traveling for honeymoon??????

[m.pis 0]

hey guys,

I have been trying to find out if after my fiancee and I get married( she will be in the u.s. on a k-1) can we travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Thomas) for our honeymoon?? I have posted and searched all over and have not yet found a real solid answer. Can anyone help?????

I have been going nuts trying to find out

This website has been so helpful throughout this journey I am sure someone has the answers I am looking for

thanks

ed--

[defunct 0]

She can travel outside of the U.S. after she is married and has received AP (Advanced Parole).

Please see the guide for Adjustment of Status for K1 and K3 Visa Holders

Edited March 22, 2009 by eyoa

[Otto 83]

From what I've been able to find - the US VI is just like traveling to the main US, same visa requirements etc. What is not 100% clear is, is it the same as if you flew to Hawaii - it appears so.

I've seen this question posted a few times and the answers always seem vague - not sure why that is - but you're right, it is kind of difficult to find the definitive answer and I have been unable to find any answers on www.travel.state.gov .

Source: Frommers (travel guide) http://www.frommers.com/destinations/virgi...0092020032.html

[defunct 0]

Ah yes, sorry for my assumption, I thought it was just a territory of the U.S. and not at all governed-by or apart-of. It does appear to be considered as represented abroad by a U.S. embassy and its residents are U.S. citizens.

So it would appear that you would not need AP in order to travel there.

http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/29...in-Islands.html

It's hard to find anything that isn't just a travel site - the closest I could find was from the ICE website - this is regarding travel on student visas, but they do lump in U.S. Virgin Islands with Puerto Rico: http://www.ice.gov/sevis/travel/faq_f2.htm#_Toc81222016

[Dakine 26]

I wouldn't go if the if it was passed the 90 day expiration and don't have a NOA1 showing you've filed to adjust status.

You can face removal proceedings if caught as you will be out of status.

Actually you shouldn't fly anywhere in the US or go near the Mexican border under those conditions.

Edited March 22, 2009 by Haole

[JeroenAndMichelle 28]

From what I've been able to find - the US VI is just like traveling to the main US, same visa requirements etc. What is not 100% clear is, is it the same as if you flew to Hawaii - it appears so.

Yes it is, Hawaii is part of the US, it is the 50st state

As long as there are no stops in a different country, then there is no problem

I wouldn't go if the if it was passed the 90 day expiration and don't have a NOA1 showing you've filed to adjust status.

You can face removal proceedings if caught as you will be out of status.

Actually you shouldn't fly anywhere in the US or go near the Mexican border under those conditions.

It wont be a problem when the person in question can fly with, for example, a US driver license and do not need to use their own passport.. I had my DL very quickly and could use that to fly within the US, no questions or problems encountered.

[Otto 83]

It wont be a problem when the person in question can fly with, for example, a US driver license and do not need to use their own passport.. I had my DL very quickly and could use that to fly within the US, no questions or problems encountered.

Travel to/from the US VI requires a passport.

[WROCLAW 0]

good luck

[xbitterduskx 0]

I've looked all over for the answer to that question before... and you're right, there is no solid yes or no answer.

One of the things I read is that it's all dependent on the immigration person when you re enter the US. I guess they see it as there's a big chance you could hop onto the other islands that arent US territories. As long as you can show that you stayed on the island at all times... it should be ok. I don't know from experience though. I would lovelovelove to go there for our honeymoon, but I am to scared to have him turned away at POE. i do know that lots of people DO go there for a honeymoon without a problem... but i also know that some don't get so lucky. It's a risk.

Sorry to not give a yes or no answer, just wanted to share my insight

[Cacerez 19]

Travel to/from the US VI requires a passport.

Nope!

http://travel.state.gov/passport_cal/passp...equirements.php (hover over "Tip: For domestic travelers within the U.S and U.S territories")

A U.S Passport is not required for direct travel within the 50 States (including Hawaii, Alaska, and District of Columbia) and U.S Territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Swains Island). Please visit TSA for further information.

Also this was here on VJ as a FAQ

5.12)...Is it okay for us to go to the US Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico on our honeymoon without Advance Parole?

A...Maybe not a wise thing to do. Even though these islands are US territories or possessions, you may have to deal with Immigration and Customs to get back to the United States. You might have trouble getting back home if you encounter an insane USCIS (INS) inspector, plus, there are too many opportunities to "technically" leave US jurisdiction (by visiting the adjacent islands, for example). Best to take the honeymoon somewhere in the 50 States, where there is plenty to see and do.

A..Let me make it as clear as it was explained to me and which the regulation bears out: So long as the K-1'er does not depart ("depart" is also defined in the reg.) the US after making a legal entry s/he can travel to any other location which includes the USVI, PR, Guam, Hawaii, and Alaska.

The inspector I spoke to gave clear examples. (My alien fiancée) can enter the US and we can fly directly from the mainland to the USVI. We can go wherever we want on the islands so long as we don't "touch" ground or water not under US jurisdiction. When we leave she shows her K-1 and I-94 to immigration (which shows she legally entered the US) and off we fly directly to the mainland. However, if while we are there (USVI) we decided to take a trip to the British islands then she would be denied re-entry. I know I used "directly" in this example but we could fly "outbound" mainland-PR-USVI and "inbound" USVI-PR-mainland without fear because in this case she never "departs" the US.

Inspectors (both mainland and USVI) told me that this is not an unusual occurrence. They see K-1'ers all the time.

It looks like it is OK, but may cause you extra stress at POE. Just make sure you stay just on USVI and don't go to any other islands, and that there is no connecting flight anywhere else.

[Nicoxcx 1]

A US Passport is not required, just like I didn't need a british passport to fly from Scotland to Ireland whilst my Husband (USC) did need a passport.

His soon to be wife would require a Passport. Not being a US Resident and having no status in the USA..surely.

I wouldn't chance it, but I would recommend you call up the various authorities, airline etc;

[Old Dominion 26]

You can contact the US Virgin Islands tourist office for advice.

www.usvitourism.com

[taurean 0]

hey guys,

I have been trying to find out if after my fiancee and I get married( she will be in the u.s. on a k-1) can we travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Thomas) for our honeymoon?? I have posted and searched all over and have not yet found a real solid answer. Can anyone help?????

I have been going nuts trying to find out

This website has been so helpful throughout this journey I am sure someone has the answers I am looking for

thanks

ed--

Hi! My husband and I travelled to the USVI after our civil marriage for our "wedding," and all he had at the time was his K-1 visa and his passport. We'd already filed the AOS prior to our trip. We didn't have any problems at immigration when trying to return. The immigration officer only said to make sure that we filed the AOS, which we already had done. You shouldn't have any problems, but if you should happen to file the AOS before your honeymoon and have received the NOA1, make sure to take that with you.

Edited March 24, 2009 by taurean