Once receive Visa can I travel to other countries before POE?

[s88 1]

Hi All,

I'm just wondering about this -

My husband and I have a trip planned next year but it will be before my POE but likely AFTER I receive approval after interview (and Visa/passport back in the mail).

Question is - Once I receive my passport back from the embassy, can I use it to travel to other countries other than the USA before I actually have my POE?

How long does it typically take to receive it again in the mail? I want to make sure I leave enough time between the interview and our travel dates to receive the passport again.

I'm worried about not getting the passport back in time which would be a HUGE issue for our travel plans.

Thanks all,

J

[Ryan H 3,790]

Question is - Once I receive my passport back from the embassy, can I use it to travel to other countries other than the USA before I actually have my POE?

Yes

[Virginian61 1]

The visa will have an expiration date. Just be sure to use it before it expires.

[Dave&Roza 748]

The K-1 visa is valid for one entry into the USA and one entry only. You must enter the USA before the K-1 visa expiry date that will be on the visa itself. For example, Roza received the K-1 visa on 09/21/2011, but did not enter the US until 12/22/2010 and the visa expired on 03/20/2011. You can travel anywhere you want on your passport as long as you have the approprate visa's for the country(ies) you are visiting--this also applies once you get your GC as your international travels will be on a Canadian passport. The only thing the K-1 does for you is allow you to enter the USA ONE TIME for the purpose of getting married within 90 days of that entry.

As to your other questions, I have no idea as this is Embassy specific and I have found that if it is Montreal snails move faster with a fire chasing them then the Montreal Embassy--sorry. That being said, it is always better to make travel plans after the passport is in hand with the visa, if possible. You may be able to travel before the visa is issued if the Embassy is very slow.

Good luck to you,

Dave

[Ryan H 3,790]

The K-1 visa is valid for one entry into the USA and one entry only. You must enter the USA before the K-1 visa expiry date that will be on the visa itself. For example, Roza received the K-1 visa on 09/21/2011, but did not enter the US until 12/22/2010 and the visa expired on 03/20/2011. You can travel anywhere you want on your passport as long as you have the approprate visa's for the country(ies) you are visiting--this also applies once you get your GC as your international travels will be on a Canadian passport. The only thing the K-1 does for you is allow you to enter the USA ONE TIME for the purpose of getting married within 90 days of that entry.

OP is already married and is seeking a CR-1 visa.

The only point of your post that is partially germane to the OP's questions is the CR-1 visa is also a single entry visa.

Edited August 9, 2011 by Ryan H