Visa in hand, flight booked, is there anything else I need to do?

[laurak29 19]

Hi everyone. I had my interview for a k1 visa on April 9th, everything went very well and I received my visa in the mail exactly a week later and booked my flight the same evening! I was just wondering if there was any thing else I need to do before I leave that's regarding the visa? I've been so used to being organised that I'm now worrying that I might be missing out something. Do I just (try to) relax before my flight in 3 weeks time? Then once I enter the US it's onto marriage and AOS?

Thanks for any replies, I'm such a worrier

[Dashinka 24,592]

I think you said it best, just relax.

Good Luck!

[jens_prodigy 13]

Don't worry, (although I was quite nervous myself) just be sure to have your passport (obviously), and the sealed envelope that you should've been given at your interview. When you get to immigration on your travel day, they take you to a secondary room, go through all your paperwork in your envelope give you a brief talk about the 90 days you have to get married etc and send you on your way ! Piece of cake. Just make sure you give yourself at least 2-3 hrs before your flight. I sat in secondary for an hour not including the time I spent during check-in, security etc. By the time I got to my gate, my flight was boarding .

[laurak29 19]

Awesome thank you! I fly from the uk to Dublin, then Dublin onto Boston. From what I've read on here Dublin immigration will take the sealed envelope off me as there is pre clearance at Dublin

[baron555 934]

Hi everyone. I had my interview for a k1 visa on April 9th, everything went very well and I received my visa in the mail exactly a week later and booked my flight the same evening! I was just wondering if there was any thing else I need to do before I leave that's regarding the visa? I've been so used to being organised that I'm now worrying that I might be missing out something. Do I just (try to) relax before my flight in 3 weeks time? Then once I enter the US it's onto marriage and AOS?

Thanks for any replies, I'm such a worrier

Did you request a copy of the DS-3025 from the medical? You can get one afterwards, usually for a fee anywhichway.

[ChicagoSarah 127]

Gather any forms you will need for AOS....divorce decrees, birth certificate, etc. It's easier to bring them than to chase them later once you're stateside!

But yes, relax! Go to your favorite restaurants and go see everyone before you leave! (although I'm pleased to say that they are actively putting Nando's stateside...FINALLY!)!

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Hi everyone. I had my interview for a k1 visa on April 9th, everything went very well and I received my visa in the mail exactly a week later and booked my flight the same evening! I was just wondering if there was any thing else I need to do before I leave that's regarding the visa? I've been so used to being organised that I'm now worrying that I might be missing out something. Do I just (try to) relax before my flight in 3 weeks time? Then once I enter the US it's onto marriage and AOS?

Thanks for any replies, I'm such a worrier

Read the UK forum thread "Things you need to do before leaving the UK" for some suggestions. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/455076-things-you-need-to-do-before-leaving-the-uk/?hl=%2Bthings+%2Bbefore+%2Bleaving

[2ndMessiah 184]

If your not coming back, tell the Taxman. Fill out a P85. You might even get a bit of money back.

[2ndMessiah 184]

Awesome thank you! I fly from the uk to Dublin, then Dublin onto Boston. From what I've read on here Dublin immigration will take the sealed envelope off me as there is pre clearance at Dublin

POE in Dublin is a breeze (But can be very busy, so plenty of extra time). Once your on that plane out of DUB, there are no issues states side except customs. And that is generally a breeze as well.

Edited April 17, 2015 by 2ndMessiah

[raven52 233]

You sound very organized, and should have no problems.

Every thing that comes across your mind, write a note about it, I mean everything.,,.,.then check and double check the list as the 3 weeks wind down.

Congrats, and good luck on your trip.

do not forget to get your SS number, as soon as you can after arrival.,.,.could tell you a long story of why.,.,.,just wait about 2 weeks after getting here, then off to the ss office. After marriage, take cart. copy of marriage license to ss office

and get your new card with married name on it.

[laurak29 19]

Did you request a copy of the DS-3025 from the medical? You can get one afterwards, usually for a fee anywhichway.

I was given mine the day of the medical, thank you!

[laurak29 19]

Gather any forms you will need for AOS....divorce decrees, birth certificate, etc. It's easier to bring them than to chase them later once you're stateside!

But yes, relax! Go to your favorite restaurants and go see everyone before you leave! (although I'm pleased to say that they are actively putting Nando's stateside...FINALLY!)!

This had made my day! My fiancé loves Nandos so he will be pleased to hear this too. We eat there at least 3 times when he visits me

POE in Dublin is a breeze (But can be very busy, so plenty of extra time). Once your on that plane out of DUB, there are no issues states side except customs. And that is generally a breeze as well.

Cool thank you! I have just short of a 4 hour wait in Dublin, hopefully that will be plenty of time

[usmsbow 802]

Congrats Laura, and best of luck with your move here to the States! Glad it all turned out well for you after the CSC-NVC debacle.

[whitetiger 0]

Hi, Did you get a photocopy or the original one. They gave me a photocopied version only as the original said "Give copy to applicant"

I was given mine the day of the medical, thank you!

[laurak29 19]

Congrats Laura, and best of luck with your move here to the States! Glad it all turned out well for you after the CSC-NVC debacle.

Thank you! I'm glad it's all falling into place after everything

Hi, Did you get a photocopy or the original one. They gave me a photocopied version only as the original said "Give copy to applicant"

Yes mine was a photocopy too