AOS - What can we do?

[Nama_c 0]

Hello!

My fiancé recently got improved for his K1 Visa! We are planning his flight sometime in April, as it expires in June. After the AOS is processed and approved, will he be able to travel back to England to work a few months then come back to live with me?

What can we and cannot do? How long does the process take?

Thank you!

[Caryh 5,206]

The process takes quite a long time, 6 months to a year. You could check the timelines to see what its running now for where you live. But you can also apply for the EAP and AP, which usually come within 90 days. The AP (Advanced Parole) will allow him to travel out of the country. He should be ready to return at any time just in case he's called for an interview. He should not stay out more than 6 months though.

[francais_usa 74]

Hello!

My fiancé recently got improved for his K1 Visa! We are planning his flight sometime in April, as it expires in June. After the AOS is processed and approved, will he be able to travel back to England to work a few months then come back to live with me?

What can we and cannot do? How long does the process take?

Thank you!

Please note that the timeframe of coming to the U.S. is dependent on when the medical expires and not when the K1 visa expires. It's very confusing since I've seen it on countless places on VJ and the internet that you must travel here within 6 months of your K1 visa being issued, but we were informed that it was actually 6 months from the date of the medical exam.

I second the above poster. He should not go back to the UK without filing for AP, which is usually done at the same time as you file for EAD and AOS. Check processing times on VJ for more specific information--it all depends on where your local immigration office is and how long they take.

[Pitaya 2,577]

~Moved from K1 Progress to Fam.-based AOS Forum~

~Inquiry about AOS-related processes~

Edited February 24, 2016 by Pitaya

[Nama_c 0]

The process takes quite a long time, 6 months to a year. You could check the timelines to see what its running now for where you live. But you can also apply for the EAP and AP, which usually come within 90 days. The AP (Advanced Parole) will allow him to travel out of the country. He should be ready to return at any time just in case he's called for an interview. He should not stay out more than 6 months though.

Thank you for the insight, we will definitely apply for the AP and look into other timelines.

Please note that the timeframe of coming to the U.S. is dependent on when the medical expires and not when the K1 visa expires. It's very confusing since I've seen it on countless places on VJ and the internet that you must travel here within 6 months of your K1 visa being issued, but we were informed that it was actually 6 months from the date of the medical exam.

I second the above poster. He should not go back to the UK without filing for AP, which is usually done at the same time as you file for EAD and AOS. Check processing times on VJ for more specific information--it all depends on where your local immigration office is and how long they take.

Oh, it is like that. He did his medical in December 2015, so I think we'll be okay. Thank you again for the advice!!