Does entering into the US while awaiting for interview a bad idea?

[Soldiers Story 0]

I am returning from a deployment in Iraq in July and I am not sure if my wifes visa will be complete by then. Being from Australia she can enter the US under the Visa Waiver Program. My question is does entering the US while she is pending for the K3 put us in jerpordy of something bad happening when she returns to Australia for the interview? To people who have been interviewed do they ask if you went to the states? Any info would be appreciated.

[MargotDarko 0]

As long as there's no overstay, there definitely won't be a problem at the interview. The problem may occur when she tries to enter the states. She will need to show that she doesn't intend to stay. Normally, people bring proof of their ties to their home country - such as a mortage/lease and a letter from an employer.

Edited June 15, 2007 by MargotDarko

[Kath 0]

hi soldier's story

there was a recent aussie who is doing the K3 process who went to visit his wife (Rings and Loke)...he didnt have any problems entering the States..and yes they will have all her visits on their system.. she just has to be honest who she is visiting and as the other vj'er said bring evidence of ties to oz...

letter from employer stating when she is expected back to work

receipts that she has paid bills in advance for the time she will be away

flight itenary to state her return to oz

i even travelled here while my K1 was in process and i wasnt even ask for evidence but i had all the evidence just in case..

take care and good luck

kath

[pushbrk 12,569]

hi soldier's story

there was a recent aussie who is doing the K3 process who went to visit his wife (Rings and Loke)...he didnt have any problems entering the States..and yes they will have all her visits on their system.. she just has to be honest who she is visiting and as the other vj'er said bring evidence of ties to oz...

letter from employer stating when she is expected back to work

receipts that she has paid bills in advance for the time she will be away

flight itenary to state her return to oz

i even travelled here while my K1 was in process and i wasnt even ask for evidence but i had all the evidence just in case..

take care and good luck

kath

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Edited June 15, 2007 by pushbrk

[germangel 0]

there won't be any problems during the interview. It is not illegal to visit your spouse while waiting for the visa. However, the officer at the POE decides whether to let someone in or not so if he or she suspects an illegal immigrant intend, your wife might not be allowed into the US. So make sure she has proof that she will go back. There's always some gambling involved, but many have been successful in visiting their spouse/fiancé(e).