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[john2295 0]

does anyone know if i can get a work visa h1b while being on a pending spousal visa?

[Chancy 6,241]

15 minutes ago, john2295 said:

does anyone know if i can get a work visa h1b while being on a pending spousal visa?

 

Do you have a US employer that filed a petition for you?

 

[john2295 0]

they are going to do it but im not sure if it will interupt the spousal visa that is already pending

[Chancy 6,241]

18 minutes ago, john2295 said:

they are going to do it but im not sure if it will interupt the spousal visa that is already pending

 

Any petition for a work visa will have no impact on your spouse visa process.

 

Frankly though, I think it's unlikely that you will get an H1B visa interview before your spouse visa interview.

 

[john2295 0]

so basically while im on a pending spousal visa i can stil apply for a work visa without it being compromised? 

[SalishSea 17,841]

Just now, john2295 said:

so basically while im on a pending spousal visa i can stil apply for a work visa without it being compromised? 

You don't apply for a work visa.  The employer petitions for it through their legal department.

[john2295 0]

ok and that wont interrupt the spousal visa that i have pending?

[SalishSea 17,841]

4 minutes ago, john2295 said:

ok and that wont interrupt the spousal visa that i have pending?

No.

[Boiler 45,553]

3 minutes ago, john2295 said:

ok and that wont interrupt the spousal visa that i have pending?

Correct H1b is dual intent so not an issue

[john2295 0]

when you say dual intent what does that mean exactly. i mean i know what it means but just trying to make sure it doesnt mess up my spousal visa.

[Boiler 45,553]

Permits immigrant intent

[john2295 0]

so lets say i get the work permit from the us employer and couple weeks later i get approved for my spousal visa. wont they ask questions to why im already in the us ? also when i get approved for the spousal visa wont that mean id have to terminate my work permit since ill be on a different visa ? or am i aloud to be on both at the same time?

[Veronikac 15]

7 minutes ago, john2295 said:

so lets say i get the work permit from the us employer and couple weeks later i get approved for my spousal visa. wont they ask questions to why im already in the us ? also when i get approved for the spousal visa wont that mean id have to terminate my work permit since ill be on a different visa ? or am i aloud to be on both at the same time?

Just be careful, if your H1b petition will be approved, you will have to leave the US and do a consular processing do get the H1B status if you are not currently in any legal status (such as F1, J1.....). If you are not in a legal status, you cannot proceed with change of status in the US. If you do not have an advanced parole, you cannot leave the US without abandoning your AOS application.

[john2295 0]

i dont get it 

[Veronikac 15]

1 minute ago, john2295 said:

i dont get it 

Do you currently have any legal status in the US (like B1, J1, O1, F1) or are you only AOS pending?