can i work in usa with the k3?

[yumishi 0]

im confussed !!! i want to know if with the k3 visa im going to be able to work in usa, i dont see information about it, pleaseee!!! if somebody knows ..help me !!!

[rsn 135]

im confussed !!! i want to know if with the k3 visa im going to be able to work in usa, i dont see information about it, pleaseee!!! if somebody knows ..help me !!!

Not until you apply for and receive your EAD card or your GC. See the AOS guide.

[payxibka 10,045]

im confussed !!! i want to know if with the k3 visa im going to be able to work in usa, i dont see information about it, pleaseee!!! if somebody knows ..help me !!!

Not until you apply for and receive your EAD card or your GC. See the AOS guide.

emphasis on receive

moving thread to working and travelling before greencard forum

Edited November 10, 2009 by payxibka

[Dakine 26]

im confussed !!! i want to know if with the k3 visa im going to be able to work in usa, i dont see information about it, pleaseee!!! if somebody knows ..help me !!!

Not until you apply for and receive your EAD card or your GC. See the AOS guide.

Correct as you can't get your SS card until you have a EAD or GC.

Another example why the CR-1 is WAY better than the K3.

[Guest Ray13]

When you have visa K3 means you are waiting to become a legal immigrant, you cannot legally work in the US until you get your legal documents approved, meaning you get a green card and a SSN, so then you can legally work.

Regards.

[payxibka 10,045]

When you have visa K3 means you are waiting to become a legal immigrant, you cannot legally work in the US until you get your legal documents approved, meaning you get a green card and a SSN, so then you can legally work.

Regards.

OR Employment Authorization Document as acquired with an I-765 filing... A K-3 can submit an I-765 anytime after US entry either before (for a fee) or after the I-485 (I-765 fee waived)

[sforzato 0]

hi, im yumishi's husband ;D

we're both really um,. newbies with all of this, and all the legal mumbo-jumbo escapes us, so sorry for that ahead of time.

can anyone tell me what exactly is the difference between the K3 and CR-1 visas?

something else i am wondering, what is the fastest method of having her being allowed to work in the united states? we met in a place where you must have a work contract in order to live there, and we wish to live there still [we actually met while she was visiting/working with a J1 visa where i live/work.]

is anyone familiar with the processing differences between the visas and the EAD? [at least time wise, and/or otherwise]

thank you all very much for any help

[Dakine 26]

Just a few reasons why to go with the CR-1. If you are eligible for a IR-1 then you would be nuts going with a K3!

The K3 has to adjust status which cost $1010 + $131 visas application fee.

Have to go thru the cost and hassles of getting a I-693 also.

K3 normally has to do biometrics and have a AOS interview. Time off from work cost the petitioner. PLUS the hassles of submitting the paperwork and going for the interview. Tain’t fun.. Especially if denied or questioned. Ever done a Stokes interview?

That’s the second interview if they are in doubt of your relationship.

Also a possibility of being deported. Yeah doesn’t happen much but it happens.

K3 has to wait about 90 days after they file to get EAD or GC so they can get SSN and be able to work.

CR-1 can work as soon as they get the GC and SS card in the mail. Normally with 6 weeks.

Can’t do a LOT of things without SSN. Like work or get a drivers license in some states.

Some K visas don’t get GC for a LONG time.

If petitioner goes belly up before you get GC you stand a chance of being deported.

If the petitioner loses his/her job after the interview you don’t have to worry about getting a co sponsor to adjust status!

CR-1 cost about $470

Get their GC and SS card in the mail within 6 weeks of arrival.

No biometrics , dealing with civil surgeons, AOS interviews, going to SSA for SS card.

I’m sure I’ve missed a few things.

Bottomline is anyone that goes with the K3 the way things are now are masochist!

Yeah I did but at that time K3s were a LOT faster. That’s not the case anymore.