VISITING FIANCE IN THE US

[Nigel&Meggie 40]

This really wasn't that complicated of a question. I think Lea (Lilly1986) was just seeking reassurance. Need more love people.....MORE love.

You're right, it wasn't complicated, and it got answered

Maybe my last post wasn't obvious, but I was agreeing with Lilly1986 about the baffling comments made by aguilayserpiente.

[Krikit 1,163]

Does the officer see that i have a pending petition/visa?

No. The only way they will know is if you let them know. Make sure you bring a copy of the NOA so they will see you are doing things legally. For some members, that proof was the deciding factor on whether to let them enter the US.

[Team Katman 9]

Hi my dear VJers...i know this has been discussed a lot, but still i am worried. we have filled our petition for the K1 Visa on may 13th; NOA1 is from may 19th. i booked tickets to see my fiance (the USC) in august for his b-day. I will stay 12 days. Will i be ok? i have the binding ties. I am from germany so not from a fraud country...Does the officer see that i have a pending petition/visa? I am especially looking for an answer to my last question because i can not find any answer to that!

Thanks so much in advance, and any help is really appreciated!!!

Love from Germany, lea

Hey Lea,

I don't have much of an answer to your last question... but, for what it's worth, from what I've read in other posts the immigration officer does not see that you have a pending I-129f petition. I entered the US on Sunday to visit my fiance, and the IO didn't even bat an eye when I told him I was visiting my fiance. He didn't ask anything about my being engaged. I had proof of strong ties with me, but I didn't need to show anything. My whole interaction with him lasted maybe 30 seconds, then he stamped my passport and I was on my way. I hope this helps!

[stronger 43]

That post completely baffled me too!

Oh, I wasn't talking about you. There have been some unnecessarily harsh people on VJ lately. I think they're grumpy waiting. I know this is tough. Trust me...I'm impatient myself. Just seeing people be horrible to others in the same boat. Makes me frown.

[Stefaan_Leslie 10]

I've been 2 times in the USA now while my k1 is pending. The only thing they asked was 'business or pleasure ?' I just said pleasure and I was good to go

If they don't ask, don't tell

I always print my return ticket but they have never asked for it so far

[lilly1986 5]

That post completely baffled me too!

ok...good....so its not just me

[lilly1986 5]

This really wasn't that complicated of a question. I think Lea (Lilly1986) was just seeking reassurance. Need more love people.....MORE love.

awww thx, sweetie sending a lot of love to u too and everyone else who was helping me out!!

[lilly1986 5]

thx everyone! i should be fine! It surprises me tho that the officers always let u go so easy....they askin me EVERYTIME when i say "visting friends" " boy or girl? do u have a boyfriend"..(and this was before filing for k1) my answer always is "both. i know a lot of people, i went to college there"...then they always let me go of course. i was just a little insecure but now i feel better!!THX

[aguilayserpiente 2]

wow i read this 5 times now and i have to admit i have a hard time understanding what u r trying to say...guess my english kinda sucks sometimes....i will def not withdrawl the petition, that would be stupid....are u trying to say that i should better not visit?

and yes i do appreciate living in europe and i love it but i love him more :-) we have our reasons to live there and not here....i will def bring my european spirit to the US :-) been there, done that :-)

love from germany!

My fault. The two separate requests with different intent to enter the US create a conflict.

[Boiler 43,426]

One is to Immigrate at a later point, one is to visit now. No conflict.

[JadedKiwi 8]

I've visited my fiance in America many times now, the first time I stayed 1mth, and the subsequent times I stayed the full 3 months on the Visa Waiver Programme. I'm visiting now, I'm due to leave in 4 weeks. I've been here since May 9th.

You should be fine, answer any questions honestly and if need be explain that you are applying for K1 visa and visiting to gain proof of relationship to substantiate your application.

I've only had a problem getting in one time, my fiance spoke to the boarder officer and I was good to go.

I did however make sure that I was out of the country for the same period of time that I was in it. So I've essentially rotated 3mth in, 3mths out, 3mth in, 3mths out for 2 years nearly. They haven't said a peep except that one time.