Question about my fiance's time in US

[lacietee 0]

okay so my fiance has been down to the the states in intervals that equal up to about 150 days within the last year...

and if im correct when he is down here he can only be down here for 180 days in one calender year if im right.

and i dont want to be apart during the whole duration of the k1 visa, and i want him to stay with me for a few months until his interview.

so im wondering if its okay that he do that? or will that reject him of a visa due to him spending too much time in the states... im very confused...

please help!!!

[MalaysianGirl 26]

Oops. Perhaps a moderator can now merge the two topics into one thread

And I will ask my question again: Dear OP -- when is the estimated time of your fiance's interview?

[lacietee 0]

Oops. Perhaps a moderator can now merge the two topics into one thread

And I will ask my question again: Dear OP -- when is the estimated time of your fiance's interview?

i dont understand i always post here....

but idk, i want him to come down like right after i send the packet

[MalaysianGirl 26]

i dont understand i always post here....

but idk, i want him to come down like right after i send the packet

It's okay

Oh, you haven't filed yet? I suggest that he visits you for less than 30 days during the K1 process (since he has already been in the US for 150 days), but he has to be in Canada for the interview... so perhaps you can be with him in Canada for that?

[lacietee 0]

It's okay

Oh, you haven't filed yet? I suggest that he visits you for less than 30 days during the K1 process (since he has already been in the US for 150 days), but he has to be in Canada for the interview... so perhaps you can be with him in Canada for that?

oh so he cant be here until his interview?

[MalaysianGirl 26]

oh so he cant be here until his interview?

Earlier I said this: "I suggest that he visits you for less than 30 days during the K1 process"...

So that means he can visit, just for less than 30 days

[lacietee 0]

Earlier I said this: "I suggest that he visits you for less than 30 days during the K1 process"...

So that means he can visit, just for less than 30 days

what happens if he stays over that time?

[MalaysianGirl 26]

I am not entirely sure but I don't think it's a good idea to stay for more than 180 days in a year. Someone will correct me if I am wrong.

[Penguin_ie 5,997]

**** As there were no useful replies in the other thread, I removed it. I came across this post by chance, we cannot read all posts on VJ - if you need a post moved or see anything against TOS, please don't ask in the thread to move it, report it by clicking the yellow open lock button at the bottom left of every post, and the next moderator online will deal with it. *****

[MalaysianGirl 26]

**** As there were no useful replies in the other thread, I removed it. I came across this post by chance, we cannot read all posts on VJ - if you need a post moved or see anything against TOS, please don't ask in the thread to move it, report it by clicking the yellow open lock button at the bottom left of every post, and the next moderator online will deal with it. *****

But therein lies the question: does the OP himself or herself report the post, or can others do it too? The OP didn't ask in this thread; I suggested it. If others can do report it too, then I will do so the next time when I come across duplicate threads. Thanks.

Edited December 23, 2011 by MalaysianGirl

[Hank_ 9,174]

oh so he cant be here until his interview?

This question would do better if posted in the Canada sub-forum. I have read of Benificaries from Canada & UK coming for visits during the K-1 process but I have also read of some being turned away if they do not show strong ties to return to respective countries.

[Penguin_ie 5,997]

But therein lies the question: does the OP himself or herself report the post, or can others do it too? The OP didn't ask in this thread; I suggested it. If others can do report it too, then I will do so the next time when I come across duplicate threads. Thanks.

Anyone can report. If it is a TOS violation, duplicate or clearly in the wrong forum (K1 question in CR-1 forum etc), we will always delete/move/merge. If it is questionable (say, a question about attending college after K1 entry posted in AOS forum, that might suit Moving here or Working during Immigration forum better), we will generally only move it per OP request.

[max+patricia 24]

what happens if he stays over that time?

There's no rule about staying 30 days, unless his I-94 specifically dates his expiration date as 30 days. Do NOT overstay that date.

The issue you may have is when the IO reviews how many times your fiance has been in/out of the U.S. during the year. If it looks like your fiance is attempting to live in the U.S. (which may be considered as spending more days per year in the U.S. than in Canada) it may look suspicious. Proof of ties to Canada, return information, etc should be brought - but it should be brought regardless as entry is never guaranteed anyway.

[lacietee 0]

There's no rule about staying 30 days, unless his I-94 specifically dates his expiration date as 30 days. Do NOT overstay that date.

The issue you may have is when the IO reviews how many times your fiance has been in/out of the U.S. during the year. If it looks like your fiance is attempting to live in the U.S. (which may be considered as spending more days per year in the U.S. than in Canada) it may look suspicious. Proof of ties to Canada, return information, etc should be brought - but it should be brought regardless as entry is never guaranteed anyway.

wait, but would it be a problem at the interview? would it deny him of a visa?!

[lacietee 0]

There's no rule about staying 30 days, unless his I-94 specifically dates his expiration date as 30 days. Do NOT overstay that date.

The issue you may have is when the IO reviews how many times your fiance has been in/out of the U.S. during the year. If it looks like your fiance is attempting to live in the U.S. (which may be considered as spending more days per year in the U.S. than in Canada) it may look suspicious. Proof of ties to Canada, return information, etc should be brought - but it should be brought regardless as entry is never guaranteed anyway.

and what is IO mean?