K1 Visa Question?
Dec 9th 2003, 4:58 pm
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Re: K1 Visa Question?
Originally posted by Steffi
And as Jeff already clarified it's not the AP that takes 2 years (at least it shouldn't!! *L*), it's the AOS (adjustment of status) that takes approx 2 years (big note that this can vary greatly from office to office).
And as Jeff already clarified it's not the AP that takes 2 years (at least it shouldn't!! *L*), it's the AOS (adjustment of status) that takes approx 2 years (big note that this can vary greatly from office to office).
Now I am thinking that I may be denied AP as my only reason for leaving the US would be to visit my family in my home Country!
That being so, then am I right in thinking that I would then only be allowed to travel after AOS, and that that may well take 2 years?
Liz - still
Dec 9th 2003, 5:07 pm
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Re: K1 Visa Question?
Originally posted by UKLiz
... held prisoner...
... held prisoner...
Dec 9th 2003, 5:13 pm
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Re: K1 Visa Question?
Originally posted by UKLiz
Hi Steffi
Now I am thinking that I may be denied AP as my only reason for leaving the US would be to visit my family in my home Country!
That being so, then am I right in thinking that I would then only be allowed to travel after AOS, and that that may well take 2 years?
Liz - still
Hi Steffi
Now I am thinking that I may be denied AP as my only reason for leaving the US would be to visit my family in my home Country!
That being so, then am I right in thinking that I would then only be allowed to travel after AOS, and that that may well take 2 years?
Liz - still
When I applied for AP, it was suggested (by people on this NG) that I list all "planned" trips. However, if you do not then take the trips, apparently they (USCIS) won't hold it against you. Therefore, my "planned" trips stretched into September 2004!
I am sure that you will have many planned trips to England and dates that you will be able to list to assist you in obtaining your AP... Know what I mean?
Dec 9th 2003, 5:25 pm
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Re: K1 Visa Question?
Originally posted by UKLiz
Hi Steffi
Now I am thinking that I may be denied AP as my only reason for leaving the US would be to visit my family in my home Country!
That being so, then am I right in thinking that I would then only be allowed to travel after AOS, and that that may well take 2 years?
Liz - still
Hi Steffi
Now I am thinking that I may be denied AP as my only reason for leaving the US would be to visit my family in my home Country!
That being so, then am I right in thinking that I would then only be allowed to travel after AOS, and that that may well take 2 years?
Liz - still
Dec 9th 2003, 5:26 pm
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Re: K1 Visa Question?
Originally posted by Karen D
Liz
When I applied for AP, it was suggested (by people on this NG) that I list all "planned" trips. However, if you do not then take the trips, apparently they (USCIS) won't hold it against you. Therefore, my "planned" trips stretched into September 2004!
I am sure that you will have many planned trips to England and dates that you will be able to list to assist you in obtaining your AP... Know what I mean?
Liz
When I applied for AP, it was suggested (by people on this NG) that I list all "planned" trips. However, if you do not then take the trips, apparently they (USCIS) won't hold it against you. Therefore, my "planned" trips stretched into September 2004!
I am sure that you will have many planned trips to England and dates that you will be able to list to assist you in obtaining your AP... Know what I mean?
Did you say that your planned trips were just for visiting friends, or did you give some other reason for visiting? I am just wondering whether there are more acceptable reasons for visiting your family - other than just the fact that you miss them!
Dec 9th 2003, 5:28 pm
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Re: K1 Visa Question?
Originally posted by Steffi
Liz, sorry it came across as such. I didn't mean to say imply that you would be denied AP simply because you would visit your family. If that were the case I certainly would be denied AP as well! What I was TRYINg to say is that even though it comes across as "only for emergency" you SHOULD be fine getting the AP based on "visiting family." Of course that being said there's still no guarantee that you will receive it (as there is no guarantee with ANY forms you will file for this process), but let's all hope that you will! I will file for AP sometime in the spring as I'm hoping to visit my family in the summer. My only reason for needing the AP would be, as for you, to visit family. So I'm certainly keeping my fingers crossed that the "visiting family" is enough of a reason to receive the AP (if not then I wish the officer not to be allowed to see his family for 2 years to see what it's like, haha *shakes fist*).
Liz, sorry it came across as such. I didn't mean to say imply that you would be denied AP simply because you would visit your family. If that were the case I certainly would be denied AP as well! What I was TRYINg to say is that even though it comes across as "only for emergency" you SHOULD be fine getting the AP based on "visiting family." Of course that being said there's still no guarantee that you will receive it (as there is no guarantee with ANY forms you will file for this process), but let's all hope that you will! I will file for AP sometime in the spring as I'm hoping to visit my family in the summer. My only reason for needing the AP would be, as for you, to visit family. So I'm certainly keeping my fingers crossed that the "visiting family" is enough of a reason to receive the AP (if not then I wish the officer not to be allowed to see his family for 2 years to see what it's like, haha *shakes fist*).
I don't think you confused me, I think I confused myself!
Dec 9th 2003, 5:30 pm
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Re: K1 Visa Question?
Originally posted by UKLiz
Yes, I think I get the idea.
Yes, I think I get the idea.
I am going to PM you on this.
PS: How dare you miss your own family...!
Dec 9th 2003, 5:31 pm
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Re: K1 Visa Question?
Originally posted by Alie&Steve
I don't believe it takes 2 yrs to get AP. From what i understand, you file for AP along with your AOS & EAD and it should only take 3-6 months or so to receive. Someone correct me if i'm wrong, but that was my understanding.
Alie
I don't believe it takes 2 yrs to get AP. From what i understand, you file for AP along with your AOS & EAD and it should only take 3-6 months or so to receive. Someone correct me if i'm wrong, but that was my understanding.
Alie
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Dec 9th 2003, 5:35 pm
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Re: K1 Visa Question?
Originally posted by whistlestop01
I was told it takes up to 90 days to get AP after you get married but i could be wrong too lol. You have to apply for it when you change ur status.
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I was told it takes up to 90 days to get AP after you get married but i could be wrong too lol. You have to apply for it when you change ur status.
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Dec 9th 2003, 5:37 pm
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Re: K1 Visa Question?
Originally posted by Steffi
No, it should be 90 days from the date of NOA (after you send in the application), not 90 days from marriage.
No, it should be 90 days from the date of NOA (after you send in the application), not 90 days from marriage.
Dec 9th 2003, 5:53 pm
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Re: K1 Visa Question?
Originally posted by whistlestop01
Yikes!!!! I'm still learning about all this stuff. Why cant they make things easier!!!
Yikes!!!! I'm still learning about all this stuff. Why cant they make things easier!!!
Hope that clarified it though.
Dec 9th 2003, 6:45 pm
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Re: K1 Visa Question?
Originally posted by Steffi
Tell me about it...I'm still a First Grader in this process myself. Hope that clarified it though.
Tell me about it...I'm still a First Grader in this process myself.
Hope that clarified it though.
*sighs*
<goes back to sorting out the never-ending paperwork>
Dec 9th 2003, 6:55 pm
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Re: K1 Visa Question?
steffi and whistle,
Where did this 90 days come from?
Are you possibly confusing advance parole with the application for employment authorization?
Regards, JEff
Where did this 90 days come from?
Are you possibly confusing advance parole with the application for employment authorization?
Regards, JEff
Originally posted by Steffi
No, it should be 90 days from the date of NOA (after you send in the application), not 90 days from marriage.
No, it should be 90 days from the date of NOA (after you send in the application), not 90 days from marriage.
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Dec 9th 2003, 6:58 pm
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Re: K1 Visa Question?
Originally posted by jeffreyhy
steffi and whistle,
Where did this 90 days come from?
Are you possibly confusing advance parole with the application for employment authorization?
Regards, EJff
steffi and whistle,
Where did this 90 days come from?
Are you possibly confusing advance parole with the application for employment authorization?
Regards, EJff
Dec 9th 2003, 7:00 pm
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Re: K1 Visa Question?
Originally posted by jeffreyhy
steffi and whistle,
Where did this 90 days come from?
Are you possibly confusing advance parole with the application for employment authorization?
Regards, EJff
steffi and whistle,
Where did this 90 days come from?
Are you possibly confusing advance parole with the application for employment authorization?
Regards, EJff
Ok, well check the USCIS webpage for the timeline of your district office.