Honeymoon question

[Jon & Dana 0]

Hey Guys,

Maybe someone can help me with this question...

I've heard that after my fiancée and I get married, she will probably have to wait a year before being allowed to leave the country. Well, for our honeymoon, we thought about taking a cruise to Hawaii. Would this be a problem? Even though we would never be leaving the states, we would still be crossing international waters. If so, could we fly?

Edited July 20, 2009 by Jon & Dana

[Jauque 1]

Hey Guys,

Maybe someone can help me with this question...

I've heard that after my fiancée and I get married, she will probably have to wait a year before being allowed to leave the country. Well, for our honeymoon, we thought about taking a cruise to Hawaii. Would this be a problem? Even though we would never be leaving the states, we would still be crossing international waters. If so, could we fly?

As long as the cruise isn't making stops in other countries you will be jsut fine, and Hawaii being part of the US is fair game for flying.

[Corinthians 7]

If so, could we fly?

Just as long as your flight doesn't divert to another country too...

[Jauque 1]

If so, could we fly?

Just as long as your flight doesn't divert to another country too...

Hehe, yes that too!

[Jon & Dana 0]

If so, could we fly?

Just as long as your flight doesn't divert to another country too...

Hehe, yes that too!

Ah,

This is news I like to hear! Thanks guys!

[Carlawarla 1]

Hey Guys,

Maybe someone can help me with this question...

I've heard that after my fiancée and I get married, she will probably have to wait a year before being allowed to leave the country. Well, for our honeymoon, we thought about taking a cruise to Hawaii. Would this be a problem? Even though we would never be leaving the states, we would still be crossing international waters. If so, could we fly?

I just wanted to point out, that after you're married, file the AOS right away. You can apply for Advanced Parole at the same time. This allows, once you get it back from USCIS, for travel outside of the US until she gets her GC. It usually takes about 3 months from filing, so she won't have to wait a year before travelling outside of the US. I know this doesn't apply to your honeymoon, but just wanted to clear this up for future travel you guys may want to do.

[subguy812 1]

Good luck with the interview and have a great time in Hawaii...whenever you go

[Ovi 0]

Hey guys, Hawaii is domestic flying, kinda like going from New York to Dallas or something like that. Nothing to worry about.

Casa de piatra!

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Hey Guys,

Maybe someone can help me with this question...

I've heard that after my fiancée and I get married, she will probably have to wait a year before being allowed to leave the country. Well, for our honeymoon, we thought about taking a cruise to Hawaii. Would this be a problem? Even though we would never be leaving the states, we would still be crossing international waters. If so, could we fly?

You can definitely fly to Hawaii, not sure about the cruise.

She will no tbe able to leave the US (more correctly, she CAN leave, she cannot return) without an AP or Green card. An AP, if filed with the AOS should take 2-3 months but an AP will not get her INTO other countries she needs a visa for. It will allow her to RETURN. Of course she could travle to her home country.

We got our AP AND green Card within two months from filing AOS, but that is relatively fast, 6 months is probably more "normal" for a green card.

[Nicoxcx 1]

Always file for AP. Regardless of weather or not you will use it, no one can predict what may happen in the future, a family emergency etc; I feel a lot better knowing that if I had to leave to go 'home' I could re enter the USA.

All of the other posters gave you your answer, I would definitely skip the cruise and take the flight.

[ddartt1 2]

If so, could we fly?

Just as long as your flight doesn't divert to another country too...

[Krikit 1,163]

Moving from K-1 Process to Travelling Prior to GC forum.

Jon & Dana, there are a number of members who have taken Hawaiian cruises for their honeymoon. In fact, one of our newly married Canada Forum couples are on their way to theirs now. Just call the cruiseline and verify with them.

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Interesting question.

I wonder if it would matter if the ship was flagged US or Non-US.

If you were on a non-US flagged ship, and it went into international waters, could that be considered leaving the US, cancelling the AOS (if so filed) without having an AP?

I think I will ask USCIS and see what they say.

[furiousng 2]

Interesting question.

I wonder if it would matter if the ship was flagged US or Non-US.

If you were on a non-US flagged ship, and it went into international waters, could that be considered leaving the US, cancelling the AOS (if so filed) without having an AP?

I think I will ask USCIS and see what they say.

By calling the Customer Service Line?

[Krikit 1,163]

I think I will ask USCIS and see what they say.

It's the CBP officers who control the Ports of Entry. They're the ones who matter at that point.