Traveling whilst CR-1 processes and other

[Anty 0]

Hello, I am new here and have been reading some of the threads and guides here. It's all been helpful! However, I have not started off anything yet with my wife. We are waiting for the marriage certificate to come through. I think the CR-1 option is the best choice for us.

I'm not sure where to really start but I was hoping people could give their experiences/opinions on traveling whilst the I-130 would be in process. I know some feel it's not worth it and if WE HAVE to wait, so be it. But this really means a lot to us both if I will be able to do so.

As it could take a little while longer than expected, it would be really great if I could travel back to the USA on the 90 day visitor visa.

The thing that has been my concern is the possible denial of being let in. How would this work to show I have the intention of going back to the United Kingdom? I mean, if I decided to go for 3 months, it's not exactly unusual that I wouldn't have a job to return to. Also, I actually don't have my name under any kind of bills as I just live with my mum. How do they evaluate this all if they choose to question it. Would they if I said I was visiting my wife? We met in the USA, where I went to stay at hers. We didn't have the intention of getting married, but we did because it was out of love and felt natural, we had no idea there was all of this! But I did return like I said I would. Would they be more concerned because I said I wasn't going to marry? It's these kind of things I'm curious about.

Moving on from that is our relationship. We only knew each other online for a month, or a little over, then I went out to visit her. Then we got married 2 days before I left on my 2 week visit. Eventually, when the interview comes (I hope) will they really give us a hard time? I was concerned how they go by this. As they must have many cases where it is a legitimate marriage despite the early meetings. This is not in a discriminating way but do go by certain backgrounds/countries? Being from England, I'm guessing not much fraud or anything has happened in comparison to other countries.

Sorry if some of this is vague as you guys can not give an actual answer! But any advice, and stories would be much appreciated.

I'm sure in the soon time to come I'll be asking more

Love & peace!

[Operator 1,927]

I'll give you my opinion and experience about your travel question because I don't know about the CR-1 requirements as we went the K-1 route.

Entry into the US is allowed during the process. As always you will be required to show that you are not intending to immigrate during your stay. Some might argue that while you are waiting for your CR-1 you may have to prove even more that your plan is to return after your visit since your spouse is in the US. Not having sufficient ties to your home country is a problem that you should sort out before attempting to enter the US. There is always a chance that you could be denied entry. I'm not trying to scare you but it is the truth. My Fiancée visited several times from China during our K-1 process without any difficulty but she had the evidence to convince the CBP officers that she planned to go home prior to her I-94 expiring.

My opinion is that a visit during the process could provide additional evidence to your CR-1 case to show that the relationship is bona-fide because as you stated the run up to your marriage was a little short.

In any event I wish you good luck!

[jkminney 30]

Hello, I am new here and have been reading some of the threads and guides here. It's all been helpful! However, I have not started off anything yet with my wife. We are waiting for the marriage certificate to come through. I think the CR-1 option is the best choice for us.

I'm not sure where to really start but I was hoping people could give their experiences/opinions on traveling whilst the I-130 would be in process. I know some feel it's not worth it and if WE HAVE to wait, so be it. But this really means a lot to us both if I will be able to do so.

As it could take a little while longer than expected, it would be really great if I could travel back to the USA on the 90 day visitor visa.

The thing that has been my concern is the possible denial of being let in. How would this work to show I have the intention of going back to the United Kingdom? I mean, if I decided to go for 3 months, it's not exactly unusual that I wouldn't have a job to return to. Also, I actually don't have my name under any kind of bills as I just live with my mum. How do they evaluate this all if they choose to question it. Would they if I said I was visiting my wife? We met in the USA, where I went to stay at hers. We didn't have the intention of getting married, but we did because it was out of love and felt natural, we had no idea there was all of this! But I did return like I said I would. Would they be more concerned because I said I wasn't going to marry? It's these kind of things I'm curious about.

Moving on from that is our relationship. We only knew each other online for a month, or a little over, then I went out to visit her. Then we got married 2 days before I left on my 2 week visit. Eventually, when the interview comes (I hope) will they really give us a hard time? I was concerned how they go by this. As they must have many cases where it is a legitimate marriage despite the early meetings. This is not in a discriminating way but do go by certain backgrounds/countries? Being from England, I'm guessing not much fraud or anything has happened in comparison to other countries.

Sorry if some of this is vague as you guys can not give an actual answer! But any advice, and stories would be much appreciated.

I'm sure in the soon time to come I'll be asking more

Love & peace!

My husband traveled while we were waiting. He always made sure he went through Dublin for POE just in case he was denied...only an hour flight to return...but he never had any problems. Was asked a couple questions since he had an old K1 we had previously filed in his passport but he was never "drilled"

[redsnap 13]

Hi,

I know a bunch of people that traveled while the visa process was pending. There was no real problem ever. Some of them had the NOA 2 already and proof of ties, some weren't asked at all, it really depends on the immigration officer. But I never heard of anybody having a real problem ! I'd advise you to message following members from the UK, since they did some visiting while they waited for their CR-1 visas:

JPKandCAK

Rosy & Philip