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2 minutes ago, DannyT1991 said:

So it’s fine for me the alien relative aka spouse to travel to the US while the CR1 is is being processed does it matter at what stage or no? 

Yes, it’s fine. Bring evidence for ties to your home country in case they want to see it to be able to decide that you will not overstay.

It does not matter in which stage you are. 

“It’s been 84 years…” 

- Me talking about the progress of my I-751

 

 

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Hi! So far I've done it twice during my application process. 4 times in total since we got married. I've had no issues. Make sure you have a return flight booked. If you're really concerned, you can g

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Yes you can, no problem. 👍🏻 Make sure that you bring evidence of your ties to your home country in case they want to see it.

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Just now, Daphne K said:

Yes, it’s fine. Bring evidence for ties to your home country in case they want to see it to be able to decide that you will not overstay.

It does not matter in which stage you are. 

I can bring a letter from work and I have a return ticket il be there for only 12 days for Christmas 

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I can bring a letter from work and I have a return ticket il be there for only 12 days for Christmas 

That would be good. You could also bring a copy of the NOA 1 (and 2 if you already have it). And remember, answer honestly that you will visit your spouse when they ask etc. 👍🏻

“It’s been 84 years…” 

- Me talking about the progress of my I-751

 

 

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Just now, Daphne K said:

That would be good. You could also bring a copy of the NOA 1 (and 2 if you already have it). And remember, answer honestly that you will visit your spouse when they ask etc. 👍🏻

👍 thank you just a quick question have you visited the states while the CR1 was being processed?

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👍 thank you just a quick question have you visited the states while the CR1 was being processed?

Yes, multiple times even. Around 6 times during the CR1 process (and also around 6 times before).

 

I also managed to renew my Esta while my CR 1 was being processed (my Esta was about to expire), no issues whatsoever. If you have a good track record, you will be fine.

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“It’s been 84 years…” 

- Me talking about the progress of my I-751

 

 

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1 hour ago, Daphne K said:

Yes, multiple times even. Around 6 times during the CR1 process (and also around 6 times before).

 

I also managed to renew my Esta while my CR 1 was being processed (my Esta was about to expire), no issues whatsoever. If you have a good track record, you will be fine.

Thank you 😊 this info has been super helpful 

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My husband did this a few weeks ago. He had his ESTA renewed, brought a letter from our attorney stating he was not intending to stay and adjust status, and evidence of his return ticket. He wasn’t questioned. Customs and visit went smoothly. Best of luck! 

Marriage: 2018-12-28 [in Portugal]

I-130 Sent: 2019-02-24

I-130 NOA1: 2019-03-07

I-130 Approved: 2019-05-31

NVC Received: 2019-06-19 

Case/invoice number assigned: 2019-08-27

IV/AOS fees paid: 2019-08-28

NVC docs submitted: 2019-09-21 

DQ at NVC: 2019-10-08

Interview letter received: 2019-10-24

Interview date: 2019-11-06

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My husband did this a few weeks ago. He had his ESTA renewed, brought a letter from our attorney stating he was not intending to stay and adjust status, and evidence of his return ticket. He wasn’t questioned. Customs and visit went smoothly. Best of luck! 

What questions did they ask? And did they even ask for the letter? 

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What questions did they ask? And did they even ask for the letter? 

Hi,

 

They didn’t ask to see the letter or for any evidence! He simply passed through normally after having his passport scanned. Only question he was asked by a customs officer was the purpose of his visit, to which he said visiting his wife and in-laws. 

 

Hope that helps.

Marriage: 2018-12-28 [in Portugal]

I-130 Sent: 2019-02-24

I-130 NOA1: 2019-03-07

I-130 Approved: 2019-05-31

NVC Received: 2019-06-19 

Case/invoice number assigned: 2019-08-27

IV/AOS fees paid: 2019-08-28

NVC docs submitted: 2019-09-21 

DQ at NVC: 2019-10-08

Interview letter received: 2019-10-24

Interview date: 2019-11-06

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Hi,

 

They didn’t ask to see the letter or for any evidence! He simply passed through normally after having his passport scanned. Only question he was asked by a customs officer was the purpose of his visit, to which he said visiting his wife and in-laws. 

 

Hope that helps.

Helps big time thank you so much put my mind at ease 😊

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1 minute ago, DannyT1991 said:

What questions did they ask? And did they even ask for the letter? 

If you enter using an ESTA from a visa waiver process, most of the time you will use the automated passport control gate .. no contact at all with CBP officers unless the system flags something, which most times it doesn’t  

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Not in San Fran when I went with a returning ears I still went to a officer after the machine even us citizens 

Yes, same inMinneapolis. I also always have to have ‘the chat’ after the machines. Both lines have to still do that at MSP.

“It’s been 84 years…” 

- Me talking about the progress of my I-751

 

 

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Our journey:

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September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
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April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
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October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

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Hey guys just a quick question

 

I am looking to visit my wife (US Citizen) and me (British Citizen) I’m looking to visit her for Christmas and her birthday I’m only going to be there for 12 days and I have a job which I can get a letter of employment just wanted to know has anyone done this and is it allowed? 

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