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medstudent   0

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Hi all,

First of all I've found this website to be a great resource, but I do have some lingering questions about the K1 Visa that I would like to have addressed.

I am a graduate student and United States Citizen studying in Texas and my Fiancee is an Indian passport holder residing in Dubai, UAE. She currently holds a tourist visa that is valid for the next 7-8 years.

I would like to bring her here in January 2012, but from the information I've gathered, even if I file today, that will not be possible using a K1.

1) If I file K1 ASAP can she come here in Jan 2012 on the tourist visa without hampering K1 processing - granted that she will return to Dubai to complete the interview and other particulars?

2) Let's say I do not file K1 today, instead she comes here on her tourist visa in Jan 2012 and I file the K1 while she is here in the States. Can she overstay her tourist visa while K1 is processing and go back only for the interview and return once K1 has been issued?

Thank you!

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Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,790

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1) If I file K1 ASAP can she come here in Jan 2012 on the tourist visa without hampering K1 processing - granted that she will return to Dubai to complete the interview and other particulars?

She can come, but here is no guarantee she will be allowed entry by CBP. She should carry proof of times to the UAE should they be asked for.

Can she overstay her tourist visa

Absolutely not. The rest of that question is moot, she must not overstay her authorized length of time.

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She can come, but here is no guarantee she will be allowed entry by CBP. She should carry proof of times to the UAE should they be asked for.

Absolutely not. The rest of that question is moot, she must not overstay her authorized length of time.

Fully agree!

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medstudent   0

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I should have rephrased my second question: Can she apply for an extension of her tourist visa and stay here until it is time for her to go back for the K1 Interview?

And what do you mean by she needs to show "proof of times" to the UAE? She has a Dubai resident visa and multiple Dubai entry stamps in her passport.

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Anh map   2,098

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Everyone is assumed to have immigrant intent when entering the US. Your fiancee coming to visit you may raise questions at Customs about her true intent. That is why it's recommended that anyone be able to show strong ties to their country of residence when entering the US. Especially when they coming to visit a family member or significant other.

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DM & JM   12

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Yes, you must include the Alien Registration# where required. Usually in the 129F form.

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