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yellowbee12   0

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My fiancee first visited me from this past May to June. We submitted our application for the petition for alien fiance about 2 weeks ago. My fiancee plans to come to visit me in again September and stay for about 3 months until December. Would staying that long that soon after the first visit and during the k1 process be okay? Thank you. 

geowrian Grand Master

geowrian   22,338

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If permitted entry and issued an I-94 for that duration, then sure.

Expect increased scrutiny of immigrant intent with a USC fiance and pending petition but visiting is absolutely permitted. The more face time together, the better.

 

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

JMCKNG Collaborator

JMCKNG   156

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Agree, visiting was never a problem. My fiance has an ESTA which permitted him to very easily cross the border without scrutiny. We did 6 trips back and forth each. He was just always was asked when he will be returning. I'm not sure if the time frame will just enter into more questions, which I can see being a possibility, but as long as your fiance can prove their intent to return back to their country there shouldn't be an issue. 

K1 Journey from Spain to USA :wub:
10-25-2017 I-129F Sent to Lewisville
10-27-2017 NOA1
XX-XX-XXXX NOA2 :jest:
XX-XX-XXXX NVC Received
XX-XX-XXXX Interview Scheduled
XX-XX-XXXX POE :whistle:
XX-XX-XXXX Married 
 
yellowbee12 Apprentice

yellowbee12   0

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21 minutes ago, geowrian said:

If permitted entry and issued an I-94 for that duration, then sure.

Expect increased scrutiny of immigrant intent with a USC fiance and pending petition but visiting is absolutely permitted. The more face time together, the better.

 

Thank you!

2 minutes ago, JMCKNG said:

Agree, visiting was never a problem. My fiance has an ESTA which permitted him to very easily cross the border without scrutiny. We did 6 trips back and forth each. He was just always was asked when he will be returning. I'm not sure if the time frame will just enter into more questions, which I can see being a possibility, but as long as your fiance can prove their intent to return back to their country there shouldn't be an issue. 

Thank you so much ! 

EireneFaith Enthusiast

EireneFaith   54

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30 minutes ago, yellowbee12 said:

My fiancee first visited me from this past May to June. We submitted our application for the petition for alien fiance about 2 weeks ago. My fiancee plans to come to visit me in again September and stay for about 3 months until December. Would staying that long that soon after the first visit and during the k1 process be okay? Thank you. 

It doesn't matter how long your fiancee will stay with you. The requirement is at least you met once and have photos to prove it,

DPP123 Enthusiast

DPP123   409

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On 8/3/2018 at 2:19 PM, yellowbee12 said:

My fiancee first visited me from this past May to June. We submitted our application for the petition for alien fiance about 2 weeks ago. My fiancee plans to come to visit me in again September and stay for about 3 months until December. Would staying that long that soon after the first visit and during the k1 process be okay? Thank you. 

My then fiance (now husband) came to visit me in New Jersey on February 4, 2018, with a return flight of April 7, 2018.  When he arrived at the airport, the CBP officer was very nasty and told him, 'he couldn't just come here for however long he wanted to come."  He accused him of coming here to work and asked him what he would be doing during the day while I worked.  He finally said that he could easily put him on a plane back to Spain and to never try that again.  I will tag @Brittani cause something similar happened to her fiance.  Just be prepared for a lot of questioning.  

debbiedoo Experienced

debbiedoo   2,339

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My fiance comes down here from Canada every few weeks for a long weekend.

i 485, 130, EAD and AP

04/09/2019    NOA1 received/check cashed i 485 and 130 (direct adjustment)

11/7/2019      Interview- Norfolk

11/10/2019    APPROVED (notification rec'd 11/10, approval dated 11/8)

DONE FOR TWO YEARS!!! ;)

 

Filed everything ourselves with no RFE's or delays.

 

CR1 for Child under 21 (20 at time of filing)- Filed by LPR Spouse for his son

4/4/20     Mailed packet

4/12/20   NOA1 rec'd

10/14/21 (havent heard anything... when do i start to get worried?)

9/15/22 APPROVED! Now to wait for NVC and interview....

 

ROC

10/14/21 Mailed to AZ PO Box. Let the waiting begin. Again.

10/16/21 Received at PO Box

10/19/21 Received Text NOA1

10/23/21 Received Mailed NOA1

 

 
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