Once in the USA

[LovingLuke 1]

Good Afternoon.

I am working on my immigration and have a question. We are doing the K1-Visa. Our wedding date is August 30, 2013-so i think my time frame is perfect.

two questions in concerns to this- we are planning a honeymoon to the Virgin Islands. These are owned by the USA-i can still go here right? Also: how long before i can travel back into Canada? Any feedback would be awesome! i do not want to jeopardize my VISA process once I have permission to get married and be in the USA!

Thanks! =)

[Pitaya 2,577]

Good Afternoon.

I am working on my immigration and have a question. We are doing the K1-Visa. Our wedding date is August 30, 2013-so i think my time frame is perfect.

two questions in concerns to this- we are planning a honeymoon to the Virgin Islands. These are owned by the USA-i can still go here right? Also: how long before i can travel back into Canada? Any feedback would be awesome! i do not want to jeopardize my VISA process once I have permission to get married and be in the USA!

Thanks! =)

Welcome to the forum.

Ah yes, an often asked question.

Here is but one link to a VJ thread on the issue:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/349473-feedback-about-travelling-to-the-us-virgin-islands-while-awaiting-aos/

The forum's Google search function can be your friend.

After entering the US on a K-1, you can go to the American VI as long as your travel does NOT involve any international stops. As a consequence, many folks opt for a mainland honeymoon, or a domestic trip to Hawaii.

After entering the US on a K-1, you can travel internationally after you have obtained an Advanced Parole authorization, or a Green Card, see Adjustment of Status (AOS) process in the "Guides" section, accessible at the top of the forum page.

Good luck on your visa journey.

[Darnell 8,478]

May I suggest the Grand Canyon, Hot Springs AR, or the Poconos Mountains ?

Sure, it's not Canada, and the poutine gravy sucks, but the views are spectacular and is easy to get a sound-proofed bed for copulation.

Edited December 19, 2012 by Darnell

[kate&javi 26]

If you want to go somewhere warm, why not Key West? You can actually drive there too, if you want.

[agrabs 241]

I just wanted to add it's ok to try to plan your wedding for a specific date, but until you have your visa in hand, don't make any wedding plans ( ie give non-refundable deposits, etc).

[Enigma11561 336]

I just wanted to add it's ok to try to plan your wedding for a specific date, but until you have your visa in hand, don't make any wedding plans ( ie give non-refundable deposits, etc).

I second this. Too often we hear about some stupid something coming up that screws up a couple's plans. It is always advisable not to make permanent plans until the visa has been issued.

[LeftCoastLady 441]

I just wanted to add it's ok to try to plan your wedding for a specific date, but until you have your visa in hand, don't make any wedding plans ( ie give non-refundable deposits, etc).

Agree, especially if you have yet to actually file the petition. The government is on its own timeline.

[LovingLuke 1]

Thank you so much everyone! looks like it should really be a problem!

I know what you all mean on the dates-we have let all our planning places know the situation-and are hoping they will co-operate with us just in case!

I have given myself quite a large span however if things do get delayed!.. we sent our first form away in September-the wedding is August 30th-so almost a year!

Hoping!-my friend just did it, it took her a total of 8 months-start to finish-exact same process.