K1 VISA INTERVIEW OVERSEAS

[Jen27062019 22]

Hi! I need help regarding my situation.

 

I am in Australia with a Temporary resident visa expiring this July, 2020. I have been here for more than 4 years now. Studied for 2 years and worked for 2 years.

 

My case status has been “READY” since February of this year (US Consulate SYDNEY).

 

If ever I don’t get an interview date before my Australian visa expires, I am planning to get a tourist visa to extend my stay just to wait for my interview.

 

I am worried that if my case gets transferred to the Philippines where the current COVID situation is not good, my application will be delayed even more and may fall under complication and uncertainty. Whereas here in Australia, things are better with good chances of earlier interview dates (but of course nothing is for sure).

 

Is it okay to have a tourist visa as an extended visa while waiting for my interview?

 

Thank you so much!

[Lucky2Lucky 2,526]

3 hours ago, Jen27062019 said:

Hi! I need help regarding my situation.

 

I am in Australia with a Temporary resident visa expiring this July, 2020. I have been here for more than 4 years now. Studied for 2 years and worked for 2 years.

 

My case status has been “READY” since February of this year (US Consulate SYDNEY).

 

If ever I don’t get an interview date before my Australian visa expires, I am planning to get a tourist visa to extend my stay just to wait for my interview.

 

I am worried that if my case gets transferred to the Philippines where the current COVID situation is not good, my application will be delayed even more and may fall under complication and uncertainty. Whereas here in Australia, things are better with good chances of earlier interview dates (but of course nothing is for sure).

 

Is it okay to have a tourist visa as an extended visa while waiting for my interview?

 

Thank you so much!

It’s highly likely you won’t have your k1 interview before July. I don’t believe you can Obtain a US visa while being a tourist in a country. Is there any reason why you don’t extend your work visa? There is no telling when the embassy will open up for visa processing and you may be out of a job for awhile.

Edited June 27, 2020 by Luckycuds

[Jen27062019 22]

52 minutes ago, Luckycuds said:

It’s highly likely you won’t have your k1 interview before July. I don’t believe you can Obtain a US visa while being a tourist in a country. Is there any reason why you don’t extend your work visa? There is no telling when the embassy will open up for visa processing and you may be out of a job for awhile.

It's not a work visa, it is an extension visa after studying masters for two years.  My employer wanted to sponsor me but I declined it and told him I can't as I am getting married in the US and then COVID happened. Everyone is telling me to have my interview here as it's not looking good in the Philippines. So I am trying to find ways to be able to stay here and wait for my interview as my case status is 'READY'.

Edited June 27, 2020 by Jen27062019

[payxibka 10,044]

4 hours ago, Jen27062019 said:

Hi! I need help regarding my situation.

 

I am in Australia with a Temporary resident visa expiring this July, 2020. I have been here for more than 4 years now. Studied for 2 years and worked for 2 years.

 

My case status has been “READY” since February of this year (US Consulate SYDNEY).

 

If ever I don’t get an interview date before my Australian visa expires, I am planning to get a tourist visa to extend my stay just to wait for my interview.

 

I am worried that if my case gets transferred to the Philippines where the current COVID situation is not good, my application will be delayed even more and may fall under complication and uncertainty. Whereas here in Australia, things are better with good chances of earlier interview dates (but of course nothing is for sure).

 

Is it okay to have a tourist visa as an extended visa while waiting for my interview?

 

Thank you so much!

Your case won't get transferred unless YOU request it or upon interview,  the consulate in Australia determines they no longer have jurisdiction.   

 

Secondly,  while Australia definitely has covid more under control than Philippines , the only bad thing happening is in the Cebu area and the rest of the country is much more relaxed 

[Jen27062019 22]

2 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Your case won't get transferred unless YOU request it or upon interview,  the consulate in Australia determines they no longer have jurisdiction.   

 

Secondly,  while Australia definitely has covid more under control than Philippines , the only bad thing happening is in the Cebu area and the rest of the country is much more relaxed 

But if I apply to for a tourist visa to extend my visa while waiting for my interview, will that be okay or tourist visa is not allowed?

[Greenbaum 12,258]

1 hour ago, Jen27062019 said:

But if I apply to for a tourist visa to extend my visa while waiting for my interview, will that be okay or tourist visa is not allowed?

 

An interview on a tourist visa is fine but residency will be a requirement. Since you have been living and working in Australia that you have covered. If you can get an extension, it's best to stay with an interview in Australia. Currently where is your case pending? Philippines or Australia?

[payxibka 10,044]

9 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

An interview on a tourist visa is fine but residency will be a requirement. Since you have been living and working in Australia that you have covered. If you can get an extension, it's best to stay with an interview in Australia. Currently where is your case pending? Philippines or Australia?

Sydney according to the first post 

[Jen27062019 22]

9 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

An interview on a tourist visa is fine but residency will be a requirement. Since you have been living and working in Australia that you have covered. If you can get an extension, it's best to stay with an interview in Australia. Currently where is your case pending? Philippines or Australia?

@Greenbaum Thanks so much for your reply.

 

My case has been "READY" in the US Consulate in SYDNEY since February and already paid the MRV fee. They told me that I am on the waiting list for interview.

 

Should I need to email of call them to confirm if tourist visa is okay to have while waiting for the interview?

 

Thanks so much again!  

[Greenbaum 12,258]

25 minutes ago, Jen27062019 said:

@Greenbaum Thanks so much for your reply.

 

My case has been "READY" in the US Consulate in SYDNEY since February and already paid the MRV fee. They told me that I am on the waiting list for interview.

 

Should I need to email of call them to confirm if tourist visa is okay to have while waiting for the interview?

 

Thanks so much again!  

It wouldn't hurt to email them. It's better to find out now and then you will have enough time to adjust your plans if this path won't work for you. 

[Sparkle Sparkle 913]

Email them let them know your concerns.

[David and Anna 118]

one other idea;  many countries are extending and/or waiving visa/stay rules given the covid situation.  Meaning that you don't actually have to do anything to stay in the country past your current expiration.  I have no idea if Australia has such a "waiver" at present, but I can tell you that some countries do.  Check into that with Australia if you haven't already...