Traveling After Visa Is Granted

[Meg and Grae 1]

Hi everyone,

We've just made it as October filers, sent in the packet yesterday! Wish us luck!!!

We also have a question-my fiance is a photographer and is looking to do a photo story in Russia. He's considering waiting until he receives his K-1 visa from the London Embassy then planning the trip and traveling to Russia for several weeks, then coming to the U.S. Is this advisable? Will U.S. immigration question why he traveled to Russia after the granting of his visa, before he came here? I want him to be able to go, but neither of us want to risk the loss of his visa or denial of entry into the U.S. Has anyone else done this? I'm sure the 6 month clause, him having 6 months to enter the U.S., is in place for a reason? Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated!!

Thank you! Meg and Grae

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

Hi everyone,

We've just made it as October filers, sent in the packet yesterday! Wish us luck!!!

We also have a question-my fiance is a photographer and is looking to do a photo story in Russia. He's considering waiting until he receives his K-1 visa from the London Embassy then planning the trip and traveling to Russia for several weeks, then coming to the U.S. Is this advisable? Will U.S. immigration question why he traveled to Russia after the granting of his visa, before he came here? I want him to be able to go, but neither of us want to risk the loss of his visa or denial of entry into the U.S. Has anyone else done this? I'm sure the 6 month clause, him having 6 months to enter the U.S., is in place for a reason? Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated!!

Thank you! Meg and Grae

Hi guys

Yes he can travel as long as he has advanced parole. Your fiance would enter the country and you guys would get married...then he applies for Adjustment of Status and at the same time, apply for the advanced parole. This takes a few months to be issued. If your fiance leaves without AP, he would be denied re-entry and you'd have to start all over again with a spousal visa.

Best of luck

Edited October 28, 2007 by ~Laura and Nick~

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he is going to Russia BEFORE coming to the USA and activating the k1 Laura

[Meg and Grae 1]

Hi everyone,

We've just made it as October filers, sent in the packet yesterday! Wish us luck!!!

We also have a question-my fiance is a photographer and is looking to do a photo story in Russia. He's considering waiting until he receives his K-1 visa from the London Embassy then planning the trip and traveling to Russia for several weeks, then coming to the U.S. Is this advisable? Will U.S. immigration question why he traveled to Russia after the granting of his visa, before he came here? I want him to be able to go, but neither of us want to risk the loss of his visa or denial of entry into the U.S. Has anyone else done this? I'm sure the 6 month clause, him having 6 months to enter the U.S., is in place for a reason? Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated!!

Thank you! Meg and Grae

Hi guys

Yes he can travel as long as he has advanced parole. Your fiance would enter the country and you guys would get married...then he applies for Adjustment of Status and at the same time, apply for the advanced parole. This takes a few months to be issued. If your fiance leaves without AP, he would be denied re-entry and you'd have to start all over again with a spousal visa.

Best of luck

He wants to visit Russia before he enters the U.S. and before we get married. He'll already have the visa in his passport but will go to Russia prior to entering the U.S.

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

Hi everyone,

We've just made it as October filers, sent in the packet yesterday! Wish us luck!!!

We also have a question-my fiance is a photographer and is looking to do a photo story in Russia. He's considering waiting until he receives his K-1 visa from the London Embassy then planning the trip and traveling to Russia for several weeks, then coming to the U.S. Is this advisable? Will U.S. immigration question why he traveled to Russia after the granting of his visa, before he came here? I want him to be able to go, but neither of us want to risk the loss of his visa or denial of entry into the U.S. Has anyone else done this? I'm sure the 6 month clause, him having 6 months to enter the U.S., is in place for a reason? Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated!!

Thank you! Meg and Grae

Hi guys

Yes he can travel as long as he has advanced parole. Your fiance would enter the country and you guys would get married...then he applies for Adjustment of Status and at the same time, apply for the advanced parole. This takes a few months to be issued. If your fiance leaves without AP, he would be denied re-entry and you'd have to start all over again with a spousal visa.

Best of luck

He wants to visit Russia before he enters the U.S. and before we get married. He'll already have the visa in his passport but will go to Russia prior to entering the U.S.

Oh well then...it's too early for me to be posting..lol Sorry I misunderstood.

Edited October 28, 2007 by ~Laura and Nick~

[Krikit 1,164]

Hi Meg. Travel to Russia will be fine. The visa is applicable only to the US POE. The 6 months clause is in place because that's how long the visa is valid.

[Meg and Grae 1]

Does anyone else have any thoughts on this? Has anyone made travel plans following visa approval but before coming to the states? Thanks for you help so far and to anyone else who can offer insight. :-)

[Fandango 1,439]

Hi Meg...I personally don't think it'll be a problem.

Off Topic...your fiance is from England or New Zeland? I'm just curious, lolz

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I have heard of several VJers who have successfully traveled to other countries before entering the US on a K1 visa. It will not be an issue for your fiance.

[pushbrk 12,898]

Hi everyone,

We've just made it as October filers, sent in the packet yesterday! Wish us luck!!!

We also have a question-my fiance is a photographer and is looking to do a photo story in Russia. He's considering waiting until he receives his K-1 visa from the London Embassy then planning the trip and traveling to Russia for several weeks, then coming to the U.S. Is this advisable? Will U.S. immigration question why he traveled to Russia after the granting of his visa, before he came here? I want him to be able to go, but neither of us want to risk the loss of his visa or denial of entry into the U.S. Has anyone else done this? I'm sure the 6 month clause, him having 6 months to enter the U.S., is in place for a reason? Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated!!

Thank you! Meg and Grae

They might ask about the trip but I don't know why they wouldn't accept the answer, particularly if photo stories are his business.

[Meg and Grae 1]

Hi everyone,

We've just made it as October filers, sent in the packet yesterday! Wish us luck!!!

We also have a question-my fiance is a photographer and is looking to do a photo story in Russia. He's considering waiting until he receives his K-1 visa from the London Embassy then planning the trip and traveling to Russia for several weeks, then coming to the U.S. Is this advisable? Will U.S. immigration question why he traveled to Russia after the granting of his visa, before he came here? I want him to be able to go, but neither of us want to risk the loss of his visa or denial of entry into the U.S. Has anyone else done this? I'm sure the 6 month clause, him having 6 months to enter the U.S., is in place for a reason? Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated!!

Thank you! Meg and Grae

They might ask about the trip but I don't know why they wouldn't accept the answer, particularly if photo stories are his business.

Thank you thank you for all your help!!

And, LisaD, he is from New Zealand originally, born there. But now he lives in the UK and he does have UK citizenship. We've requested to go through the London embassy. :-)