Visiting US "after" K1 issued

[pocheros 101]

It's possible but as everyone else said it's up to the border patrol officer. No matter what you do, don't lie! Remember nothing is there to stop them from leafing through your passport and seeing the visa there. So if you're asked just be completely honest and explain you don't want to activate your visa right away and have proof of ties to Canada, to show that you're not going to start living in the USA without a visa. You can try visiting after your visa's been issued but be prepared in case they turn you around. Is it not possible for your american fiance to come visit you instead? That would be much less iffy than you coming to visit him.

[dukeandduchess 141]

They told me after my interview that I could still travel without using my K1, but I don't really trust that so I'm not risking it...

I don't know how people think they wouldn't notice you had the K1 though, since its attached to your passport No point lying when it's right there, or at all for that matter.

[Soulmates513 3]

Thanks everyone. Helpful information. Will continue to research. I just want to do everything correctly as I have so far. It'll all work out, always does.

If I get any helpful information I'll be sure to post it as well.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Research all you want, not saying it not a good thing it is! I'm sure by the book, one can't do it, but as I said before others have and what it boils down to is the POE officer!! I'm 99% sure when he opens up ur passport he is going to see the Visa! If you explain, you don't want to use it yet and give a good reason (job, etc etc) He may allow you to gain entry! One could say, I'm at NO risk to stay in the USA illegally, I just need a bit more time to use my K1. I plan on visiting (not living) and then return to Canada, and then on my next trip use my K1 visa!! Politeness and being educated on the subject will work in ur favor!! or u could just get a POE officer who goes by the books and says no!! Thats 1 of the frustrating tings about POE officers, they are all human and interpret regulations differently, and some have more common sense than others!! Or 1 could say, well I guess you should have went for the CR-1 so you could pretty much come and go as you please,lol As their are + and - of each visa and one has to make a decision what suits them best and live with the consequences! Best of luck