Considering a K1

[LuvMyPortuGAL 1]

Hello,

We are newbies. We are considering a ALL of the options for having my fiancee get to USA ASAP. It is important that she be here a coupld of time this summer to take some exams as to not lose an entire year when exams are again available in 2010.

We were hoping we could have her visa and her moving here by July as we thought up until a few days ago, that it was a 3 month max process. We now see it is a VERY LONG time and Summer time seem out of the question.

So instead of getting into ALL of the questions that we have I will start with one simple one.....

After I submit the I-129F and wait the 150 days or so for approval, can my fiance come to visit me (possibly a few times) for an extended period (under 3 months) and take her exams on a the visa waiver program?

Thanks.

P

[GueraKristina 1]

Hello,

We are newbies. We are considering a ALL of the options for having my fiancee get to USA ASAP. It is important that she be here a coupld of time this summer to take some exams as to not lose an entire year when exams are again available in 2010.

We were hoping we could have her visa and her moving here by July as we thought up until a few days ago, that it was a 3 month max process. We now see it is a VERY LONG time and Summer time seem out of the question.

So instead of getting into ALL of the questions that we have I will start with one simple one.....

After I submit the I-129F and wait the 150 days or so for approval, can my fiance come to visit me (possibly a few times) for an extended period (under 3 months) and take her exams on a the visa waiver program?

Thanks.

P

Um, i believe that once you have a k-1 or ANY visa for that matter being processed, you cannot apply for another one, so if you want to do the K-1, (it is faster than the K-3), i dont think she will be able to come to the U.S on a visitors visa. I am not a 100% sure though someone feel free to clean things up. P.S my k-1 application was processed over the summer last year, i dont think it took all that long,i sent it in late march, early april, and i got an approval letter August 11th so like 4 months.

[HWANG0926 0]

Yes your fiance can travel freely as long as she does not overstay on her visitor's visa.

Yes, while applying for k1 visa, my fiance was here 2 weeks ago, stayed for 8 days. No problem. At immigration POE, he said, he was sightseeing. Nothing else needs to be said.

[Anh map 2,098]

From the recent discussion here on VJ the key to being admitted on a tourist visa while in the K visa process is showing the strong ties to home for the foreign fiance(e). A job to go back to, home ownership/apartment lease, etc.

Do some reading here on VJ and you will find many discussion of this topic.

Best of luck on your journey. You've found the right place for answers and support.

[LuvMyPortuGAL 1]

From the recent discussion here on VJ the key to being admitted on a tourist visa while in the K visa process is showing the strong ties to home for the foreign fiance(e). A job to go back to, home ownership/apartment lease, etc.

Do some reading here on VJ and you will find many discussion of this topic.

Best of luck on your journey. You've found the right place for answers and support.

I can imagine difficulties that could arise regarding ANY other kind of Visa such as a "TOURIST" visa while a previous one is in process, I was merely asking about a VISA WAIVER for a short (> 3 months) visit where in fact a visa is not required.

So any further thoughts on that are welcome.

Thanks a TON!

[Krikit 1,163]

Yes, many many many many people have had successful visits while waiting for their visas. Here is a handy link: Visitation FAQ's

[LuvMyPortuGAL 1]

Yes, many many many many people have had successful visits while waiting for their visas. Here is a handy link: Visitation FAQ's

AWESOME!!!! Thanks all sooo much!!

[Anh map 2,098]

From the recent discussion here on VJ the key to being admitted on a tourist visa while in the K visa process is showing the strong ties to home for the foreign fiance(e). A job to go back to, home ownership/apartment lease, etc.

Do some reading here on VJ and you will find many discussion of this topic.

Best of luck on your journey. You've found the right place for answers and support.

I can imagine difficulties that could arise regarding ANY other kind of Visa such as a "TOURIST" visa while a previous one is in process, I was merely asking about a VISA WAIVER for a short (> 3 months) visit where in fact a visa is not required.

So any further thoughts on that are welcome.

Thanks a TON!

Tourist visa or folks coming from visa waiver countries would need to demonstrate the same ties to home. krikit gave you the link to the good info. No wonder she's a mod.