K-i in combination with C1/D ?

[Carol & Lenin 16]

We have been debating taking a job on a cruise ship which would give us a c1/d visa. we are already over 2 and 1/2 mths into the k-1 process. I am hoping someone can point me in the direction of good information on the c1/d visa. We are not sure if we get the c1/d visa if it would interfere with the k-1 process, and if we get the k-1 if it will interfere with the c1/d and the ability to go in and out of port. Because you cannot adjust from a c1/d and you can only enter the country once on a K-1. does anyone have experience with this sort of situation? btw the c1/d would go thru approx 3 mths earlier than the k-1, and allow us to see each other in port in the US every other week.

thanx in advance for your feedback and help!

[YuAndDan 153]

Nether will interfere with getting the other, however once you have K-1 in passport, you have one entry to the USA, and will need to go through the rest of the K-1 process (Marry, and AOS, and get AP or Green-card).

The C-1/D visa will not protect AOS pending status if you leave and return to the USA while AOS is pending, AOS will be considered to be abandoned.

[Carol & Lenin 16]

Nether will interfere with getting the other, however once you have K-1 in passport, you have one entry to the USA, and will need to go through the rest of the K-1 process (Marry, and AOS, and get AP or Green-card).

The C-1/D visa will not protect AOS pending status if you leave and return to the USA while AOS is pending, AOS will be considered to be abandoned.

That last sentence seems to be our dimlema.

[YuAndDan 153]

That last sentence seems to be our dimlema.

Would need to be prepared to quit job when K-1 issued.

Or better yet why not marry after getting the crewman's visa, and then file an I-130 for a CR-1 spouse visa? This would allow entry on spouse visa than can imediatly be able to travel based on the instant green card.

[pushbrk 12,887]

Would need to be prepared to quit job when K-1 issued.

Or better yet why not marry after getting the crewman's visa, and then file an I-130 for a CR-1 spouse visa? This would allow entry on spouse visa than can imediatly be able to travel based on the instant green card.

That's the only viable alternative to quiting a job prior to or at K1 entry.

[Carol & Lenin 16]

thx guys.