Long term work assignment

[Soelectric 1]

I filled out a K-1 visa for my fiance but I have since learned I will be going on a long-term work assignment. I am a defense contractor for a major Aerospace company and my home address and pay will still be in the u.s. I will just be on International assignment. Would that qualify for expedition? Thank you for your time

[Just Paul 4,595]

19 minutes ago, Soelectric said:

I filled out a K-1 visa for my fiance but I have since learned I will be going on a long-term work assignment. I am a defense contractor for a major Aerospace company and my home address and pay will still be in the u.s. I will just be on International assignment. Would that qualify for expedition? Thank you for your time

No

• Severe financial loss to a company  or person, provided that the need for urgent action is not the result of the petitioner’s or applicant’s failure: (1) to file the benefit request or the request to expedite in a reasonable time frame; or (2) to respond to any requests for additional evidence in a reasonably timely manner;

• Urgent humanitarian reasons;

• Compelling U.S. Government interests (such as urgent cases for the Department of Defense or DHS, or other public safety or national security interests); or

• Clear USCIS error.

[Soelectric 1]

8 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

No

• Severe financial loss to a company  or person, provided that the need for urgent action is not the result of the petitioner’s or applicant’s failure: (1) to file the benefit request or the request to expedite in a reasonable time frame; or (2) to respond to any requests for additional evidence in a reasonably timely manner;

• Urgent humanitarian reasons;

• Compelling U.S. Government interests (such as urgent cases for the Department of Defense or DHS, or other public safety or national security interests); or

• Clear USCIS error.

Thank you for your response! I will be going to work on a US bought military plane in an other country. Could one argue that is in national security interest if they are our ally? 

[Crazy Cat 41,888]

2 minutes ago, Soelectric said:

Thank you for your response! I will be going to work on a US bought military plane in an other country. Could one argue that is in national security interest if they are our ally? 

How does it benefit the interests of the United States for you to expedite a K-1?  There are other factors for you to consider, also.......what happens after you marry inside the US?  Where and how will your new spouse live?  

[Just Paul 4,595]

Let's say you got approved yesterday and she moves to the US now.   She will be alone while you live abroad. She can't drive, work or travel.  Is that what you are asking to do?

 

[Soelectric 1]

15 minutes ago, Soelectric said:

Thank you for your response! I will be going to work on a US bought military plane in an other country. Could one argue that is in national security interest if they are our ally? 

Oh I think I had it turned around in my head then as she would need to qualify under one of those and not me. Got it

[Soelectric 1]

Just now, Paul & Mary said:

Let's say you got approved yesterday and she moves to the US now.   She will be alone while you live abroad. She can't drive, work or travel.  Is that what you are asking to do?

 

Well we filled out the Visa before I got the assignment so I'm just asking some general questions. I thought after we are married she could freely travel in the United States but also she could probably stay with my parents as that will be my place of residence

[geowrian 22,337]

No harm in trying....

That said, what's the plan if it works? Marry in the US within 90 days then move abroad for the work assignment?

[Soelectric 1]

1 minute ago, geowrian said:

No harm in trying....

That said, what's the plan if it works? Marry in the US within 90 days then move abroad for the work assignment?

We're already apart so it would just be a little bit longer time apart but maybe speaking with an immigration lawyer would yield some other benefits

[Just Paul 4,595]

4 minutes ago, Soelectric said:

Well we filled out the Visa before I got the assignment so I'm just asking some general questions. I thought after we are married she could freely travel in the United States but also she could probably stay with my parents as that will be my place of residence

She can freely within the US. She cannot leave the US until either getting AP or Green Card.   

Edited July 4, 2019 by Paul & Mary

[Crazy Cat 41,888]

3 minutes ago, Soelectric said:

Well we filled out the Visa before I got the assignment so I'm just asking some general questions. I thought after we are married she could freely travel in the United States but also she could probably stay with my parents as that will be my place of residence

For approx 6 months or longer, she will be in state of limbo (no legal status) without the ability to work...and possibly without the ability to drive, open a bank account, drive, etc........

[Soelectric 1]

Just now, Paul & Mary said:

She can freely within the US. She cannot leave the US until either getting AP or Green Card.   

If that is the case then she also has a sister that lives in a different state so she would have 2 places that she could go then

[Crazy Cat 41,888]

1 minute ago, Soelectric said:

If that is the case then she also has a sister that lives in a different state so she would have 2 places that she could go then

Would it be better than waiting in her country as your spouse?

Edited July 4, 2019 by missileman

[Soelectric 1]

1 minute ago, missileman said:

For approx 6 months or longer, she will be in state of limbo (no legal status) without the ability to work...and possibly without the ability to drive, open a bank account, drive, etc........

Aside from legal status she lives like that now and I make plenty of money

[geowrian 22,337]

She needs to complete AOS in the US after the marriage. Just being married to a USC grants no status or legal stay.

Showing a bona fide marriage (for AOS) when you live apart is difficult (not impossible).*

 

*Military spouses are unique and living apart is not an issue.