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Is quick trip to Mexico before entering into US via K1 possible?

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vosovski   33

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Part 1

My fiancee and I would love to go to Cancun Mexico before she enters US with her K1 visa.

  • Nothing wrong with doing this right?
  • Do US officers care if she enters US flying from Mexico and not Ukraine? After-all we can explain the trip right?

Part 2

Now for me there is no issue entering Mexico, but it is a different story for her. Based on information from visahq.com, Ukrainian citizen living in Ukraine needs to apply for Mexico visa. However, there is a note at the bottom stating that Ukrainian citizens with a valid US visa or US Permanent Card can visit mexico without visa.

  • Has anyone checked if K1 is considered a valid visa that my fiancee can use to enter Mexico?

I realize that second part is not really on-topic with this forum, but this is the best shot before I call the embassy and ask.

P.S. Just to make it clear, since my previous posts my fiancee and I have abandoned all the weddings plans we had and will do it the correct way. Have her enter US with K1 visa, get married/have ceremony in US, get her papers and greencard, and only then do the reception part in Ukraine.

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teeak   224

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Looks like all she needs is an electronic authorization: http://visasmex.com/files/SAE_eng.pdf

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vosovski   33

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Looks like all she needs is an electronic authorization: http://visasmex.com/files/SAE_eng.pdf

Interesting, this is an option I didn't know about. So by the looks of it possible options for her to enter Mexico include:

  • Apply for Mexico visa
  • Enter Mexico via valid passport and US visa, assuming K1 is considered valid US visa for Mexico entry
  • Try SAE electronic authorization

3/24/2017 : AOS, EAD, AP mailed to Chicago, IL PO box

3/25/2017 : AOS, EAD, AP delivered to Chicago, IL PO box

3/27/2017 : AOS, EAD, AP picked up from Chicago, IL PO box

4/5/2017 : Received 3 NOA text messages

4/10/2017 : Received 3 NOA letters in mail. Notice date April 4 2017; Received date 3/27/2017

4/14/2017 : Received letter in mail for biometrics appointment. Scheduled on April 24th

4/24/2017 : Biometrics completed in 30 minutes, no problemo.

5/11/2017 : Status for AOS updated, RFIE

5/15/2017 : Received RFIE letter. I-864 does not meet requirements

5/16/2017 : RFIE Response sent with co-sponsor's I-864 as well as copy of DS-3025

5/17/2017 : RFIE Response delivered and signed for

5/19/2017 : Status for AOS updated, RFIE response received

6/12/2017 : Filed online service request for I-765 (EAD)

6/14/2017 : Received response to I-765 (EAD) online service request. Case within processing time

7/10/2017 : Filed second online service request for I-765 (EAD)

7/18:2017 : Received response to second I-765 (EAD) online service request. Case is under review and decision or notice will be sent soon.

8/2/2017 : 75 days since USCIS received RFIE response. 

8/22/2017 : Interview for AOS is scheduled on September 27th, Portland OR office

9/1/2017 : EAD case status changed to new EAD card is being produced

9/6/2017 : AP case status changed to "Case was approved"

9/6/2017 : EAD case status changed to "Card was mailed to me"

9/9/2017 : EAD/AP combo card received in mail

9/27/2017 : AOS Interview: Approved

9/28/2017 : AOS case status changed to "New card is being produced"

10/2/2017 : AOS NOA Approval letter received in mail. Approval date 9/28/2017

10/4/2017 : Green Card mailed via USPS Priority Mail (info from USPS Informed Delivery)

10/6/2017 : Green Card received in mail

 

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teeak   224

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Apparently they provide the SAE authorization decision right away, and its free. So, it might be something to consider.

K-1 visa is a one-time entry visa to USA and I'm not sure if it's acceptable to use it to travel to Mexico. This would be a question to propose to the Mexican consulate. Perhaps send them an e-mail.

It just seems like they're most likely referring to multiple entry visas or immigrant visas to the US.

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(Helping aunt with cousin's petition)

01/02/2011: PD (Priority Date)
01/04/2011: I-130 NOA1

02/16/2011: I-130 NOA2

08/04/2016: Received DS-261/AOS Bill

08/06/2016: Completed DS-261/Paid AOS Bill

08/16/2016: Received IV Bill

10/11/2016: Submitted AOS/IV documentation

10/11/2016: Paid IV fee bill

10/14/2016: Submitted DS-260

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NikLR   13,227

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I believe they mean a valid multiple entry visa like student or work. Even a tourist visa. K1 is a one time use.

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The K1 Visa will not help her enter Mexico. It is not a green card yet.

She would need to get a visa for Mexico under the guidelines they have for Ukrainian citizens.

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