Duration of wait in US during K-1 process?

[CyberSamurai013 69]

During the K-1 process how long do I, as petitioner, need to remain in the States? I know the original filing needs to be from the US but how soon after I mail the packet can I leave? I am thinking of going back to Russia to be with my fiancee for a few months.

Also, I just got back a week ago from Russia on a Tourist Visa. Is there a waiting period before I go back? I am going to get a business Visa and plan on staying 3-6 months this time.

[patient2010 93]

During the K-1 process how long do I, as petitioner, need to remain in the States? I know the original filing needs to be from the US but how soon after I mail the packet can I leave? I am thinking of going back to Russia to be with my fiancee for a few months.

Also, I just got back a week ago from Russia on a Tourist Visa. Is there a waiting period before I go back? I am going to get a business Visa and plan on staying 3-6 months this time.

YOu being the USC you can leave when you want to leave to go to Russia. You can travel to and from Russia as long as your visa is valid there is not waiting times on when and how you can come and go if you have a 3 month visa you can come and go for up to 3months or if it is one year you can come and go for up to one year. Just be sure that you have an established domicile in the USA and job for the affidavit of support....GOOD LUCK

[Penny Lane 8,159]

During the K-1 process how long do I, as petitioner, need to remain in the States? I know the original filing needs to be from the US but how soon after I mail the packet can I leave? I am thinking of going back to Russia to be with my fiancee for a few months.

Also, I just got back a week ago from Russia on a Tourist Visa. Is there a waiting period before I go back? I am going to get a business Visa and plan on staying 3-6 months this time.

You're free to leave whenever you'd like, however there are some things you need to take into consideration. You will need a US mailing address so that USCIS is able to send you your NOAs, or if they are missing something from your case, an RFE. You will need to have all your paperwork on hand in case they require something from you.

If you leave for a few months, remember that you will eventually have to prove US domicile and that you meet the salary requirements to sponsor your fiancee.

[Darnell 8,478]

if no one in yer residence,

do NOT forward your mail -

instead - put in a 'hold order' at USPS -

you are waiting for the NOA-2 document, and you'll need this once she's in the USA, when filing for AOS.

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Good Luck !

[CyberSamurai013 69]

I guess I should add that I am "retired" as a disabled veteran and have an apartment here I will keep the whole time. I also keep an active Power of Attorney giving my Father legal representation authority for me while I am away from home.

[babyjk 7]

How do you guys get to visit your fiances that much? Don't you guys have jobs or anything like that? No offense because I wish I could visit my fiance that much or him visit me that much. I haven't been with my fiance since January and I may or may not see him this year and I do its going to be about 4-7 days which is not much but better than none at all.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

How do you guys get to visit your fiances that much? Don't you guys have jobs or anything like that? No offense because I wish I could visit my fiance that much or him visit me that much. I haven't been with my fiance since January and I may or may not see him this year and I do its going to be about 4-7 days which is not much but better than none at all.

If you had read the post, you would see the poster is a disabled veteran. That's how.

[babyjk 7]

If you had read the post, you would see the poster is a disabled veteran. That's how.

I did read the post when the poster said they were a disabled veteran but I have seen such situations when reading other posts. I only now decided to ask a GENERAL question for anyone else who may be doing the same thing.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

I did read the post when the poster said they were a disabled veteran but I have seen such situations when reading other posts. I only now decided to ask a GENERAL question for anyone else who may be doing the same thing.

The way you phrased your question was very rude, IMO. "Don't you all have jobs?" doesn't sound like just a general question when you phrase it in an accusatory way. Why you chose THIS thread to ask your question in, I'm not entirely sure.

[babyjk 7]

The way you phrased your question was very rude, IMO. "Don't you all have jobs?" doesn't sound like just a general question when you phrase it in an accusatory way. Why you chose THIS thread to ask your question in, I'm not entirely sure.

Why did u choose to answer, you didnt have to. You weren't obligated. And I said NO OFFENSE. I dont have a job!!!!! SO what?! Who ever the cap fits let them wear it.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Why did u choose to answer, you didnt have to. You weren't obligated. And I said NO OFFENSE. I dont have a job!!!!! SO what?! Who ever the cap fits let them wear it.

If you said "no offense" you must have realized that some people would have been offended. I answered because I found it an offensive question, especially in this thread. I'm not obligated, but I'm also not going to sit and be silent when I think someone's being rude. It's my opinion and I've voiced it.

[babyjk 7]

If you said "no offense" you must have realized that some people would have been offended. I answered because I found it an offensive question, especially in this thread. I'm not obligated, but I'm also not going to sit and be silent when I think someone's being rude. It's my opinion and I've voiced it.

No matter how you try to say things nicely some people would find it offensive. You cant please every so I said no offense. If it offends you suit yourself.

[CyberSamurai013 69]

I am disabled 100% which means I cannot work and get a monthly check from Uncle Sam for being injured during my service. I am able to spend as much time as the Russian and American governments will let me with my woman.

[baron555 934]

During the K-1 process how long do I, as petitioner, need to remain in the States? I know the original filing needs to be from the US but how soon after I mail the packet can I leave? I am thinking of going back to Russia to be with my fiancee for a few months.

Also, I just got back a week ago from Russia on a Tourist Visa. Is there a waiting period before I go back? I am going to get a business Visa and plan on staying 3-6 months this time.

You could have mailed the petition from there.

[usmcwife 3]

First off thank you for your service to the country. As a spouse of a Marine, I hear people tell that to my husband all the time and i appreciate any opportunity to say it to other members of the military.

You personally don't need to be in the states for any of the process. You can stay in russia for as long as they;ll let you. Even through the interview process and flying back to the states with your fiancee if the time frames work out. There is some papers that uscis will send to the address you put on the paperwork. Namely the NOA1 and NOA2. It is good to have the NOA2 to give your fiancee a copy to bring to her interview, but it's not always necessary. I didn't have mine and wasn't asked for it. Others have been. You can probably get around this if you can get someone to pick up your mail and send you a copy. I would have them keep the original because it would suck if it were lost in the mail.

Before you go. Take a look at the documents your fiancee will need to bring to her interview. That way you can hand deliver them. I can't remember them all but I know my fiance had to get a copy of his birth certificate. You can find the list here on visajourney.