Getting a work visa while k-1 Visa is Pending

[Thewhites 0]

I am visiting my Fiance in the US while our k-1 Visa is pending. I'm canadian. I Was wondering if it was legal to get a work visa so i could work there while waiting for my k-1 to be approved.

[payxibka 10,045]

I am visiting my Fiance in the US while our k-1 Visa is pending. I'm canadian. I Was wondering if it was legal to get a work visa so i could work there while waiting for my k-1 to be approved.

Not without a sponsoring employer.....

[Kathryn41 3,205]

No - you entered the US as a 'visiting' Canadian. You are not allowed to work as a visitor. You need to have an employer sponsor you, submit all of the necessary documentation to the appropriate locations, meet the employment standards, pay the appropriate fees, wait for the appropriate visa and then enter on that visa in order to work.

[Nutty 2]

NO.

You entered on a tourist visa. No work allowed on a tourist visa.

Your attempt to get a work permit while you are here on a tourist visa and waiting for your K-1 to be approved is called TRYING TO ADJUST STATUS WITHOUT PROPER PROCEDURE. The USCIS frowns on this and sees it as attempt to circumvent their rules.

It will count against you.

[melusine 5]

perhaps under a TN visa (because you are canadian).

Other type of visa, i don't know.

And still it's up to the guy at the border.

[payxibka 10,045]

perhaps under a TN visa (because you are canadian).

Other type of visa, i don't know.

And still it's up to the guy at the border.

And if possible would require a departure and re-entry

[Thewhites 0]

thanks!

Yeah, I would definitly go back to canada and do it the right way. I was just worried that applied for the work visa would interfeer with my k-1 process. I have worked in the US before and know all about getting the employer sponsor.. I was just curious as to whether working at all in the states was frowned upon for pending k-1.

[payxibka 10,045]

thanks!

Yeah, I would definitly go back to canada and do it the right way. I was just worried that applied for the work visa would interfeer with my k-1 process. I have worked in the US before and know all about getting the employer sponsor.. I was just curious as to whether working at all in the states was frowned upon for pending k-1.

Applying for a visa does not mean you need to put your life on hold.... If you qualify and it can be obtained, then there is no issue....

[Thewhites 0]

right on! Thank you