Employer letter for Border Entry (visiting my fiance)

[kandikandi 31]

Hi all,

I plan on visiting my fiance in Houston in about 2 and a half weeks. The last time I went to Houston (April 29, 2 weeks after our NOA1), I found that the border guard was a bit more questioning than I've ever experienced. I told him I was visiting my boyfriend I was let in, but I realized that he probably knew that we filed for K1.

On this next trip, I would like to take a printed copy of my return ticket info (it was requested last time) and a letter from my employer. My question is about the letter - how much info should this feature? Should it mention that my employers are aware of the petition but I'm still employed at the company and they expect my return to the office by a particular date?

Or will a regular job letter (stating when I started working there, my position and my salary) be enough?

Looking for some veteran responses here. Thanks a bunch.

[JFH 12,189]

Don't over complicate it by having the employer mention the petition. I would keep it short and factual. Have the boss write something like "This is to confirm that Miss Jane Doe is employed by ABC company as a manager. We have approved annual leave for her from June 20 until June 27 and she is expected to report for work at 9 am on June 28."

The CBP officer is not interested in much else other than when you will leave the country.

[kandikandi 31]

Thanks! That suggestion gets right to the point. Appreciate it!

[baron555 934]

Hi all,

I plan on visiting my fiance in Houston in about 2 and a half weeks. The last time I went to Houston (April 29, 2 weeks after our NOA1), I found that the border guard was a bit more questioning than I've ever experienced. I told him I was visiting my boyfriend I was let in, but I realized that he probably knew that we filed for K1.

On this next trip, I would like to take a printed copy of my return ticket info (it was requested last time) and a letter from my employer. My question is about the letter - how much info should this feature? Should it mention that my employers are aware of the petition but I'm still employed at the company and they expect my return to the office by a particular date?

Or will a regular job letter (stating when I started working there, my position and my salary) be enough?

Looking for some veteran responses here. Thanks a bunch.

The latter.