File I-765 with CR1 - Visiting Under Visa Waiver Program & Working?

[Taeminas 0]

Hello,

Is it possible to file an I-765 so I may work while visiting (under Visa Waiver Program) & waiting for a CR1 visa to be granted?

My fiance is a Canadian who naturalized and we're planning to get married in 2015. I am a Canadian, residing in Canada.

We are looking at the process for a CR1 visa & read that I can visit him while the CR1 paperwork is processing if the CBP officer grants approval at the point of entry.

I understand there are parts of the process, like the interview at a consulate abroad, which require me to return to Canada. We're just trying to use our time productively.

Thank you.

Edited August 26, 2014 by Taeminas

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Nope.

Also, Canada is not a part of the Visa Waiver Program.

[milimelo 4,413]

Interesting. No.

Is there an option to get married now and file CR-1. That way you will have immigrant visa in 2015 and can start working as soon as you're processed at POE with your immigrant visa.

[Taeminas 0]

Thank you very both for the replies, and thank you Harpa Timsah for the correction on the VWP. Unfortunately, I can't edit my post to cross that out.

We're set on having the ceremony (with marriage certificate signing) in 2015, because we want all our family & friends present for the whole event. If we got married now, that experience & celebration would not feel the same to us. This is why we haven't inquired about K-1 visa in that forum.

Are there any other options we may not be aware of so I could legally reside in the US as soon as possible?

[NikLR 13,227]

TN visa if you qualify.

[Taeminas 0]

Unfortunately, I do not hold any accreditation to qualify for the TN visa. Thank you for the suggestion, though!

It looks like we'll pursue the CR1 visa. Thank you all for the insight