visit the US after NOA1

[Duke & Marie 1,389]

17 hours ago, Heidi9292 said:

 

 

I am not sure should I say I am here for a vacation with my fiance or I can still say I am here for a vacation. Would I get myself into unnecessary troubles by mentioning my fiance first?

Simple answer.... why you going there? For a vacation? Or for a vacation with your fiancé? There is the answer.... 

 

secindly, you need to ask yourself... how many young women vacation half way around the world, alone, at Christmas time? There’s a 99.9% chance they already suspect your going there to visit someone... may as well be up front and say “I’m here to spend Xmas with my fiancé... “ 

 

and as previously mentioned by others, come time to change status, it will be checked to see what you said... by saying Xmas with fiancé actually supports you in proving that not only your honest, but bonified relationship also... 

[Sarah&Facundo 599]

My now-husband visited twice after receiving NOA1. He was never asked about the K1 at the border. He never said anything about it either. When asked the purpose of his visit he just said he was visiting me and when asked for how long, he had told them (which was 2-3 weeks each time). No issues.

[JFH 12,191]

3 hours ago, Duke & Marie said:

 

secindly, you need to ask yourself... how many young women vacation half way around the world, alone, at Christmas time? There’s a 99.9% chance they already suspect your going there to visit someone... may as well be up front and say “I’m here to spend Xmas with my fiancé... “ 

 

 

This!!! I do get tired of those (not on this forum so much but elsewhere) who say “all you need to say is ‘vacation’, nothing more”. Us young, single, females traveling alone over holidays going to residential addresses in random towns with no hotels or touristic value (and making multiple visits to that same address - remember they keep the address you write on the blue customs form on file) will never get away with saying “vacation” and leaving it at that. You WILL be asked further questions. They’re not stupid. You might get away with it if you’re going to a major tourist hot spot, if your fiancé happens to live in Manhattan, Las Vegas, Orlando, etc. but for those going to Smalltown, Nebraska..well, CBP agents are not stupid. 

 

It’s not illegal to have an American partner. It’s not illegal to visit said partner. It is, however, completely illegal to lie. 

[zochu 255]

Just be honest. I always said I was visiting my husband. Have evidence you'll return home and if they ask about the petition, tell them the truth.

[Heidi9292 10]

40 minutes ago, JFH said:

This!!! I do get tired of those (not on this forum so much but elsewhere) who say “all you need to say is ‘vacation’, nothing more”. Us young, single, females traveling alone over holidays going to residential addresses in random towns with no hotels or touristic value (and making multiple visits to that same address - remember they keep the address you write on the blue customs form on file) will never get away with saying “vacation” and leaving it at that. You WILL be asked further questions. They’re not stupid. You might get away with it if you’re going to a major tourist hot spot, if your fiancé happens to live in Manhattan, Las Vegas, Orlando, etc. but for those going to Smalltown, Nebraska..well, CBP agents are not stupid. 

 

It’s not illegal to have an American partner. It’s not illegal to visit said partner. It is, however, completely illegal to lie. 

Well, he does live in New York City, not Manhattan but within five boroughs. My question is more about, do I have to change my answer due to the K1？Because my usual answer never got me in any trouble.

[Duke & Marie 1,389]

2 hours ago, Heidi9292 said:

Well, he does live in New York City, not Manhattan but within five boroughs. My question is more about, do I have to change my answer due to the K1？Because my usual answer never got me in any trouble.

I think you’ve been told to tell the truth 20 times... your usual answers of for work or to visit a friend are not truthful answers if going to visit your fiance.. 

 

Just say “spending Christmas with my fiancé” 

 

No need to mention he’s an American citizen or K1 visa unless your asked about them, in which case answer their questions truthfully 

[NikLR 13,232]

4 hours ago, Heidi9292 said:

Well, he does live in New York City, not Manhattan but within five boroughs. My question is more about, do I have to change my answer due to the K1？Because my usual answer never got me in any trouble.

You wont get into trouble if you say yoire visiting your fiance for the holidays either.  So whats the big deal?