Yes, you can visit!

[Boiler 45,451]

That would explain why you had such issues.

[Yareth 58]

Oh yeah, I know why it happens. I just wanted to show that it can be overcome with the right answers. And that Global Entry is very helpful. 

[Nywoek 10]

We finally just submitted yesterday, and I have an upcoming trip in late september. I am planning on printing my flight intinerary, but should I have anything else? I mean I have two kids back home, own my own house, work a part time job (+ currently a student online). 

I have to admit it makes me nervous, but it is just a short 2 week stay, so I am not too worried. 

[Yareth 58]

2 hours ago, Nywoek said:

We finally just submitted yesterday, and I have an upcoming trip in late september. I am planning on printing my flight intinerary, but should I have anything else? I mean I have two kids back home, own my own house, work a part time job (+ currently a student online). 

I have to admit it makes me nervous, but it is just a short 2 week stay, so I am not too worried. 

You’re fine.  

[smilingstone 167]

We're now at the embassy stage and I am due to travel out next week (on an ESTA) for a 2 week trip - I've submitted my DS-160 and paid the interview fee, so this trip is incredibly close to the final hurdle.

 

Over the past couple of months I've been gradually collating all the docs I intend to take incase I get any hassle at POE (Atlanta). My list is:

• Flight itinerary (which includes return flight).
• Full copy of I-129F petition.
• All subsequent notices (NOA1, NOA2, NVC - I'm unfortunately yet to receive anything from the embassy).
• Evidence of employment (original contract, letter from my manager detailing the dates I am away and when I am expected to return).
• Tenancy agreement and email correspondence between myself and agent.
• Bank statements for Sept + Oct (acting as both proof of address and showing rent payments).

Does anyone think I should also include a copy of my DS-160 confirmation and the payment receipt for the fee?

Is there anything else recommended to take?

 

My last trip was March (again for 2 weeks), so I'm not too concerned about any red flags around that. My only concern is having enough to show that I will return.

I'm hoping that having 2 previous, relatively short trips where I didn't overstay and that were 4 - 6 months apart will say something too...

 

I will post an update after I have flown out!

 

 

Edited October 8 by smilingstone

[apnzz 228]

We are at NVC stage and we have a visit planned!

 

UK to USA - using the ESTA.

 

Flight: October 19th 2024

 

Documents I am taking with me:

• Copy of NOA2 - I-797 Notice of Action: Approval Notice (showing the petition was approved on August 23rd 2024)
• Proof of Employment: copy of initial contract showing job position, other info like salary, when position began etc.
• Proof of Time Off: correspondence from my boss/supervisor at my job stating that they have approved my requested time off/PTO including the date in which I am scheduled to return back to work, proving I am coming back to the UK
• Proof of Medical Appointments to support returning to the UK
• Return flight proof - ticket already booked and ready to show if requested
• Recent Proof of Address: to show I have a residence in the UK and that I will be returning to said residence
• Via mobile: bank statements and related bank info if requested

 

Will edit/update after I have flown out!

 

[smilingstone 167]

8 hours ago, apnzz said:

We are at NVC stage and we have a visit planned!

 

UK to USA - using the ESTA.

 

Flight: October 19th 2024

 

Documents I am taking with me:

• Copy of NOA2 - I-797 Notice of Action: Approval Notice (showing the petition was approved on August 23rd 2024)
• Proof of Employment: copy of initial contract showing job position, other info like salary, when position began etc.
• Proof of Time Off: correspondence from my boss/supervisor at my job stating that they have approved my requested time off/PTO including the date in which I am scheduled to return back to work, proving I am coming back to the UK
• Proof of Medical Appointments to support returning to the UK
• Return flight proof - ticket already booked and ready to show if requested
• Recent Proof of Address: to show I have a residence in the UK and that I will be returning to said residence
• Via mobile: bank statements and related bank info if requested

 

Will edit/update after I have flown out!

 

 

Eee! We are flying the same day!

 

Safe travels!

[SalishSea 17,810]

1 hour ago, smilingstone said:

 

Eee! We are flying the same day!

 

Safe travels!

Maybe you’ll be on the same flight!   😊

Edited October 10 by SalishSea

[apnzz 228]

7 hours ago, smilingstone said:

 

Eee! We are flying the same day!

 

Safe travels!

Omg! What airline? Small word eeee!!

 

Safe travels to you too!!

Edited October 11 by apnzz

[smilingstone 167]

3 hours ago, apnzz said:

Omg! What airline? Small word eeee!!

 

Safe travels to you too!!

 

A mix of KLM and Delta.  

How about you?

[apnzz 228]

2 hours ago, smilingstone said:

 

A mix of KLM and Delta.  

How about you?

Oh!! I'm flying with United haha. Imagine if it was the same airline that would've been so so cool!! 😁

[apnzz 228]

On 10/10/2024 at 5:08 AM, apnzz said:

We are at NVC stage and we have a visit planned!

 

UK to USA - using the ESTA.

 

Flight: October 19th 2024

 

Documents I am taking with me:

• Copy of NOA2 - I-797 Notice of Action: Approval Notice (showing the petition was approved on August 23rd 2024)
• Proof of Employment: copy of initial contract showing job position, other info like salary, when position began etc.
• Proof of Time Off: correspondence from my boss/supervisor at my job stating that they have approved my requested time off/PTO including the date in which I am scheduled to return back to work, proving I am coming back to the UK
• Proof of Medical Appointments to support returning to the UK
• Return flight proof - ticket already booked and ready to show if requested
• Recent Proof of Address: to show I have a residence in the UK and that I will be returning to said residence
• Via mobile: bank statements and related bank info if requested

 

Will edit/update after I have flown out!

 

It wouldn't let me edit so here it js:

 

Airline: United

Date: 19 Oct

UK Heathrow Airport to Washington D.C Dulles (IAD).

Flight was from 12.30 midday landed at around 3.30 EST.

Security line was insanely long took almost 3hrs.

Questions I was asked:

• what is the purpose of your visit?

(Visiting fiancé)

• how did you meet him? 

(Over xbox a video game)

• where does he live? 

(Provided exact addresss)

• how old is he?

(25)

• what is your occupation? 

(I work in a corporate governance firm)

• how long are you here for?

(Until Nov 30)

• is he going to take care of you during that time? 

(Yes)

• how much cash do you have?

(I am not carrying any cash)

• where does he live?

(Repeated question, responded the same)

• is this the first time you have visited him?

(No)

 

Conclusion: Welcome to the U.S, enjoy your stay. 

 

(Prepared proof of ties,proof of noa2 etc and return flight but was not asked for any of this- note it can vary so best to take it just in case.) 

 

So happy! 

[smilingstone 167]

On 10/8/2024 at 2:07 PM, smilingstone said:

We're now at the embassy stage and I am due to travel out next week (on an ESTA) for a 2 week trip - I've submitted my DS-160 and paid the interview fee, so this trip is incredibly close to the final hurdle.

 

Over the past couple of months I've been gradually collating all the docs I intend to take incase I get any hassle at POE (Atlanta). My list is:

• Flight itinerary (which includes return flight).
• Full copy of I-129F petition.
• All subsequent notices (NOA1, NOA2, NVC - I'm unfortunately yet to receive anything from the embassy).
• Evidence of employment (original contract, letter from my manager detailing the dates I am away and when I am expected to return).
• Tenancy agreement and email correspondence between myself and agent.
• Bank statements for Sept + Oct (acting as both proof of address and showing rent payments).

Does anyone think I should also include a copy of my DS-160 confirmation and the payment receipt for the fee?

Is there anything else recommended to take?

 

My last trip was March (again for 2 weeks), so I'm not too concerned about any red flags around that. My only concern is having enough to show that I will return.

I'm hoping that having 2 previous, relatively short trips where I didn't overstay and that were 4 - 6 months apart will say something too...

 

I will post an update after I have flown out!

 

 

I returned today from my 2 week trip to visit my fiancé. I arrived at ATL POE and had all my docs ready if needed.

 

The officer motioned me to him and he asked where I was going. I responded with my final destination.

He then asked how long my trip was for. I responded that it was 2 weeks.

He wished me well and let me through.

 

He didn't give me any hassle or even ask who I was going to see (maybe obvious at this point given my travel history?). I was a little frustrated that I spent so much time collating everything and lugging it to the US (it was a heavy folder...), but I'm glad that I did as it's better to be overprepared rather than under.