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Walagemini   34

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Hello all,

 

So my question is that I will be traveling from Hong Kong to Las Vegas using the K-1 visa on July 23rd.

My fiance and I would probably get married within the next few days after my arrival.

However, we would need to fly to Seattle on the 29th, which means we wouldn't have enough time to file for I-485 hence receive the NOA1 as a proof of my current immigration status.

I know that its okay to travel around as long as stay within the US, but is there anything I should worry about? Is my foreign passport enough even though the US visa will expire after my entry from Las Vegas? Or anything that I should bring with me so that I can proof that I am legally in the US so I wouldn't encounter any problems?

I was thinking I would bring a certified copy of the marriage certificate (if i already have one).....

 

Any thoughts?

thanks in advance :)

- Michelle

2012 - 2016 :: F-1 Academic Years ||

2017/09/05 :: Filed K-1 Visa || 2018/06/11 Interview (Approved) || 2018/07/31 Marriage

2018/09/19 :: Filed I-485 AOS || 2020/01/13 Interview (Approved)

2021/10/28 :: Filed I-751 ROC || 2021/11/03 Received Text Notification (NOA) || 2022/01/25 :: Biometrics reused

2022/10/22 :: Filed N-400 & Received NOA

2023/04/06 :: N-400 Interview in Denver, CO || 2023/04/14 RFE

2023/04/24 :: I-751 and N-400 APPROVED 

2023/07/07 :: Oath Ceremony in Colorado Springs, CO

Walagemini Apprentice

Walagemini   34

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more info

I am a holder of the Washington State Drivers license.

Since Washington State still has an extension from the REAL ID Act....does that mean I can technically fly to Seattle with just my driver's license...?

2012 - 2016 :: F-1 Academic Years ||

2017/09/05 :: Filed K-1 Visa || 2018/06/11 Interview (Approved) || 2018/07/31 Marriage

2018/09/19 :: Filed I-485 AOS || 2020/01/13 Interview (Approved)

2021/10/28 :: Filed I-751 ROC || 2021/11/03 Received Text Notification (NOA) || 2022/01/25 :: Biometrics reused

2022/10/22 :: Filed N-400 & Received NOA

2023/04/06 :: N-400 Interview in Denver, CO || 2023/04/14 RFE

2023/04/24 :: I-751 and N-400 APPROVED 

2023/07/07 :: Oath Ceremony in Colorado Springs, CO

debbiedoo Experienced

debbiedoo   2,339

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you can travel within the continental US freely.

 

technically you could fly on your Drivers license, but if I were you I would use my passport. shoot, ima USC and fly/travel using my passport, even domestically.  your passport will have the visa stamp, carry your marriage certificate just to be on the safe side, but you probably wont need it at all. You just want to be able to prove your status incase for some reason you have to. 

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Walagemini Apprentice

Walagemini   34

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@debbiedoo thanks for the quick reply :) I would definitely bring my passport along with me.

Just exploring some possibilities since I've never used my drivers license to travel domestically at all. 

 

2012 - 2016 :: F-1 Academic Years ||

2017/09/05 :: Filed K-1 Visa || 2018/06/11 Interview (Approved) || 2018/07/31 Marriage

2018/09/19 :: Filed I-485 AOS || 2020/01/13 Interview (Approved)

2021/10/28 :: Filed I-751 ROC || 2021/11/03 Received Text Notification (NOA) || 2022/01/25 :: Biometrics reused

2022/10/22 :: Filed N-400 & Received NOA

2023/04/06 :: N-400 Interview in Denver, CO || 2023/04/14 RFE

2023/04/24 :: I-751 and N-400 APPROVED 

2023/07/07 :: Oath Ceremony in Colorado Springs, CO

Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   42,035

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2 hours ago, Walagemini said:

more info

I am a holder of the Washington State Drivers license.

Since Washington State still has an extension from the REAL ID Act....does that mean I can technically fly to Seattle with just my driver's license...?

Don't worry....enjoy your trip.....you can travel inside the US....you will still be within your 90 day I-94 authorization, correct?  

 

Question: how do you qualify for a WA state drivers license...just curious..

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Teemo   252

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Foreign passport works perfectly for domestic travel. Yes your K-1 would be expired as it is a single use visa but your lawfully given time on your I-94 is not expired (and they will have that in the system anyway) so you don't need anything else. 

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Walagemini Apprentice

Walagemini   34

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On 7/18/2018 at 4:31 AM, missileman said:

Don't worry....enjoy your trip.....you can travel inside the US....you will still be within your 90 day I-94 authorization, correct?  

 

Question: how do you qualify for a WA state drivers license...just curious..

I had a student visa and studied in the state of washington, and I got my license then. It’s still valid and has not expired 

2012 - 2016 :: F-1 Academic Years ||

2017/09/05 :: Filed K-1 Visa || 2018/06/11 Interview (Approved) || 2018/07/31 Marriage

2018/09/19 :: Filed I-485 AOS || 2020/01/13 Interview (Approved)

2021/10/28 :: Filed I-751 ROC || 2021/11/03 Received Text Notification (NOA) || 2022/01/25 :: Biometrics reused

2022/10/22 :: Filed N-400 & Received NOA

2023/04/06 :: N-400 Interview in Denver, CO || 2023/04/14 RFE

2023/04/24 :: I-751 and N-400 APPROVED 

2023/07/07 :: Oath Ceremony in Colorado Springs, CO

 
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