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Barron   1

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Hey everyone,

I would really love it if you guys could help me... I wondered if It was Ok to visit my fiancee in the USA while we are waiting to be approved??

I would love to know if you guys have been able to do this as I have rang my embassy for advise and USCIS, and what did they tell me....... Nothing they just kept p[assing me back and forth and I am now at the stage of pulling my hair out. I mean I have proof I am going to return to the Uk, plus I would need to anyway for Medical etc but that is a long way off!!! All I want to do is spend a few weeks with the guy I love but if it is going to mess up this whole process I won't risk it...

Please help me...

Thank you.... :crying:

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : London, United Kingdom

I-129F Sent : 2009-05-27

I-129F NOA1 : 2009-06-01

Request for further information : 2009-09-11

Information received and processing continues : 2009-09-18

Touch : 2009-09-21

Touch : 2009-09-24

Touch : 2009-09-25

Approved : 2009-09-24

I-129F NOA2 : 2009-09-29 Hard copy recieved =)

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Otto   83

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The short answer is "Yes" (it is/can-be OK) - details of this often asked question found in the link below. :thumbs:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k1visit

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Barron   1

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OMG thank you thank you thank you.... All I have to do now is hope the Border police lets me through.. I have tons of proof I am returning home..

Oh thank you ever so much, you have put my mind at ease..

I could just hug you... I am so happy I won't mess things up.. Wooo hooo

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Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : London, United Kingdom

I-129F Sent : 2009-05-27

I-129F NOA1 : 2009-06-01

Request for further information : 2009-09-11

Information received and processing continues : 2009-09-18

Touch : 2009-09-21

Touch : 2009-09-24

Touch : 2009-09-25

Approved : 2009-09-24

I-129F NOA2 : 2009-09-29 Hard copy recieved =)

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morretti   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa (DCF) Country: England
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I'm doing DCF but my husband has had to return to the US to start work, after we started the visa application. I'm visiting him at the moment, the immigration guy at the airport just asked a few questions which I answered honestly, he never even asked for proof of return ticket, something I have been asked for before. I also had proof that I was still renting property in the UK, had a job to return to and my visa case number with medical date, he wasn't interested in seeing any of it. Glad I brought it with me though.

Good luck

I-130

Met in the US: 2002

Married : 2007-08-03

I-130 Sent : 2007-08-13

I-130 NOA1 : 2007-09-26

Abandoned application and OH moved to the UK.

April 2009 starting all over again DCF this time.

Marriage : 2007-08-03

I-130 Sent : 2009-05-02

I-130 NOA1 : 2009-05-06 (no receipt received this is the date the money was taken from credit card)

RFE: 2009-06-02. Credit card receipts and dreaded RFE's.

RFE replied to: 2009-06-04. Hoping they have everything they need

NOA2 approved: 2009-06-11.

NOA2 received: 2009-06-15.

Packet 3 received: 2009-06-17.

Packet 3 returned: 2009-06-17.

Medical booked for July 13th.

Medical done, passed pending xray and blood tests.

July 13th: Still waiting for interview date...phoned DOS and they said everything is in order and we're eligible for an interview and to be patient...back to waiting.

Called DOS again 17th July, they said we have an interview date whoop!!

Interview: July 29th (hubby's birthday) WOOHOO!! Visa approved

SMS message 31st July saying visa will be delivered on Monday.

August 1st: Visa here!!!! whoop whoop!

So much left to do...but the worst is over :)

September 14th: POE Chicago

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As long as you have, as the border patrol officers put it, "strong ties to [originating country]", they'll let you in.

It's easier for us Canadian folks as we don't have to apply for a visitor's visa, but it does provide more of a scare when actually going through Customs as you never know if or when you'll be turned back. (I have been, once. It wasn't fun.)

Having money helps a lot (bank statement or cold, hard [uSD] cash), as does a lease. They actually gave me a checklist when I was rejected back in 2005; if I can find that, I'll post it here.

I-129F / K-1 / AOS:

2009-02-21: Sent I-129F package to VSC

...

2009-11-09: Interview in Montreal - VISA GRANTED!

2009-11-21: POE - Moved to be with my fiancee :)

2010-01-23: Married!

2010-02-19: Sent I-485 (AOS), I-765 (EAD), I-131 (AP) package to Chicago Lockbox

2010-03-01: NOA1

2010-03-16: Transferred to CSC!

2010-03-24: Biometrics in Buffalo

2010-04-21: AOS APPROVED!

2010-04-27: Received I-797 Approval / Welcome to America letter for AOS

2010-04-30: Received Green Card

ROC:

2012-03-12: Sent I-751 package to VSC

2012-03-13: I-751 package arrived at VSC (Hi D. Renaud!)

2012-03-14: NOA1

2012-03-15: I-751 check cashed

2012-03-19: Received NOA1

2012-03-27: Received biometrics appt. notice for 2012-04-19 in Buffalo

2012-04-09: Successful early walk-in biometrics at Cleveland ASC

2012-12-04: I-751 APPROVED / 10 YR GC PRODUCTION ORDERED!

Naturalization:

2015-11-30: Here we go again: Filling out the N-400

2015-12-21: Sent N-400 to Phoenix AZ Lockbox

2015-12-23: NOA Date

2016-01-20: Biometrics in Cleveland

2016-01-25: In-line for interview

2016-01-25: Interview scheduled!

2016-01-29: Received interview letter! Scheduled for...

2016-02-29: Interview in Cleveland - APPROVED!

2016-03-18: Naturalization ceremony in Cleveland! I am a US Citizen!

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morretti   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa (DCF) Country: England
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Also, make sure you go online and apply for ESTA, I was asked for that at Heathrow. Only takes a few minutes and approval was instant and then just printed it off. They recommend you do that at least 72 hours before travel. (though I only did mine the night before cos I'd only just got new passport)

I-130

Met in the US: 2002

Married : 2007-08-03

I-130 Sent : 2007-08-13

I-130 NOA1 : 2007-09-26

Abandoned application and OH moved to the UK.

April 2009 starting all over again DCF this time.

Marriage : 2007-08-03

I-130 Sent : 2009-05-02

I-130 NOA1 : 2009-05-06 (no receipt received this is the date the money was taken from credit card)

RFE: 2009-06-02. Credit card receipts and dreaded RFE's.

RFE replied to: 2009-06-04. Hoping they have everything they need

NOA2 approved: 2009-06-11.

NOA2 received: 2009-06-15.

Packet 3 received: 2009-06-17.

Packet 3 returned: 2009-06-17.

Medical booked for July 13th.

Medical done, passed pending xray and blood tests.

July 13th: Still waiting for interview date...phoned DOS and they said everything is in order and we're eligible for an interview and to be patient...back to waiting.

Called DOS again 17th July, they said we have an interview date whoop!!

Interview: July 29th (hubby's birthday) WOOHOO!! Visa approved

SMS message 31st July saying visa will be delivered on Monday.

August 1st: Visa here!!!! whoop whoop!

So much left to do...but the worst is over :)

September 14th: POE Chicago

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Tina&Roland   4

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As long as you have, as the border patrol officers put it, "strong ties to [originating country]", they'll let you in.

It's easier for us Canadian folks as we don't have to apply for a visitor's visa, but it does provide more of a scare when actually going through Customs as you never know if or when you'll be turned back. (I have been, once. It wasn't fun.)

Having money helps a lot (bank statement or cold, hard [uSD] cash), as does a lease. They actually gave me a checklist when I was rejected back in 2005; if I can find that, I'll post it here.

Hi all,

I just crossed the border last week (through the airport POE). The customs officer just asked where I was going. I said for a 5-day vacation in Oregon. Then he asked when was the last time I entered and I said in May. And he let me through. So just give them what they need. Don't make things that complicated. Hope that helps.

TiNa

Naturalization Journey

----------------------------------------------------

12/18/12 - Send N-400 package to Phoenix Lockbox!

12/21/12 - Delivered and signed for by Fernando Dominguez

12/24/12 - E-mail notification that file sent to NBC (now able to check case status online!)

12/28/12 - E-mail notification that biometrics notice was sent!

01/08/13 - Biometrics!

04/02/13 - Interview! Passed!

May 2013 - Oath Ceremony!

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morretti   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa (DCF) Country: England
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Hi all,

I just crossed the border last week (through the airport POE). The customs officer just asked where I was going. I said for a 5-day vacation in Oregon. Then he asked when was the last time I entered and I said in May. And he let me through. So just give them what they need. Don't make things that complicated. Hope that helps.

TiNa

I think that's the best way to be, just answer what is asked, show what they ask to see...and if they don't ask don't complicate things unnecessarily. Is worth being prepared just in case though.

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I-130

Met in the US: 2002

Married : 2007-08-03

I-130 Sent : 2007-08-13

I-130 NOA1 : 2007-09-26

Abandoned application and OH moved to the UK.

April 2009 starting all over again DCF this time.

Marriage : 2007-08-03

I-130 Sent : 2009-05-02

I-130 NOA1 : 2009-05-06 (no receipt received this is the date the money was taken from credit card)

RFE: 2009-06-02. Credit card receipts and dreaded RFE's.

RFE replied to: 2009-06-04. Hoping they have everything they need

NOA2 approved: 2009-06-11.

NOA2 received: 2009-06-15.

Packet 3 received: 2009-06-17.

Packet 3 returned: 2009-06-17.

Medical booked for July 13th.

Medical done, passed pending xray and blood tests.

July 13th: Still waiting for interview date...phoned DOS and they said everything is in order and we're eligible for an interview and to be patient...back to waiting.

Called DOS again 17th July, they said we have an interview date whoop!!

Interview: July 29th (hubby's birthday) WOOHOO!! Visa approved

SMS message 31st July saying visa will be delivered on Monday.

August 1st: Visa here!!!! whoop whoop!

So much left to do...but the worst is over :)

September 14th: POE Chicago

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Barron   1

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Thank you all ever so much for your advise, I am so glad I found this site... I tell you I was in floods of tears yesterday by the amount of messing about I had by the USCIS and the Embassy in London.. I really can not thank you all enough.. You have all put my mind at ease.

The border officers are pretty scary and I don't even think they realise it, yes I am fully aware why they have to be like that so I understand but I got alot of attitude last time even though I had proof I have a lot of reasons to come home.. I totally understand they have a really hard job to keep your borders safe etc, but damn it man anyone who is going through this process will not want to mess up, I mean it's a long enough process as it is to be with the person you love.. But god it will be worth it...

I don't think anyone going through this would want to over stay their welcome just on case they mess it all up...

Thank you all

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Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : London, United Kingdom

I-129F Sent : 2009-05-27

I-129F NOA1 : 2009-06-01

Request for further information : 2009-09-11

Information received and processing continues : 2009-09-18

Touch : 2009-09-21

Touch : 2009-09-24

Touch : 2009-09-25

Approved : 2009-09-24

I-129F NOA2 : 2009-09-29 Hard copy recieved =)

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