Sirdaniel42

Incorrect. The K-1 visa holder is classified as an "legal alien allowed to work" for the purposes of applying for a SSN. However, the SSC will come with the restriction "NOT VALID FOR WORK WITHOUT DHS AUTHORIZATION." That authorization is the EAD or GC. The employer must complete the I-9 form when they hire you. Take a look at the I-9 form to see what is required to show the employer as proof you are legally able to work in the US.
Good luck,
Dave

I have a concern that you haven't researched what you're embarking on thoroughly.
Instead of giving you an easy answer, my perogative, I ask that you go back and study the guides to make sure that you haven't skipped all the pertinent details that you need to know. This is such an easy but important question tha tyou should really no the answer.
Yes I know, I'm a grumpy old Man but helpful in my own way.

Moving to effects of major family changes.
OP - divorce and move on. Count your lucky stars that you haven't filed I-864 for her AOS as you would be on the hook with the government.
You are right, she may be going the VAWA route and for that you never want to be alone with her - always have a third party present if you do have to meet.

DO NOT SETTLE FOR A MUTUAL RESTRAINING ORDER. I will be used against you in the future. Her only was to stay in the US is by AOS through you. You have no saying on whether she gets a work visa or not. Also, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONTACT HER. It will be used against you at the TPO hearing. Any communication should be between the attorneys. If she calls, tell her to contact your attorney and hang up.

The requirement is that you have met face-to-face within the two years prior to filing the I-129F petition. They did not meet face-to-face in those two years and therefore cannot provide evidence that they did. The visit that they just had(currently having) does not satisfy the requirement and will not be accepted.
The petition will be denied. Instead of waiting, my advice is to withdraw the I-129F petition and then refile using proof of meeting from this current visit. Make sure they read through all the I-129F instructions before they refile to make sure they do not miss any other requirements the second time around.

Congratulations
Your passport and/or driver licence, I have my GC now and my case status is still on initiall review

Since this is primarily a 'Do-It-Yourself' site, I would daresay that most of the folks here refrain from retaining the services of an immigration lawyer or legal service. There are those that have initially retained legal counsel and then have cancelled their services. If your immigration issues are complex or too involved for your comfort, you are advised to retain appropriate legal counsel.
YMMV,
Good luck on your visa journey.

To summarise the above... take it easy . Use the waiting time to familiarise yourself with this site, the visa processes and meeting new friends. Good luck with your Visa Journey (F)

The VJ timelines are exactly that, a VJ timeline. It has nothing to do with USCIS.
There is a computer progam here that when people fill out their timelines, the computer program puts together an estimate of when your petition will be adjudicated. Since VJ represents only a very small percent of petitions at USCIS, and not everyone keeps their timeline updated, I am sure you can understand why timelines change and change so drastically.
You've been waiting 2 months, while I undestand it is very difficult to wait, many others have been waiting much much longer
Good luck

Your first step is to meet in person again so that you are eligible to file the paperwork. Now, just some advice from someone who has been through the process. Before we were married, my fiance and I had spent little time together. We knew each other years before, reconnected, and then decided to get married. I went to visit twice, once to meet the eligibility requirement and to see if we were still compatible. Then I went again in the middle of the process to spend more time together and wait for our approval. Just that little bit of time together did not really give us much of a chance to get to know each other the way we are today. Even though things worked out and we are still married, I really wish that we had had a chance to spend time together in a variety of situations. We both feel that we rushed into things (even though we are both older), but knowing how long the process takes, we didn't want to wait to file the paperwork. There are some things that you probably want to think about. Saving money for the visa process is a good start, but there are going to be many more expenses to think about along the way. If you do a K1 visa, you will need to pay for adjustment of status when you arrive. You mentioned your fiance is in college and that you are both young. She likely has many more years of college, and the US economy is not good right now. It might be hard for you to find a job that can support you both. Last I checked, Brasil does accept co-sponsors, but that isn't going to be a big help to you with your daily expenses, probably. Next, you mentioned that you knew each other in high school. Even though it wasn't that long ago, high school is a completely different world, and people change alot when they leave. I am not trying to talk you out of getting married, but my advice is to spend some time together either here or in Brasil. You will have to meet in person anyway to file the papers, and this would give you a chance to talk through your plans for the future in person. Leaving your home country for good is a lot harder than most people realize, and there is often a huge culture shock. I have lived extensively in both countries, and I feel a huge difference in the USA compared to Brasil. I think running down to Brasil and getting married right away could be too impulsive especially if you haven't seen each other in awhile. Keep in mind that you would be apart for some of the process even if you file for a CR1 visa because it can take up to a year for everything to be done. Also, getting married in Brasil is not something that can be done fast. There are a lot of documents and waiting time, so do some research first if you want to go with that option. Good luck with whatever you decide, and if you have questions about the paperwork, let me know. Wishing you the best!

Okay, so maybe her coming here would be a better solution? this will probably take much longer, but I guess I'll have to wait.

Do stick to nursing. "Freedom" is the last thing I associate with porn stars, by the way. Do some research before you jump in and permanently ruin both your physical and mental health. Really.

~~~~Moved to Working & Traveling During US Immigration, from the Philippines forum~~~~
I'm sorry for your loss.
You may also want to call the Consulate that issued you the k1 visa. Some ppl have been successful at getting the consulate to re issue the k1 as long as they were not married yet. Also it is only valid for the original length when it was first issued.

First, condolences for your loss.
Next, make an InfoPass appointment at your closest USCIS office. You'll need to explain your situation and request advance parole (permission to re-enter the United States) because regardless of whether your I-94 is unexpired, the K-1 visa is good for a single entry into the United States. If you leave without getting advance parole first you stand a significant chance of being denied entry and having to go through the entire K-1 process again (or else having to get married in the Philippines and apply for a CR-1).
I've heard of people in similar situations getting lucky and being readmitted on the strength of the used K-1 visa and the unexpired I-94; don't risk it. Make an InfoPass appointment, explain your situation, request advance parole, and make sure you'll be able to come back after you've said your goodbyes.

My question is, why would you want to be separated from your wife for several years? How much "visiting" does she need? Are not you supposed to be married? You went through all the processes, CR1, she was here only a few months and now she wants to leave for a few years? Sorry, I just do not understand this.

"You were probably looking for immigration-related answers, but i think this is more important to think about. Just kind of though. Hope you get the answers you're looking for".
Wow. I appreciate that there is a lot of good advice on the Immigration process given here at VJ and it is incredibly helpful..... but I have to say I am frequently surprised how often people take it as an opportunity to give un-solicitored advice on peoples relationships and how people should live their lives. Just my un-solicitored opinion.
Just to add, I'm sure he is just as happy and prepared to leave his country as she is to leave hers.... don't quite get the point you are trying to make in your post

this is the most ridiculous thing I have ever read here. 100 relationships before you get married? really?????

So much ####### in this post reply
~"the less you care the more the girl will want you." This is juvenile advice. If you are looking to have a sincere lasting relationship with a true connection to a woman don't follow that advice. If you are looking to play games and get laid by girls with low self esteem then go for it!
~"you should have a minimum of 100 relationships before you consider getting married" I'm 31 and have dated a lot and am nowhere near 100 relationship. That's completely absurd. I whole heartedly believe you will learn more about yourself and what you are looking for in a few long term committed relationships then 100 meaningless flings (because at a number that large, that's all they are).
~"File for divorce and head back to Philippines for the next one." Really?! You make it sounds like picking up a wife is akin to picking up a new weed whacker at Wal-Mart. If you meet someone overseas that is one thing, but looking at the Philippines as a place to serial hook one wife after another until you find something that pleases you is another.
Sheesh....

OP, you're in the begining stages of stalking. You need to stop before you allow yourself to get goaded into stupid stuff.
Get a divorce, notify USCIS and proceed to move on with your life. Gowon has learned in his time (I'm old enough to almost be your Dad) that you can't keep someone that doesn't want to be with you. You have no properties or kids together so it's as clean as a break that you can get adn she moved out on her own without you having to get all messy like.
You're not going to get her deported and it's not your job, you're going to notify the USCIS and you're going to move on. I read your bio page and saw how you met and your activities you did when you first met, those, IMHO, were all wrong.

Page 3 of the I-129F instructions tells you that a G-325A is required for both you (the petitioner) and her (the beneficiary).
Refer to the K1 Guide here on VJ to familiarize yourselves with all the documents, etc.

It is very important that you and your husband understand that a Permanent Resident is NOT a citizen, because if he ever falsely claims to be a US Citizen, he will be banned from the US for life (yes even after getting the GC). US passports are for US citizens. Your husband will be a Haitian citizen and a US permanent resident. Falsely claiming to be a US Citizen might include registering to vote, serving on a jury, or checking off a box on an employment form that he is a citizen. I even saw a person who filled out a job application claiming to be a Citizen, and got in hot water. A Permanent Resident cannot do any of these things. For traveling, he will also need to apply for visas as a Haitian Citizen, and will not have the visa-free abilities that a US Citizen has. The GC is only permission to live and work in the US.

Haha, ok thanks for the opinions. I'll keep my $500 I think.

There isn't anything you can do yet because USCIS doesn't even know you've sent them a petition. It's unlikely you're going to be able to stop the petition at the Texas lockbox since it just moves through there briefly. Wait until you get the NOA1 and the online status says it's been sent to the service center. Prepare a letter explaining that you'd like to withdraw the petition. It wouldn't hurt to have your signature on the letter notarized. Send the letter, along with a copy of the NOA1, to the service center.

We wrote a short story where we met every time with the exact dates that can be found on the copies of plane and bus tickets. It was half a page, but don't write more than one page

In my opinion, anyone who has been divorced six times has a problem which love won't solve.