Abu Dhabi - US Customs and Immigration pre-clearance - possible?

[vavaBB 2]

Hi,

We got out K1 approved, and I have started making travel plans to be with my fiancé. I was looking at flights from India to the U.S, and one of the best options I have is to use Etihad Airways - to travel through Abu Dhabi. I, however, have a 7 hour layover in Abu Dhabi. While looking at things to do at Abu Dhabi, I found that Abu Dhabi airport has a US Immigration pre-clearance option.

http://www.etihad.com/en-us/before-you-fly/us-preclearance/

As a K1 holder, am I eligible to use this option? If so, it would be ideal.. for obvious reasons.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thank You.

[Morganalmonshid94 84]

I plan on doing this for my husband when we fly as well, it is considered a poe for the U.S. As weird as that sounds so with that long of a layover as well you could take your time and not worry I would go ahead with your plan .

[KierenHby 897]

For US-bound Etihad flights that require pre-clearance, all passengers pass through US immigration\customs at Abu Dhabi. Officers inspect visas\passports, and have you identify luggage. From what I hear, it is not an option; all passengers pre-clear to board the flight.

Once the flight arrives in the US, passengers walk out as domestic arrivals.