Travel on ESTA after DQ

[jademd123 8]

Hi all,

 

Our CR1 case was DQ'd on Aug 11, so i assume our interview maybe around Nov/Dec or even longer wait?? Still waiting on interview letter, case is still at NVC...

 

So in the meanwhile can I (UK Spouse) visit my USC hubby for a month or 2 on ESTA while waiting on interview letter? We have no intention to AOS or anything like that, it's just we haven't been able to see each other since Feb, I understand the normal procedure of proving no intent of over staying but aside from that, is it permitted to travel ? Obviously don't want to jeopardise anything since we've come this far, but the wait is really hard as you all know. 

 

Will that automatically make the DS-260 form that we submitted invalid as my travel dates to the US would have changed if i do make this trip ?

 

Has anyone who has done this could perhaps share some insights please? Many Thanks !

[Crazy Cat 42,259]

You can visit your spouse while waiting.  Just be prepared to present evidence, if, asked, to convince CBP that you will return.  Just correct your DS-260 at the interview.  Good luck. 

[jademd123 8]

3 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

You can visit your spouse while waiting.  Just be prepared to present evidence, if, asked, to convince CBP that you will return.  Just correct your DS-260 at the interview.  Good luck. 

Correct my DS-260 at the interview as in I tell them that my travel dates changed and they amend it for me ? or do i need to submit a new DS-260 online and wait for CEAC to accept it again ?

[Crazy Cat 42,259]

2 minutes ago, jademd123 said:

Correct my DS-260 at the interview as in I tell them that my travel dates changed and they amend it for me ? or do i need to submit a new DS-260 online and wait for CEAC to accept it again ?

I would not submit a new DS-260.  That will delay your case.  You are already in the queue for your consulate. 

[jademd123 8]

Just now, Crazy Cat said:

I would not submit a new DS-260.  That will delay your case.  You are already in the queue for your consulate. 

so i just tell them at the interview and they will change it for me ? I mean if that's the case then great but im not sure if that's the normal  procedure. 

[Crazy Cat 42,259]

3 minutes ago, jademd123 said:

so i just tell them at the interview and they will change it for me ? I mean if that's the case then great but im not sure if that's the normal  procedure. 

Yes.

[Johah 25]

19 hours ago, jademd123 said:

so i just tell them at the interview and they will change it for me ? I mean if that's the case then great but im not sure if that's the normal  procedure. 

Well, as I promised yesterday - it all went fine. Approved. A couple of questions about family, my travel did not come up, nothing in the form was amended - no need. 
yippee

Good luck 

[jademd123 8]

Just now, Johah said:

Well, as I promised yesterday - it all went fine. Approved. A couple of questions about family, my travel did not come up, nothing in the form was amended - no need. 
yippee

Good luck 

Thank you so much for keeping me updated, it’s is much appreciated and massive congratulations 🎉🎈, so excited for you!! 
 

hopefully the rest of us will get our interview soon as well !!

[Johah 25]

Thank you, I hope you get your visa sorted out soon and you are not apart too long! Best of luck and keeping my fingers crossed for you.