Im in US on K3 VIsa

[merinrich 0]

HI everyone,

YOur contributions to this topic is much well appreciated...thank you!

My case: I arrived in US September 2006 and my K3 expiration date is on SEpt 2008..I haven't filed any adjustment yet of my status since I arrived. Guess, i have a procrastination syndrome..hehhee.... Now, its summer and my grandpa is sick...i wanted to visit Philippines just for couple of days... Do you think I can go back to US after I visited Philippines? I wouldn't get in trouble going back to US then?

Second case: If i filed for Adjustment of Status...how long does it usually takes to wait for the greencard? and if I got the greencard...can I visit Philippines right away?

THank you so much for your time...

GOd bless

MEri

[pushbrk 12,898]

HI everyone,

YOur contributions to this topic is much well appreciated...thank you!

My case: I arrived in US September 2006 and my K3 expiration date is on SEpt 2008..I haven't filed any adjustment yet of my status since I arrived. Guess, i have a procrastination syndrome..hehhee.... Now, its summer and my grandpa is sick...i wanted to visit Philippines just for couple of days... Do you think I can go back to US after I visited Philippines? I wouldn't get in trouble going back to US then?

Second case: If i filed for Adjustment of Status...how long does it usually takes to wait for the greencard? and if I got the greencard...can I visit Philippines right away?

THank you so much for your time...

GOd bless

MEri

You can leave and re-enter the US using a current passport and unexpired K3 visa as many times as you wish. After the visa expires, you would need either a green card or visa extension.

I'd plan on 4 to 6 months for the green card but it is possible to take much longer. Once you have it, you can come and go as you please as long as you maintain your permanent resident status.

Edited March 7, 2008 by pushbrk

[merinrich 0]

HI everyone,

YOur contributions to this topic is much well appreciated...thank you!

My case: I arrived in US September 2006 and my K3 expiration date is on SEpt 2008..I haven't filed any adjustment yet of my status since I arrived. Guess, i have a procrastination syndrome..hehhee.... Now, its summer and my grandpa is sick...i wanted to visit Philippines just for couple of days... Do you think I can go back to US after I visited Philippines? I wouldn't get in trouble going back to US then?

Second case: If i filed for Adjustment of Status...how long does it usually takes to wait for the greencard? and if I got the greencard...can I visit Philippines right away?

THank you so much for your time...

GOd bless

MEri

You can leave and re-enter the US using a current passport and unexpired K3 visa as many times as you wish. After the visa expires, you would need either a green card or visa extension.

I'd plan on 4 to 6 months for the green card but it is possible to take much longer. Once you have it, you can come and go as you please as long as you maintain your permanent resident status.

how will you extend your visa? what are the process?

and how will you maintain your permanent resident status?? like you cannot leave for 10 years or whatsoever???hehehe...silly me...

thanks by the way

[eau_xplain 2]

how will you extend your visa? what are the process?

and how will you maintain your permanent resident status?? like you cannot leave for 10 years or whatsoever???hehehe...silly me...

thanks by the way

You don't extend your visa. You should file for your AOS before your visa expires. When you file for AOS, you also file for EAD and AP. EAD will allow you to work if your visa expires before your AOS is approved. The AP will allow you to re-enter the US once your visa expires and your AOS is not yet approved.

To find out how one can maintain one's permanent resident status, read this.

[merinrich 0]

how will you extend your visa? what are the process?

and how will you maintain your permanent resident status?? like you cannot leave for 10 years or whatsoever???hehehe...silly me...

thanks by the way

You don't extend your visa. You should file for your AOS before your visa expires. When you file for AOS, you also file for EAD and AP. EAD will allow you to work if your visa expires before your AOS is approved. The AP will allow you to re-enter the US once your visa expires and your AOS is not yet approved.

To find out how one can maintain one's permanent resident status, read this.

I already have EAD but it will expire together with my K3 visa...and what is AP? and how will i apply for that?

[pushbrk 12,898]

how will you extend your visa? what are the process?

and how will you maintain your permanent resident status?? like you cannot leave for 10 years or whatsoever???hehehe...silly me...

thanks by the way

You don't extend your visa. You should file for your AOS before your visa expires. When you file for AOS, you also file for EAD and AP. EAD will allow you to work if your visa expires before your AOS is approved. The AP will allow you to re-enter the US once your visa expires and your AOS is not yet approved.

To find out how one can maintain one's permanent resident status, read this.

I already have EAD but it will expire together with my K3 visa...and what is AP? and how will i apply for that?

AP is advanced parole. That's the only option for those entering on a K1 visa but the K3 status can actually be extended through application.

In any event, filing AOS ASAP is the best advice. At this point, you'll get the non-conditional green card.

You're asking questions covered in the FAQ, Guides and Immigration Dictionary. Why not check them out.

[merinrich 0]

how will you extend your visa? what are the process?

and how will you maintain your permanent resident status?? like you cannot leave for 10 years or whatsoever???hehehe...silly me...

thanks by the way

You don't extend your visa. You should file for your AOS before your visa expires. When you file for AOS, you also file for EAD and AP. EAD will allow you to work if your visa expires before your AOS is approved. The AP will allow you to re-enter the US once your visa expires and your AOS is not yet approved.

To find out how one can maintain one's permanent resident status, read this.

I already have EAD but it will expire together with my K3 visa...and what is AP? and how will i apply for that?

AP is advanced parole. That's the only option for those entering on a K1 visa but the K3 status can actually be extended through application.

In any event, filing AOS ASAP is the best advice. At this point, you'll get the non-conditional green card.

You're asking questions covered in the FAQ, Guides and Immigration Dictionary. Why not check them out.

thanks...yeah i will...but thanks for the info...

God bless