We are a gay couple and both our parents are homophobes (along other things)

[Alex&Jose 1]

Hi everybody. We took some time to review the possibility of applying for a spousal visa, but since it takes longer and well, it adds up extra traveling expenses, we still think the K1 is still a better option for us (we want to be together again very soon!).

 

There's one questions regarding this though... Is it true that I, the spouse filling for the green card, can apply for a work permit?(Form I-765). It would alleviate me a lot if it's true.

 

Also, should my fiancé come to my interview at the american embassy in Perú when it happens? I've read it's a good idea and shows that we are commited.

 

Thanks again for all the ideas and answers!

[Randyandyuni 2,682]

you can apply for the work permit but I believe the EAD is taking six+ months after filing for AOS to receive, if he is allowed to attend (it varies by embassy) by all means it is a good thing

[Triple28 65]

In my interview date, there was one gay couple attending the K1 interview.

The Consular officer asked the petitioner (US citizen) to sit on the bench and wait, while she was interviewing the applicant.

 

She asked a lot of questions and the applicant answered in English.

Their conversation was very loudly, but I only remember some questions such as:

- When did you meet the first time? How? 

- How many times did the petitioner visit you? Did you travel together? Where?

(The applicant showed a lot of pics in his folder)

 

Then she asked the petitioner to come for asking a series of questions to cross check their answer.

I could not heard all of what they talked because the US guy and the CO talked very fast, but they laughed a lot.

So I guess the interview was successful. I think they did not ask any info regarding to their family.

You can explain that to the Consular officer and I think they will understand.

Edited September 7, 2018 by Triple28
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