Options once got K-3 Visa

[knowledge 0]

As very, very soon we are ready to jump in the "pool" by sending the 1st forms, we need to enlarge our perspective more; so as this thread's title puts it, what are options available, once reunited in the US for the beneficiary of work and/ or study? What I mean by work, means does it exist any temp work permit while waiting for the official green-white card, and by study I mean university studies. I have noticed many are getting into despair while the waiting time, so we try to figure out how to be creative in those transitional and obviously long moments. I have searched and asked previously, my eyes are burning, no clear answer found, maybe i did not search well, or maybe those options do not exist...

Anyone?

[meauxna 15]

A K-3 is authorized to live in the US for a period of two years while they pursue Permanent Resident status.

They are eligible to apply for a work permit (EAD).

An EAD allows them to:

- apply for and receive (eventually) a Social Security number.

- apply for a driver's licence (often also requires a SS#)

- work

As for what is required for your local school, check out their admissions policies.

Alternately, don't forget that the Immigrant Visa becomes a Green Card status at entry. If immediate work authorization is an issue, consider bypassing the k-3, as the EAD will take a minimum of 90 days to get and there will be a lag until the SS# can be issued after that.

The K-3 is primarily JUST to bring the foreign spouse to the US---that is supposed to be enough for you.

[knowledge 0]

A K-3 is authorized to live in the US for a period of two years while they pursue Permanent Resident status.

They are eligible to apply for a work permit (EAD).

An EAD allows them to:

- apply for and receive (eventually) a Social Security number.

- apply for a driver's licence (often also requires a SS#)

- work

As for what is required for your local school, check out their admissions policies.

Alternately, don't forget that the Immigrant Visa becomes a Green Card status at entry. If immediate work authorization is an issue, consider bypassing the k-3, as the EAD will take a minimum of 90 days to get and there will be a lag until the SS# can be issued after that.

The K-3 is primarily JUST to bring the foreign spouse to the US---that is supposed to be enough for you.

Meauxna: with all due respect, I am an adult and know what is or not "enough" for me, ok? Second, thank you for your answer, but it's too general, my question was more specific and, knowing that the K-3 is a sort of dual visa or something like that, i have all the rights to explore its options, if they exist. I want to see if somebody has a precise answer, as i need to know.

[Yodrak 7]

Knowledge,

Meauxna gave you a very precise answer - as precise as is possible without a more specific question from you.

While you may know what is "enough" for you, she does not. Further, it was not her opinion that she was giving you.

Yodrak

Meauxna: with all due respect, I am an adult and know what is or not "enough" for me, ok? Second, thank you for your answer, but it's too general, my question was more specific and, knowing that the K-3 is a sort of dual visa or something like that, i have all the rights to explore its options, if they exist. I want to see if somebody has a precise answer, as i need to know.

A K-3 is authorized to live in the US for a period of two years while they pursue Permanent Resident status.

They are eligible to apply for a work permit (EAD).

An EAD allows them to:

- apply for and receive (eventually) a Social Security number.

- apply for a driver's licence (often also requires a SS#)

- work

As for what is required for your local school, check out their admissions policies.

Alternately, don't forget that the Immigrant Visa becomes a Green Card status at entry. If immediate work authorization is an issue, consider bypassing the k-3, as the EAD will take a minimum of 90 days to get and there will be a lag until the SS# can be issued after that.

The K-3 is primarily JUST to bring the foreign spouse to the US---that is supposed to be enough for you.

[meauxna 15]

A K-3 is authorized to live in the US for a period of two years while they pursue Permanent Resident status.

They are eligible to apply for a work permit (EAD).

An EAD allows them to:

- apply for and receive (eventually) a Social Security number.

- apply for a driver's licence (often also requires a SS#)

- work

As for what is required for your local school, check out their admissions policies.

Alternately, don't forget that the Immigrant Visa becomes a Green Card status at entry. If immediate work authorization is an issue, consider bypassing the k-3, as the EAD will take a minimum of 90 days to get and there will be a lag until the SS# can be issued after that.

The K-3 is primarily JUST to bring the foreign spouse to the US---that is supposed to be enough for you.

Meauxna: with all due respect, I am an adult and know what is or not "enough" for me, ok? Second, thank you for your answer, but it's too general, my question was more specific and, knowing that the K-3 is a sort of dual visa or something like that, i have all the rights to explore its options, if they exist. I want to see if somebody has a precise answer, as i need to know.

It seems you've misunerstood my reply---*I* am not saying that 'just being here should be enough', that is my interpretation of what the K-3 *law* is about. There are no benefits built into K-3 status except you can live in the US for two years while pursuing PR status. Oh, and you can re-enter the US after travel abroad.

What part of my answer is too general?

A K-3 must apply for a work permit, which will take a min. of 90 days after application. They must then apply for a SS# to be employable. Work options won't start for a K-3 until they have those two documents.

School will depend on the policy of your local institution. There is no restriction against a K-3 going to school; depending on the school, the K-3 may have to pay out of state or international student rates, unless they will accept *your* residence as transferable.

[Jersey Girl 2]

knowledge, you're posting in the K3 area, and may already know that in order to petition for the non-immigrant K3 visa, you must first petition for the immigrant visa, with form I-130. It's conceivable that the foreign spouse enters on K3 and goes back to their country later for the immigrant visa interview. In some cases, this may be a quicker and more convenient route to a greencard. Whatever you choose, count on a long wait for the spouse to enter and another wait until they're a breadwinner.

[knowledge 0]

Knowledge,

Meauxna gave you a very precise answer - as precise as is possible without a more specific question from you.

While you may know what is "enough" for you, she does not. Further, it was not her opinion that she was giving you.

Yodrak

Meauxna: with all due respect, I am an adult and know what is or not "enough" for me, ok? Second, thank you for your answer, but it's too general, my question was more specific and, knowing that the K-3 is a sort of dual visa or something like that, i have all the rights to explore its options, if they exist. I want to see if somebody has a precise answer, as i need to know.

A K-3 is authorized to live in the US for a period of two years while they pursue Permanent Resident status.

They are eligible to apply for a work permit (EAD).

An EAD allows them to:

- apply for and receive (eventually) a Social Security number.

- apply for a driver's licence (often also requires a SS#)

- work

As for what is required for your local school, check out their admissions policies.

Alternately, don't forget that the Immigrant Visa becomes a Green Card status at entry. If immediate work authorization is an issue, consider bypassing the k-3, as the EAD will take a minimum of 90 days to get and there will be a lag until the SS# can be issued after that.

The K-3 is primarily JUST to bring the foreign spouse to the US---that is supposed to be enough for you.

Yodrak,

You give very valuable infos here and know, they are more than much appreciated. I prefere you let that between me and mauxna. But, as you intervened, i only would tell you that, some do not read the exact words i have used, and i searched info, not for EAD, as that lady put it, but on something else, please read again my post.

Meauxna, now your 2nd post is more clear to where i want to know more...thanks, it's very helpful, I assure you. My question, to repeat it, is not about EAD, I know what's an EAD...as you find that on the initial source...everywhere and all here repeat that often in many posts...i really (lol) want to know what i believe more specific, and, (lol) again I repeat: while waiting for the EAD is there any option for a "temp work permit" i quote my initial post...And precisely for that moment, not after, or whatever comes after...precisely that moment....

Thanks to Jersey Girl, but again, my inquiery was about that specific moment...actually i was reading your thread that clarified much more things for this route...as I have put it and again, congratulations! i can imagine after all this time how happy you can be...

And to all reading, a little cute wish i have...i notice some get too hars on the newbies...and i do not appreciate it...either the tone, the emoticons as strange inuendos...those who still do that...just think a moment that all we are in a sensitive mood, so it's not really necessarly to put more negativity on what we want to do and learn from this fascinating adventure...!!! thanks for reading!

[knowledge 0]

A K-3 is authorized to live in the US for a period of two years while they pursue Permanent Resident status.

They are eligible to apply for a work permit (EAD).

An EAD allows them to:

- apply for and receive (eventually) a Social Security number.

- apply for a driver's licence (often also requires a SS#)

- work

As for what is required for your local school, check out their admissions policies.

Alternately, don't forget that the Immigrant Visa becomes a Green Card status at entry. If immediate work authorization is an issue, consider bypassing the k-3, as the EAD will take a minimum of 90 days to get and there will be a lag until the SS# can be issued after that.

The K-3 is primarily JUST to bring the foreign spouse to the US---that is supposed to be enough for you.

Ok, Meauxna...did I make a full of myself? my hubby who's english is better than mine explained to me, so I appologize! but he still could not answer my question lol...i suppose if nobody had the experience, here, i'll have to ask to every offical i'll meet during this process.

[bhangrabob 0]

Ok, Meauxna...did I make a full of myself? my hubby who's english is better than mine explained to me, so I appologize! but he still could not answer my question lol...i suppose if nobody had the experience, here, i'll have to ask to every offical i'll meet during this process.

Knowledge, the people who have answered you do have the experience. This isn't a difficult question at all -- you're just not liking the answer. The EAD is the temporary work permit.

Please take a moment to think about this: why would there be a temporary work permit for the period while you're waiting for your temporary work permit?

Peace,

Bob

And I don't mean to be rude, Knowledge. I know this stuff is very frustrating, especially when you have a language barrier to contend with. This stuff is hard to understand even for native English speakers (and I should mention I'm not one of them -- I was born and raised in Indonesia).

Peace Twice,

Bob

Edited August 18, 2006 by bhangrabob

[Reba 2]

You will not have work authorization of any kind until after you arrive and have applied for the 2 year EAD, which will take about 3 months to get.

Expect to be bored for that 3 months.

[john_and_marlene 162]

i notice some get too hars on the newbies...

In this case, the "newbie" has been too harsh to the others.

[knowledge 0]

Ok, Meauxna...did I make a full of myself? my hubby who's english is better than mine explained to me, so I appologize! but he still could not answer my question lol...i suppose if nobody had the experience, here, i'll have to ask to every offical i'll meet during this process.

Knowledge, the people who have answered you do have the experience. This isn't a difficult question at all -- you're just not liking the answer. The EAD is the temporary work permit.

Please take a moment to think about this: why would there be a temporary work permit for the period while you're waiting for your temporary work permit?

Peace,

Bob

And I don't mean to be rude, Knowledge. I know this stuff is very frustrating, especially when you have a language barrier to contend with. This stuff is hard to understand even for native English speakers (and I should mention I'm not one of them -- I was born and raised in Indonesia).

Peace Twice,

Bob

Bob,

You are not at all rude, and your argument is very intelligent, and appreciated. Thanks...my brains do not function (lol) with what i like or not in this subject, that is precisely why i have opened it here, to be in the reality and not imagining stuff...in addition, as another conversation in another thread about this exact subject has taken place, i have heard that is possible to obtain....but i do not remember when, i have read so much forms etc to get accustomed and understand this abstract process...I'm a researcher in my profession, so i have to stay open...and i already come to the conclusion from the above reactions, that it might be possible that this possibility does not exist....

What confused me is that the temp work permit exists only as an extension after the 90 days...so i was wondering if this can exist before...included in the 90 days frametime of waiting....

You know i realized that some sometimes, because they are not accustomed to use a thought from more than 1 point of view, do not realize this type of ideas...for ex: some say like only the titts...but they do not think or associate to what person they are attached to....lol...ok this is to try to be a bit humourous...i don't know if it worked...or making a full of myself again lol...in any case...this is a passionate site...what i like!!!

Cheers and thanks for your attention...

You will not have work authorization of any kind until after you arrive and have applied for the 2 year EAD, which will take about 3 months to get.

Expect to be bored for that 3 months.

reba: correction: i never get bored!....but thanks for your reply...

[meauxna 15]

A K-3 is authorized to live in the US for a period of two years while they pursue Permanent Resident status.

They are eligible to apply for a work permit (EAD).

An EAD allows them to:

- apply for and receive (eventually) a Social Security number.

- apply for a driver's licence (often also requires a SS#)

- work

As for what is required for your local school, check out their admissions policies.

Alternately, don't forget that the Immigrant Visa becomes a Green Card status at entry. If immediate work authorization is an issue, consider bypassing the k-3, as the EAD will take a minimum of 90 days to get and there will be a lag until the SS# can be issued after that.

The K-3 is primarily JUST to bring the foreign spouse to the US---that is supposed to be enough for you.

Ok, Meauxna...did I make a full of myself? my hubby who's english is better than mine explained to me, so I appologize! but he still could not answer my question lol...i suppose if nobody had the experience, here, i'll have to ask to every offical i'll meet during this process.

knowledge,

I think I see the problem.. some words have a very specific/special meaning when used in the language of immigration---a different meaning maybe than when in regular English.

I don't think you made a fool of yourself, by the way, it's all just learning!

The EAD *is* the 'temporary work permit'. When you used that phrase, I assumed you were using it in place of "EAD" but now that you explain further I can see what you meant.

When you come with a K-3, there is *nothing* you can do to work sooner than the 90 days when you are applying for EAD. You CAN go to school, but you may find a problem until you have the SS#, which you can only get *after* you have an EAD (crazy sometimes!). You have to speak to the school you want to go to about what they need.

[knowledge 0]

i notice some get too hars on the newbies...

In this case, the "newbie" has been too harsh to the others.

How have i been harsh?...also you forget i appologized...does that count for you?

ps: i have been given, as a newbie, some false advice...some pm me saying they want to help, i have written personal info, they never replied back...I do not think, not knowing the person, more that 1 or 2 posts, you can promise, to a newbie, yup, i insist, you can help....this is wrong...and all new exactly how some are autoritarian...But, if i make a mistake...i appologize...ok? i think that for a newbie this is quite fair, in despite of how they are treated...so, you not explaining in what i was harsh, has no validity to me...thanks!

[knowledge 0]

A K-3 is authorized to live in the US for a period of two years while they pursue Permanent Resident status.

They are eligible to apply for a work permit (EAD).

An EAD allows them to:

- apply for and receive (eventually) a Social Security number.

- apply for a driver's licence (often also requires a SS#)

- work

As for what is required for your local school, check out their admissions policies.

Alternately, don't forget that the Immigrant Visa becomes a Green Card status at entry. If immediate work authorization is an issue, consider bypassing the k-3, as the EAD will take a minimum of 90 days to get and there will be a lag until the SS# can be issued after that.

The K-3 is primarily JUST to bring the foreign spouse to the US---that is supposed to be enough for you.

Thank you so much Meauxna, it's really appreciated the effort you made to understand my question; and I agree, i have to explain more; it's a work of adjusting to each other's languages or way of thinking; and you just posted the words that i was searching. So, that's "cool" lol to me if at least I might have a chance to go to school during that waiting time, wow! awsome!...i like this english word!...

Thanks again, it was really important to me as in this big change in life, one must plan in advance!....prepare for every type of situation.

Ok, Meauxna...did I make a full of myself? my hubby who's english is better than mine explained to me, so I appologize! but he still could not answer my question lol...i suppose if nobody had the experience, here, i'll have to ask to every offical i'll meet during this process.

knowledge,

I think I see the problem.. some words have a very specific/special meaning when used in the language of immigration---a different meaning maybe than when in regular English.

I don't think you made a fool of yourself, by the way, it's all just learning!

The EAD *is* the 'temporary work permit'. When you used that phrase, I assumed you were using it in place of "EAD" but now that you explain further I can see what you meant.

When you come with a K-3, there is *nothing* you can do to work sooner than the 90 days when you are applying for EAD. You CAN go to school, but you may find a problem until you have the SS#, which you can only get *after* you have an EAD (crazy sometimes!). You have to speak to the school you want to go to about what they need.

A K-3 is authorized to live in the US for a period of two years while they pursue Permanent Resident status.

They are eligible to apply for a work permit (EAD).

An EAD allows them to:

- apply for and receive (eventually) a Social Security number.

- apply for a driver's licence (often also requires a SS#)

- work

As for what is required for your local school, check out their admissions policies.

Alternately, don't forget that the Immigrant Visa becomes a Green Card status at entry. If immediate work authorization is an issue, consider bypassing the k-3, as the EAD will take a minimum of 90 days to get and there will be a lag until the SS# can be issued after that.

The K-3 is primarily JUST to bring the foreign spouse to the US---that is supposed to be enough for you.

Ok, Meauxna...did I make a full of myself? my hubby who's english is better than mine explained to me, so I appologize! but he still could not answer my question lol...i suppose if nobody had the experience, here, i'll have to ask to every offical i'll meet during this process.

knowledge,

I think I see the problem.. some words have a very specific/special meaning when used in the language of immigration---a different meaning maybe than when in regular English.

I don't think you made a fool of yourself, by the way, it's all just learning!

The EAD *is* the 'temporary work permit'. When you used that phrase, I assumed you were using it in place of "EAD" but now that you explain further I can see what you meant.

When you come with a K-3, there is *nothing* you can do to work sooner than the 90 days when you are applying for EAD. You CAN go to school, but you may find a problem until you have the SS#, which you can only get *after* you have an EAD (crazy sometimes!). You have to speak to the school you want to go to about what they need.

Ops, sorry, i wrote in the wrong place...mixed in those quotes buttons, please read the above, my last post to you, where i included a flower for you!....