K1 beneficiary. Can I apply for B1 visa

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Hi,

I am new to this forum. My fiancee applied for K1 on July 10th, 2007 to CSC. I am from India/Hyderabad. My NOA2 was mailed on 19th December, 2007. Yesterday I called NVC and automatic response system conveyed that my case didn't reach them.

Now my company which is based at St.Louis wants to apply B1 for me alongwith with 5 others. I am in fix. I don't know whether to go ahead with it or convey them not to process my B1. I badly wanted to meet my fiancee but at the same time I have seen from postings in this forum that even if I get B1 visa, I wouldn't progress beyond POE. I don't want to jeopardize my K1.

Please advice.

Thanks

[payxibka 10,044]

Hi,

I am new to this forum. My fiancee applied for K1 on July 10th, 2007 to CSC. I am from India/Hyderabad. My NOA2 was mailed on 19th December, 2007. Yesterday I called NVC and automatic response system conveyed that my case didn't reach them.

Now my company which is based at St.Louis wants to apply B1 for me alongwith with 5 others. I am in fix. I don't know whether to go ahead with it or convey them not to process my B1. I badly wanted to meet my fiancee but at the same time I have seen from postings in this forum that even if I get B1 visa, I wouldn't progress beyond POE. I don't want to jeopardize my K1.

Please advice.

Thanks

No harm in filing and you should expect no effect on your K-1 as a result either way on any B1 decision

[eric_and_teresa 10]

As it has already been said, the B-1 (whether it is granted or denied) wont affect the K-1. IMO, if your company is paying for the visa application and sponsoring your trip you should give it a try.

I entered the U.S. on a B-2 (tourist visa) this past december and I had no problems at the POE, neither did other VJer's fiance when she entered last year.

All you can do is try...

Good luck!

Edited January 4, 2008 by eric_and_teresa

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Thanks fwaguy & eric_and_teresa for your replies.

I decided to go ahead and make a try.