DCF - arriving in the US

[living_in_denmark 0]

Hi everyone,

I really hope somebody can us because we're getting kinda confused here. We have just applied for a visa here in Denmark (DCF). If I get the visa will I then be able to work in the US? If not how long will it take for me before I am able to do so? I don't know if the same rules apply to us since we've only been married for a few weeks.

Thanks,

[YuAndDan 153]

Hi everyone,

I really hope somebody can us because we're getting kinda confused here. We have just applied for a visa here in Denmark (DCF). If I get the visa will I then be able to work in the US? If not how long will it take for me before I am able to do so? I don't know if the same rules apply to us since we've only been married for a few weeks.

Thanks,

You will be able to work as soon as you enter the country, DCF will result in a CR-1 or IR-1 visa depending on how long you are married.

The CR-1/IR-1 visa generates a Green-card, and if you check the correct box on the DS-230 form should also generate a SS number for you, though you may have to visit the SSA office after entering the country if a SS card fails to arrive.

Employers will want to see the green-card and SS card before hireing you.

[meauxna 15]

Hi everyone,

I really hope somebody can us because we're getting kinda confused here. We have just applied for a visa here in Denmark (DCF). If I get the visa will I then be able to work in the US? If not how long will it take for me before I am able to do so? I don't know if the same rules apply to us since we've only been married for a few weeks.

Thanks,

Please read the Guide: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...om&page=dcf

and this thread:

Arriving in America, The POE Drill

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19229

They explain, and have links to the official version of, your rights and responsibilities as a Permanent Resident.

And all the work permission stuff.

[Anyta Holland 1]

Me and hubby got to the USA 3 months ago.

We ticked the right box on DS230 for the SS, and it never came! We waited 3 weeks and went to the SS Office and were told that it was never requested by immigration. You can 1) tick the box and hope that they will get it, or B) go to your local SS Office the day after you arrive and be sure that in about 10 days you will be getting it in the mail.

I personally would suggest the second option.

Just my 2 cents!

[Lunamel 0]

It does seem there are a bunch of different experiences with getting your greencard. I arrived on a CR-1, and I got my social security card in the mail just under 2 weeks after I arrived, after ticking the relevant box on the DS-230. Perhaps I got lucky, but if it doesn't arrive in about 2 weeks, I would recommend going down to the local Social Security Office.