American to Marry South African Fiance in U.S.

[abrandt 0]

Hello IAmGodsProperty:

i wish you and your love best wishes

Post #45

Much appreciate the love!!!

Alan

Edited May 12, 2009 by abrandt

[sattva 0]

i haven't read the whole thread but i did see earlier that someone said that immigration doesn't have access to your filed petitions at the airport

i know that is not true (or no longer true) as the last time my husband entered for a visit he was questioned about the petitions and they had all of the information available to them at the airport questioning

just fyi

Hello IAmGodsProperty:

i wish you and your love best wishes

Post #45

Much appreciate the love!!!

Alan

[abrandt 0]

post 47... someone said that immigration doesn't have access to your filed petitions at the airport. i know that is not true (or no longer true) as the last time my husband entered for a visit he was questioned about the petitions and they had all of the information available to them at the airport questioning

Hi Sattva:

Forgive me, however I do not understand the relevance of your above comment at all. Not even a particle!!!

Please explain in "newbie" talk!!!

Thanks much in advance,

Alan

[pushbrk 13,627]

post 47... someone said that immigration doesn't have access to your filed petitions at the airport. i know that is not true (or no longer true) as the last time my husband entered for a visit he was questioned about the petitions and they had all of the information available to them at the airport questioning

Hi Sattva:

Forgive me, however I do not understand the relevance of your above comment at all. Not even a particle!!!

Please explain in "newbie" talk!!!

Thanks much in advance,

Alan

She's telling you that if your then wife wants to enter the US after the petition is filed, the Customs and Border Control officer will probably know a petition has been filed and scrutinize the purpose for her entry. People with immigrant intent are not often allowed to enter the US with a tourist visa.

[chili74 0]

Alan- You are getting some great guidance here. You seem like a lovely person (politeness goes a long way, people!); good luck!

[abrandt 0]

Alan- You are getting some great guidance here. You seem like a lovely person (politeness goes a long way, people!); good luck!

Hello chili74:

WOW!!! Thank you! Thank you!

Alan

[abrandt 0]

post 47...Sattva wrote: someone said that immigration doesn't have access to your filed petitions at the airport. i know that is not true (or no longer true) as the last time my husband entered for a visit he was questioned about the petitions and they had all of the information available to them at the airport questioning

Hi Sattva:

Forgive me, however I do not understand the relevance of your above comment at all. Not even a particle!!!

Please explain in "newbie" talk!!!

Thanks much in advance,

Alan

Pushbrk wrote: She's telling you that if your then wife wants to enter the US after the petition is filed, the Customs and Border Control officer will probably know a petition has been filed and scrutinize the purpose for her entry. People with immigrant intent are not often allowed to enter the US with a tourist visa.

Hi Pushbrk:

Thank you for the clarifed "newbie" talk!!!

If my understanding is correct... it appears to be "expedient" NOT to submit any petition until after my fiance arrives in the U.S. ... we obtain a valid marriage certificate... and then submit the appropriate CR-1 paperwork to get the ball rolling.

Please feel free to fill in the gaps if I am missing anything here.

Thanks much again for the "newbie" translation!

Alan

[bmh 0]

My fiance & I are both originally from South Africa... any reason you're not filing the K1 visa... getting married in the USA... then applying for the travel permit that will allow her to move freely between each country?

[blue123 0]

post 47...Sattva wrote: someone said that immigration doesn't have access to your filed petitions at the airport. i know that is not true (or no longer true) as the last time my husband entered for a visit he was questioned about the petitions and they had all of the information available to them at the airport questioning

Hi Sattva:

Forgive me, however I do not understand the relevance of your above comment at all. Not even a particle!!!

Please explain in "newbie" talk!!!

Thanks much in advance,

Alan

Pushbrk wrote: She's telling you that if your then wife wants to enter the US after the petition is filed, the Customs and Border Control officer will probably know a petition has been filed and scrutinize the purpose for her entry. People with immigrant intent are not often allowed to enter the US with a tourist visa.

Hi Pushbrk:

Thank you for the clarifed "newbie" talk!!!

If my understanding is correct... it appears to be "expedient" NOT to submit any petition until after my fiance arrives in the U.S. ... we obtain a valid marriage certificate... and then submit the appropriate CR-1 paperwork to get the ball rolling.

Please feel free to fill in the gaps if I am missing anything here.

Thanks much again for the "newbie" translation!

Alan

Yes, your fiancee comes to the USA on visitors visa (does not mention the word marriage/fiance on entry, if she doesnt mention it they won't ask but it is important she doesn't lie to them) you marry and file for the CR-1 and CR-2. She stays with you until the date on I94 says she must return or until she is required to return for medical and interview, whichever comes first.

Good Luck!

[abrandt 0]

Hello blue123:

Thank you for a clean, clear and amplified understanding!!!

We really appreciate it!!!

We are grateful.

Alan

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Our Timeline

10/03/08 - met on Internet

12/11/08 - proposed to fiance and got a big "yes"

01/17/09 - posted request for help at VISAJourney.com

05/08/09 - resume VJ education to proceed forward

05/27/09 - received clear road map on how to proceed.

[sc s 0]

I wondered what happened, or did you write under another forum?

I am a South African married to an American and could give a few pointers.

Susan

Hello blue123:

Thank you for a clean, clear and amplified understanding!!!

We really appreciate it!!!

We are grateful.

Alan

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Our Timeline

10/03/08 - met on Internet

12/11/08 - proposed to fiance and got a big "yes"

01/17/09 - posted request for help at VISAJourney.com

05/08/09 - resume VJ education to proceed forward

05/27/09 - received clear road map on how to proceed.

[Darnell 8,479]

I wonder what happened? No further posts after their meetup. hmmmmm.

[abrandt 0]

I wondered what happened, or did you write under another forum?

I am a South African married to an American and could give a few pointers.

Susan

Hello Susan:

Thank you for thinking of us.

In the end, all did not work out.

I ended up marrying a wonderful LDS woman (from Texas)... and we now live in the Logan, UT area. We are profoundly happy and blessed!

Much appreciate and thank you again!

Alan

Edited September 14, 2010 by abrandt

[sc s 0]

Hello Susan:

Thank you for thinking of us.

In the end, all did not work out.

I ended up marrying a wonderful LDS woman (from Texas)... and we now live in the Logan, UT area. We are profoundly happy and blessed!

Much appreciate and thank you again!

Alan

Alan,

Well, like the saying goes, 'life happens'.

I am glad that you did find happiness and congratulations on your marriage!

God Bless

[shenaaz 5]

Hey...im not sure what the issues are for South Africa... but I work for an International Airline and there are soooooooooooooooooooooo many fraud cases of people meeting their finance's in South Africa... they send them all kinds of money and cash and then they wait for them to show up at airport and no one shows up and they are out money with a broken heart and a broken wallet.......

we must get about 3-4 calls daily from US citizens sponsoring fiance's ....

I dont know ur situation BUT consider this a warning because its heartbreaking to tell all these customers that no one is listed under the manifest under the given name........... by law we cant give passenger manifest info...but with saying it directly and feeling bad for the receiving party........... i usually give them a hint that basically they been scammed...........

take care.........

I take umbrage that you mention that there are soooooooooooooooo many fraud cases in South Africa.Fraud cases happen all over the world including many from India too so get your facts correct!