Tyler_R

i'm curious of when your paperwork left the NVC for montreal for you to have an interview date of feb 28th?

mine just finished at nvc this week and i was told that it was not scheduled for feb but rather that i'll have to hope it is scheduled in the 2nd week of feb for march. (they do the scheduling the 2nd week of each month for the following month)

Our case (I'm the lucky husband referred to above with the Feb. 28 interview) was approved by NVC at the very end of December/very early January. We called NVc the night of January 4th and were told that they could not get us an interview for January and would not, at the time, comment on our chances of a February interview. Luckily, I suppose, we're not scheduled for March. We had the interview date sent to us by e-mail on January 12th.

Hope this helps and good luck!

oh, and Montreal is terribly backlogged. Look at 8 - 14 months from start to finish of this process

Thanks for the info! On the plus side, at least I presently live in Montreal... haha

Thanks everyone for the prompt, insightful replies! I really appreciate it!

Okay, so I can forget about the EAD for the reason that Shawn & Emi outlined.

I will talk with my to-be fiancee and her mother who entered the US on a k-1 visa - though she, at that time was able to work within two weeks in the States and before getting married with a simple stamp in her passport (which, I've read, they no longer allow). It seems that we will have to decide between a fiancee or spousal visa.

To add, we don't really intend to use the 90 day period as a "trial" but, given the distance and inability to spend more than a few weeks together at a given time it just leaves room to question. I'm sure that between our ever-expanding love for one another and relentless desire to be together the "what-ifs" will dissipate.

Many thanks again. I'll likely be back for more help once I finally pop the question!

Hi everyone! I've been reading up on the k-1 process the past two days and had the following questions:

I'm at the pre-engagement stage and trying am to get a good sense of what is ahead once I do propose and we apply for a K-1 visa.

So, am I to gather that upon entering the United States on a K-1 Visa I will not be able to work until married and have filed for/received my EAD? And to be clear, an EAD is the "work authorization card" I've seen mentioned?

Is it possible to apply for and obtain a work authorization card before being married? Seeing as my someday-soon-fiancee and I have not "lived together" before we would like to maximize that 90-day period upon entry on the K-1 visa to allay all of our concerns and ensure that we are doing what is best. However, the thought of being with her for up to three months and my not bringing in a single paycheck - plus might not be feasible.

One general question: what is the fastest way to gain work eligibility once in the States on a K-1 Visa?

Thank you in advance for your help! Glad to have this forum as a resource as I embark on this lengthy yet wonderful journey.

I'm at the pre-engagement stage myself and trying to get a good sense of what is ahead once I do propose and we apply for a K-1 visa.

So, am I to gather that upon entering the United States on a K-1 Visa I will not be able to work until married and have filed for/received my EAD? And to be clear, an EAD is the "work authorization card" that Canadian_Wife mentioned above?

Is it possible to apply for and obtain a work authorization card before being married? Seeing as my someday-soon-fiancee and I have not "lived together" before we would like to maximize that 90-day period upon entry on the K-1 visa to allay all of our concerns and ensure that we are doing what is best.

One final question: am I correct to understand that it takes about 2 weeks to receive work authorization, once in the States, on a K-1 Visa?

Thank you in advance for your help