Multiple US vistis, is it an issue at interview time (split topic)

[jillplusjohn 4]

Hi everyone,

This is my first time posting, but Visa Journey has been an AMAZING resource during this very long and frustrating process.

Here is the shortened version of our long process: I am a Canadian and my husband (USC and a USN veteran) got married in November 2012. Filed the I-130 for the CR-1 in April 2013. We have not had any major complications with the process except for the fact that it is taking ridiculously long (18 months and counting...). We are now in the last stages, where I am waiting the 60 days for the NVC to review my case, and then wait for my interview date. Thankfully, since I live in Canada, and to the kindness of the border agents at every POE I have crossed, I have been able to visit my husband for extended periods of time, with very few questions asked at the border. The first visit was 4 months, the next visit was 2 months, the next visit was 5 months, and the final visit was 2 months, all between June 2013 - August 2014. Canadians do not require a visa to visit the US, and are granted 6 months of consecutive stay, and I have never overstayed that time limit. During the time, I was taking an online course for certification to become a health and nutrition coach, which can be done from anywhere since it is online based, so I indicated I was a student. This last attempt in September 2014, was not successful, as the border agents have now sniffed me out and denied me entry until I get my immigrant visa, which is extremely frustrating.

My question now is, will my numerous visits be an issue at my interview? I told the truth on my application, and indicated the dates and time of my last five visits into the USA, which are exactly as i stated above. Has anyone else who has been able to visit their spouse for extended periods of time and who has gone through the interview, had questions concerning their visits to the US and has had any issues with the visa officer? I realize that it doesn't look great that I have spent so much time in the US during the process, but we have been honest the whole time, and never had the intent of me overstaying or moving before I had my legal papers. (I mean really, if I had intent, I would have done it by now and not paid the thousands of dollars in application fees, not to mention plane tickets!)

Any feedback on the issue would be hugely appreciated!

[Ryan H 3,812]

Post split into separate thread as poster is asking a question about an immigrant visa interview.

[sharda 8]

I am not sure how this will affect you , some one who went through this will be able to say something . For me I travel every 2 month but however I only spend like 4 days and back and never did anything like study .

[NikLR 13,227]

multiple visits do not affect you. being denied entry will not affect you (but you must mention it on the DS-260 or at interview if asked.)

In reality as long as you didn't overstay your 180 days at a time or any stamped date on your passport, you should be right as rain.

[carocaro 22]

Like a lot of snowbirds I had a second home in the warm south and commuted back and forth so often that I didn't have any idea of all the dates, other than the fact I knew it was never over a few months total a year. It wasn't an issue and wasn't even asked about at the interview.

Caro