Serious question relating to moving to U.S

[Dave H 12]

Hi all, not had much time to visit lately due to work. But I was wondering if its possible to be turned away from the U.S after going through most of the paperwork and process. My fiancee lives in Denver and I have visited on 2 occassions, proposing on Boxing day 2010. We sent the first of many forms in September and expect a reply in February if the timeline is correct. I know that I still need the medical and interview in London too later. What happens if I am approved from London, move to Denver and after one of the interviews or process parts I am rejected for some reason. I don't want to go through the process again. I am worrying too much? I have no illness or criminal record, I just need the truth about the move and need to make sure it runs smoothly.

I hope not.

Many Thanks in anticipation

Dave

[amykathleen2005 441]

Well you won't be able to move to Denver until you are approved in the first place. Then for Adjustment of Status it is possible although highly unlikely that you will be denied, but then there is a huge appeals process, etc. which will unless they determine fraud allow you to stay. I would not worry about it. Once you are approved for the K-1 you know what they are looking for in terms of relationship evidence and financials.

[Nich-Nick 3,355]

Some reasons you could be turned away:

Your luggage is packed full of illegal drugs when you enter on your K1 and they discover them.

You don't get married to your fiance within 90 days. <---your fiance

Your relationship is totally fake and they find out.

They ask for something you left out of your greencard application (RFE) and you ignore their request.

Without what they need to approve, they have to deny you.

If you think you're going to be okay with the above, then it should all be fine.

Edited January 19, 2011 by Nich-Nick

[Dave H 12]

Some reasons you could be turned away:

Your luggage is packed full of illegal drugs when you enter on your K1 and they discover them.

You don't get married to your fiance within 90 days. <---your fiance

Your relationship is totally fake and they find out.

They ask for something you left out of your greencard application (RFE) and you ignore their request.

Without what they need to approve, they have to deny you.

If you think you're going to be okay with the above, then it should all be fine.

Thanks for the replies

My mind is at ease. I just wasn't sure about the process after I move, of course I have to wait to be approved from London first.

Our forms were sent in September so we expect to hear something in mid to end of February, and we both cannot wait.

Thanks again

Dave

[Harpa Timsah 13,263]

Very cute Nich-Nick

Edited January 19, 2011 by Harpa Timsah

[Aztec&Taino 144]

Thanks for the replies

My mind is at ease. I just wasn't sure about the process after I move, of course I have to wait to be approved from London first.

Our forms were sent in September so we expect to hear something in mid to end of February, and we both cannot wait.

Thanks again

Dave

You have the added advantage of being a British beneficiary. From what I have read, the interviews at the London consulate are super easy, quick affairs where the petitioner does not have to be present. Luckily, for you and your fiancee, you are coming from that part of the world. I think it is us, people with loved ones in 3rd world high fraud countries, the ones that need to worry about crossing every "t" and dotting every "i" for the consul at the time of interview...

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

Another reason: guns and explosives. Don't take those with you when going to the CBP counter in Denver.

[Al422 221]

Some reasons you could be turned away:

Your luggage is packed full of illegal drugs when you enter on your K1 and they discover them.

If they find this one, I don't think they will turn you away but instead make you a guest at one of their fine Club Fed facilities for the next thirty years or so.

[* Kristin * 49]

Glad to hear that London is relatively easy... I'm starting to follow all the posts, etc. on the UK forum...!

You have the added advantage of being a British beneficiary. From what I have read, the interviews at the London consulate are super easy, quick affairs where the petitioner does not have to be present. Luckily, for you and your fiancee, you are coming from that part of the world. I think it is us, people with loved ones in 3rd world high fraud countries, the ones that need to worry about crossing every "t" and dotting every "i" for the consul at the time of interview...

[Rebecca Jo 1,962]

Dave -

Why not "read ahead" and learn a bit about the process for staying in the US after you have entered it?

I'm not suggesting you dive in and try to learn every next step. But I'd suggest you and your fiancee both take a look at the forms and fees required after your arrival.

Knowledge is power in this process. Getting here is only half the journey. There's more work to be done after you get here so you can legally work and reside permanently in the US. Knowing what those steps are helps ease the mind.

[Dave H 12]

Dave -

Why not "read ahead" and learn a bit about the process for staying in the US after you have entered it?

I'm not suggesting you dive in and try to learn every next step. But I'd suggest you and your fiancee both take a look at the forms and fees required after your arrival.

Knowledge is power in this process. Getting here is only half the journey. There's more work to be done after you get here so you can legally work and reside permanently in the US. Knowing what those steps are helps ease the mind.

Hi Rebecca Jo

Thanks for the advice. We read up on everything needed before we sent our paperwork off to California, with many people on here helping along the way. So far we have waited just 4 months and heard nothing, which we both think is a good thing. We think that all the paperwork must be in order or they may have been in touch by now. As we both work long hours, it's so hard to keep a check on here, but we will closer to the time. I have even checked rail time tables for the travelling to London for my medical and interview. I am a well organised person, so once I start to look into things I check every detail lol.

Thanks

Dave