Overseas Fiancee Leaving Job Prior to K-1 Interview?

[Narot23 1]

Hello!

I was checking out the Tokyo Embassy information page on VJ, and noticed this line: Will not give up a job or business, dispose of property or make non-refundable travel arrangements until visa issuance

All I can find on the Tokyo Embassy site in any close match to this statement is: No advance assurance can be given that you will receive a K-1/2 visa. THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR QUALIFYING FOR A FIANCE(E) VISA AND SATISFYING YOUR TRAVEL AND MARRIAGE PLANS RESTS EXCLUSIVELY WITH THE VISA APPLICANT. PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE A TICKET BEFORE OBTAINING A VISA.

Why is this so? And does anyone have any information in regards to this rule? Insights? My fiancee plans on leaving her job prior to the interview, to spend time with family, friends, make preparations, etc. Obviously it makes sense because there will be no liability for the Embassy were someone to book and miss a flight, or to leave a job and be denied a visa. But, I'm wondering, why is the job specifically mentioned on VJ, but not on the Embassy site?

[Jojo92122 1,924]

It's common sense.

Don't count your chicken before they hatch. Don't count on getting the visa before you actually get it in your hands.

[Dan & Jenni 457]

what happens if you quit your job, sell your house, and spend say $1000 on a flight... and then they deny the visa... your kinda screwed lol

[Juan & Nan 12]

Hello!

I was checking out the Tokyo Embassy information page on VJ, and noticed this line: Will not give up a job or business, dispose of property or make non-refundable travel arrangements until visa issuance

All I can find on the Tokyo Embassy site in any close match to this statement is: No advance assurance can be given that you will receive a K-1/2 visa. THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR QUALIFYING FOR A FIANCE(E) VISA AND SATISFYING YOUR TRAVEL AND MARRIAGE PLANS RESTS EXCLUSIVELY WITH THE VISA APPLICANT. PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE A TICKET BEFORE OBTAINING A VISA.

Why is this so? And does anyone have any information in regards to this rule? Insights? My fiancee plans on leaving her job prior to the interview, to spend time with family, friends, make preparations, etc. Obviously it makes sense because there will be no liability for the Embassy were someone to book and miss a flight, or to leave a job and be denied a visa. But, I'm wondering, why is the job specifically mentioned on VJ, but not on the Embassy site?

Well, not everyone gets the visa approved. Some people get denied. So basically, they are saying, that is you quit your job and the visa gets denied, don't make your job lost on the embassy for denying your visa. Also, some people go on AP after the interview and some people get send back to provide additional evidence, the case could be delayed for a long time, and if your fiance is in his or her country with no job, the embassy jsut want to warn you that if could happen.

[skiptex 225]

cuz they might say no..

that is enough

[Narot23 1]

Got it. Was unclear whether there were legal grounds of "if you show an intent to make preparations to leave before you get the visa, you can be denied". It sounds like a cover-your-#### "liability's on you!" scenario, which is rather obvious.

*edited for clarity*

Edited October 27, 2011 by Narot23

[Tahoma 2,292]

Got it. Was unclear whether there were legal grounds of "if you show an intent to make preparations to leave before you get the visa, you can be denied". It sounds like a cover-your-#### "liability's on you!" scenario, which is rather obvious.

*edited for clarity*

The Embassy doesn't need to cover their a$$. You do.

[TBoneTX 44,864]

That advice is actually something that every other embassy & consulate should have on their websites. It's very sensible, and it's often what we recommend here.

[G&T 12]

I think that is a non brainer, but it depends on the situation , why??, in our case my fiance chose to present his resignation this week.

Reasons:

1- He is really not happy in his job so he was considering to get a new one anyways.

2- His work contract states that he has to give the company 2 months of labor after presenting a resignation.

3- Did I mentioned that he "loves' his company?

Yeah, once again I recognize that is not the wise thing to do; we are just crossing finger for things to come as we hope or the Mr. will have to dust off his resume.