Possible issue at Port of Entry?

[David & Diana R 1,005]

Dear All,

After receiving my K1 Visa, I decided to buy my flight ticket to be finally reunited with my fiancé.

I decided to by a one way trip and found a really not expensive ticket between Xmas and New Years Eve. I jumped on the occasion and booked it with Opodo.fr.

On my confirmation receipt: everything is fine, it is considered as a one way ticket. But on the itinerary, the company booked me a round way trip with a flight back home that I have never asked for... Of course, I called the booking company to understand why they booked me a round way trip and not a one way trip like I ordered. The nice customer service guy told me on the phone that they booked me a round way trip in order to provide me the lowest price, the only thing I have to do is to not take the plane back home.

Do you think it could be an issue at Port of Entry?

Thank you so much in advance for reassuring me.

No problem.

Aloha Ke Akua

[David & Diana R 1,005]

Dear All,

After receiving my K1 Visa, I decided to buy my flight ticket to be finally reunited with my fiancé.

I decided to by a one way trip and found a really not expensive ticket between Xmas and New Years Eve. I jumped on the occasion and booked it with Opodo.fr.

On my confirmation receipt: everything is fine, it is considered as a one way ticket. But on the itinerary, the company booked me a round way trip with a flight back home that I have never asked for... Of course, I called the booking company to understand why they booked me a round way trip and not a one way trip like I ordered. The nice customer service guy told me on the phone that they booked me a round way trip in order to provide me the lowest price, the only thing I have to do is to not take the plane back home.

Do you think it could be an issue at Port of Entry?

Thank you so much in advance for reassuring me.

No problem. God Bless

[LittleFox 7]

Thank you David & Zoila.

[Shiobhan 235]

No big deal the roundtrip was likely cheaper than one way.

[*Snowdrop* 604]

Another option which I took is, once you arrive, rather than cancel the ticket - postpone to a much later date - up to a year away. That way you can always use for a trip home. I travel back to the UK several times a year since I arrived.

[David & Diana R 1,005]

Another option which I took is, once you arrive, rather than cancel the ticket - postpone to a much later date - up to a year away. That way you can always use for a trip home. I travel back to the UK several times a year since I arrived.

Simple but brilliant suggestion. I wish I had though of that myself!

Aloha Ke Akua

[jkelly07 120]

not an issue round trip tickets are cheaper

[biaobiao 40]

just make sure you cancel it.. MAYBE you will have airline credits that you can use for future flight

[Dave&Roza 748]

Another option which I took is, once you arrive, rather than cancel the ticket - postpone to a much later date - up to a year away. That way you can always use for a trip home. I travel back to the UK several times a year since I arrived.

I thought of that but you will always have an unused leg unless you go back home and stay permanently. I did book the return leg for 89 days after my then fiancée arrived as a just incase things did not work out. I cancelled the return leg and have kept the confirmation number of that cancellation even thought I doubt I need it now, but I will keep it until my wife gets her citizenship.

Dave

[Bambi & João 2]

I came here to ask the same question. If all goes well for my fiancee, we will get his ticket tomorrow. The original plans were to use my Skymiles but since we are booking the ticket for (hopefully) less than two weeks away and during the holiday season, my Skymiles are not enough. I found that a round trip ticket is over $400 cheaper so we were worried if we book a round trip ticket he will have trouble at his POE. What exactly will they say when he enters if he has a round trip ticket or do they even question it? Delta said if we don't use it for a visit, we can credit it back to our account for future travel. He should be coming in through Atlanta. Also, does anyone have a suggestion on how long of a layover he might need at the POE? I was told that they take immigrants into customs and talk to them for a while. I am seeing 2-3 hour layovers for teh flights we are looking at. It jumps up to 8-9 hour layovers after that. I hate to have him stuck at an airport for 8-9 hours if not necessary.

[SparklePony 238]

I have never seen a case of a return trip being an issue at POE. IF they ask him about it, he can simply tell the truth, that two-way flights are cheaper and that you plan on either cancelling or postponing the return flight.

As for the layover, have you read reviews on Atlanta POE? From what I've read, they seem to be pretty calm and easy-going there. I would still think that 2-3 hours is way too short. Even something simple as his flight from Brazil getting delayed might throw things off. I understand the 8-9 hour wait is a pain, but it might be best to be on the safe side.