Informing Employer

[gmassey51 0]

Greetings, All,

There is so much excitement, work to be done, and vast amounts of patience required through this Visa process, and I hope that you are growing closer to each other as Natasja and I are. The emotional part is often a roller-coaster, but I am so blessed to be on this journey with her. The ocean often seems like the enemy, but I've learned that the ocean has actually allowed us to deepen our love for each other and open the lines of communication completely. I'll be thankful when we are on the same side of the ocean, but right now I choose to view it as an instrument in drawing us closer to each other.

Can anyone share their thoughts and/or experiences in regards to when the appropriate time would be to inform employers as to our decision? I.e., when is it safe to know that all is well, and the transition from one country to the US is a "done-deal"? Would it be ok after the NOA2 is received?

Thank you for sharing.

Many Regards,

Greg

[Pitaya 2,577]

~Moved from K-1 Process to General Immigration-Related Discussion Forum~

~Inquiry is applicable to many visa processes~

[Girl from Celebes 588]

Greetings, All,

There is so much excitement, work to be done, and vast amounts of patience required through this Visa process, and I hope that you are growing closer to each other as Natasja and I are. The emotional part is often a roller-coaster, but I am so blessed to be on this journey with her. The ocean often seems like the enemy, but I've learned that the ocean has actually allowed us to deepen our love for each other and open the lines of communication completely. I'll be thankful when we are on the same side of the ocean, but right now I choose to view it as an instrument in drawing us closer to each other.

Can anyone share their thoughts and/or experiences in regards to when the appropriate time would be to inform employers as to our decision? I.e., when is it safe to know that all is well, and the transition from one country to the US is a "done-deal"? Would it be ok after the NOA2 is received?

Thank you for sharing.

Many Regards,

Greg

As myself, I already did tell my employer about the I-129F of ours. In fact, they are aware about my relationship for years and possibility I will going to move to another country. I am feel blessed that my company where I working now is very supportive and give a hand to help in case I need something for my future K-1 visa. I hope your employer as flexible as mine. Good luck!

[sparkles_ 456]

I plan on notifying my employer once we get to the NOA2 stage as I'm hoping to take time off to be with my fiance for the interview. I however will not be telling anyone anything about relocation dates until the visa is in hand, just a personal choice there.

Edited September 21, 2013 by beccabecca

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Can anyone share their thoughts and/or experiences in regards to when the appropriate time would be to inform employers as to our decision? I.e., when is it safe to know that all is well, and the transition from one country to the US is a "done-deal"? Would it be ok after the NOA2 is received?

The ONLY way to know if you have the visa, is to actually have the visa. There is 6 months to use it so plenty of time to give notice at work.

[Sirdaniel42 86]

I gave my employer an heads up on our plans so it did not come as a complete surprise, i had to give 3 months notice and did that immediately after the approval of our K-1 visa. This also gave 3 months to wrap up other stuff like selling the house and shipping stuff to the states.

[Khal_Drogo 50]

It's always a good policy to give notice as soon as you can, and to make sure they know what could happen; that it could be approved, delayed, or denied, and that it's sort of a fluid process. That way they won't be blindsided when the time comes that it's time to punch out for the last time.