Effects of Possible Work Visa on K-1 Application

[BeckyC 0]

My fiance is from Northern Ireland and works in the television industry. Currently he is filming a group of 5 shows for a production group in the US. There is a possibility this will evolve into a year long series however; nothing is concrete at this point in time. We probably won't have a definite on that until Jan-Feb next year. If it does go to series, there is also the possibility he will be issued a work visa since the production group is based in LA.

We were planning to submit our initial packet for the K-1 visa in December when he visits for the holidays. Should we continue to do so knowing there is the possibility of a work visa in the future? And, if we do file for the K-1 and suddenly the company wants to sponsor him for a work visa - will the fact that he has an active K-1 request be a hinderance to this process?

We would hate to wait considering there really are no definites in the picture as far as a work visa is concerned, but we also don't want to complicate the issue should it arise in the near future.

Thanks for your help!

Becky-

[Dan J 277]

My fiance is from Northern Ireland and works in the television industry. Currently he is filming a group of 5 shows for a production group in the US. There is a possibility this will evolve into a year long series however; nothing is concrete at this point in time. We probably won't have a definite on that until Jan-Feb next year. If it does go to series, there is also the possibility he will be issued a work visa since the production group is based in LA.

We were planning to submit our initial packet for the K-1 visa in December when he visits for the holidays. Should we continue to do so knowing there is the possibility of a work visa in the future? And, if we do file for the K-1 and suddenly the company wants to sponsor him for a work visa - will the fact that he has an active K-1 request be a hinderance to this process?

We would hate to wait considering there really are no definites in the picture as far as a work visa is concerned, but we also don't want to complicate the issue should it arise in the near future.

Thanks for your help!

Becky-

Yes you can go ahead with the K-1. If the work visa comes through, you can cancel the K-1. However, if your fiance intends to immigrate, make sure the work visa is considered dual intent. That way once he is here, he can get married to you and file for AOS.