Successfully visiting

[lilysidiq 0]

Hi,

I just thought I would let people who are worried about getting in that I entered the US to stay with my boyfriend in NYC yesterday and it was all fine. I am from the UK, but was travelling on my B2 visa as I have research to do here (for more background you can see my other questions), and the officer at Newark was so friendly, in fact he also let me in back in April and July. He wanted to see my letter from university saying that I was enrolled, and writing a dissertation, but only after I volunteered it. He then asked to see my dissertation so far, also after I offered, but more out of interest I think,and said he wished he had time to read it and let me in!

He never mentioned the K1, although he asked what Sidiq does for a living, and it was really very easy, and now I am stamped in until March 6th 2008. So I know its only one story, but for all of you out there worrying, for me it was easy, and he did not seem to know or care that I have a K1 visa in process. We are together until we hear from the embassy, all fingers crossed, so I would say to all you wondering to try, especially from the UK, definitely give it a go!

Have a lovely day

Lily

[Magnolia31 0]

Congratulations for getting in. However, not everyone will be treated as you were. Some may be turned around.

Hi,

I just thought I would let people who are worried about getting in that I entered the US to stay with my boyfriend in NYC yesterday and it was all fine. I am from the UK, but was travelling on my B2 visa as I have research to do here (for more background you can see my other questions), and the officer at Newark was so friendly, in fact he also let me in back in April and July. He wanted to see my letter from university saying that I was enrolled, and writing a dissertation, but only after I volunteered it. He then asked to see my dissertation so far, also after I offered, but more out of interest I think,and said he wished he had time to read it and let me in!

He never mentioned the K1, although he asked what Sidiq does for a living, and it was really very easy, and now I am stamped in until March 6th 2008. So I know its only one story, but for all of you out there worrying, for me it was easy, and he did not seem to know or care that I have a K1 visa in process. We are together until we hear from the embassy, all fingers crossed, so I would say to all you wondering to try, especially from the UK, definitely give it a go!

Have a lovely day

Lily

[lilysidiq 0]

Thanks. And of course, not everyone will get in, thats why i said this is only one person, but i think its good to put the success stories out there too, as if you are from certain countries, and have a valid reason for visiting, chances seem pretty strong, and being apart is so tough so its worth a shot if you can !

Lily

[bakofoil 27]

Thanks. And of course, not everyone will get in, thats why i said this is only one person, but i think its good to put the success stories out there too, as if you are from certain countries, and have a valid reason for visiting, chances seem pretty strong, and being apart is so tough so its worth a shot if you can !

Lily

I was successful too. I arrived in the US on 31st July and am returning to the UK tomorrow. The immigration officer at my POE (Las Vegas) asked who lived at the address I provided, I said 'my fiance'. She asked when we were getting married. I said 'hopefully next year, as soon as we receive acceptance of our visa application.' I had a copy of the petition in my backpack in case there were any problems but she seemed happy with that response and told me to have a good trip.

I need not have worried about the whole K1 application being in the pipeline. I'm still waiting for CSC to cash my check and issue a case number

And I think it is useful for people to hear the success stories...I was worried prior to this visit about being refused entry but reading the forums equipped me with a confidence (backed up with evidence) when I went through immigration.