Coming to US with K1 visa and marrying a US citizen

[Naru S]

I have been in US with work visas earlier (H1 / L1). Now I am going back to India as my project is coming to an end. My girlfriend is a US citizen and is working here in US. I want to know that in case I don't get another employer based visa soon (L1 / H1) , can I still come back to US using a K1 visa and get married here and then apply for change of status? 

How long does it typically take to get a K1 visa after submitting the application ? 

Can there be any situation under which my K1 visa might not get approved? Can my employment in India pose any restriction on getting a K1 visa?

I will really appreciate some detailed responses from your end on the above questions.

[Naru S]

Hi - can you please let me know when my above question will be reviewed by the moderator? It's been more than a week since I am seeing the same message which says "Your content will need to be approved by a moderator " . I will really appreciate if it can be reviewed quickly so that I can get some replies to my question. 

Thanks and Regards,

 

[02112018]

Look @ https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html

[pontevecchio]

You should engage the firm of Murthy or any of your choice to deal with the matter as it would seem the lunatics have taken over the asylum and it would be foolhardy to try and negotiate Immigration matters on your own at this critical juncture in this countries otherwise mostly Illustrious history.