MarcRMN

Hey guys,

when filing for AOS and waiting for the EAD/GC, is it possible to work remotely for a company/freelance in your home country and being paid in your home country?

Any insights are greatly appreciated.

Best,

Marc

Hey guys,

I have several questions and hope you guys can help me out a bit.

My fiancé and I are about to start the visa application process but don't know exactly how to approach it yet.

I am from Germany and studied in the US where I met my now fiancé. I finished school last year in May and then started an OPT that ended in May 2018 due to the company I was working for losing business.

I had to go back to Germany and we are currently planning how to best approach the situation. I am currently still holding a J-1 (valid through Dec 31, 2018) Visa but my Sevis expired when I lost my job and now I have several questions:

1. Does the fact that I still technically have a J-1 pose any problems when applying for a K-1

2. Would it be from a timeline perspective be smarter to apply for a K-1 or to enroll in school again on a J-1/F-1 which would allow me to work after going to school for 1 year and then just file for AOS while being in school.

3. Does anyone know if I can travel to the US through ESTA while having a pending K-1 application.

I know this is a lot and I really appreciate any form of help.

Best,

Marc