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Hello everyone 
My fiancé was planning on coming to my country this December but, sadly our borders still restrict USA citizens.

Is it possible to get a tourist visa while having a pending k-1 visa? Also if so would we have to file two separate ds-160 applications? 
thank you for your help 

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It is possible, but the likelihood of success hinges on your ability to convince the CO and CBP that you intend to return to your country.  You have nothing to risk, but the fee. 

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

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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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4 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

It is possible, but the likelihood of success hinges on your ability to convince the CO and CBP that you intend to return to your country.  You have nothing to risk, but the fee. 

Are there any specific things I should provide to show that I will return home? 
 

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14 minutes ago, Phunky38927 said:

Are there any specific things I should provide to show that I will return home? 
 

There is no guarantee that the CO will even look at it.....but things like leases, employment letters, reasons you need to return are generally helpful.

"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 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

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.

______________________________________

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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16 minutes ago, Phunky38927 said:

Are there any specific things I should provide to show that I will return home? 
 

Most unlikely they will look at anything else but take what you have, the information required is on the application form.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Each visa application has a separate DS-160 and fee. You are not prohibited from applying for a tourist visa. But you are not guaranteed to get one. If you can risk losing $160 then have a go and see what happens. Please report back on whether your application was successful or not as it helps others and this forum only works if people help each other. 

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Timeline in brief:

Married: September 27, 2014

I-130 filed: February 5, 2016

NOA1: February 8, 2016 Nebraska

NOA2: July 21, 2016

Interview: December 6, 2016 London

POE: December 19, 2016 Las Vegas

N-400 filed: September 30, 2019

Interview: March 22, 2021 Seattle

Oath: March 22, 2021 COVID-style same-day oath

 

Now a US citizen!

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1 hour ago, Phunky38927 said:

Is it possible to get a tourist visa while having a pending k-1 visa?

 

The only way to find out for sure is to go and apply when the consulates resume routine visa processing.  But, set your expectations low.  It will be difficult (but not impossible) to convince the consul officer that you intend to return to your home country when there is a pending K1 petition for you.  Others have already mentioned examples of evidence to bring.

 

Note that the DS-160 explicitly lists fiance as an immediate relative, so you must provide your fiance's information in that section of the form.

 

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1 hour ago, Phunky38927 said:

Are there any specific things I should provide to show that I will return home? 
 

When you fill out the application you would list your current job which shows ties to your country. I can't remember if the application has you list assets/bank account etc. Documents you bring may or may not looked at. Honestly though you have already shown immigrant intent so it even if you have a job and mortgage it will obviously end when you have your k1. It would be best for you guys to meet up in a third country in my opinion. 

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12 minutes ago, Luckycuds said:

I can't remember if the application has you list assets/bank account etc. Documents you bring may or may not looked at.

 

There is no section for assets/bank accounts in the DS-160.  There is a field for monthly income in the Employment section.

 

The consul officer asked about my savings during my B2 visa interview, but he didn't want to look at my financial documents when I offered to show them.

 

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14 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

There is no section for assets/bank accounts in the DS-160.  There is a field for monthly income in the Employment section.

 

The consul officer asked about my savings during my B2 visa interview, but he didn't want to look at my financial documents when I offered to show them.

 

Thank you for everyone helpful advice. 
we decided to do a visit in the Republic of Ireland where both requires no visa. :) 

as we personally don’t want to risk a denial and that type of mess it could lead to. 
 

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