Extending K-1

[ramzis51 0]

When my fiance arrives in the U.S. we will probably only have about 30 days left on our k-1. Should we apply for an extension so he can work while he is waiting for his EAD? We want to get married immediately, but then he can't work can he? I'm open to all suggestions

[*julez* 124]

When your fiance arrives in the US he will ave 90 on his K1. Its valid for 6 months after approval and prior to entering the US. Upon arrival in US, you must then marry in 90 days. No extensions.

[Dan J 277]

When my fiance arrives in the U.S. we will probably only have about 30 days left on our k-1. Should we apply for an extension so he can work while he is waiting for his EAD? We want to get married immediately, but then he can't work can he? I'm open to all suggestions

When you arrive in the US, the K-1 is valid for a 90 day stay. He can only work for 90 days with the EAD stamp, and JFK is the only airport that currently provides it.

[YuAndDan 153]

K-1 is voided upon entry, the POE will issue and attach an I-94 card valid for 90 days, you need to marry inside the 90 days of the I-94 card, the K-1 expiration date is the last date you can enter the USA, and has nothing to do with the 90 days after entry that a marriage has to happen.

There is no extension required for the K-1.

[YuAndDan 153]

When my fiance arrives in the U.S. we will probably only have about 30 days left on our k-1. Should we apply for an extension so he can work while he is waiting for his EAD? We want to get married immediately, but then he can't work can he? I'm open to all suggestions

When you arrive in the US, the K-1 is valid for a 90 day stay. He can only work for 90 days with the EAD stamp, and JFK is the only airport that currently provides it.

This discussion about needing EAD stamp came up earlier.

I am beginning to read the OVERWHELMING amount of information on acquiring a work permit. Is it true JFK is the only East coast airport that gives out a work permit? (We're coming in on a K-1). Does anybody know if they give them out at Detroit?

Does not matter you are allowed to work for 90 days after you arrive on K1 or up until marriage day, irregardless of whether they give you the stamp or not, we did it, no problems. After marriage you have to stop working and have a work permit EAD or green card to continue on working legally per US immigration laws.

You made me do some looking.

Read form I-9 directions particularly list A requirements;

5. An unexpired foreign passport with an unexpired Arrival-Departure Record, Form I-94, bearing the same name as the passport and containing an endorsement of the alien's nonimmigrant status, if that status authorizes the alien to work for the employer.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-9.pdf

Sounds like if the employer is aware that K-1 is work authorized they can employ the person for the validity period of the I-94 card, 90 days from entry on the K-1, after that and EAD, Green-card or I-551 stamp is required to continue working.

The employ does not need to quit working after marriage, only after the I-94 expires, and it is te responsibility of the employer to ensure that the person is work authorized.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=1328732

[ramzis51 0]

When my fiance arrives in the U.S. we will probably only have about 30 days left on our k-1. Should we apply for an extension so he can work while he is waiting for his EAD? We want to get married immediately, but then he can't work can he? I'm open to all suggestions

When you arrive in the US, the K-1 is valid for a 90 day stay. He can only work for 90 days with the EAD stamp, and JFK is the only airport that currently provides it.

This discussion about needing EAD stamp came up earlier.

I am beginning to read the OVERWHELMING amount of information on acquiring a work permit. Is it true JFK is the only East coast airport that gives out a work permit? (We're coming in on a K-1). Does anybody know if they give them out at Detroit?

Does not matter you are allowed to work for 90 days after you arrive on K1 or up until marriage day, irregardless of whether they give you the stamp or not, we did it, no problems. After marriage you have to stop working and have a work permit EAD or green card to continue on working legally per US immigration laws.

You made me do some looking.

Read form I-9 directions particularly list A requirements;

5. An unexpired foreign passport with an unexpired Arrival-Departure Record, Form I-94, bearing the same name as the passport and containing an endorsement of the alien's nonimmigrant status, if that status authorizes the alien to work for the employer.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-9.pdf

Sounds like if the employer is aware that K-1 is work authorized they can employ the person for the validity period of the I-94 card, 90 days from entry on the K-1, after that and EAD, Green-card or I-551 stamp is required to continue working.

The employ does not need to quit working after marriage, only after the I-94 expires, and it is te responsibility of the employer to ensure that the person is work authorized.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=1328732

Ultimately what I need to know is this----once we are married, he cannot work until he gets the EAD? You mean, none of your wives/husbands work until they get this?

[YuAndDan 153]

Ultimately what I need to know is this----once we are married, he cannot work until he gets the EAD? You mean, none of your wives/husbands work until they get this?

This too was answered in prior post.

I am beginning to read the OVERWHELMING amount of information on acquiring a work permit. Is it true JFK is the only East coast airport that gives out a work permit? (We're coming in on a K-1). Does anybody know if they give them out at Detroit?

Does not matter you are allowed to work for 90 days after you arrive on K1 or up until marriage day, irregardless of whether they give you the stamp or not, we did it, no problems. After marriage you have to stop working and have a work permit EAD or green card to continue on working legally per US immigration laws.

Of course anyone can work regardless of whether they are work authorized or not or whether they can prove they are work authorization or not. Secondly, marriage has nothing to do with the ending of the work authorization period.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...t&p=1328807