Visa Information
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Visa Information
Hey Ex-Pats,
I have a unique situation that you may be able to give advise on.
I have been living in Vegas since 2004 on a NATO Visa, I am employed with the Royal Air Force. I am planning on getting married to American Citizen and eventually plan staying in the states when we are married. We are confused with the visa process and are getting tired of waiting for interviews with the infopass system.
We are planning to apply for a K-1 Visa which means that we can get married here in the USA. I know it is not a requirement but then I can at least stay whilst waiting for my Change of Status? My question is:
Can I apply to work on a Fiance Visa and how long does it take to receive it? My K-1 Visa is only current for 3 months right?
I am just concerned that we may have issues with the Change of Status Visa as she is a full time student and the level of financial support she can provide is very low until she finishes school. I do not want to be a burden on the USA welfare System and have money in the bank to support myself until I find a job. If I have a firm job offer subject to my authorization being issued Will they take this into consideration?
Thanks for your help
I have a unique situation that you may be able to give advise on.
I have been living in Vegas since 2004 on a NATO Visa, I am employed with the Royal Air Force. I am planning on getting married to American Citizen and eventually plan staying in the states when we are married. We are confused with the visa process and are getting tired of waiting for interviews with the infopass system.
We are planning to apply for a K-1 Visa which means that we can get married here in the USA. I know it is not a requirement but then I can at least stay whilst waiting for my Change of Status? My question is:
Can I apply to work on a Fiance Visa and how long does it take to receive it? My K-1 Visa is only current for 3 months right?
I am just concerned that we may have issues with the Change of Status Visa as she is a full time student and the level of financial support she can provide is very low until she finishes school. I do not want to be a burden on the USA welfare System and have money in the bank to support myself until I find a job. If I have a firm job offer subject to my authorization being issued Will they take this into consideration?
Thanks for your help
#2
Re: Visa Information
Hey Ex-Pats,
I have a unique situation that you may be able to give advise on.
I have been living in Vegas since 2004 on a NATO Visa, I am employed with the Royal Air Force. I am planning on getting married to American Citizen and eventually plan staying in the states when we are married. We are confused with the visa process and are getting tired of waiting for interviews with the infopass system.
I have a unique situation that you may be able to give advise on.
I have been living in Vegas since 2004 on a NATO Visa, I am employed with the Royal Air Force. I am planning on getting married to American Citizen and eventually plan staying in the states when we are married. We are confused with the visa process and are getting tired of waiting for interviews with the infopass system.
USCIS are not there to give advice
The K-1 gets you into the country
you are already here .....
#3
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I know it is not a requirement but then I can at least stay whilst waiting for my Change of Status?
Can I apply to work on a Fiance Visa and how long does it take to receive it?
My K-1 Visa is only current for 3 months right?
I am just concerned that we may have issues with the Change of Status Visa as she is a full time student and the level of financial support she can provide is very low until she finishes school.
I do not want to be a burden on the USA welfare System and have money in the bank to support myself until I find a job. If I have a firm job offer subject to my authorization being issued Will they take this into consideration?
Rene
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Ditto on go see the lawyer.. you've misunderstood some things.
See what she says about your NATO visa status as well.
See what she says about your NATO visa status as well.
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Re: Visa Information
Hey Ex-Pats,
I have a unique situation that you may be able to give advise on.
I have been living in Vegas since 2004 on a NATO Visa, I am employed with the Royal Air Force. I am planning on getting married to American Citizen and eventually plan staying in the states when we are married. We are confused with the visa process and are getting tired of waiting for interviews with the infopass system.
We are planning to apply for a K-1 Visa which means that we can get married here in the USA. I know it is not a requirement but then I can at least stay whilst waiting for my Change of Status? My question is:
Can I apply to work on a Fiance Visa and how long does it take to receive it? My K-1 Visa is only current for 3 months right?
I am just concerned that we may have issues with the Change of Status Visa as she is a full time student and the level of financial support she can provide is very low until she finishes school. I do not want to be a burden on the USA welfare System and have money in the bank to support myself until I find a job. If I have a firm job offer subject to my authorization being issued Will they take this into consideration?
Thanks for your help
I have a unique situation that you may be able to give advise on.
I have been living in Vegas since 2004 on a NATO Visa, I am employed with the Royal Air Force. I am planning on getting married to American Citizen and eventually plan staying in the states when we are married. We are confused with the visa process and are getting tired of waiting for interviews with the infopass system.
We are planning to apply for a K-1 Visa which means that we can get married here in the USA. I know it is not a requirement but then I can at least stay whilst waiting for my Change of Status? My question is:
Can I apply to work on a Fiance Visa and how long does it take to receive it? My K-1 Visa is only current for 3 months right?
I am just concerned that we may have issues with the Change of Status Visa as she is a full time student and the level of financial support she can provide is very low until she finishes school. I do not want to be a burden on the USA welfare System and have money in the bank to support myself until I find a job. If I have a firm job offer subject to my authorization being issued Will they take this into consideration?
Thanks for your help
What is your obligation with the RAF? You don't say. There may be many different ways to swing this. Assuming you are assigned to Nellis AFB, you might want to consult with the USAF JAG on this.
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This is the same JAG that recommends the visa waiver express method, is it? Last person I know who used this got in by the skin of her teeth -- she told the POE officer why she was coming as that's what JAG told them to do. Luckily, the uniform seems to bind in a brotherhood, and the officer told he hadn't heard a word she'd said but really didn't want her to repeat it!
Or perhaps the JAG at Nellis different?
Or perhaps the JAG at Nellis different?