Can I go to Virgin Islands for honeymoon???

[Justin and Kate 2]

We (fiancees) all were told not to leave US after get here. Soon we'll get married and we are planning our honey moon. Are Virgin Islands OK? Is it still US and I won't be deported once we get there and will have NO problem with coming back to Chicago? Well we know that it's part of US but what if they do a new port of entry for me on the way back...bcuz I visited islands!!!

Thank you in advance dear VJ's members )))

[payxibka 10,045]

if it is the US Virgin Islands then you are OK... it is considered a US domestic flight as long as it is direct to the mainland, No POE.

Edited September 23, 2011 by payxibka

[I_Am_That_I_Am 46]

this post makes me smile... and then laugh... cute! nwy, as long as you don't step out of US territory/ies without their prior approval, you are ok. Have fun on your honeymoon and congratulations!

[skiptex 225]

are you US Citizen? US Citizens do not need Passport, if you came in on K1 and not married yet.. i would becareful..

here are some links.. good luck in what you choose

http://studenttravel.about.com/b/2009/03/31/will-you-need-a-passport-for-us-virgin-islands-travel.htm

http://www.traveldocs.com/vi/er.htm

http://studenttravel.about.com/od/uspassports/a/passports_2.htm

Edited September 23, 2011 by skiptex

[skiptex 225]

just don't let this happen to you..

http://free-immigration-help.com/snafu/snafu.html

[Justin and Kate 2]

Yes, we did K1. And we'll be married already by the time we'll fly to Virgin Islands...we can take copy of our marriage lisence. I just want to be sure that my K1 visa is enough to go TO islands and BACK to MAINLAND without any problems for my further ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS. Cuz we are going to start AOS right after we get back from honeymoon. So it's for sure that flight from mainland to island IS DOMESTIC!!!

[TBoneTX 45,284]

If the flight is diverted due to weather or another reason, you could end up in trouble. Take your honeymoon in the U.S. itself, or wait until you have your green card. Also, make very sure that you avoid crossing into the British Virgin Islands at any time. I wouldn't risk this as far as you could throw me, personally.

Edited September 23, 2011 by TBoneTX

[skiptex 225]

well, i think you are playing it too close.. domestic or not.. you won't be a US Citizen at the time (us citizens do not need passport, that part is clear).. so why chance it.. in my humble opinion.. i think it is NOT worth the risk.. no matter what anybody tells you here.. it will be the people at the airport who have the opinion that matters..

but, if that is what you and your spouse choose to do... i hope it works out great is not a problem.. and not like the article i posted..

i would say, go to Florida.. instead.. for now.. you have rest of your life!!

Edited September 23, 2011 by skiptex

[payxibka 10,045]

just don't let this happen to you..

http://free-immigration-help.com/snafu/snafu.html

OMFG.. the DR is not the USVI

[skiptex 225]

OMFG.. the DR is not the USVI

thats right.. US Citizens do NOT need passport to P.R. or USVI.. but she is not US CITIZEN>. so that rule does not apply to her..

[Canadian in GA 34]

Id take a trip to South Florida or something, i wouldnt risk it. if she doesn't have a US drivers licence, then don't risk. wait until she gets her green card, and suprise her with a nice vacation.

Florida has alot of nice beaches, and warm weather.

[jimmysmitts 9]

I was thinking virgin islands but I had the same worries about the whole birth certificate and proving US citizenship so we chose to go to south florida instead. Better safe than sorry.

[meadowzephyr 26]

My fiance and I really wanted to go to Puerto Rico for our honeymoon. But everything we've read indicates that it is a risk. So we're staying stateside for our honeymoon.

I've read that post September 11th, travelers coming back from USVI are required to go through customs and immigration. And some immigration officers may consider a trip to the USVI as abandonment of status. Its completely up to their discretion. And anything left to the discretion of individuals is a risk. So I would not recommend it.

Edited September 23, 2011 by meadowzephyr

[Barbara J 115]

well, i think you are playing it too close.. domestic or not.. you won't be a US Citizen at the time (us citizens do not need passport, that part is clear).. so why chance it.. in my humble opinion.. i think it is NOT worth the risk.. no matter what anybody tells you here.. it will be the people at the airport who have the opinion that matters..

but, if that is what you and your spouse choose to do... i hope it works out great is not a problem.. and not like the article i posted..

i would say, go to Florida.. instead.. for now.. you have rest of your life!!

What's being a USC got to do with anything not everyone that comes to the US wishes to become a citizen geese as long as she was a permanent resident she would be fine.

We (fiancees) all were told not to leave US after get here. Soon we'll get married and we are planning our honey moon. Are Virgin Islands OK? Is it still US and I won't be deported once we get there and will have NO problem with coming back to Chicago? Well we know that it's part of US but what if they do a new port of entry for me on the way back...bcuz I visited islands!!!

Thank you in advance dear VJ's members )))

I too if I were you would not risk it either in case of CO coming back having a bad day. Florida is beautiful and so many wonderful places to see there I would go there for now and VI later on.

[skiptex 225]

Barbara.. you are correct.. not everyone needs or wants to be us citizen.. i am new here to the lingo..

i was merely saying that the other person would NOT be US CITIZEN nor have adjusted their status (they wanted to wait till AFTER honeymoon).. nor had it processing..

so there could be an issue with the travel plan as orginal poster stated.....