Relocation to the US during K-1 processing

[DmytriiD 186]

Hi all,

I got a question if I can relocate and live in the US under my b1/b2 visa rules up to 180 days and then fly back to my home country for an interview? 
I understand that theoretically I can do so but in this case, it will be better to interview somewhere in the US or at least Canada. Is it possible? Because it's around 1k USD to fly back home and then return to the US.
Also same question about medical the US or Canada?
Also can I clarify a list of vaccines required for K-1 medical exam!? Maybe somebody already know...

Country of application: Ukraine
Application date: 20OCT17
NOA1 date: 24OCT17

[Roel 7,192]

You have to be in your country of origin for the medical and interview. There is no way around it.

 

There is no where to do K1 interviews in the US - because there are no US embassies there... You cannot do interview or medical in Canada because you are not a legal resident there.

 

The plane tickets are expensive but it's only your choice to fly to the US now. Also you can "live" in the US for the time officer on the border gives you. Doesn't have to be 6 months. He can easily give you a month, for example. So better don't do any solid plans.

[Crazy Cat 41,676]

2 minutes ago, DmytriiD said:

Hi all,

I got a question if I can relocate and live in the US under my b1/b2 visa rules up to 180 days and then fly back to my home country for an interview? 
I understand that theoretically I can do so but in this case, it will be better to interview somewhere in the US or at least Canada. Is it possible? Because it's around 1k USD to fly back home and then return to the US.
Also same question about medical the US or Canada?
Also can I clarify a list of vaccines required for K-1 medical exam!? Maybe somebody already know...

Country of application: Ukraine
Application date: 20OCT17
NOA1 date: 24OCT17

I would advise you to read and study the process.  K-1 interviews are NEVER done inside the US.  They are are conducted in your home country.   It sounds as if you are tired of the long wait.  Unfortunately, the immigration process requires a lot of patience.

[Crazy Cat 41,676]

1 minute ago, Roel said:

Doesn't have to be 6 months. He can easily give you a month, for example. So better don't do any solid plans.

The officer could also deny entry due to immigrant intent.

[karice 29]

In theory you're allowed to come for visits, but you will be subject to scrutiny at the border, and unless you already have booked a return ticket, you may have a problem. 

[geowrian 22,337]

Just to add to the above, you cannot relocate or live in the US on a tourist visa. It’s for visiting. You can remain up to the time the CBP officer determines at POE.

Edited February 17, 2018 by geowrian

[DmytriiD 186]

 

6 minutes ago, missileman said:

The officer could also deny entry due to immigrant intent.

I was entering the US multiple times on my b1/b2 and c1/d visas during k1 processing and I asked CBP officer in LA if they can see that I am currently processing for k1 visa. CBP officer answered that he can't see any information about my current processing for other visa types. So, they don't have this info and my entrance is just another entrance on visa I am entering...

[Roel 7,192]

1 minute ago, DmytriiD said:

 

I was entering the US multiple times on my b1/b2 and c1/d visas during k1 processing and I asked CBP officer in LA if they can see that I am currently processing for k1 visa. CBP officer answered that he can't see any information about my current processing for other visa types. So, they don't have this info and my entrance is just another entrance on visa I am entering...

Like it was said, you're free to visit and see what happens - but you cannot go there and live on the tourist visa. You will have to come back to Ukraine for medical and interview.

[Crazy Cat 41,676]

3 minutes ago, DmytriiD said:

 

I was entering the US multiple times on my b1/b2 and c1/d visas during k1 processing and I asked CBP officer in LA if they can see that I am currently processing for k1 visa. CBP officer answered that he can't see any information about my current processing for other visa types. So, they don't have this info and my entrance is just another entrance on visa I am entering...

You are not guaranteed entry next time.......I'm sure there are now notes about your K-1 in the system.....and you can be denied regardless of the visa type....

Edited February 17, 2018 by missileman

[DmytriiD 186]

2 minutes ago, Roel said:

Like it was said, you're free to visit and see what happens - but you cannot go there and live on the tourist visa. You will have to come back to Ukraine for medical and interview.

Yeah I got it. Thanks! I am just saying that CBP officers don't have access to this kind of info. Tha is all
I am flying and visiting the US as Flight Manager on board of aircraft often and it is my part of work to work with CBP offices in each airport on documentation and etc for cargo we transporting by our plane. So, I am allowed to ask questions I want and I asked in LA about it. CBP officer said they don't have this info and they are unable to see it. Idk if he provided me with true info, maybe not...

Thanks for everyone. I got my answers

[payxibka 10,045]

19 minutes ago, Roel said:

You have to be in your country of origin for the medical and interview. There is no way around it.

Not a completely true statement

[DmytriiD 186]

8 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Not a completely true statement

Do you have some extra info?

[Crazy Cat 41,676]

11 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Not a completely true statement

Now see what you've done?

[Illiria 980]

2 minutes ago, DmytriiD said:

Do you have some extra info?

Doesn’t have to be country of origin just a country you can legally live in, for example if you are from the Philippines but have a visa to live and work in China you can medical and interview in either Phillip ones or China.

[payxibka 10,045]

Just now, DmytriiD said:

Do you have some extra info?

Your interview can be in your country of residence (if different than your country of origin).  

 

If you establish residency in Canada or anywhere else, you could have it there, but that takes 6 months