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Hi, I'm from France, and I just got my visa, so my plan is to go to the states in November so I will receive a stamp on my visa then, a month after I'd like to go back to France for xmas for 3 weeks, then re-enter to the states. Will my stamp on my visa would allow this kinda travel. Or once I get in the states I have to wait a certain amount of time before leaving the country?

Thanks in advance,

Stefan

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Hi Stephan,

as far as I know this is not possible. You can only go back after you have your AP. You have to apply for the advance parol after you get married in the US together withe the EAD and AOS documents.

You can see if someone else disagrees.

Good luck.

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Hi Stephan,

as far as I know this is not possible. You can only go back after you have your AP. You have to apply for the advance parol after you get married in the US together withe the EAD and AOS documents.

You can see if someone else disagrees.

Good luck.

Hey Milka,

Actually I got a CR1 Visa, so I'm ready to go, I'm already married in France, so my question is can I still do my plan of traveling with this kinda visa not a K1 visa.

Thanks for your response,

Stefan

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Tim and Bethanie   1

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Hi Stephan,

as far as I know this is not possible. You can only go back after you have your AP. You have to apply for the advance parol after you get married in the US together withe the EAD and AOS documents.

You can see if someone else disagrees.

Good luck.

Hey Milka,

Actually I got a CR1 Visa, so I'm ready to go, I'm already married in France, so my question is can I still do my plan of traveling with this kinda visa not a K1 visa.

Thanks for your response,

Stefan

:yes: You certainly can!

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The I-551 stamp you get in your passport when you enter the States is as good as your Greencard... it allows you to work and travel.... you do not need anything other than your passport with that stamp and you are free to travel when ever you want...

Kezzie

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Hi, I'm from France, and I just got my visa, so my plan is to go to the states in November so I will receive a stamp on my visa then, a month after I'd like to go back to France for xmas for 3 weeks, then re-enter to the states. Will my stamp on my visa would allow this kinda travel. Or once I get in the states I have to wait a certain amount of time before leaving the country?

Thanks in advance,

Stefan

You can go whenever you want as long as you dont stay for over 6 months,,sure you canleave america,,,dont worry

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karem12:

Why 6 months?

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If you look up the DCF Guide (blue tab, top of the page) you will find the info you want along with the links to show that you may travel and work with just the endorsed visa in your passport.

happy travels!

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Arriving in America, The POE Drill

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I agree with Kezzie.

I-130 Timeline with USCIS:

It took 92 days for I-130 to get approved from the filing date

NVC Process of I-130:

It took 78 days to complete the NVC process

Interview Process at The U.S. Embassy

Interview took 223 days from the I-130 filing date. Immigrant Visa was issued right after the interview

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Hi Stephan,

as far as I know this is not possible. You can only go back after you have your AP. You have to apply for the advance parol after you get married in the US together withe the EAD and AOS documents.

You can see if someone else disagrees.

Good luck.

Hey Milka,

Actually I got a CR1 Visa, so I'm ready to go, I'm already married in France, so my question is can I still do my plan of traveling with this kinda visa not a K1 visa.

Thanks for your response,

Stefan

Yea, you require advance parole from USCIS. That's all!

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meauxna   15

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Hi Stephan,

as far as I know this is not possible. You can only go back after you have your AP. You have to apply for the advance parol after you get married in the US together withe the EAD and AOS documents.

You can see if someone else disagrees.

Good luck.

Hey Milka,

Actually I got a CR1 Visa, so I'm ready to go, I'm already married in France, so my question is can I still do my plan of traveling with this kinda visa not a K1 visa.

Thanks for your response,

Stefan

Yea, you require advance parole from USCIS. That's all!

Who does?

Not someone holding a CR/IR immigrant visa. Once that person enters the US, they become a Permanent Resident.

Permanent Residents do not need Advance Parole to travel.

Now That You Are A Permanent Resident

How Do I Remove The Conditions On Permanent Residence Based On Marriage?

Welcome to the United States: A Guide For New Immigrants

Yes, even this last one.. stuff in there that not even your USC knows.....

Here are more links that I love:

Arriving in America, The POE Drill

Dual Citizenship FAQ

Other Fora I Post To:

alt.visa.us.marriage-based http://britishexpats.com/ and www.***removed***.com

censored link = *family based immigration* website

Inertia. Is that the Greek god of 'can't be bothered'?

Met, married, immigrated, naturalized.

I-130 filed Aug02

USC Jul06

No Deje Piedras Sobre El Pavimento!

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Hi Stephan,

as far as I know this is not possible. You can only go back after you have your AP. You have to apply for the advance parol after you get married in the US together withe the EAD and AOS documents.

You can see if someone else disagrees.

Good luck.

Hey Milka,

Actually I got a CR1 Visa, so I'm ready to go, I'm already married in France, so my question is can I still do my plan of traveling with this kinda visa not a K1 visa.

Thanks for your response,

Stefan

Yea, you require advance parole from USCIS. That's all!

Who does?

Not someone holding a CR/IR immigrant visa. Once that person enters the US, they become a Permanent Resident.

Permanent Residents do not need Advance Parole to travel.

Correct. I entered using CR1 in February, stayed for 3 weeks in US, and went back to home country to quit the job, etc. I moved for good in July & no problem with the entry.

Good luck !

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Oct 25 2004 : Transferred to CSC

Oct 29 2004 : Received at CSC

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Nov 15 2004 : NOA 2 in mail

Dec 16 2004 : NVC assigns case number

Dec 20 2004 : NVC sent DS 3032 to beneficiary, copy of DS 3032 & I-864 fee bill to petitioner

Jan 3 2005 : Petitioner received copy of DS 3032 and I-864 fee bill. Post-marked Dec 23rd.

Jan 11 2005 : Beneficiary received DS 3032 in Indonesia

Jan 31 2005 : Sent DS 3032 to NVC

Feb 8, 2005 : NVC received DS 3032

Feb 21, 2005 : IV fee generated

Feb 25, 2005 : Sent I-864 fee bill

Feb 28, 2005 : I-864 fee bill delivered to St Louis

Mar 3, 2005 : IV fee bill received

Mar 7, 2005 : Sent IV fee bill

Mar 9, 2005 : IV fee bill delivered to St Louis

Mar 28, 2005 : I-864 fee credited against case.

April 6, 2005 : Received I-864 package

April 7, 2005 : Immigrant Visa fee credited against case.

April 11, 2005 : DS 230 is generated

Aug 12, 2005 : I-864 & DS 230 received by NVC

Sep 14, 2005 : RFE on I-864

Nov 3, 2005 : Checklist response received at NVC

Nov 25, 2005 : Case completion

Dec 9, 2005 : Police Cert requested from the Netherlands

Jan 12 2006 : Interview success - Approved !!

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your visa with the stamp will work as a temporary green card for one year or until the real one arrives. It says so on the visa if you take a look on the bottom.

CR1 of course doesn't need AP. You are free to leave and return as you please, you only have to make sure you are not out of the country for longer than 364 days a year. That's what I was told at the consulate and have it in writing.

So you are definitely good to go!!

Angelika (Schweinfurt, Germany) and Chris (Tulsa, USA)

I-130

Aug 23 2005 - sent to TSC

Aug 25 2005 - received at CSC

Aug 29 2005 - NOA1 in mail

Jan 25 2006 - NOA 2 per email

Jan 31 2006 - Case # assigned

Feb 13 2006 - AOS Bill and DS 3032 received

Feb 14 2006 - AOS Bill paid and DS 3032 sent to NVC

Feb 27 2006 - AOS form and IV Bill issued

Mar 23 2006 - AOS and IV Bill sent to NVC

Apr 10 2006 - DS230 received and sent right back

Apr 28 2006 - case complete

May 2 2006 - sent to Consulate

May 4 2006 - received at Consulate

July 17 2006 - Interview in Germany

Aug 02 2006 - Flying back to Tulsa with my CR1 in passport

Removal of Conditions - I-751

May 2 2008 - Mailed I-751 to TSC

May 21 2008 - Received NOA 1 (extension letter) from VSC

May 27 2008 - Biometrics Appointment in OKC

July 22 2008 - touched

August 6 2008 - touched

February 22, 2009 - touched

March 24, 2009 - card production ordered

April 4, 2009 - Green Card in mail

I-129F

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Oct 26 - Nov 3 2005 at NVC

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Feb 09 2006- Flying to Tulsa

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