NPC

I was just wondering if anybody knew what kind of time scale I should expect for the processing of "I-129F Petition for Alien Fiancé" and "Application for Employment Authorization" forms? I have looked on www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_web/visa/iv/fiance.htm but there is no indication of timescales, as it will vary with each individual's circumstances.

What sort time scale should I expect. I have no criminal record and hold a valid C1/D US Visa after working on cruise ships out of US ports. I would be extremley gratefull for any information.

Thanks,

Neil

Duncan Roberts

Mine took 7 months for the K-1. You can get a temporary EAD 90 days after you apply if you haven't got a "real" one. There seems to be no consistant timescale though.

NPC

Hello Duncan:

Thanks for the quick reply! Once I have sent the I-129F document and Application for Employment Authorization if I havn't recieved anything within 90 days I can get a temporary 'work visa'?

Neil

RoB1833

You can't apply for work authorisation until you have activated the K1 visa which you get from the I129f and are in the US. After you have waited more than 90 days for the work authorisation you can apply for a temporary work visa. Only JFK was giving 90 day stamps to allow you to work on entry into the US, but before you can work you'll need a SSN which can take a while too! Welcome to the US immigration system........