Question regarding visiting duration and amount of times

[Darren&Laura 3]

Hi everyone.

Today I returned back to the UK after spending six weeks with Laura. I also visited in May (mid to late in the month) for 2 weeks.

We sent in our application on the 11th August while I was in the USA, but the visa application has not been actioned at all yet or the cheque cashed, (not that this should affect my question below.)

My question is this - How long would I need to spend in the UK before I can return to see Laura again while our case is pending. I understand that while I *should* be able to visit while our K1 is being processed, but there *may* be issues with the amount of time I am spending in the USA, (or is this only an issue if I spend more time over there than I do in the UK?) Putting aside our K1 application (unless this is an issue afterall), what do the immigration officials consider to be too many visits? Or is this a non-issue, could I theoretically stay for the whole three month duration of the tourist visa and then return to the UK for a few months, before doing the same?

I returned back from the USA today and am already going insane missing Laura and am wanting to return to see her asap - she is five months pregnant with our twins and doesn't have much family local to help so I want to be there as much as possible until we can be together permanently.

[Rob & Jin 0]

Hi everyone.

Today I returned back to the UK after spending six weeks with Laura. I also visited in May (mid to late in the month) for 2 weeks.

We sent in our application on the 11th August while I was in the USA, but the visa application has not been actioned at all yet or the cheque cashed, (not that this should affect my question below.)

My question is this - How long would I need to spend in the UK before I can return to see Laura again while our case is pending. I understand that while I *should* be able to visit while our K1 is being processed, but there *may* be issues with the amount of time I am spending in the USA, (or is this only an issue if I spend more time over there than I do in the UK?) Putting aside our K1 application (unless this is an issue afterall), what do the immigration officials consider to be too many visits? Or is this a non-issue, could I theoretically stay for the whole three month duration of the tourist visa and then return to the UK for a few months, before doing the same?

I returned back from the USA today and am already going insane missing Laura and am wanting to return to see her asap - she is five months pregnant with our twins and doesn't have much family local to help so I want to be there as much as possible until we can be together permanently.

The more visits , the more time together the better, great proof of a relationship. You are in a lucky position as you can get tourist visas from the UK, impossible from China. Visit each other as often as you can.

[Dan J 277]

Hi everyone.

Today I returned back to the UK after spending six weeks with Laura. I also visited in May (mid to late in the month) for 2 weeks.

We sent in our application on the 11th August while I was in the USA, but the visa application has not been actioned at all yet or the cheque cashed, (not that this should affect my question below.)

My question is this - How long would I need to spend in the UK before I can return to see Laura again while our case is pending. I understand that while I *should* be able to visit while our K1 is being processed, but there *may* be issues with the amount of time I am spending in the USA, (or is this only an issue if I spend more time over there than I do in the UK?) Putting aside our K1 application (unless this is an issue afterall), what do the immigration officials consider to be too many visits? Or is this a non-issue, could I theoretically stay for the whole three month duration of the tourist visa and then return to the UK for a few months, before doing the same?

I returned back from the USA today and am already going insane missing Laura and am wanting to return to see her asap - she is five months pregnant with our twins and doesn't have much family local to help so I want to be there as much as possible until we can be together permanently.

The more visits , the more time together the better, great proof of a relationship. You are in a lucky position as you can get tourist visas from the UK, impossible from China. Visit each other as often as you can.

VWP visits are limited to 90 days, but I do think there is a limit of how much time you can spend in the country over a year. Though I wasn't able to find exact information on that.

[Rob & Jin 0]

Hi everyone.

Today I returned back to the UK after spending six weeks with Laura. I also visited in May (mid to late in the month) for 2 weeks.

We sent in our application on the 11th August while I was in the USA, but the visa application has not been actioned at all yet or the cheque cashed, (not that this should affect my question below.)

My question is this - How long would I need to spend in the UK before I can return to see Laura again while our case is pending. I understand that while I *should* be able to visit while our K1 is being processed, but there *may* be issues with the amount of time I am spending in the USA, (or is this only an issue if I spend more time over there than I do in the UK?) Putting aside our K1 application (unless this is an issue afterall), what do the immigration officials consider to be too many visits? Or is this a non-issue, could I theoretically stay for the whole three month duration of the tourist visa and then return to the UK for a few months, before doing the same?

I returned back from the USA today and am already going insane missing Laura and am wanting to return to see her asap - she is five months pregnant with our twins and doesn't have much family local to help so I want to be there as much as possible until we can be together permanently.

The more visits , the more time together the better, great proof of a relationship. You are in a lucky position as you can get tourist visas from the UK, impossible from China. Visit each other as often as you can.

VWP visits are limited to 90 days, but I do think there is a limit of how much time you can spend in the country over a year. Though I wasn't able to find exact information on that.

Yes duration of each visit is limited, but not how many visits as far as i know

[bora bora 1]

I think it depends on the country. I know that even with a tourist visa valid for 5 years for Brazil, I cannot spend more than 180 days in the country per year.

[lilysidiq 0]

Firstly,Congratulations on your twins coming, how exciting!

I have heard that they dont like you to spend over 6 months of a calendar year there, but you are not near that, so I would go back as soon as you can, maybe early October so it is a fresh month. I have spent lots more than 6 months of the year in the US in the past, and am here now until March, but I have a B1/B2 visa for research work I do here.

For what its worth though, my lawyer told my boyfriend and I that he knew of no-one from the UK who had ever been denied entry on either the VWP or the B1/B2 visa whilst awaiting the K1. Plus you have a great reason for being here, with your fiancee being pregnant, because WHY you are here is always the first question they ask you.

If you have the money to not work for the next few months, and to risk it, I would come back, especially with your situation, I think you will get back in. I stressed about it loads, and honestly had no problems at all at Newark. And yes i know there is a chance it won't work, before anyone replies with that caveat, but I would advise you to try.

Just bring all your K1 info, any ties, and maybe a letter about her pregnancy from a doctor saying she needs your support. I think it would be a mean immigration guard who turns you back, and this is surely a risk/reward situation where its worth the risk!

Lily

[lilysidiq 0]

Firstly,Congratulations on your twins coming, how exciting!

I have heard that they dont like you to spend over 6 months of a calendar year there, but you are not near that, so I would go back as soon as you can, maybe early October so it is a fresh month. I have spent lots more than 6 months of the year in the US in the past, and am here now until March, but I have a B1/B2 visa for research work I do here.

For what its worth though, my lawyer told my boyfriend and I that he knew of no-one from the UK who had ever been denied entry on either the VWP or the B1/B2 visa whilst awaiting the K1. Plus you have a great reason for being here, with your fiancee being pregnant, because WHY you are here is always the first question they ask you.

If you have the money to not work for the next few months, and to risk it, I would come back, especially with your situation, I think you will get back in. I stressed about it loads, and honestly had no problems at all at Newark. And yes i know there is a chance it won't work, before anyone replies with that caveat, but I would advise you to try.

Just bring all your K1 info, any ties, and maybe a letter about her pregnancy from a doctor saying she needs your support. I think it would be a mean immigration guard who turns you back, and this is surely a risk/reward situation where its worth the risk!

Lily