I didn't know this would go so fast...

[vedaime 0]

Hello everyone,

This is the first time I post and I apologize by advance for my bad english

Let me tell you my story:

I met my fiancé two years ago in New York; I live in France, and he is a US resident (green card).

He applied for the US naturalization in January 2010. Like we read on forums, we thought that the process of naturalization would go slowly (6-8 months) and then I took 2 weeks of holidays in July 2010 to see him in New York.

Last week we had a great surprise from USCIS: he's passing his interview next week!

So, if he's granted at the interview, he'll have a naturalization certificate soon and then we could start the K1 visa process.

My question is about me traveling to the US while the K-1 visa process has already started:

do you think I would have problems at the airport (immigration service) if I come to visit my fiancé this summer? Because, I've already paid the flight ticket (before knowing about his naturalization interview) and I don't want to cancel my holidays...

Thank you for helping me.

Best regards.

[TracyTN 237]

This question has been asked and answered on this forum many times. Be sure to bring proof of ties to France (copy of lease/rental agreement, letter from employer or school, bank account information, etc) when you come to visit him this summer.

Bon voyage.

[Audy_Rob 26]

Basically, the answer to your question is yes, you have an increased chance of denial of entry at the POE based on the fact that since the I-129F petition is filed or the K-1 interview is pending, you have an intent to immigrate.

Tracy is trying to say if you show extensive ties to France that will show your intent to return, then you have an improved chance of being allowed entry at the POE.

[vedaime 0]

This question has been asked and answered on this forum many times. Be sure to bring proof of ties to France (copy of lease/rental agreement, letter from employer or school, bank account information, etc) when you come to visit him this summer.

Bon voyage.

Thank you for your answer. What other proof of ties to France can I bring there?

I'll try to have a letter from my employer.

[HeatDeath 430]

Thank you for your answer. What other proof of ties to France can I bring there?

I'll try to have a letter from my employer.

"It's all about the benjamins, baby..."

Seriously, monetary ties are what they really want to see, and the more the better. Employer letters are good. Rental agreements/mortgages are even better. Utility bills are good too. Basically, they feel most comfortable if you can prove that it would cost you an arm and a leg to skip your return trip and stay in the US. If you search the forums for the phrase "ties to" you'll find dozens of threads on the subject, easy.

Edited March 25, 2010 by HeatDeath

[vedaime 0]

"It's all about the benjamins, baby..."

Seriously, monetary ties are what they really want to see, and the more the better. Employer letters are good. Rental agreements/mortgages are even better. Utility bills are good too. Basically, they feel most comfortable if you can prove that it would cost you an arm and a leg to skip your return trip and stay in the US. If you search the forums for the phrase "ties to" you'll find dozens of threads on the subject, easy.

Hello,

thank you for your help,

I'll check the threads on that question.