Tourist visa

[Ben03 0]

Hi guys

 

I work offshore and have a multiple entry visa (B2). Once I get the K1 visa does the tourist visa get voided? Or will I be able to work offshore still?

 

Also don't I have to be in the USA for a certain amount of time during green card process etc?

[Boiler 46,338]

Well you can leave anytime, but you need Advanced Parole to not abandon the process, say 6 months?

[JFH 12,191]

39 minutes ago, Ben03 said:

 

Also don't I have to be in the USA for a certain amount of time during green card process etc?

You can leave at any time. It’s coming back into the county that would be an issue. You need either AP or a green card to be able to return - you are looking at many months after marriage to have either of those in your hand. You also cannot work without an EAD. How far into the K-1 process are you? It may not be your best choice. 

[Ben03 0]

Hi JFH 

 

I'll be going for the final interview next month at the US embassy in JHB.

[Roel 7,193]

1. B2 will get voided once k1 is approved in the embassy.

2. Boy if you want to work in the US and travel ASAP then you picked the wrong  Visa. You will be stuck in the US without ability to legally work for a good 6 months. Or longer, as some people report. 

[Boiler 46,338]

Begs the question as to how you intend to maintain your US Permanent Residency, when will you be giving your overseas job up and relocating?

[Ayrton 965]

3 hours ago, Roel said:

1. B2 will get voided once k1 is approved in the embassy.

2. Boy if you want to work in the US and travel ASAP then you picked the wrong  Visa. You will be stuck in the US without ability to legally work for a good 6 months. Or longer, as some people report. 

 

In my interview, the CO said the B2 is still valid until I use the K1 visa. Another CO said the same thing to another couple.

[Going through 5,671]

4 hours ago, Ayrton said:

 

In my interview, the CO said the B2 is still valid until I use the K1 visa. Another CO said the same thing to another couple.

 

Once you enter the US, you'll be entering on the K1 visa when CBP sees the stamp.

Edited March 29, 2019 by Going through

[p-ana 933]

1 hour ago, Ayrton said:

 

In my interview, the CO said the B2 is still valid until I use the K1 visa. Another CO said the same thing to another couple.

Funny as the rdj consulate stamped my b1/b2 with “cancelled without prejudice” when they gave me the k1

[Roel 7,193]

2 hours ago, Ayrton said:

 

In my interview, the CO said the B2 is still valid until I use the K1 visa. Another CO said the same thing to another couple.

Nope. They won't let you in on b2 Visa. Also 99% chance they will cancel it on the interview. 

[Crazy Cat 42,670]

3 hours ago, Ayrton said:

 

In my interview, the CO said the B2 is still valid until I use the K1 visa. Another CO said the same thing to another couple.

You will use your K-1 the first time you enter the US after it is issued in your passport.

[Roel 7,193]

The truth is, it shouldn't matter. You applied for k1 visa so you're suppose to be ready to immigrate to the US. Means that you no longer go there as a tourist, you're quitting your jobs, etc. 

Edited March 29, 2019 by Roel

[Ayrton 965]

1 hour ago, Roel said:

Nope. They won't let you in on b2 Visa. Also 99% chance they will cancel it on the interview. 

 

The COs were clear when they said: here's your vallid B2 visa back (because it was on an older passport), in case something happens and you decide not to get married and use the K1 visa.

 

Maybe the COs didn't know what they were talking about... 💁🏽‍♂️

[Crazy Cat 42,670]

2 minutes ago, Ayrton said:

 

The COs were clear when they said: here's your vallid B2 visa back (because it was on an older passport), in case something happens and you decide not to get married and use the K1 visa.

 

Maybe the COs didn't know what they were talking about... 💁🏽‍♂️

It wouldn't be the first time there was misunderstanding.  The next time you enter the US after having a K-1 visa issued in your passport, you better come prepared to stay for 6 months at least......

[Roel 7,193]

15 minutes ago, Ayrton said:

 

The COs were clear when they said: here's your vallid B2 visa back (because it was on an older passport), in case something happens and you decide not to get married and use the K1 visa.

 

Maybe the COs didn't know what they were talking about... 💁🏽‍♂️

Yeah in case you decide that you want to cancel K1 visa probably. 

 

Just because you were 1% that didn't get their b2 canceled on the inter iew doesnt mean that it's not a rule.