AOS from L1-A to K1 or K3 while in the UK?
Jun 5th 2006, 10:36 pm
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AOS from L1-A to K1 or K3 while in the UK?
I am in the US on a long-term work assignment, which ends at the end of this week resulting in my return to the UK. However, my L1-A will remain valid for an additional 6 months before I am classed as out of status.
My question is this... is it possible to file for an AOS from my L1-A to a K1 or K3 visa from the UK? I assume the timescales are more favourable for an AOS compared to an application for a K1 from scratch? Regardless, what would be the ball-park timelines once the appropriate paperwork has been filed? My USC girlfriend resides in NYC.
Thanks.
My question is this... is it possible to file for an AOS from my L1-A to a K1 or K3 visa from the UK? I assume the timescales are more favourable for an AOS compared to an application for a K1 from scratch? Regardless, what would be the ball-park timelines once the appropriate paperwork has been filed? My USC girlfriend resides in NYC.
Thanks.
Jun 5th 2006, 10:48 pm
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Re: AOS from L1-A to K1 or K3 while in the UK?
Originally Posted by i_york
I am in the US on a long-term work assignment, which ends at the end of this week resulting in my return to the UK. However, my L1-A will remain valid for an additional 6 months before I am classed as out of status.
My question is this... is it possible to file for an AOS from my L1-A to a K1 or K3 visa from the UK? I assume the timescales are more favourable for an AOS compared to an application for a K1 from scratch? Regardless, what would be the ball-park timelines once the appropriate paperwork has been filed? My USC girlfriend resides in NYC.
Thanks.
My question is this... is it possible to file for an AOS from my L1-A to a K1 or K3 visa from the UK? I assume the timescales are more favourable for an AOS compared to an application for a K1 from scratch? Regardless, what would be the ball-park timelines once the appropriate paperwork has been filed? My USC girlfriend resides in NYC.
Thanks.
AOS refers to "Adjustment of Status", which is the process of becoming a permanent resident in the USA.
You might want to consult with an immigration attorney to see if you can possibly remain in the USA and AOS here. I don't know the parameters of the L1-A to know if that's allowed or not...so you need to ask someone who knows for sure.
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Jun 5th 2006, 11:00 pm
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Re: AOS from L1-A to K1 or K3 while in the UK?
Originally Posted by i_york
I am in the US on a long-term work assignment, which ends at the end of this week resulting in my return to the UK. However, my L1-A will remain valid for an additional 6 months before I am classed as out of status.
My question is this... is it possible to file for an AOS from my L1-A to a K1 or K3 visa from the UK? I assume the timescales are more favourable for an AOS compared to an application for a K1 from scratch? Regardless, what would be the ball-park timelines once the appropriate paperwork has been filed? My USC girlfriend resides in NYC.
Thanks.
My question is this... is it possible to file for an AOS from my L1-A to a K1 or K3 visa from the UK? I assume the timescales are more favourable for an AOS compared to an application for a K1 from scratch? Regardless, what would be the ball-park timelines once the appropriate paperwork has been filed? My USC girlfriend resides in NYC.
Thanks.
Sigh. You have the terminlolgy quite wrong -- in such a way that it might be a good idea to have a consulation with an immigraition lawyer.
Jun 5th 2006, 11:59 pm
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Re: AOS from L1-A to K1 or K3 while in the UK?
If you want to remain in the US, once married, you may apply for the
green card from here - that process is called AOS (Adjustement of
Status). You may then travel using an Advance Parole.
If you would rather remain with a non-immigrant status, once married
you may apply for a K3 visa and pick it up in London.
Finally, if you are not sure that you want to marry your girlfriend,
you may apply for a K1. You would leave just before falling out of
status, and can then come back and have 90 days to marry her (or leave
the US). Besides stretching the timeline a little bit, I really don't
see why you would go with the K1 process.
i_york wrote:
> I am in the US on a long-term work assignment, which ends at the end of
> this week resulting in my return to the UK. However, my L1-A will remain
> valid for an additional 6 months before I am classed as out of status.
> My question is this... is it possible to file for an AOS from my L1-A to
> a K1 or K3 visa from the UK? I assume the timescales are more favourable
> for an AOS compared to an application for a K1 from scratch? Regardless,
> what would be the ball-park timelines once the appropriate paperwork has
> been filed? My USC girlfriend resides in NYC.
>
> Thanks.
>
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
green card from here - that process is called AOS (Adjustement of
Status). You may then travel using an Advance Parole.
If you would rather remain with a non-immigrant status, once married
you may apply for a K3 visa and pick it up in London.
Finally, if you are not sure that you want to marry your girlfriend,
you may apply for a K1. You would leave just before falling out of
status, and can then come back and have 90 days to marry her (or leave
the US). Besides stretching the timeline a little bit, I really don't
see why you would go with the K1 process.
i_york wrote:
> I am in the US on a long-term work assignment, which ends at the end of
> this week resulting in my return to the UK. However, my L1-A will remain
> valid for an additional 6 months before I am classed as out of status.
> My question is this... is it possible to file for an AOS from my L1-A to
> a K1 or K3 visa from the UK? I assume the timescales are more favourable
> for an AOS compared to an application for a K1 from scratch? Regardless,
> what would be the ball-park timelines once the appropriate paperwork has
> been filed? My USC girlfriend resides in NYC.
>
> Thanks.
>
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
