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Hi all,

Got my K1 visa today. I would like to express my gratitude for all the help and support I've received here. You guys really rock!

Just a few more questions:

1. My sealed envelope came with one edge cut off to reveal the contents. I am assuming this is standard?

2. My fiance and I are planning to take a long holiday in Europe before entering the US. We will leave for the US from my home country and will enter 1.5 months before the visa expires.

Any advice on travelling to another country with the K1 visa on the passport?

Thanks in advance.

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~duplicate thread removed~

~please refrain from multiple posting of same topic~

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NikLR Grand Master

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No, normally the envelope is sealed shut, period. I suggest getting it resealed at the US embassy.

You can travel to any other country before you activate your K1. Do not get married anywhere as that is a condition of the K1. You still need visas for any country that you are visiting that require one.

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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1. Yes it is, mine had the corner edge snipped off too. It's totally fine. Whatever you do, do NOT open that package.

2. You'll be fine. I did the same but from a practical perspective you're exposing yourself to the risk of having either the package or your passport stolen in one of your many European destinations. I wouldn't recommend it for safety reasons, but from a technical standpoint, you're fine entering the US on a K-1 from any country. Just make sure you enter before your visa expires.

Hi all,

Got my K1 visa today. I would like to express my gratitude for all the help and support I've received here. You guys really rock!

Just a few more questions:

1. My sealed envelope came with one edge cut off to reveal the contents. I am assuming this is standard?

2. My fiance and I are planning to take a long holiday in Europe before entering the US. We will leave for the US from my home country and will enter 1.5 months before the visa expires.

Any advice on travelling to another country with the K1 visa on the passport?

Thanks in advance.

Interview date: May 2, 2013
POE: May 2013

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OshunMY   4

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Thanks for the advice. Won't be travelling with the package. Coming back to home country to leave to the US. Will guard passport with my life! :-)

1. Yes it is, mine had the corner edge snipped off too. It's totally fine. Whatever you do, do NOT open that package.

2. You'll be fine. I did the same but from a practical perspective you're exposing yourself to the risk of having either the package or your passport stolen in one of your many European destinations. I wouldn't recommend it for safety reasons, but from a technical standpoint, you're fine entering the US on a K-1 from any country. Just make sure you enter before your visa expires.

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cosmosbgirl Newbie

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this thread just answered what I was wondering about recently. my fiance and I are planning to go to Bali and then go to the US together from Bali. it's ok right, if my exit is not from the Philippines.

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Yes, it's OK.

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Old thread is now closed to further comment.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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