Pending K-1 visa, fiancé denied entry on ESTA for suspicion of being here to work

[Lemonslice 4,555]

Did he admit he was planning to work (general), or to work with cannabis harvest?  Outcome and what to do next might be VERY different 

 

Read: https://www.newsweek.com/legal-canadian-marijuana-workers-face-lifetime-us-ban-1120694 

 

 

[Lemonslice 4,555]

16 hours ago, Gasolina424 said:

Not that interesting when you’re trying to get as much info as possible to plan your life! I asked this before we ever submitted a visa application. Just trying to weigh our options and make informed decisions.  This question was specific to whether or not the k-1 approval permits you to work while waiting for adjustment of status. Turns out you can, but it is another form and fee to apply for this privilege! Good to know, which is why I asked. 

No fee for people adjusting status - Just a 3-6 months wait.  

[MacUK 983]

4 hours ago, Gasolina424 said:

Agreed, but not helpful and not the purpose of my post. Everyone reacts differently under pressure.

 

I’m asking for guidance on how to proceed and if anyone knows what sort of specific immigration lawyer I need. Or if anyone has any experience with anything similar. I’m not looking for judgement, I’m looking for help. Thank you.

 

Wasn't being judgemental at all and I apologise if it came across as such.

Just trying to make a point for others reading this thread not to be coerced into making false admissions in the future.

[geowrian 22,335]

17 hours ago, Gasolina424 said:

Not that interesting when you’re trying to get as much info as possible to plan your life! I asked this before we ever submitted a visa application. Just trying to weigh our options and make informed decisions.  This question was specific to whether or not the k-1 approval permits you to work while waiting for adjustment of status. Turns out you can, but it is another form and fee to apply for this privilege! Good to know, which is why I asked. 

1 hour ago, Lemonslice said:

No fee for people adjusting status - Just a 3-6 months wait.  

I think the reference was to apply for an EAD while still on K-1 status. That does require paying the fee.

At the same time, it's pretty pointless to attempt this option as it expires at the end of the 90 days and it is taking well over 90 days to adjudicate the I-765. SO it would be paying them and backlogging the system for no benefit.

An EAD based on a pending AOS has no fee, as noted.

 

[Lemonslice 4,555]

14 minutes ago, geowrian said:

I think the reference was to apply for an EAD while still on K-1 status. That does require paying the fee.

At the same time, it's pretty pointless to attempt this option as it expires at the end of the 90 days and it is taking well over 90 days to adjudicate the I-765. SO it would be paying them and backlogging the system for no benefit.

An EAD based on a pending AOS has no fee, as noted.

 

I guess "... while waiting for adjustment of status" can be read both ways [while waiting to file/while waiting for it to be processed].  Yes, pretty expensive and useless to request EAD prior to filing for AOS.  

[jess100 53]

You will want to be sure the attorney specializes in this kind of process.  That is, has experience with deportations and K-1 visas, and not, say, asylum or workers' visas.  At one time there was a list of recommended lawyers on VJ.

 

 

 

[Boiler 43,438]

K1 is not an obvious choice for someone who needs to work asap.