UK fiance visiting in 2 weeks/ Detroit POE

[UnaMexicana 153]

There is no absolute response. It all comes down to the officer at POE. Even asking specifically about an airport is useless. Officer may or may not see this as an issue.

I am travelling to see my husband in Sf... my POE will be Dallas as I intend to spend a day there at the company i work for HDQ's, meet with colleagues and whatnot. Will I be successful entering with b1/b2? Only God knows. But I hope so.

I wish you luck and safe travels for your S.O.!

Best,

UnaMexicana

[Ketsuban 1,034]

I always go through Newark and the personality differences between different officers are like night and day. I've had absolute robots, power trippers and hyperactive giggle monsters stamp me in, but my trips have always been rather infrequent and sadly short which is why I've never had trouble. Lots of people manage the 90 days in, 90 days out rinse-and-repeat thing though, look at Iggy Azalea for example. It's tough to accept, but you can't predict what will happen and will be betting your air fare and emotions on what one officer feels. Will it be worth it? It's always worth it for the chance to see your fiancé. If you don't try at all then you have no chance of seeing them.

[icv21 110]

I used to come 2 times a year stays of 89 days and they were not ok with it the last times I came. I was never sent back to Spain but this last time in April they told me it was probably the last time they would allow me to do it, they called my husband ( then boyfriend ) on the phone to ask if everything I said was true.... And even told me while I was leaving tell him he needs to make a decision or next time you will be sent back.

I was retained for almost 2 hours, they were saying that VWP is for a vacation and I wasnt vacationing I was tecnically living here using a tourist document.

But that happened the 11th time I entered this country since my relationship started so it also makes sense and I understand they were suspicious ( I never ever worked or anything similar )

It really depends on the person you get at POE....just bring all those documents you mentioned and Christmas is a reasonable date to be together

I have to add people in southern airports are usually nicer... My worst experience was in Philadelphia

Edited October 23, 2014 by IRIScv

[wazajg 1]

Agree with this, you might get someone who lets him through without many questions or you might get someone who has an issue with two long visits close together and decides he is abusing the VWP. Good luck!

l came through Detroit and l had a problem. My 2 visits were too close together. l was held in immigration secondary room for 2 hours

and treated like , like l was a convict. Luckily i was allowed through for 3 months instead of my intended 5 months 3 weeks. l'm on a b2

visa. To the topic starter, l see you have a fiance visa pending. You are gonna get problems on that alone.

[wbeem 567]

To the topic starter, l see you have a fiance visa pending. You are gonna get problems on that alone.

That should not cause a problem. I contacted the London Embassy and they confirmed what many others have about traveling to the US while the K1 process in being progressed through the USCIS system. Here is their reply:

Thank you for your email.

You are not prohibited from traveling under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) whilst your K-1 visa application is being processed, provided you are otherwise qualified. However, you will be required to show that your visit is temporary and that you have a residence outside the United States that you do not intend to abandon. However, if there is a pattern of frequent travel, the strength of your ties outside the United States could be questioned. If the immigration officers at the U.S. Port of Entry are not satisfied you are a bona fide visitor, you will be refused admission. Please note that as each case is different, there is no set documentation required as proof of your ties outside of the United States.

Sincerely,

Consular Information Unit

I am going to spend Christmas with my fiance and his family. I am not concerned. Just take proof of ties. The shorter your visit the easier it is. It will be my first visit since July when I was only there for 3 weeks and returned before we filed our I129F. It should not be a problem. I can't offer any experience from traveling on a visitor visa as I have never had one and that may have a different set of rules attached.

To the OP, your fiance may want to consider a shorter stay on this visit, though.