Turned away at POE?

[Team Walsh 1]

I'm sure this question has been asked before, but I'm having trouble locating the old threads....

My fiance is meeting me in New York in April for a little romantic getaway. I am worried that since we have filed our I129F that he could possibly be turned away upon entry in Newark. Does anyone have any advice as to what kind of evidence he should carry to show he will return to England or for how to handle the questions the officers may ask? He will likely carry my itinerary for my visit to England in May to show that I am coming to see him. He is self-employed so he doesn't have pay stubs to present. The last thing I want is to be in NYC alone for the weekend!!!!!

Thanks ya'll!!!

[Jeraly 4]

Ok - I got through with no evidence at all - I had it all on me of course but I didn't offer any extra info - I just answered the questions asked by the IO.

First rule - don't offer any info you aren't asked for - just answer the questions asked directly without elaboration unless asked for it.

Evidence - rental agreement, letter from employer saying what his job is and when he is expected to return, if there are children then something showing that they are in care and that he will be returning to them, copies of your NOA1/2 etc if you have them to show you are going through the proper channels...

I think that is about it... there is a guide on it if you check but I am in work so can't have too many windows open!!!

[luv2teach77 41]

Look at it this way... Yes, having a K-1 in the system shows increased immigrant intent. However, it also shows knowledge of the right way to do things and an understanding of the US immigration system. Make sure he travels with plenty of proof that he will be returning to the UK and he should be fine. Answer all questions 100% honestly and be prepared to show extra evidence of ties and plans to return to the UK at the end of the stay.

I made 2 trips to the US while my K-1 was processing and even though I had an envelope full of evidence I was never asked to show any of it. On both of those occasions I stated that I was visiting my Fiancee. In terms of evidence I had a copy of my K-1 NOA1, A letter from my employer stating they were expecting me back to work on such and such a date, bank statements showing I still had a decent sized balance in there etc..

There is nothing in any of the USCIS information which states that having a Fiancee visa in the system is grounds for denial of entry. As long as he is eligible to travel under the VWP and has no plans to stay in the US permanently this time around, he should be good to go.

Don't sweat it too much. You'll be fine !!

Mark