VISITATION?

[Cyn&Alex 2]

I was wondering all the possible complications that may arise trying to visit each other while still in the processing phase? Still have not recvieved NOA2 and quite frankly not sure if that will happen in the next two months especially at the rate VSC is going? I know that my fiance may have issues enterting the U.S. to visit me, but will I have complications visiting him. 6 months of not seeing each other is really taking a toll. Will I have problems going over there and what should I bring with in case I am questioned? I know they may state that I cannot get married to him while I am over there, blah blah. I have never had a problem visiting before or reentry. Pointers please?

[Xanax 349]

If you are leaving the US to go to another country, that doesn't have any bearing on your application.

What problems are you thinking you will have?

[Cathi 5,795]

why would you have a problem? how would your fiance's country know you have filed a k1 on behalf of your fiance? even if they did it isn't like you are immigrating there

Edited July 10, 2012 by mimolicious

[Moomin 292]

USC going on a vacation outside US won't have any bearing on the decision regarding the petition. I'd actually recommend it so you get to wait together instead of apart. IMO, ongoing relationship is much better when seeing each other in person rather than just endless months of skyping. So go go go when/if you have the opportunity, and enjoy

The only thing you have to keep in mind is the affidavit of support, and if taking time off from work will have a big impact on your income.

[Cyn&Alex 2]

why would you have a problem? how would your fiance's country know you have filed a k1 on behalf of your fiance? even if they did it isn't like you are immigrating there

An actual post from another member

Posted 10 May 2007 - 05:54 PM

My visits have gone like this:

Adam lives in Derby, England. I, Michele, live in Detroit MI. We filed our I-129F April 12, 2007.

November 3, 2006 - November 13, 2006:

Adam visits me for the first time. He entered at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and was asked simply his reason for visit (visit a friend), where he was staying (hotel), length of visit (ten days), and to see his itinerary showing his flight back home. No proof of ties to England requested. Welcome to America.

January 3, 2007 - January 22, 2007

Adam visits for second time, entering again at Detroit, MI. Asked same questions, answered 'reason for visit' this time as 'to be with my girlfriend' and was told he can't marry me while he's here, that would be a violation. Adam assures officer he won't. Asked how he could afford to visit again so soon, replied 'using student loan money'. No proof of ties to England requested. Welcome to America.

February 13, 2007 - February 20, 2007.

Michele goes to England. Depart Detroit, arrive at Gatwick, UK. Asked reason for visit (visit boyfriend), length of visit (one week), and where I'd be staying (hotel). I too was told sternly I couldn't marry Adam while I was there. Promised I wouldn't. No proof of anything requested. Welcome to England!

February 21, 2007 - Current (Adam will leave May 20, 2007)

Adam arrives at Detroit MI. Was asked usual 'reason for visit, length of visit' questions. Answered 'to see girlfriend, 3 months'. Was asked about his employment and housing in England, answered that he left his job but it was being held for when he gets back, and that he lives with his mother. Officer apparently thinks something fishy, converses with several other officers, Adam ends up in 'interview room'. Was asked same questions, answered same truthfully. Was asked to describe Michele, how we met, what Michele does for a living. Customs calls Michele at work and asks if Michele knows Adam, what is relationship to him, etc. Answered yes, he's my boyfriend. Call ends. Luggage searched, and laptop plugged in to read emails we've sent back and forth. Officers satisifed we knew each other. Passport stamped, approved for full three month visit. Was advised again not to get married while here (yeah, we know!) Side note, as Adam was leaving, one guard asked the other "so that guy is okay?" Other guard answers, "yeah, he's just in love." No "proof" of ties was requested. Questions were asked, but no paper produced. Welcome to America.

*****(She was asked questions)*****

Just wanted to know if anyone else had been asked anything? All I wanted to know if anyone had been asked. Not all countries are the same. She was going to England. I was wondering about reentry mostly.

[Cyn&Alex 2]

USC going on a vacation outside US won't have any bearing on the decision regarding the petition. I'd actually recommend it so you get to wait together instead of apart. IMO, ongoing relationship is much better when seeing each other in person rather than just endless months of skyping. So go go go when/if you have the opportunity, and enjoy

The only thing you have to keep in mind is the affidavit of support, and if taking time off from work will have a big impact on your income.

Thanks, I was wondering on reentry back to the states, if I would have an issue, due to suspicion of marriage?

[Cyn&Alex 2]

I was wondering all the possible complications that may arise trying to visit each other while still in the processing phase? Still have not recvieved NOA2 and quite frankly not sure if that will happen in the next two months especially at the rate VSC is going? I know that my fiance may have issues enterting the U.S. to visit me, but will I have complications visiting him. 6 months of not seeing each other is really taking a toll. Will I have problems going over there and what should I bring with in case I am questioned? I know they may state that I cannot get married to him while I am over there, blah blah. I have never had a problem visiting before or reentry. Pointers please?

This is just a ? that has come up due to my research of stories on this site. Since some of the concerns were brought up during past years I just wanted to know if it is relevant to now.

Edited July 10, 2012 by Cyn&Alex

[Moomin 292]

Thanks, I was wondering on reentry back to the states, if I would have an issue, due to suspicion of marriage?

Not if you're the USC. They'll probably just wish you congrats and welcome back.