CAN HE ENTER AMERICA WITH K-1 VISA BY SHIP, NOT BY PLANE?

[Laura. 90]

Any port of entry is fine as long as you have valid Visa to enter. But one thing to confirm from USCIS is that when you initially filed for I129F, there was a question regarding "Which Port of entry" you will be using?. Please make sure if it is ok with USCIS.

POE is not asked on the I-129F.

How would someone know 6 or so months in advance where they will enter? I don't even know yet and I plan to leave in a week.

[Lainie B 465]

I entered the US by ship on a J1 once. It was the first time I'd used the J1 so I had to hand over the envelope and everything. It was the same as by entering by plane. It was no problem. The port will have CBP there just the same as airports do.

[cclr 6]

I don't mean to be the bearer of bad news, but your fiance is coming from a MENA country and may very well be put on administrative processing for a lengthy period of time. I would hold of making any arrangements until he has his visa in hand.

[Yelena_USA 2]

I entered the US by ship on a J1 once. It was the first time I'd used the J1 so I had to hand over the envelope and everything. It was the same as by entering by plane. It was no problem. The port will have CBP there just the same as airports do.

Thank you for sharing your experience. It's greatly appreciated!

[Yelena_USA 2]

I don't mean to be the bearer of bad news, but your fiance is coming from a MENA country and may very well be put on administrative processing for a lengthy period of time. I would hold of making any arrangements until he has his visa in hand.

You are not the bearer of bad new, and in fact, I do appreciate you being realistic! I will keep that in mind. Just because beneficiaries of other countries sharing their experiences of getting their visa right away after the interview, it doesn't necessarily mean that it will be the case with us. So, thank you for encouraging us to be prudent.

[HK12 273]

HK12, thank you so very much! I'm happy to know that somebody has already done that ! I am the petitioner, and me is the one who is SO MUCH afraid of flying. I travel by ship/train whenever it's possible. So, I'm currently in Europe and thinking to actually come back home together with my fiance. If you have traveled by a cruise ship already, you probably know that you actually need to pay double if you go by yourself, but if I go with my fiance it would be just perfect !

Actually, I know there are at least two other members on here that I have talked to who immigrated by cruise ship, and I met three people on my cruise ship who were immigrating at the same time as me. So it really is not as uncommon as it might sound. I really enjoyed my cruise - it was such a relaxing and wonderful way to travel, so if you and your fiancé can take a cruise ship, by all means do so! There are sometimes really good deals on repositioning trips by the way. Or search the Internet for good deals - you can save quite a bit of money that way. Good luck on your visajourney!

Edited September 1, 2013 by HK12

[Jawaree 718]

As long as its a cruise that she can embark where she is

its ok Miami port is a border port well equipt to handle

all levels of immigrants procedures, however as someone

suggested confirm with uscis. POE does not affect where

you arrive , you just have to confirm address GC should be

mailed to , Many ppl go through immigration in Miami then

connect to where they R going..a legal USA document of travel

is accepted at all ports.

Have fun on the cruise, don't over-eat & make sure she's not

prone to sea-sickness...anyways the ship doctor has remedy for

that.......dude enjoy

[bigdog 376]

Double check with CBP where the ship will dock, to avoid issues. Good Luck.

[bigdog 376]

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/contacts/ports/

Found through a Google search. Google can also be your friend.

Bon voyage !

He could even go to a special pay port. Good search.

[Ryan H 3,834]

Moved from US Embassy & Consulate Discussion to General Immigration-Related Discussion; topic is about POE procedures, not Embassy/Consulate procedures. Topic is also applicable to multiple visa holders.