K1 applied for can I apply for a working visa while I wait and do I need to apply for a new driving license

[Lisa-O 8]

It's ok! This is a very stressful period and so many things are going on. Arranging a wedding is hard enough in your own country, let alone when you're trying to settle into a new one and don't know where anything is. I hope you have someone who can help you arrange things when you arrive. In the meantime all you can do is try and occupy your time with other things to try and take your mind off it. Being positive is the only thing that will get you through the wait. Hang in there!

Exactly! Im lucky enough to have my fiance's parents help out as he is working away for the next 10 weeks...Im also selling my home, so that should keep me busy in the mean time. Im a control/organisational freak, and I have no control, I think this is half of the problem. Thanks for your kind words

Viva Las Vegas!

Ha ha yes this has also been suggested

[rocks 494]

Exactly! Im lucky enough to have my fiance's parents help out as he is working away for the next 10 weeks...Im also selling my home, so that should keep me busy in the mean time. Im a control/organisational freak, and I have no control, I think this is half of the problem. Thanks for your kind words

Oh gosh, even more stress! I like to have everything planned out too so when I'm left in limbo it's very frustrating. I totally understand! You can always come and vent to people on here when you're not feeling good, lots of other people are in the same boat as you. Just be glad you're nearing the end now. Once you get your NOA2, the medical and interview will be all that is left. That part goes by quite quickly

[JohnR! 5,495]

Ha ha yes this has also been suggested

I meant it as a tongue-in-cheek comment. I hope you have a smashing wedding ceremony, with all the drama, the crying, the drinking and family-bickering at which we Americans are so good! All the more reason for you to learn breathing exercises while you wait for the visa to be approved. You will be ok. As someone else said: Hang in there!

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Thankyou for your help, since I joined yesterday I've learned more about processing times, and it's comforting to see other couples going through the same process. Good Luck everyone

Have you got everything in place for the London part? If not there's some good information of what you should be doing right now in this thread http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/350185-london-2012-k1s-from-noa2-to-interview-thread/

[Lisa-O 8]

Oh gosh, even more stress! I like to have everything planned out too so when I'm left in limbo it's very frustrating. I totally understand! You can always come and vent to people on here when you're not feeling good, lots of other people are in the same boat as you. Just be glad you're nearing the end now. Once you get your NOA2, the medical and interview will be all that is left. That part goes by quite quickly

TBH I was really stressed out this past week, but I have things sorted the best I can. Like I said before, it's fantastic there are people in the same position you can talk to, puts things into perspective...and by looking at the forums, Im not the worst one off. I just rang USCIS and they said to keep waiting, but if they needed more info they would have been in touch by now! So I suppose that's a silver lining

[Lisa-O 8]

Have you got everything in place for the London part? If not there's some good information of what you should be doing right now in this thread http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/350185-london-2012-k1s-from-noa2-to-interview-thread/

Wow, thats very useful, thanks!! I have most of the documents, I'll get on the others! Thanks for your help

[Lisa-O 8]

I meant it as a tongue-in-cheek comment. I hope you have a smashing wedding ceremony, with all the drama, the crying, the drinking and family-bickering at which we Americans are so good! All the more reason for you to learn breathing exercises while you wait for the visa to be approved. You will be ok. As someone else said: Hang in there!

I know Thanks! Its a small ceremony and reception, but the day after there will be a huge party...can't wait I went to a friends wedding in America last year, and all I can say is yikes!!! Very loud ha ha...everyone had a great time

[RobertFrosted 2]

Viva Las Vegas!

Viva Las Vegas, Gatilinburg, Walt Disney World... and many many more places. The new fad for weddings is called a "destination wedding". It takes place at a "destination" of your choosing. There are many places in Florida, Tennessee, Nevada (not just Vegas) and elsewhere where all you have to do is show up, get fitted for the dress and everything is taken care of for you. No need to worry about cakes flowers ceremonies etc. Show up tip the officiant say I do and voila you are married! One word of warning these weddings can be as cheap as you want (usually called an intimate ceremony for two or as I like to call em JOP weddings)or they can be very eloborate of up to 160 guests and more. The sky is the limit. IF yoou want a church wedding they can accomodate that, a mountain wedding, sunset/sunrise. You dream it and they will build it. Also while you are waiting you might want to do a search on destination wedding dresses if you don't have one already. They are very nice wedding dresses that are more luggage friendly and space friendly.

[Que Saudade 284]

Yeah hope you really think about trying to get in with the tourist visa. I have heard a few horror stories with someone even getting banned because they entered under a false representation (lied to CBP officer when they entered). They do run your name into their computer.

Let's say you do come on tourist for visit, then you would have to go back to get your K1. Then come back again and get married. Lots of coming and going expenses adding up here. Trust me when I say we know how hard the wait is. We ALL do, but we make it. Do not get frantic here at the finish line and do something that may end up being regretted later. This immigration stuff is a "process" and there are no shortcuts, except doing it right the first time.

Good luck and best wishes on your upcoming marriage.

[Boiler 45,522]

She does not need a tourist visa, but I am wondering where you read it was Ok to work as a visitor.

[Lisa-O 8]

Yeah hope you really think about trying to get in with the tourist visa. I have heard a few horror stories with someone even getting banned because they entered under a false representation (lied to CBP officer when they entered). They do run your name into their computer.

Let's say you do come on tourist for visit, then you would have to go back to get your K1. Then come back again and get married. Lots of coming and going expenses adding up here. Trust me when I say we know how hard the wait is. We ALL do, but we make it. Do not get frantic here at the finish line and do something that may end up being regretted later. This immigration stuff is a "process" and there are no shortcuts, except doing it right the first time.

Good luck and best wishes on your upcoming marriage.

Hi, I have no intention of falsifying anything, as it is morally wrong and would be shooting myself in the foot, I have decided just to wait for the visa to come through, after all it should only take a few more weeks to come through. Thanks, and Best Wishes to you too

[Lisa-O 8]

She does not need a tourist visa, but I am wondering where you read it was Ok to work as a visitor.

I had read it on the visa page that if you organise the service and receive the monies in the UK then it is not classed as business within the US, but I have decided to just wait until the visa come through, as I dont want to do anything wrong, or something that may be frowned upon. Thanks

[Boiler 45,522]

Which Visa page, just curious.

[NYCGirl18 1]

Viva Las Vegas!

Speaking of LV ... has anyone actually gotten married to their foreign significant other there? How does it work? All they would need is their passport still, right? And then how soon after would they need to leave the country so they can apply for their CR-1 visa? Just curious ....

[Que Saudade 284]

Hi, I have no intention of falsifying anything, as it is morally wrong and would be shooting myself in the foot, I have decided just to wait for the visa to come through, after all it should only take a few more weeks to come through. Thanks, and Best Wishes to you too

Yeah, I wasn't implying you were going to do that, I should have made that clearer. But, theoretically, if someone comes to visit and states they are visiting their fiance, the customs border patrol agent can think "intent to immigrate" and deny entry. Should someone come over and visit and go back, then no harm no foul. Over the last 2 years of my being on VJ, I have read a couple of stories about this happening and it did not turn out happy. Mari and I even considered her coming for a visit and after reading some stories here and getting some advice we did not pursue that. What about your fiance coming to see you? Even if for a quick visit so that you 2 could spend some time together. I remember how frantic I became to see Mari towards the last. I finally just bit the bullet and made another trip to see her and it was well worth the cost. She was becoming emotional over the wait and truthfully so was I (even though I was trying to remain calm for her). The wait truly sucks for everyone here.

But once you get your approval, new emotions immediately take over and you will be flying on cloud 9 for a few days.

Good Luck...!!!!

Edited June 24, 2012 by John & Mari