I already have a job

[7107 6]

Hi VJ,

My girlfriend who is a US citizen and who I've been in a relationship with since my college days (we're going 5 years on sept yaay!) are going to apply for a K-1 Visa next year March. Anyway, if everything goes according to plan and I do get approved I am wondering about the employment I currently have.

I am working for a company based in the UK from the Philippines and earning 8 usd/h. It's not very good but it's also not bad and I'm wondering if I can keep this job and keep working on the job while in the US under the K-1 Visa.

Thank you in advance for your answers

[baron555 934]

Sure, if you have the proper work visa to remain in the US, then welcome. You'll have to go back to your country and that Embassy for your interview.

[7107 6]

But can I keep working while waiting for the wedding?

[Hank_ 9,174]

But can I keep working while waiting for the wedding?

Not unless you have a work visa.

K-1 visa does not allow you to work. Even after the wedding you can't work until you possess either the EAD or green card.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

You cannot transfer to the US office until you have an EAD or GC.

So basically no. You will need to take a leave of absence or "quit" and then restart once you have your EAD.