Should I ask questions during a K1 visa interview?

[goodlulck52 69]

Hi VJers: would it be a good idea  to ask questions during the K1 visa interview? Or should I just try to shut up and finish the interview ASAP in case of showing "wrong intentions" that could result in a visa application decline?

 

I asked about the same issue before, but now from a different angle... (Really not wanting to get my employer into trouble)

 

It is a little surprising to me that there is not an official answer about whether I can work remotely for a company in my home country during AOS while waiting for EAD. Recently I saw people waiting for over three months for EAD. My employer would be reluctant to let me be on leave for that long. So I am thinking about asking my interviewer during the K-1 interview...

 

Any thoughts?

[TBoneTX 45,319]

Thread is moved from the K-1 Process forum to the Embassy/Consulate forum -- topic involves the interview.

[A'n'L 735]

If you want your interviewers subjective opinion, because that's all he can give you. There's no law/regulation that clearly states whether or not you can work remotely for a foreign company during the K1-to-EAD wait. It's all down to interpretation. Legally though, only a US company could get in trouble in the US for hiring someone without a US work permit.

[goodlulck52 69]

24 minutes ago, A'n'L said:

If you want your interviewers subjective opinion, because that's all he can give you. There's no law/regulation that clearly states whether or not you can work remotely for a foreign company during the K1-to-EAD wait. It's all down to interpretation. Legally though, only a US company could get in trouble in the US for hiring someone without a US work permit.

Thanks! Appreciate your reply!

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1 hour ago, goodlulck52 said:

Hi VJers: would it be a good idea  to ask questions during the K1 visa interview? Or should I just try to shut up and finish the interview ASAP in case of showing "wrong intentions" that could result in a visa application decline?

 

I asked about the same issue before, but now from a different angle... (Really not wanting to get my employer into trouble)

 

It is a little surprising to me that there is not an official answer about whether I can work remotely for a company in my home country during AOS while waiting for EAD. Recently I saw people waiting for over three months for EAD. My employer would be reluctant to let me be on leave for that long. So I am thinking about asking my interviewer during the K-1 interview...

 

Any thoughts?

Very bad idea.  As you fear, asking that question may open Pandora's box.  It is your future that is on the line, your employer isn't in danger of getting in trouble here.  The real issue here is how immigration officials interpret the rule, which in the end is the official answer.  And that is once you enter the US, especially with the intent of staying and becoming a resident, work is work.  Whether that work be from a foreign source or domestic.  So are you willing to take the chance of having your K-1 denied or your AOS?    

 

 

[goodlulck52 69]

9 hours ago, Cruise77 said:

Very bad idea.  As you fear, asking that question may open Pandora's box.  It is your future that is on the line, your employer isn't in danger of getting in trouble here.  The real issue here is how immigration officials interpret the rule, which in the end is the official answer.  And that is once you enter the US, especially with the intent of staying and becoming a resident, work is work.  Whether that work be from a foreign source or domestic.  So are you willing to take the chance of having your K-1 denied or your AOS?    

 

 

Thanks a lot! That is a good point. I will not take any chances of having my applications declined by actually or seemingly violating any laws or rules.