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Travelling after filing K1

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Liz&Nate   23

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Hello VJ'ers!

My fiance and I are filing the I-129f on Monday and bracing for the long process. It took us about one week to be thorough and triple check everything. I have a question that I wonder if any of you could help clear up.

In regard to travelling while the K1 petition is being processed I've heard conflicting opinions. The consensus being that you could apply for a tourist visa, but you might not necessarily get it, or that you might be turned away by the CBP agent. My case is a little different. I hold a B1/B2/Border Crossing Card, that allows me to travel no further than 25 Miles from the US/Mexico border and stay for no longer than 30 days. It's a multiple entry visa. I have been told that people travel across the border with BCC's after filing for CR-1's, but I have no real proof of that.

Does anyone know if this is possible? If we have to be apart for the duration of the process, we will go through it because the end result is worth it. But if there's any way around it, we'd be very happy.

Any replies will be welcome! Thanks in advance.

Our Journey begins

Met online in March 2009. Started dating through Skype in September 2009. Met in person on 03/14/2010. After many visits, both ways, Nate proposes to Liz on 8/10/2010.

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K1 Visa processed at Vermont, approved in 106 days. Approved at CDJ on 19/09/2011
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Applied for AOS on 12/27/2011

-AP/EAD combo card processed at Vermont, approved in 86 days. Approved on 3/22/2012; Card Received 3/30/2012

-GC processed at Vermont, approved in 268 days. Approved on 9/20/2012; Card Received on 9/26/2012
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08/30/2014: Sent package to Lockbox

09/02/2014: Package Received in Chicago

09/05/2014: Received NOA1 (Extension letter for 1 year)

11/30/2014: Called USCIS, Biometrics appointment not received yet. Appointment letter never delivered to correct address.

12/05/2014: Finally receive Biometrics appointment letter in the mail.

12/30/2014: Biometrics taken in El Paso, Texas ASC

05/08/2015: Approval notice received by email and text

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-RoC processed at Vermont, approved in 248 days

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Bobby+Umit   161

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You would need to show strong ties everytime you enter with that visa.

If the card is still valid - you can use it, within the requirements of that card.

Filing for a different type of visa does not invalidate your exsisting visas.

My Advice is usually based on "Worst Case Scenario" and what is written in the rules/laws/instructions. That is the way I roll... -Protect your Status - file before your I-94 expires.

WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. Read the Adjudicator's Field Manual from USCIS

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