical Exam Day-no tst need to go back on the ff day

2013-07-15: Medical Exam Day- tst result (-) immunization

2013-07-18: Interview Day

2013-xx-xx: Visa Received
2013-09-10: POE Dallas, Texas

(USCIS/NVC letters took an average of 50 calendar days to arrive in the Philippines so we don't rely on letters, thanks God for internet and VJ)

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pushbrk Grand Master

pushbrk   13,071

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Hi there,

So i am currently in the I-130 stage of the IR-1 Visa, my petition is still at the initial review. Now, I obviously want to get down to the states to be with my husband ASAP. I am wondering if it is possible to apply for a work visa while in the IR-1 process so that I can go live down there with him and work? I know Canadians can stay in the states for 6 months anyway, so I can't see that being an issue...or would this totally mess by the IR-1 Visa? I'm not sure if I have to stay living in Canada through the whole IR-1 process.

I hope that makes sense!

Thank you

It would be possible to apply but the visa would be denied. In reality, the USA doesn't really have a "work visa" that individuals apply for other than for nannies, or student work study anyway. Other work visas are employer sponsored. Either way, people with immigrant intent are ineligible for non-immigrant visas. Chances are you can visit often or for several months if you haven't abused the Canada visitor privilege but you will not be authorized to work.

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Penguin_ie   5,996

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Keep in mind many work visas also take months to get, by which time your CR-1 will be done.

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Me: Irish/ Swiss citizen, and now naturalised US citizen. Husband: USC; twin babies born Feb 08 in Ireland and a daughter in Feb 2010 in Arkansas who are all joint Irish/ USC. Did DCF (IR1) in 6 weeks via the Dublin, Ireland embassy and now living in Arkansas.

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