K-3 and work authorization ?
Jul 26th 2001, 5:56 pm
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Hello !
does anybody know whether you can get work authorization with the new K-3 visa ? I
mean - somebody files the I-130 and then - relatively soon after the wedding - they
decide to take the K-3 road. The original I-130 might take 1 1/2 years or even longer
to process. Will the spouse be able to work during that time ?
Thanks !
Christian
does anybody know whether you can get work authorization with the new K-3 visa ? I
mean - somebody files the I-130 and then - relatively soon after the wedding - they
decide to take the K-3 road. The original I-130 might take 1 1/2 years or even longer
to process. Will the spouse be able to work during that time ?
Thanks !
Christian
Jul 26th 2001, 11:34 pm
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Christian Herboth wrote:
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Yes, the recipient of a k-3 or k-4 visa is eligible for work authorization. Of
course, he/she will have to convince the SS office of that and obtain a SS card
before actually starting to work, and will have to obtain an EAD from the local
INS office.
Alvena
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I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice; this is my personal opinion, posted
for the purpose of discussion only.
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K-1 FAQ: http://www.k1faq.com Timelines: http://www.wkh.org/ A great K-1 Site:
http://pages.prodigy.net/alixtcat/immigrat.htm Doc Steen's Marriage Visa Pages:
http://www.mindspring.com/~docsteen/...o/visainfo.htm
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Yes, the recipient of a k-3 or k-4 visa is eligible for work authorization. Of
course, he/she will have to convince the SS office of that and obtain a SS card
before actually starting to work, and will have to obtain an EAD from the local
INS office.
Alvena
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I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice; this is my personal opinion, posted
for the purpose of discussion only.
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K-1 FAQ: http://www.k1faq.com Timelines: http://www.wkh.org/ A great K-1 Site:
http://pages.prodigy.net/alixtcat/immigrat.htm Doc Steen's Marriage Visa Pages:
http://www.mindspring.com/~docsteen/...o/visainfo.htm
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Jul 27th 2001, 4:58 pm
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[usenetquote2]> > Christian Herboth wrote: does anybody know whether you can get work authorization[/usenetquote2]
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K-3
[usenetquote2]> > visa ? I mean - somebody files the I-130 and then - relatively soon[/usenetquote2]
after the
[usenetquote2]> > wedding - they decide to take the K-3 road. The original I-130 might[/usenetquote2]
take
[usenetquote2]> > 1 1/2 years or even longer to process. Will the spouse be able to work[/usenetquote2]
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My fiancee called the INS service hotline yesterday and they informed her that work
authorization is NOT included in the new K3 visa. I think that since this Visa is
brandnew that they have no real clue what they are talking about yet. I mean - if you
can work on a K1 visa then why not on a K3 ? I don't understand this.....
Can anybody confirm ?
Christian
[usenetquote2]> > with the new[/usenetquote2]
K-3
[usenetquote2]> > visa ? I mean - somebody files the I-130 and then - relatively soon[/usenetquote2]
after the
[usenetquote2]> > wedding - they decide to take the K-3 road. The original I-130 might[/usenetquote2]
take
[usenetquote2]> > 1 1/2 years or even longer to process. Will the spouse be able to work[/usenetquote2]
[usenetquote2]>> during that time ?[/usenetquote2]
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My fiancee called the INS service hotline yesterday and they informed her that work
authorization is NOT included in the new K3 visa. I think that since this Visa is
brandnew that they have no real clue what they are talking about yet. I mean - if you
can work on a K1 visa then why not on a K3 ? I don't understand this.....
Can anybody confirm ?
Christian
Jul 27th 2001, 10:04 pm
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Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 46,475
The K-1 only allows you to work for 90 days. You have to then apply for a one year work permit at the time you file for your adjustment of status.
With the K-3, I don't think everything is in place yet and the 1-800 number is notorious for incorrect answers.
Rita
With the K-3, I don't think everything is in place yet and the 1-800 number is notorious for incorrect answers.
Rita
