Can you be denied at the border ?

[Rebecca Jo 1,962]

I personally don't know anyone who this happened to, if you do ALL that's required from you and pass all checks and you're legally going there, why would they do that? If your fiance doesn't speak good English, they should call for a translator or you can go with him/her. Don't worry, it is so rare.

Yes, you are right, it is rare. Very, very rare.

Simply put though, a visa (of any kind) doesn't guarantee you admission to the US. Think of a visa as a document which gives you permission to present yourself at a US border, for entry, for a certain purpose (working, going to university, marriage, business, etc). At this point, the decision is always in the hands of US Customs and Border Patrol. CBP agents are charged with the responsibility of ascertaining whether or not you present as you purported to the State Department. And they are also charged with inspecting you for contraband or as a security risk.

Every step of this process is intertwined yet separate. Understanding the steps makes it easier to prepare yourself for a smooth journey.