Moving to a 3rd country while applying for K1

[Edal 0]

Hi all!

My fiancee in the states started the K1 process at the end of January. I live currently in Spain, where I have a job.

I just received a good job offer that would require me to move abroad (first to Jordan for 1 month, then permanently to Denmark).

I don't know if this would screw up the K1 process. I'd like to know if any of you had similar experiences, so you can tell me if that is possible at all. And if it is, what is the procedure I should follow to update my address and job history.

Thanks!

[SparklePony 238]

If you intend to accept a job offer that would have you move permanently to Denmark, why are applying for a K1? A K1 is for people who want to move to the US.

[lost_at_sea 995]

+1 SparklePony

There's pretty much no point in doing the K1 (or any US visa) if you're not intending to live in the USA.

When are you looking to move to Jordan and then Denmark permanently? You know that the K1 is a one-entry use visa, right? Once you enter the USA on the K1, it's used up and you then need to marry within 90 days of entry and file AOS (with AP and EAD) before you can work and leave the USA again without abandoning your AOS application (it'll take about 3 months to get AP back from filing - if you do abandon your application for AOS, you'll have to start over if you want to move to the USA with an I-130 petition).

Once you have your GC (as a result of AOS) you are expected to maintain your US residence, or you'll lose the GC if you don't (and have to start over if you want to move back to the USA).

Edited February 20, 2014 by lost_at_sea

[Edal 0]

Hi again, and thanks for the replies.

I'm sorry, I think I didn't chose the words properly. What I wanted to say is that, after the initial month in Jordan, I would have to move to Denmark... and that's it, no more moving because of the position. My intention would not be to stay in Denmark permanently, ofc I want to move to the US to live with my fiancee. I just wanted to say that the position is in Denmark, not that I want to stay in there.

We've read quite a lot about the K1 process, and we are really excited about it. The only reason I'm considering this job is because it's a great profesional opportunity. It would help me a lot to have it on my resume when I'm finally in the US looking for a job. But we are also a bit concerned about the moving hurting the K1 process.

TL;DR: Moving to Denmark would not be permanently. Just until I get the K1 and I can go to see my gf

[SparklePony 238]

Depending on how soon you would move to Jordan, and the Denmark one month later, I would wait until you're settled in Denmark so that you can put the Danish address on the petition. Remember, that's the address they'll look to when choosing the Embassy and that way you can interview there.

Another option is to choose an address in Spain that will remain valid, such as that of your parents, file now, go to Jordan/Denmark, then return to Madrid for the interview. You moving around will have no impact on the petition. Even when filing in the G-325A, where you need to put in your addresses and employment history, you do those up to the point of signing the form. If you sign it while still in Spain, then it's correct and honest, even if you know you'll be moving to Denmark. You don't put in the future on that form, just the past-present.

Hope this answers your question.

[Edal 0]

Yeah, that is what I was asking for. Thanks a lot for the info!