Visiting while waiting K-1 approval?

[MingMayfair 6]

HI all , after going through the website along with many others I am reading many conflicting stories concerning visiting fiance during the approval process.

So, basically am I allowed to visit my fiance in the USA while our fiance visa is being processed or not?? I thought they took my passport (I am Canadian BTW)?

We haven't applied yet, as we are looking for fastest way to be approved.

We met 4 yrs ago online and started seeing each other in June 2012. Met first time in person July 2012, and have fallen hard for one another and can't stand being apart..Obviously customs give me a hard time when crossing and this last time has given me a I90 slip with only a 30 day entry

Actually we aren't even sure if the fiance visa is the quickest way...just searching for our situation this is what has come up..Thanks for any input!!

[Abby-Ron 8]

HI all , after going through the website along with many others I am reading many conflicting stories concerning visiting fiance during the approval process.

So, basically am I allowed to visit my fiance in the USA while our fiance visa is being processed or not?? I thought they took my passport (I am Canadian BTW)?

We haven't applied yet, as we are looking for fastest way to be approved.

We met 4 yrs ago online and started seeing each other in June 2012. Met first time in person July 2012, and have fallen hard for one another and can't stand being apart..Obviously customs give me a hard time when crossing and this last time has given me a I90 slip with only a 30 day entry

Actually we aren't even sure if the fiance visa is the quickest way...just searching for our situation this is what has come up..Thanks for any input!!

5 months processing for K-1 Visa, then processing time at your local embassy in Canada. Just apply for K-1 visa, most petitions are done and enjoying marriage within a year after the petition has started. That's my 2 cents.

[MingMayfair 6]

5 months processing for K-1 Visa, then processing time at your local embassy in Canada. Just apply for K-1 visa, most petitions are done and enjoying marriage within a year after the petition has started. That's my 2 cents.

Hi thanks but am I allowed to visit US while awaiting approval?

[LeftCoastLady 441]

HI all , after going through the website along with many others I am reading many conflicting stories concerning visiting fiance during the approval process.

So, basically am I allowed to visit my fiance in the USA while our fiance visa is being processed or not?? I thought they took my passport (I am Canadian BTW)?

We haven't applied yet, as we are looking for fastest way to be approved.

We met 4 yrs ago online and started seeing each other in June 2012. Met first time in person July 2012, and have fallen hard for one another and can't stand being apart..Obviously customs give me a hard time when crossing and this last time has given me a I90 slip with only a 30 day entry

Actually we aren't even sure if the fiance visa is the quickest way...just searching for our situation this is what has come up..Thanks for any input!!

Your passport isn't taken until you have your interview and are approved. First, your fiancé files the I-129F petition and then once that is approved, you will apply for the K-1 visa. Take some time to read the pinned thread up top called, "Yes, you can visit!" to get insight on others' experiences who travel to the U.S. while waiting for the petition to be adjudicated.

With this process, quick is relative. It would depend on if you would prefer to marry first and spend time apart while waiting for the spousal petition and visa process goes on, or remain engaged and go through the fiancé petition and visa process. Check the comparison chart (ignore the K-3 information as that visa is obsolete) to see what works best for your relationship/situation: http://www.visajourney.com/content/compare

[Abby-Ron 8]

Hi thanks but am I allowed to visit US while awaiting approval?

As long as you have a current US visa you can go to the US.

Edited November 5, 2012 by Abby-Ron

[MingMayfair 6]

As long as you have a current US visa you can go to the US.

No I don't have one, as Canadians do not need a Visa to visit..

[Abby-Ron 8]

No I don't have one, as Canadians do not need a Visa to visit..

So then whats the problem? You can freely visit US, just don't overstay.