AOS from K1 Visa, can I hold D visa (crew)?

[jamieg 1]

Hi,

I have been researching for hours now and cannot find the information that I'm after. =(

I entered the USA on a K-1 visa and married within the 90 days and will post my AOS - I-485, AP, EAD (and other required documents) this week.

After my legal permanent residency is approved along with AP and EAD, am I able to apply to work on a cruise ship?

When I went on my first cruise ship (in 2010 for work) from Aus, I needed to apply for a C1/D visa.

Not sure if I'm able to hold a D visa while I'm in the process of AOSing or if I even need a D visa because I will be a legal permanent resident.
I just don't want to jeopardise becoming a US citizen later down the track.


Hope someone on here can help out.

Thank you in advance!!

--Jamie G

[Boiler 45,553]

Sounds like you just need AP.

[Hypnos 6,576]

LPRs, the same as US citizens, cannot be issued with a US visa (and for the same reason - they don't need them).

You will need to be wary of spending too much time abroad though, so as to not abandon your residency by not being present in the US enough.

[jamieg 1]

Thanks so much for your help!!

Greatly appreciated! =)