Tricky Possible Employment Situation, K-1

[vaksurik 106]

Hello VisaJourneyers,

 

My fiancé is soon going to be entering the US with his K-1 and we plan to be married no later than Oct. 13 (but hoping for a Sept wedding!) He has the opportunity to work a gig with me that begins early January. The tricky part is that the gig involves working on a cruise ship (but not working FOR the cruise line - it's a land-based American company.) Since the ship will leave the country, obviously we will need to have his advanced parole in order, as well as the work permit/green card.

 

Looking for some answers to see if this will even be possible before January 3rd. I doubt we'll have everything in time for this to legally happen. Can the company do anything to expedite the process? Any input is appreciated. 

[Kiolas 102]

@vaksurik How long is your anticipated ship tour? If your fiancé is away from the U.S. less than 6 months he will be ok, doesn't need advanced parole. Frequent and prolonged absence from the U.S. may jeopardize his future citizenship application (even with advanced parole).  

[geowrian 22,335]

If they provide a firm job offer, he can request an expedite after you  marry and file for AOS/EAD/AP. You must have biometrics completed before they can expedite it.

Even with an expedite, that's a tough timeline...it could take weeks or months still.

[geowrian 22,335]

Just now, Kiolas said:

If your fiancé is away from the U.S. less than 6 months he will be ok, doesn't need advanced parole.

Any exit without AP will abandon the AOS application, and the K-1 becomes cancelled upon entry since it is single use.

[vaksurik 106]

3 minutes ago, geowrian said:

If they provide a firm job offer, he can request an expedite after you  marry and file for AOS/EAD/AP. You must have biometrics completed before they can expedite it.

Even with an expedite, that's a tough timeline...it could take weeks or months still.

Thanks, it's good to know an expedite is possible at all. We'll see what they can do!  Hopefully we can make it work, but I'm very skeptical as well. 

 

It's only a 6-week gig, which is nice, but it's 6 separate cruises, so that's 6 entrances and exits to the country.

 

[Kiolas 102]

@vaksurik USCIS is very slow nowadays. I see you are from New York. It is impossible to even schedule an InfoPass appointment here in NYC!

[vaksurik 106]

2 minutes ago, Kiolas said:

@vaksurik USCIS is very slow nowadays. I see you are from New York. It is impossible to even schedule an InfoPass appointment here in NYC!

Oh great, more waiting to look forward to 😅 Is it possible to schedule these appointments in other cities/states? My family is from Ohio and I travel there frequently - do you think it would be easier to go through everything there, or would that be more trouble than it's worth?

[p-ana 933]

1 hour ago, vaksurik said:

Oh great, more waiting to look forward to 😅 Is it possible to schedule these appointments in other cities/states? My family is from Ohio and I travel there frequently - do you think it would be easier to go through everything there, or would that be more trouble than it's worth?

It will depend on the persons adjusting/ applying residence address. If you don’t live in Ohio you can’t just put that as the address. 

[ajay007 43]

2 hours ago, vaksurik said:

Hello VisaJourneyers,

 

My fiancé is soon going to be entering the US with his K-1 and we plan to be married no later than Oct. 13 (but hoping for a Sept wedding!) He has the opportunity to work a gig with me that begins early January. The tricky part is that the gig involves working on a cruise ship (but not working FOR the cruise line - it's a land-based American company.) Since the ship will leave the country, obviously we will need to have his advanced parole in order, as well as the work permit/green card.

 

Looking for some answers to see if this will even be possible before January 3rd. I doubt we'll have everything in time for this to legally happen. Can the company do anything to expedite the process? Any input is appreciated. 

Hi

k1 applicants are not allow to apply for SSN even and without SSN he is not able to work.Nowadays EAD takes atleast 7 Months according to USCIS Guideline.

[vaksurik 106]

18 minutes ago, ajay007 said:

Hi

k1 applicants are not allow to apply for SSN even and without SSN he is not able to work.Nowadays EAD takes atleast 7 Months according to USCIS Guideline.

He already has a SSN from a previous visa. Does that speed up the process at all?

[NikLR 13,220]

33 minutes ago, ajay007 said:

Hi

k1 applicants are not allow to apply for SSN even and without SSN he is not able to work.Nowadays EAD takes atleast 7 Months according to USCIS Guideline.

Actually a k1 can apply for an SSN from arrival up to 2 weeks remaining on their i-94.  

 

15 minutes ago, vaksurik said:

He already has a SSN from a previous visa. Does that speed up the process at all?

No it does not.  Chances of his ead and ap being approved in time is slim.  You can ask for an expedite of course but be prepared to go alone. 

Edited August 27, 2018 by NikLR
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[Roel 7,191]

14 minutes ago, vaksurik said:

He already has a SSN from a previous visa. Does that speed up the process at all?

No.

[ajay007 43]

i dont think so it will help.They don't allow work untill his EAD approve.

[geowrian 22,335]

1 hour ago, ajay007 said:

Hi

k1 applicants are not allow to apply for SSN even and without SSN he is not able to work.Nowadays EAD takes atleast 7 Months according to USCIS Guideline.

K-1 entrants with current status (meaning within the 90 days from POE only) are aliens authorized to work* and therefore qualify for an SSN. However, to actually work they also need an EAD as required evidence of their authorization to work. This is noted on the SS card they receive.

[Dutchster 1,106]

4 hours ago, ajay007 said:

Hi

k1 applicants are not allow to apply for SSN even and without SSN he is not able to work.Nowadays EAD takes atleast 7 Months according to USCIS Guideline.

Hi
Inaccurate information. K-1 visa holders are allowed to apply and receive a SSN within 90 days of arrival.  On the card, it will say "Valid for work only with DSH authorization" which means their SSN can only be used for work when they provide an EAD with it. 

Edited August 27, 2018 by Dutchster