Working abroad - AOS process

[Flothera 0]

Sorry if this has been asked before, but with my NOA2 coming in today, my plans seem like they will have to be moved around a bit. As we had expected things to go much slower, seeming to be the trend when this side of the world is concerned, the plan was for me to remain in my current job (a fairly good one) and save the money for about 7 months or so at least until I actually go to the US. If things go at this current speed, that plan is going to fail utterly, which wouldn't be the smartest thing for my finances (considering Portland OR isn't doing amazingly economy-wise, and thus leaving a well paying job seems a little off for the time being...) Is it at the very least possible to continue working abroad after getting married on the K-1 and while the AOS process is ongoing, and how? What are the conditions to keep the temporary residence status - as in, entry every 6 months or something of that sort, perhaps?

Edited April 15, 2010 by Flothera

[Anh map 2,098]

Moved from K1 Fiance(e) Visa Process and Procedure to Adjustment of Status from Family Based Visa. OP question pertains to AOS after marriage.

[milimelo 4,544]

Sorry if this has been asked before, but with my NOA2 coming in today, my plans seem like they will have to be moved around a bit. As we had expected things to go much slower, seeming to be the trend when this side of the world is concerned, the plan was for me to remain in my current job (a fairly good one) and save the money for about 7 months or so at least until I actually go to the US. If things go at this current speed, that plan is going to fail utterly, which wouldn't be the smartest thing for my finances (considering Portland OR isn't doing amazingly economy-wise, and thus leaving a well paying job seems a little off for the time being...) Is it at the very least possible to continue working abroad after getting married on the K-1 and while the AOS process is ongoing, and how? What are the conditions to keep the temporary residence status - as in, entry every 6 months or something of that sort, perhaps?

And how do you propose to work abroad when K-1 is a one-entry visa and is cancelled upon entry? Without AP which takes up to 90 days to get, you can't get back into the States without abandoning your AOS status. You may want to postpone entering on K-1 - it has 6 months validity period.

You may want to consider not going through AOS upon marriage, going back home and starting with the CR-1 visa process. That should give you sufficient time (close to 10 months for approval and interview) and another 6 months to activate the visa.

[Krikit 1,165]

Moving from AOS Process to Working & Traveling section. (sorry Anh map)

Unfortunately, on a K-1 visa, you won't be able to leave the US and re-enter without an Advance Parole document. Here are some links for you:

Advance Parole

Re-entry

Maintaining Permanent Residence

[payxibka 10,047]

Sorry if this has been asked before, but with my NOA2 coming in today, my plans seem like they will have to be moved around a bit. As we had expected things to go much slower, seeming to be the trend when this side of the world is concerned, the plan was for me to remain in my current job (a fairly good one) and save the money for about 7 months or so at least until I actually go to the US. If things go at this current speed, that plan is going to fail utterly, which wouldn't be the smartest thing for my finances (considering Portland OR isn't doing amazingly economy-wise, and thus leaving a well paying job seems a little off for the time being...) Is it at the very least possible to continue working abroad after getting married on the K-1 and while the AOS process is ongoing, and how? What are the conditions to keep the temporary residence status - as in, entry every 6 months or something of that sort, perhaps?

After visa issuance (maybe in 2 mos. or so since you just received your NOA2) then you can delay entrance into the USA for yet another 6 mos after that. That might just be give you the time you want to remain in your current position

[Nik+Heather 121]

After visa issuance (maybe in 2 mos. or so since you just received your NOA2) then you can delay entrance into the USA for yet another 6 mos after that. That might just be give you the time you want to remain in your current position

Plus, the issuance of the visa can be pushed out in many cases. Delay return of packet 3, request a later interview date....etc. If you want another 7 months, you will certainly have it.

[Flothera 0]

Seems like delaying Packet 3 and entrance is the best way to go now (as the AP thing appears to take too long). Thank you for the (patient) replies