K-1 visa

[Brett&Andrea 0]

Can my FIANCEE leave the US to get her daughter in one year, before she becomes a US citizen? Can we vacation out of country together, before she becomes a US citizen,does anyone know for sure?

[jkelly07 120]

she can traval international, when she gets her permanent resident card, gc, if she leaves the united states she will be stoped at the poe and not allow to enter the united states with out a green card,

[Brett&Andrea 0]

How long after we file AOS, will it take for my fiancee's green card, is there an average time?

she can traval international, when she gets her permanent resident card, gc, if she leaves the united states she will be stoped at the poe and not allow to enter the united states with out a green card,

[belinda63 3,038]

You can file for AOS as soon as you have a copy of the marriage certificate. When you apply also apply for the advance parole which when received will permit her to travel out of the country and reenter the US while awaiting her green card. It takes about 3 months after filing to receive this.

She will not be eligible to apply for citizenship until she has been an LPR for three years (minus 90 days) based upon still be married to you.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

How long after we file AOS, will it take for my fiancee's green card, is there an average time?

After you get married, you will file for AOS. It takes about 2-3 months from filing to receive the work(EAD) and travel(AP) document approvals that you can file along with the I-485. They now come in a combo card that serves both purposes. Getting the green card takes about 3-5 months on average. She will be able to travel freely once becoming a permanent resident and having the green card. No need to wait for citizenship to travel. You can read the AOS guide here on VJ to get better acquainted with the process.

[Darnell 8,478]

travel to get her daughter ?

once she has green card, she can travel in/out of usa, no problems, but

to 'get her daughter'? sorry, must file petition and visa application for daughter.

IF daughter was listed on K-1, can kickstart a K-2 follow to join case at GUZ IV (bypassing any filing to USCIS), see http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/312029-8-yr-old-step-son-application-to-come-to-us/ for a very recent thread, but note that any K-2 has 1 year from time of K-1 approval date to K-2 approval date, bear that in mind as yer planning, mother's AOS status not matter for this at all. If Mom wishes to travel to get her, then yes, Mom must have either Advanced Parole or Greencard in hand.

Was there a K-2 in play this month? You guys just had interview on 2011-06-15.

If the daughter interviewed with K-2, got K-2 visa stamp in passport this month, CHECK THE DATES in the visa for the daughter, as she'll have 6 months or less to travel INTO USA on that K-2 visa.

Edited June 23, 2011 by Darnell

[Darnell 8,478]

hey - any news re: K2 ?