K1-Once in the US and married...

[Tater&Bugger 3]

Hey guys! I have a question that hopefully some of you can answer... it's pretty straight forward. If I apply for (can't remember what its called, 'advanced parole'?) permission to leave the US before my Green card is issued after my fiance and I get married in the US, how long on average does it take to be approved? I am waiting on my K1 Visa.

The reason for my wanting to leave would be to do a month and a half long contract with the company I worked for that works with the Canadian Forces overseas (no Visa from another country would be issued). It's just a great opportunity but bad timing... would working for a Canadian company while living in the US on a Visa be a conflicting issue?

Thank you!

T

[nickbits 43]

2-3 months for advance parole

[JlovesA 109]

Check out the AP processing times, too: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/apstats.php

[Tater&Bugger 3]

Thanks guys! I didn't notice there was a timeline for that.

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Many times your AP and actual GC seem to come very close together. Mine were 2 weeks or so apart so kind of lame.

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Edited July 13, 2010 by Udella&Wiz

[ashenflowers 5]

Hey guys! I have a question that hopefully some of you can answer... it's pretty straight forward. If I apply for (can't remember what its called, 'advanced parole'?) permission to leave the US before my Green card is issued after my fiance and I get married in the US, how long on average does it take to be approved? I am waiting on my K1 Visa.

The reason for my wanting to leave would be to do a month and a half long contract with the company I worked for that works with the Canadian Forces overseas (no Visa from another country would be issued). It's just a great opportunity but bad timing... would working for a Canadian company while living in the US on a Visa be a conflicting issue?

Thank you!

T

You're not supposed to work for any company, regardless of its origin, if you arrive in the U.S. on a K1 visa. That's what AOS and EAD are for. I'm sure someone will turn around and disagree with me, but that's the stance I firmly take on this. Why put the EAD system into place if we're just allowed to work? We're not. That's why. Unless I'm wrong, it's my understanding from your post that you will need to leave the U.S. in order to do this job? You will need to get both AP and EAD to do this if it is indeed outside of the U.S. Keep in mind, you'll more than likely have to go to an interview for AOS (unless your case is transferred to CSC, then you might not), and it would be unfortunate for that to conflict with your month and a 1/2 long time away.

Edited July 13, 2010 by ashenflowers

[Hugglebuggles 60]

There are a few people who have came to the US on a K-1 and continued to work for their Canadian employer from the US. There doesn't appear to be anything wrong with this, as no one was ever slapped on the wrist for it. If I remember correctly, a member here even contacted USCIS to confirm this is 100% legal. Was it Krikit perhaps? I'm not sure.

[shawna7 4]

There are a few people who have came to the US on a K-1 and continued to work for their Canadian employer from the US. There doesn't appear to be anything wrong with this, as no one was ever slapped on the wrist for it. If I remember correctly, a member here even contacted USCIS to confirm this is 100% legal. Was it Krikit perhaps? I'm not sure.

I agree with Huggles...you can't work in the states without EAD or greencard but many people have worked for Canadian companies in one respect or another.

[Peachey 10]

There are a few people who have came to the US on a K-1 and continued to work for their Canadian employer from the US. There doesn't appear to be anything wrong with this, as no one was ever slapped on the wrist for it. If I remember correctly, a member here even contacted USCIS to confirm this is 100% legal. Was it Krikit perhaps? I'm not sure.

It was me, I called DOS about it. They said it was fine.

Also, don't expect your GC soon after you get your AP. It used to be that way, but they're really slowing down on the GC thing, I've had my AP for 3 months now, still no GC

Edited July 14, 2010 by Peachey

[nickbits 43]

You're not supposed to work for any company, regardless of its origin, if you arrive in the U.S. on a K1 visa. That's what AOS and EAD are for. I'm sure someone will turn around and disagree with me, but that's the stance I firmly take on this. Why put the EAD system into place if we're just allowed to work? We're not. That's why. Unless I'm wrong, it's my understanding from your post that you will need to leave the U.S. in order to do this job? You will need to get both AP and EAD to do this if it is indeed outside of the U.S. Keep in mind, you'll more than likely have to go to an interview for AOS (unless your case is transferred to CSC, then you might not), and it would be unfortunate for that to conflict with your month and a 1/2 long time away.

I don't see why you'd need an EAD to work in Canada... Just like you don't need a SSN. EAD is for working in the US. That being said you'd have to actually be in Canada to work, working remotely would be iffy.

[Tater&Bugger 3]

Hey guys, thanks again for the info. I called my previous employer today and turned down the position. It's too bad because I really wanted to do it, the job itself is great, not to mention the pay. It was so flattering to just even be selected, they usually only pick the best of their previous employees . I requested to be considered for the next tour which would be in 10+ months from now... and I would have the necessary papers by then. Now back to trying to get this Visa thingy approved and marry the man of my dreams!

[Udella&Wiz 325]

It occurred to me too that while you might get your AP - you might be called for an AOS interview. If you were out of the country already, that would make it hard to attend.

Sorry to hear you had to turn down the position though. Honestly - enjoy your few months of freedom if you can - it will be the only time in your adult life you can stay home