Can I study on K-visa?

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knorl

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Me and my boyfriend are planning on getting married. I am currently on a Student Visa, but will have to go home to my home country for 5-6 months, which means that my student visa will expire. We're planning on getting married when I get back, but my question is: Can I study on a K-visa? Can I apply for schools on a K-visa before I have entered the U.S, or do I have to wait until I get here? (US) I need to study when I get back here, and it is going to be too late to apply for schools when I arrive (in January of 2008). I can NOT have a break from school that semester, - it will mess up my study plan.

If I cant study on a K-visa, can I apply for another Student Visa and get married immediately when I arrive in the US, or will they be "mad" that I used the student Visa to get married?

Anyone who can help? :confused: I really appreachiate all the advice I can get.
 
you can study, work, volunteer or sit at home on K-1 visa. Granted you have 90 days to get married and then you have to apply for a GC.... I don't think you will do a lot of studying in between.
 
I think you will be in trouble if you get married on your student visa. If you have all the evidence that you are your boyfriend know each other personally and have intentions of getting married then your K-1 visa should not take more than 3 months to get approved, provided that he is a US Citizen. Only US Citizens can apply for a K-1 visa for their foreign fiance. Good luck
 
I agree. K-1 is a safe and easy visa option for the OP. No point in taking a risk by going the student visa route. I came to the US on a K-1 and my entire immigration and naturalisation experience was pain and worry free.
 
however, if you enter on K-1 and something happens, you will ONLY be able to get a GC through your K-1 petitioner.

If you enter on F-1, and later on the marriage is over, you can find a new USC husband, or an employer willing to sponsor you, or win DV lottery.... WIth K-1 you are quite limited.

If you enter on F-1 visa, wait for at least 60 days before you get married and 90 days before you apply for GC.
 
I thought being together is more important that anything else for the OP.
That is why I suggested K-1, which is restrictive indeed, but easy for a bonafide couple.
:)

LucyMO said:
however, if you enter on K-1 and something happens, you will ONLY be able to get a GC through your K-1 petitioner.
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