Can I go to Virgin Islands for honeymoon???

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

Hawaii is a U.S. state. The birthplace of the President of the United States. Paradise. An ideal wedding location, and a perfect place for a honeymoon. You could not trade me a fully paid 1-month vacation on St. Thomas for a 1-week vacation on Maui.

[kenneme 2]

Just to clarify, I was not basing my advice only on my personal experience. We contacted the US Customs and Border control directly and they responded exactly as I described in my post above: there is no problem going to the USVI because it is US territory and does not constitute a departure and re-entry. That was the question in the original post. Our experience at the airport confirmed all of the research we did about it - no problem at all.

Yes, it is good to avoid risks, but there is also no need to scare people! In the end it is a personal decision.

That's smart, because some people were giving you truly reckless advice. If we take one wrong risk during any stage of the legal-immigration process, it could cost us years and thousands of dollars. The most dangerous advice to rely upon when reading VJ messages is "I had no problems doing _____, so you won't have any problems, either."

[TBoneTX 45,284]

Just to clarify, I was not basing my advice only on my personal experience. We contacted the US Customs and Border control directly and they responded exactly as I described in my post above: there is no problem going to the USVI because it is US territory and does not constitute a departure and re-entry. That was the question in the original post. Our experience at the airport confirmed all of the research we did about it - no problem at all.

Yes, it is good to avoid risks, but there is also no need to scare people! In the end it is a personal decision.

Sometimes it IS necessary to "scare" people (your words) by pointing out the worst possible outcome. As stated above, the most dangerous advice on VJ is "I had no problems doing _____, so you won't, either."

Perhaps someone will report you for resurrecting a 4-month-old thread to give advice that's not 100% reliable or responsible.

[skiptex 225]

Perhaps someone will report you for resurrecting a 4-month-old thread to give advice that's not 100% reliable or responsible.

[Rufus2012 175]

Hawaii is a U.S. state, and diversion of a flight to anywhere international is almost totally unlikely.

A Seattle bound flight could be diverted to Vancouver, Canada.

I wouldn't leave the lower 48. I'd even be concerned about a flight crossing over Canadian airspace.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hawaii is a U.S. state. The birthplace of the President of the United States. Paradise. An ideal wedding location, and a perfect place for a honeymoon. You could not trade me a fully paid 1-month vacation on St. Thomas for a 1-week vacation on Maui.

You believe Obama was born in Hawaii? Seriously?

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

That's smart, because some people were giving you truly reckless advice. If we take one wrong risk during any stage of the legal-immigration process, it could cost us years and thousands of dollars. The most dangerous advice to rely upon when reading VJ messages is "I had no problems doing _____, so you won't have any problems, either."

What are citizen geese, huh man?

Not the Canada Geese we have so many of around here. They really shoulddo a better job at the border.

I may advise against flying at all. Though even with all engines crippled a plane will still get you to the crash site 30 minutes before the paramedics arrive.

Good luck! And most of all, thank you for choosing a RUB woman!

[Matt & Bing 56]

Sometimes it IS necessary to "scare" people by pointing out the worst possible outcome.

Lord knows you're the king of that!

[aaron-christine 8]

We thought about Puerto Rico..but now we booked Kauai, Hawaii don't want any problems lol!

[TBoneTX 45,284]

Lord knows you're the king of that!

, really? Name all the VJ members who have been blindsided after heeding the warnings.

Not everyone goes through a powderpuff embassy. And have you ever been confronted by CBP agents with an agenda?

Edited January 31, 2012 by TBoneTX

[Hank_ 9,174]

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!!!

Your K-1 expired the second you entered the U.S.A when you came here.

Read here: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1079.html

The one section is of special interest:

NOTE: Be aware that Caribbean cruises that begin and end in the U.S. (closed loop cruises) do not require that you travel with a valid passport. However, should you need to disembark due to an emergency and you do not have a valid passport, you may encounter difficulties entering or remaining in a foreign country. You may also have difficulty attempting to re-enter the United States by air because many airlines will require a valid passport before allowing you to board the aircraft. As such, it is strongly recommended that you always travel abroad with your valid passport.