Visiting on a valid tourist visa and alien number question

[Tigre&Tigresa 11]

Hi VJers! You probably get this question all the time, but here I am once again going through multiple threads and not finding an exact answer so, if any of you guys could help me, I'd much appreciate it.

Yesterday my K1 petition papers were touched, and my fiance (the petitioner) got a message saying i had been assigned an alien number. Now, we planned on spending new years together, so i bought a ticket to be there after christmas for 5 days. I was not sure i could travel, but i read this forum http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/67796-yes-you-can-visit/ so i've been getting prepared to show ties to my country, i asked for a certificate at work, got my pay stubs, a copy of my work contract, a copy of our NOA1 and some bank statement hoping that would prove that i'm not gonna stay (because i'm aware of the risk of being denied entry)

Now back to the question that originated this post... will the fact that apparently now i have an alien number affect me when i try to enter the US since it of course, doesn't appear in my passport? I have a tourist visa valid till april 21st 2015, been to the US several times and never overstayed.

Thank you for taking your time to reply to my question and good luck to all in your journeys.

[C-ma'am 684]

Nope. Both things are unrelated.

Safe travels and Happy Holidays!

[Tigre&Tigresa 11]

Thank you so much!

[Dave&Roza 748]

Hi VJers! You probably get this question all the time, but here I am once again going through multiple threads and not finding an exact answer so, if any of you guys could help me, I'd much appreciate it.

Yesterday my K1 petition papers were touched, and my fiance (the petitioner) got a message saying i had been assigned an alien number. Now, we planned on spending new years together, so i bought a ticket to be there after christmas for 5 days. I was not sure i could travel, but i read this forum http://www.visajourn...-you-can-visit/ so i've been getting prepared to show ties to my country, i asked for a certificate at work, got my pay stubs, a copy of my work contract, a copy of our NOA1 and some bank statement hoping that would prove that i'm not gonna stay (because i'm aware of the risk of being denied entry)

Now back to the question that originated this post... will the fact that apparently now i have an alien number affect me when i try to enter the US since it of course, doesn't appear in my passport? I have a tourist visa valid till april 21st 2015, been to the US several times and never overstayed.

Thank you for taking your time to reply to my question and good luck to all in your journeys.

Bring the strong ties to your home country. You can travel with a pending K-1 visa, however; there are never any guarantees to being allowed entry to the US except for USC. The CBP will ask you questions about why you are coming to the US, when you expect to leave, and they will have access to the pending K-1 application so whatever you do do not lie or fudge the truth at all. Having the K-1 in progress actually can help your case for entry and leaving as you have to be in your county to complete the process. I think you will be fine, but it is always better to prepare for the worst and not have to deal with it than to be surprised.

Have a good trip,

Dave

Edited December 17, 2012 by Dave&Roza

[Tigre&Tigresa 11]

Thanks Dave, this is what I have:

-Work certificate

-Pay stubs

-Work contract (that states I'm legally attached to my job until april next year)

-Bank statement that shows my savings

-Copy of my NOA1

I do not own any property or have debt tho, but i figured i'll bring what i have, tell the truth and hope for the best!

Edited December 17, 2012 by Tigre&Tigresa

[C-ma'am 684]

Thanks Dave, this is what I have:

-Work certificate

-Pay stubs

-Work contract (that states I'm legally attached to my job until april next year)

-Bank statement that shows my savings

-Copy of my NOA1

I do not own any property or have debt tho, but i figured i'll bring what i have, tell the truth and hope for the best!

Looks good!

Tell the truth, when asked. Do not volunteer information ever.

[Tigre&Tigresa 11]

Thank you so much for your help

[TBoneTX 45,273]

I highly recommend getting an original letter from your supervisor, on company letterhead, in which he states the exact date when you're expected to be back at work (ideally, a day or two after your return flight).

[Tigre&Tigresa 11]

I highly recommend getting an original letter from your supervisor, on company letterhead, in which he states the exact date when you're expected to be back at work (ideally, a day or two after your return flight).

Good idea! Thanks!