visiting while I-129F is pending

[amah91 28]

Hello everyone!

 

I have a question, after been searching if whether I could travel to the US while we are waiting for the I-129F approval or not.

We got the NOA1 a couple months ago (September filers!!) and I already had the ESTA (the travel eletronic authorization) beforehand which I used to travel to the US previously.  

I heard I must bring some documentation proving I have bonds back home - which I do.

 

I am planning on bringing : pay slips, bank stub and car insurance registration and insurance under my name.

My main question is, should I translate the documents? They are all in Portuguese.  

 

 

Thank you in advance.

[Unlockable 7,314]

Hi @RitaJustin,

 

Sometimes the search on this site doesn't always give the best results but there is an ongoing thread over 100 pages long on the topic. It is pinned at the top of the K1 Fiance Visa Process section.

 

Here it is...

 

 

[Loo1 91]

23 minutes ago, RitaJustin said:

Hello everyone!

 

I have a question, after been searching if whether I could travel to the US while we are waiting for the I-129F approval or not.

We got the NOA1 a couple months ago (September filers!!) and I already had the ESTA (the travel eletronic authorization) beforehand which I used to travel to the US previously.  

I heard I must bring some documentation proving I have bonds back home - which I do.

 

I am planning on bringing : pay slips, bank stub and car insurance registration and insurance under my name.

My main question is, should I translate the documents? They are all in Portuguese.  

 

 

Thank you in advance.

I've traveled over twice on an ESTA since we got our NOA1, i had no issue at all and didn't have to provide anything, they asked a couple of question-which the always do and i was on my way. They seemed more concerned that you have a return flight-well that's how it seems at american immigration in Dublin airport 

[LukeU 413]

1 hour ago, RitaJustin said:

Hello everyone!

 

I have a question, after been searching if whether I could travel to the US while we are waiting for the I-129F approval or not.

We got the NOA1 a couple months ago (September filers!!) and I already had the ESTA (the travel eletronic authorization) beforehand which I used to travel to the US previously.  

I heard I must bring some documentation proving I have bonds back home - which I do.

 

I am planning on bringing : pay slips, bank stub and car insurance registration and insurance under my name.

My main question is, should I translate the documents? They are all in Portuguese.  

 

 

Thank you in advance.

Hello,

 

You most definitely can travel, I traveled twice after receiving our NOA1 and once over Christmas after receiving our NOA2. 

 

I don't believe you'll have to have them translated, this time while passing through the border in Detroit they had translated for 2 languages at different desks so I'm sure they'd have someone there who could read them. Pay Stubs, a statement from your employer is always a nice one to say "<Person> is having a holiday to the USA and is scheduled to return back to work on the <Date>". I've never been asked for it but it is settling having this on your person. 

[Jose&Jeff 126]

On 1/9/2019 at 11:26 AM, RitaJustin said:

Hello everyone!

 

I have a question, after been searching if whether I could travel to the US while we are waiting for the I-129F approval or not.

We got the NOA1 a couple months ago (September filers!!) and I already had the ESTA (the travel eletronic authorization) beforehand which I used to travel to the US previously.  

I heard I must bring some documentation proving I have bonds back home - which I do.

 

I am planning on bringing : pay slips, bank stub and car insurance registration and insurance under my name.

My main question is, should I translate the documents? They are all in Portuguese.  

 

 

Thank you in advance.

Olá,

 

I visited my fiancé after we got NOA1 and had no problem. I took a letter in English from my employer stating my vacation period and my position in the company as well a copy of the NOA1 but the officer just made a few questions and the documents didn't exit the bag.

 

Just reply to what they ask truthfully and do not give information that is not demanded.

 

Good luck

Edited January 11, 2019 by Jose&Jeff

[Kingdomcome84 18]

Mind you, Visiting while your I-129F application is being processed only applies to developed countries like most of Europe, Canada, Australia. if fiancé lives in the poor countries of South America, Asia, Caribbean's, Middle East OR any country in Africa then visiting isn't an option for the fiancé. they would have to wait for the whole process apart

[amah91 28]

I'll definitely bring the employer letter and my NOA1 @Jose&Jeff, obrigada!

[Valmabe 254]

12 hours ago, kingdomcome84 said:

Mind you, Visiting while your I-129F application is being processed only applies to developed countries like most of Europe, Canada, Australia. if fiancé lives in the poor countries of South America, Asia, Caribbean's, Middle East OR any country in Africa then visiting isn't an option for the fiancé. they would have to wait for the whole process apart

If you mean applying for a tourist visa after submitting I-129f you right, not many posibilities to get one (for what I`ve read here), but if you mean that only citizens from the countries that you mentioned can travel after application, not very accurate. If you hold a tourist visa  before applying you can travel, I have, many applicants from the poor countries have traveled with their visas. If you read the Yes, you can visit forum, you'll find some people from the countries you mentioned with ESTA being rejected at POE. 

 

From my experience: If you are lucky to be able to visit your partner while processing your application, use your visa or ESTA wisely

[Valmabe 254]

On 1/9/2019 at 5:42 AM, NuestraUnion said:

Hi @RitaJustin,

 

Sometimes the search on this site doesn't always give the best results but there is an ongoing thread over 100 pages long on the topic. It is pinned at the top of the K1 Fiance Visa Process section.

 

Here it is...

 

 

Yes, you right, that thread gives you a good insight on what to expect at POE. 

[Ryan H 3,812]

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