Question for K-1 visa.

[OC61 0]

Hello. I have a question about the k-1 visa process. My embassy interview is set for March 2nd.

I am currently employed in Ontario, Canada. If my k-1 visa is approved, must I leave my current job right away?

I am looking to be employed in Canada until I can find a job in the US.

My goal is to be with my fiancee, find a job in the US and move then while remaining employed in Canada in the meantime - using the k-1 visa as an avenue so companies don't have to provide sponsorship.

Is this possible? I have contacted different authorities on the matter and nobody has had an answer?

I would get married once approved, and apply for all the remaining statuses to become a permanent resident and obtain a ssn while remaining employed in Canada unless I was able to work in the US.

Any information on the matter would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Confused

[LionessDeon 2,060]

How will you continue to work in Canada once you arrive in the USA to marry and will not be able to leave without AP or green card?

Is it online work or a work from home type of position?

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Advance_Parole

Edited February 17, 2016 by LionessDeon

[teeak 224]

Once you move to the US, you will apply for AOS along with which you will submit an application for work and travel authorization. This authorization combo card usually arrives in 3 months after submitting the AOS.

Basically, until this combo card arrives, you will neither be able to leave the US nor work in the US.

[B-2-Z 37]

Your K1 visa is normally valid for 6 months from your medical date. Use that time to save up however much money you'll need, because you wont be able to work until you have filed for adjustment of status and your employment authorization.

[OC61 0]

Thank you for all the insight.

So if my k-1 visa is approved on March 2nd, I can only enter the US under that visa?

I am unable to enter anymore as a visitor?

As I was planning to enter as a visitor (as I've numerous times as me and my fiance are only 3 hours apart) - then get legally married and return to canada to continue to work. Then would apply for AOS, AoEA and obtain a SSN from there?

[mavericm1 0]

Once you entered the US with a K1-Visa you have to wait for your status to change for you to be able to visit other country.

If not, visa will be voided.

http://k1experience.blogspot.com/

[Fr8dog 386]

K1 is an "one time entry" visa. You can not leave the country and return before you get the advance parole aka combo card. Apply for the combo card when filing the AOS after marriage.

[ricnally 259]

in order to be able to work in the US at the earliest possible time, bear in mind that you need your marriage certificate before you can apply for the Green Card (and work authorization/advanced parole), so make sure you can get same-day service to get your certificate in hand. Some places can take weeks after the wedding before you get the certificate.

Thank you for all the insight.

So if my k-1 visa is approved on March 2nd, I can only enter the US under that visa?

I am unable to enter anymore as a visitor?

As I was planning to enter as a visitor (as I've numerous times as me and my fiance are only 3 hours apart) - then get legally married and return to canada to continue to work. Then would apply for AOS, AoEA and obtain a SSN from there?

no can do.

[lkerky 25]

Thank you for all the insight.

So if my k-1 visa is approved on March 2nd, I can only enter the US under that visa?

I am unable to enter anymore as a visitor?

As I was planning to enter as a visitor (as I've numerous times as me and my fiance are only 3 hours apart) - then get legally married and return to canada to continue to work. Then would apply for AOS, AoEA and obtain a SSN from there?

Sounds like you applied for the wrong visa.. You should have applied for a spousal visa if you wanted to be able to work right away.

You cannot marry and then leave the country without applying for AOS and having AP or your green card.

[tidius 6]

Sounds like you applied for the wrong visa.. You should have applied for a spousal visa if you wanted to be able to work right away.

You cannot marry and then leave the country without applying for AOS and having AP or your green card.

Exactly. You should have come in as a visitor, get married, go back to Canada and then have your spouse apply for K-3. You can still do that but then you will have got the K-1 visa for nothing. Since the K-1 visa is valid for six months, I agree with an earlier post that you should try to save money for a few months and have your fiancé visit you in the meantime.

Good luck!