We're finally ready to file! couple of q's before we do

[ClaireGio 35]

So my sweetie and I finally ready to mail our package in a couple of weeks (we are waiting till I'm out there) - I know we've got a long wait ahead of us. Does anyone roughly know the sort of minimum time I'll be unable to apply for jobs in the US once we are married? Obviously trying to keep this to as shorter time as possible. Also do you put our electronic notification form on top of the entire package, or shall we put the check as the first thing they see? We've decided to cut out a lot of the skype chats and e-tickets and just send as much primary evidence as we have. Just got my passport copies today in colour and I've got around 12 stamps into the US clearly showing the dates and type of visa, hopefully this will be enough to convince thema along with a few photographs!

Cheers! Claire

[Anh map 2,098]

So my sweetie and I finally ready to mail our package in a couple of weeks (we are waiting till I'm out there) - I know we've got a long wait ahead of us. Does anyone roughly know the sort of minimum time I'll be unable to apply for jobs in the US once we are married? Obviously trying to keep this to as shorter time as possible. Also do you put our electronic notification form on top of the entire package, or shall we put the check as the first thing they see? We've decided to cut out a lot of the skype chats and e-tickets and just send as much primary evidence as we have. Just got my passport copies today in colour and I've got around 12 stamps into the US clearly showing the dates and type of visa, hopefully this will be enough to convince thema along with a few photographs!

Cheers! Claire

Should be work authorized 3 months or so after submitting the Adjustment of Status.

A K1 visa does not allow you to work. You will have to marry and then apply for adjustment of status. Along with the adjustment of status you can file (free of charge) for an EAD (employment authorization) card. The EAD card takes a while to be approved, and it expires along with your I-94 form - 90 days after US entry.

Most employers aren't going to hold jobs until you received work authorization. There is no reason not to begin looking, but don't get frustrated as you wait for the paperwork to move through the system.

[LeftCoastLady 441]

So my sweetie and I finally ready to mail our package in a couple of weeks (we are waiting till I'm out there) - I know we've got a long wait ahead of us. Does anyone roughly know the sort of minimum time I'll be unable to apply for jobs in the US once we are married? Obviously trying to keep this to as shorter time as possible. Also do you put our electronic notification form on top of the entire package, or shall we put the check as the first thing they see? We've decided to cut out a lot of the skype chats and e-tickets and just send as much primary evidence as we have. Just got my passport copies today in colour and I've got around 12 stamps into the US clearly showing the dates and type of visa, hopefully this will be enough to convince thema along with a few photographs!

Cheers! Claire

I put the check on top of everything and next was the G-1145.

[ClaireGio 35]

left coast, thats what we were going to do thanks.

Yes I know the K1 doesnt allow you to work just wandered about time frames from getting in the country to having the right documentation to apply for work. I think I can manage 3 months. exciting! thankyou

[MH25 0]

Good luck and hope they approve you guys soon

[rocks 494]

left coast, thats what we were going to do thanks.

Yes I know the K1 doesnt allow you to work just wandered about time frames from getting in the country to having the right documentation to apply for work. I think I can manage 3 months. exciting! thankyou

As Anh map said you would need to wait for approximately 3 months after filing for AOS, not 3 months from entering the country.