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I realize Puerto Rico is a US Territory but wondering if anyone has had any issues traveling there on a K1 visa from mainland US (or any other US territories for that matter). Should we still bring the passport with visa in case we are questioned? Is there any reason to worry about traveling there prior to receiving green card? 

 

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I would strongly recommend carrying your passport and other documents for ALL travel.....Have you filed for Adjustment of Status?   If so, you need to carry the NOA1 you received after filing. 

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Please update your time line..

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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***Topic moved to Working and Traveling During US Immigration*****

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

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Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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23 minutes ago, viajerofrecuente said:

I realize Puerto Rico is a US Territory but wondering if anyone has had any issues traveling there on a K1 visa from mainland US (or any other US territories for that matter). Should we still bring the passport with visa in case we are questioned? Is there any reason to worry about traveling there prior to receiving green card? 

 

Thanks

Please fill your timeline.

 

Do you have a valid K1 visa that will still be valid at the time you travel back and forth?

Are you married yet?
Did you file for AOS?

If you do travel there, is that your final destination?

What will be your POE when you come back?

 

Please note Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory that has its own independent government.  Also, the airport is privately owned by Mexico.  There are a lot of incompetent workers that may not even recognize all the paperwork you have.  Technically, you should not have any issues exiting Puerto Rico but could run the risk of having issues given their lack of knowledge or ignorance.  Additionally, your POE when you come back to the U.S. could give you issues (there are a lot of illegal immigrants that sometimes try to use PR as a "jumping point" and use falsified documentation to attempt to get to the U.S.) and will scrutinize you a bit more.  Again, this is a 50/50 shot.  Also, this information is coming from a Puerto Rico born individual that is a USC.

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