k1 for me and my possibilities

[ivan138 0]

no i never attented classes and my sevis was automatically put in inactive or something like that... is there any chance i can get a visa? i have heard of felons and deported ppl get this same one? my country is still not under wvp...im gonna have to contact some lawyers who give free consultations over email or phone...do u know some? ps i guess its gonna be up to the CO and yeah i can get banned by DHS at the embassy the same day i go there but i do not accrue days of unlawful presence cause im not in america...and i dont try to hurt someone by saying im in a good postion or whatever every case is different and my case is deff not easy

[FortLaudy 10]

All I can tell you is what I know for a fact.

Student and Exchange Visitor Program

Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) acts as the bridge for varied government organizations that have an interest in information on foreign students. SEVP uses web-based technology, the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), to track and monitor schools and programs, students, exchange visitors and their dependents throughout the duration of approved participation within the U.S. education system.

SEVP collects, maintains and provides the information so that only legitimate foreign students or exchange visitors gain entry to the United States. The result is an easily accessible information system that provides timely information to the Department of State, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Maintaining Your Immigration Status While A Student Or Exchange Visitor

The United States welcomes international students and exchange visitors who come to study in our nation. While you’re enjoying your time in America, it is very important that you understand and comply with the requirements governing your stay to ensure that you don’t jeopardize your immigration status.

By maintaining immigration status and keeping school administrators and sponsoring officials well informed, students and exchange visitors residing in America have the opportunity to benefit from the outstanding academic and cultural programs of the United States.

Failing to maintain your status could result in serious consequences and may affect your ability to remain in or return to the United States. If you’re an international student or exchange visitor studying in the United States, know your responsibilities.

Understand The Importance Of Maintaining Your Status

It’s important for students and exchange visitors to understand the concept of immigration status and the consequences of violating that status. Being aware of the requirements and possible consequences will make it more likely that you can avoid problems with maintaining your status.

Every visa is issued for a particular purpose and for a specific class of visitor. Each visa classification has a set of requirements that the visa holder must follow and maintain. Those who follow the requirements maintain their status and ensure their ability to remain in the United States. Those who do not follow the requirements violate their status and are considered “out of status.”

Failure to maintain status can result in arrest, and violators may be required to leave the United States. Violation of status also can affect the prospect of readmission to the United States for a period of time. Most people who violate the terms of their status are barred from lawfully returning to the United States for years.

Recognize And Avoid Status Violations

By violating the requirements that govern your immigration status, you may jeopardize your ability to remain in the United States as a student or exchange visitor. Examples of violations include the following:

Failure to enroll by the date specified by your school or exchange visitor program.

Unauthorized employment during your stay.

Failure to leave the United States following completion of your course, exchange visitor program, or program-related employment.

For academic students (visa category F-1): Failure to maintain a full course load without prior authorization for a reduction from your designated school official.

Please note that this is not a complete listing of potential status violations. Check with your designated school official or exchange visitor responsible officer for more information.

[FortLaudy 10]

If you stop attending classes at your school without first notifying the DSO of your intent to withdraw, your SEVIS record and nonimmigrant status will be terminated for reason of unauthorized early withdrawal, a detrimental action. You are subject to further investigation and possible deportation. Depart the United States immediately.

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If this will have an affect on your K1 visa application I have no idea, maybe somebody else can help... I can only say that they do look at any previous visa issued and the notes on those, so perhaps. If you're so concerned, have your fiancee meet you wherever you are, get married and file CR-1.

[ivan138 0]

im gonna have to ask my cousin to ask her lawyer in florida about my case because my fiancee is now in germany...can she as a us citizen start petitioning for me from berlin? and lets say i get refused a C1D visa which i need for my type of work as a cruise ship deck officer do i have to wait another 1 year to apply for some other visa or i can apply before that? im asking for my K1 can i apply for it if i was rejected c1d visa lets say a month before?

[Darnell 8,478]

1. the USC can file the petition to USCIS from anywhere on the planet. Need to use the address for filing based on the USA-domicile address.

2. C1-D and K-1 are different visa types, not related, no waiting needed. But if you're worried about the result of denial - I say - you should still try, as it's NOT the denial of a visa that will kill you, but the DOCUMENTED overstay that will kill you. It MIGHT kill you, it might not - you won't know until you attempt something.

[ivan138 0]

why would you say that overstay could kill me? Ok i overstayed now im engaged to a usc so what if they have documented overstay? Is there a waiver for that ?and dude nothing will kill me

[VivaBaños 2]

Your overstay and never attending classes could decrease the likelihood of your receiving a visa, that's what the "could kill you" comment meant. All the advice you've received here continues to tell you the same thing: File the petition to see if you'll be granted a K-1 or don't. No one can guarantee you anything here.

I have never heard of a waiver for an overstay. How could you defend the fact that you violated the terms of the earlier visa you were granted? There are waivers for other things, but an overstay?

[NVC FAN :( 18]

surely your aware of computers, i would find it hard to believe that in a database somewhere in the us. there is not a record of some sort of your overstay.

like others have said , file it and see what happens. and if your a deck hand, you know that for the k1 visa you have to remain in the us for some time , and part of that time you may not be able to work .

just somthing to think about.

gl

[ivan138 0]

There is a waiver for 10year ban right?

[ivan138 0]

surely your aware of computers, i would find it hard to believe that in a database somewhere in the us. there is not a record of some sort of your overstay.

like others have said , file it and see what happens. and if your a deck hand, you know that for the k1 visa you have to remain in the us for some time , and part of that time you may not be able to work .

just somthing to think about.

gl

i am a ship officer but i am aware of it thats why i have a job in mind to work on ferrys after a while

[VivaBaños 2]

i am a ship officer but i am aware of it thats why i have a job in mind to work on ferrys after a while

If you were successful in receiving a K-1 you can not work AT ALL until you receive your EAD (work authorization) which usually takes at least a couple of months, assuming you marry immediately.

[Darnell 8,478]

i am a ship officer but i am aware of it thats why i have a job in mind to work on ferrys after a while

Well hey - my long term solution would be to move to Singapore, work out of Singapore, become Singapore Citizen. Then you can redo all with yer lass - she'll LOVE living in Singapore with you.

There are different residency requirements for there, but if you are looking for ship officer's gig, Singapore's a great place to work. And Live. And be a Citizen Of.

Edited January 4, 2010 by Darnell

[ivan138 0]

Well hey - my long term solution would be to move to Singapore, work out of Singapore, become Singapore Citizen. Then you can redo all with yer lass - she'll LOVE living in Singapore with you.

There are different residency requirements for there, but if you are looking for ship officer's gig, Singapore's a great place to work. And Live. And be a Citizen Of.

no I meant ferry in USA ... But anyways if someone else knows if I'm eligible for K1 please answer or if someone knows some lawyers who give free consultations over the phone? Because my fiancé is now in Europe and shell be here for one more year