Visit from my baby while K-1?

[Fre 0]

So if I were to send a K-1 away while my girl pays me a visit would that in anyway jepordize getting the K-1 Visa Approved?

My goal is to spend as much time together without having to wait for "the system" to process papers.

[Hell0W0rld 10]

The United States citizen can travel as much as he can, but the beneficiary might have some trouble getting a travel Visa due to the K-1 visa in play. you'll need to provide strong ties to the country so they know that you will return and not stay here...

[Fre 0]

The United States citizen can travel as much as he can, but the beneficiary might have some trouble getting a travel Visa due to the K-1 visa in play. you'll need to provide strong ties to the country so they know that you will return and not stay here...

I was thinking of sending the I-129F package after she arrives. Do they look these things up at the interview or should I not be concerned.

[Hell0W0rld 10]

it wouldn't mess up anything, just makes sure she leaves on time...

[Gemmie 142]

The United States citizen can travel as much as he can, but the beneficiary might have some trouble getting a travel Visa due to the K-1 visa in play. you'll need to provide strong ties to the country so they know that you will return and not stay here...

The OP's fiance is from Japan and is on the VWP.

She can visit you and stay for up to 90 days and this won't affect the K1. (read the FAQ about visiting)

We've had 3 visits since filling out the paperwork and 2 since it was in the system. They won't even ask about it, it's not in their computer.

Edited January 12, 2009 by Gemmie

[KimandRuss 0]

As of today, traveller's must now register their trip with the ESTA system . So, whether they will know about our K-1's now or not has yet to be seen.

There are no restrictions against travelling while a K-1 is in process. The problem that can arise is that it shows that you may have immigrant intent... that's to say that you'll come into the U.S. and marry and adjust while here. This is illegal to do. Therefore, if they suspect this, you will be denied entry. Ask me how I know.

Travelling to the US for a visit is usually fine as long as the beneficiary uses the priveledge for just that... a visit. Also, that they can prove that he/she will be returning to their home Country and does not plan to attempt to circumvent immigration laws by 'visiting' and then adjusting status while here.

Being denied entry (as long as there was no overstay or any other circumstances) does not effect the outcome of the K-1 either.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Also would like to add, after you get the NOA-2, travel from the beneficiary "may" trigger more background checks.

Which would delay your petition. Doesn't always happen, depends alot on where they are from, length of stay, history of travel, etc...

This tip told to me from an USCIS worker.

[pushbrk 12,898]

it wouldn't mess up anything, just makes sure she leaves on time...

Nothing would be messed up. The Japanese fiancee needs no visitor visa and the petition would be filed when she's already in the US. She simply must leave the US before her granted stay expires.

[Fre 0]

Thanks for the help. Forums in Japan say that it is risky so I needed to show her the other way