Work & AP on a K-1

[Loubro 0]

Hi!

So if I've understand this correctly: When I come over on a K-1, I'm not allowed to work. I will apply for a EAD at the same time as the AOS and the K-3, or do I have to get the K-3 before I can apply for a EAD?

What is the process of getting an AP for travelling on a K-1? My dad is sick and of course I need to go back to see him if he gets worse.

Thanks for all your help, I really appreciate it!

Louise

[canadian_wife 1,808]

K3 is a visa. Visas are needed to enter the country. When you arrive in the US on a K-1, there is no need for another visa since you are already in the country. When you arrive in the US on your K-1, you will marry within 90 days and then file your Adjustment of Status from non-immigrant to green card holder. When you apply for AOS, you then apply for your EAD to work (can't work until then) and your AP to travel.

If you leave the country without AP, you abandon your adjustment of status

Follow the guides for adjustment from K1

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

Good luck

[Loubro 0]

K3 is a visa. Visas are needed to enter the country. When you arrive in the US on a K-1, there is no need for another visa since you are already in the country. When you arrive in the US on your K-1, you will marry within 90 days and then file your Adjustment of Status from non-immigrant to green card holder. When you apply for AOS, you then apply for your EAD to work (can't work until then) and your AP to travel.

If you leave the country without AP, you abandon your adjustment of status

Follow the guides for adjustment from K1

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

Good luck

Thank you very much for your reply! As you can tell, I'm still a bit confused. The AOS can take up to three months, yes? Or at least three months?

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

AOS can take 3 months to over a year with the average being just short of 4 months.

[baron555 934]

Thank you very much for your reply! As you can tell, I'm still a bit confused. The AOS can take up to three months, yes? Or at least three months?

Our timeline may be of help.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Thank you very much for your reply! As you can tell, I'm still a bit confused. The AOS can take up to three months, yes? Or at least three months?

It can take longer than that for the AOS to happen - timelines vary - however,

You usually get the AP/EAD prior to the AOS being completed.

If you apply for the AOS, and still have not received your AP (advanced parole) before you need it - you can make an INFOPASS with USCIS to get an emergency issuance for the trip.

(since the AP is usually for emergency travel anyway)

(They can take up to 90 days to get you the EAD) - after that, you can request something to get expedited for working.

[Loubro 0]

very helpful information from all of you. thank you!