having a dilemma

[chrisasta 0]

i am a k-3 visa holder who is planning on going to canada for couple of days in order to visit my sick grandma. since i got the employment authorization card yesterday i really dunno whether or not i should go there now. it says "NOT VAID FOR REENTRY TO US" is it meant that i cannot use that card when i come back to us? if i have to go there what i can do to keep my EAC valid? am i able to get a replacement or so sth else? thank you for for your attention.

p.s.

i have a silly question which is whether or not i have to use the emplyment authorization card to go to ss office in order to get a blue-paper-ss card like every resident/citizen is having ?

[gag54611 1]

As a K-3 visa holder, I believe that it is valid for multiple entries, so you would use your passport with the visa when re-entering the USA.

Yes, take the EAD to the SS office to apply for an SSN.

The language on the EAD card simply indicates that you cannot present that card to Border Patrol and expect to be allowed entry to the USA. As mentioned, you will need your passport.

G

[chrisasta 0]

As a K-3 visa holder, I believe that it is valid for multiple entries, so you would use your passport with the visa when re-entering the USA.

Yes, take the EAD to the SS office to apply for an SSN.

The language on the EAD card simply indicates that you cannot present that card to Border Patrol and expect to be allowed entry to the USA. As mentioned, you will need your passport.

G

thanks a mollion. that's a relief. by the way, do you know whether or not i can go to school by using the ss# ?

[gag54611 1]

Please check further on my assumptions regarding multiple entries. My wife was not a K-3 holder, so what I stated was my understanding. Perhaps you could post your question in the K-3 forum as well.

Regarding going to school, I think this will depend on the school. I know that there are schools that require proof of residency in order to qualify for in-state tuition rates. It is possible that they may need you to provide a copy of your green card to meet their needs. Your question must be posed directly to the schools that you are interested in attending.

G

[maria_b84 0]

Please check further on my assumptions regarding multiple entries. My wife was not a K-3 holder, so what I stated was my understanding. Perhaps you could post your question in the K-3 forum as well.

Regarding going to school, I think this will depend on the school. I know that there are schools that require proof of residency in order to qualify for in-state tuition rates. It is possible that they may need you to provide a copy of your green card to meet their needs. Your question must be posed directly to the schools that you are interested in attending.

G

Yup K3 Visa is a mutilple entry visa, until it expires, of course lol. As long as the visa is still valid u can travel outside the US. And come back with no problem lol

About the school, yup u need the GC to qualify for in state rates. Even if u have a SS# but u dont have the GC, u are always a International Student and u dont qualify for grants, finacial aid, etc. With ur K3 Visa u can study, the school will accept u, but u will be admitted as an international student.

Good Luck!!!

Maria

Edited June 18, 2006 by maria_b84

[kc456 0]

The international student vs resident may vary state by state and school to school. I believe that in California, you should have resided in the state (whether or not you have the GC yet) for a year to qualify for in-state tuition. Some people reported that as a spouse of a UCS, they were considered residents. Best to check with individual schools to get the info.

[chrisasta 0]

thanks you guys! i came to a city college to get some info. they said i have to have a state id in order to be considered as a resident. does anybody know whether or not i can apply for a id after i have the SSC ? am i able to do that? thanks for your attention once again.

[gwenneh 7]

That will depend wholly on the state. Each state has different requirements.