Deferred K1 Visa ---PlS Help desperate may lose job

[JOMA 0]

Dear all,

After waiting weeks, we finally got a K1 interview appointment today! I was expecting an interview for May or so (I-797 is valid until May 2nd), but I've got it by the end of March. These should be good and exciting news, except I work for a canadian filliate of an US company and I need to travel to US frequently. I am booked for 3 meetings already, during March /April.

Reading other posts, I have realized I will not be able to enter the US without using my K1 visa. The problem is that I need to be able to travel to USA if I want to keep my job, and I need to keep my job at least until I am able to sell my condo, car, etc. I dont have any family in Montreal, therefore I dont have anybody to help me do this during my absence

I was wondering if I can ask for a deferred visa during my interview? Has somebody done this in the past? how does it work? ...say for example I will be ready to move in early July. How can I contact the embassy to ensure I get my K1 visa for that date.

Thanks to all in advance for your help. Your responses are highly appreciated

God Bless

Joma

[Gai 18]

I think the easiest thing would be to contact the Embassy and ask for them to move your interview. I've never heard of them delaying the visa issuance, but who knows.

[JOMA 0]

Hi,

Thank you for replying. I appreciate it.

I have called the embassy and they told me they could not get me any guarantees to have the interview at a later date.

However, I have contacted an inmigration lawyer and he has advised me that canadians can enter the US with the passport, without using the K1 visa. I just need to advise the officer, I am just doing a business trip and I will coming back on X date and that I plan to use my K 1 visa by XX date.

Just wanted to give the info, in case anybody had the same question

cheers

JOMA