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Not sure about travelling to US while application pending- worth trying?

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Krikit Grand Master

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CBP will likely have access to information that will show an immigration benefit has been filed on your behalf.

No they don't.

Call it whatever you like but in Dublin after you speak with an officer when you land in the U.S. you pick up your bag that's it.

Yes, that's a Preclearance Center.

and Dublin isn't in the UK it's in Ireland.

He didn't claim it was.

Moving from the K-3 forum over to General Immigration Discussion. Welcome to VJ. :)

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MIne was denied at the border, but had been previously denied a student visa. That opened him up to secondary questioning and search. He's a big strong rugby player. I guess they thought he was too much of a risk to steal an illegal cash construction job until his K1 came in. (At least that's what we have decided, as his record is completely clean.) Now, I go East!

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Hi!

I live in America and my fiance is British. We are waiting for our K1 and should be receiving the ok in few weeks (we filed in November of 2010). My fiance came over Christmas to visit and had no problems, at all in Detroit-his flight was Heathrow to Detroit to Indianapolis. the only thing I would recommend is to bring ploenty of proof that you will be returning to U.K. (evidence would be proof of car or home ownership, bank statements or pay stubs-proof of employment in U.K.). My lawyer suggested these things before my fiance left U.K. Hope this helps! Good luck to you both!

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HighlandScott   7

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Thanks for all the advice.

I've thought of a new issue - my Visa Waiver/ESTA expires in October 2011. So it'd be valid for a visit to USA planned for July 2011, but happens when it expires. By then I'll be halfway through the Visa process, so I fear I'd not get my Visa Waiver renewed. Does anyone know what the situation is with that?

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ESTA?

I have never heard of anyone having a problem, if it worrys you, renew it now, it is good for 2 years.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Thanks for all the advice.

I've thought of a new issue - my Visa Waiver/ESTA expires in October 2011. So it'd be valid for a visit to USA planned for July 2011, but happens when it expires. By then I'll be halfway through the Visa process, so I fear I'd not get my Visa Waiver renewed. Does anyone know what the situation is with that?

You can actually reapply for the ESTA anytime and it would renew the date it expires.

10-16-2010 Married

03-17-2011 I-130 sent

03-19-2011 I-130 received

03-23-2011 NOA1

03-25-2011 Touch

06-16-2011 NOA2

07-18-2011 NVC Received

07-19-2011 Emailed DS 3032

07-29-2011 Emailed DS 3032 AGAIN-still no response

08-03-2011 AOS Bill Generated

08-03-2011 AOS Bill Paid

08-03-2011 Emailed DS 3032 Yet Again!!!

08-05-2011 Mailed AOS packet

08-08-2011 AOS packet delivered

08-08-2011 DS 3232 accepted

08-09-2011 IV Bill Generated/Paid

08-10-2011 IV marked PAID

08-10-2011 IV packet Mailed

08-11-2011 IV packet delivered

08-16-2011 AOS package processed

08-22-2011 IV packet processed

08-22-2011 SIF/Case Closed

08-25-2011 Interview date received

10-13-2011 Interview-APPROVED

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I renewed my Visa Waiver on the ESTA website yesterday :)

I-130 sent the day before.

The journey begins....!

Good Luck! We'll be in it together it seems :)

10-16-2010 Married

03-17-2011 I-130 sent

03-19-2011 I-130 received

03-23-2011 NOA1

03-25-2011 Touch

06-16-2011 NOA2

07-18-2011 NVC Received

07-19-2011 Emailed DS 3032

07-29-2011 Emailed DS 3032 AGAIN-still no response

08-03-2011 AOS Bill Generated

08-03-2011 AOS Bill Paid

08-03-2011 Emailed DS 3032 Yet Again!!!

08-05-2011 Mailed AOS packet

08-08-2011 AOS packet delivered

08-08-2011 DS 3232 accepted

08-09-2011 IV Bill Generated/Paid

08-10-2011 IV marked PAID

08-10-2011 IV packet Mailed

08-11-2011 IV packet delivered

08-16-2011 AOS package processed

08-22-2011 IV packet processed

08-22-2011 SIF/Case Closed

08-25-2011 Interview date received

10-13-2011 Interview-APPROVED

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HighlandScott   7

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Hi everyone. Great site! I've read lots of useful guides and topics.

My question at the moment is about me travelling from UK to USA for a short visit while our application is pending. Basic details:

Me - In UK

Wife - in USA

Met 2 years ago and had several trips to each others home country since.

Married a few weeks ago in UK 19 Feb 2011.

Priority is to be in the US together as soon as possible so our plan is to get a K3 visa (but also peition for IR1) then AOS when I'm in the US.

I-130 being sent now.

I have read anything from horror stories about people getting rejected by customs to those who travel frequently into the US with no problem. So... should I be concerned about travelling for one or two short breaks with my wife in the US while the visa application is in process? (I'd prepare as per common advice having documentation, etc with me when travelling - I have evidence of ties to home/work, plus any other stuff proving our relationship).

Just thought I'd complete this thread- I started it to ask if I was likely to have a problem as detailed above.

I renewed my ESTA and travelled to the US for a vacation in July 2011. They asked me the usual question "what is the purpose of your visit". I told them I'm here for a short vacation with my wife. "Is she at college here or something" they asked. "No, she's American and lives here. I intend to move here at the end of the year, we have a visa application in process at the moment".

*they stamp my passport* and simply say "welcome back".

Easy :)

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