What do I say??

[Kat And Russ 1]

Hey Guys,

I am in america at the moment.... I travel home on March 6th for my interview March 13th.

I have been here under 90 days so thats not a problem... but to save money I have booked a return flight... so basically It is from orlando to Manchester and then manchester to orlando.....

Before I check in, in the past people are questioned... did u pack your own bag... any liquids etc etc... they also check your tickets..... DO i tell them the truth that I HOPEFULLY will be approved for my visa, or say it was cheaper to get a return ticket then a single?

Thanks guys!

[JenT 0]

Did you travel here on a one-way ticket? I'm so confused

[Kat And Russ 1]

No I came on a return ticket.... but then decided to stay longer hehehe sorry!

[Melyssa 0]

Just tell them the truth if they ask, and specify that you have your interview on March 13th.

I did something similar, except it was a bus ticket and not a plane ticket. I went to visit my fiancé in October, and he came to Canada with me in November. I went back with him when he went back after staying in Canada for a week, and then I returned again to Canada in December. Both of my bus tickets were round trip, but one of them was round trip from the States to Canada and back. I got that cause it was a lot cheaper. I was afraid they might say something about that or find it suspicious, but they didn't say anything.

[Marina + Dave 0]

So what are you asking?

Are you a UK citizen who is wondering if you will have trouble getting back into the UK cause you have a return ticket later for the US!? I'm obviously confused too!!

The way I understood what you were saying is that you originally bought a return ticket from the UK to the US...then didn't fly back on your return ticket cause you wanted to stay longer. So, you then bought a return ticket from the US to the UK. So, your wondering if you will have a problem getting back into the UK cause you have a ticket to the US for later..

The answer is definitely no. The I-129F is for the US and shouldn't at all affect you getting into any other country other than the US -if it even affects that! They shouldn't even be aware that the petition is going cause it doesn't affect them at all really.

If I'm getting the situation totally wrong I'm sorry!

[Melyssa 0]

Did you travel here on a one-way ticket? I'm so confused

Hehe.. I was confused at first too but then I think I figured it out!! I think she's saying she came to the States [she DID come on a round trip ticket] but decided to stay longer, but she booked a flight from the States to England and BACK, so she's asking how she should answer if they ask about her ticket at the airport in customs. And the reason she got the return flight is because it's much cheaper to get a round trip then to get a one way to England and then a one way back to the States if she's approved for her visa and gets it in March.

Hope that helps!

[JimandSarha 0]

Did you travel here on a one-way ticket? I'm so confused

Hehe.. I was confused at first too but then I think I figured it out!! I think she's saying she came to the States [she DID come on a round trip ticket] but decided to stay longer, but she booked a flight from the States to England and BACK, so she's asking how she should answer if they ask about her ticket at the airport in customs. And the reason she got the return flight is because it's much cheaper to get a round trip then to get a one way to England and then a one way back to the States if she's approved for her visa and gets it in March.

Hope that helps!

I own a house in China and have computers, clothes, banks, everything in both places. As such, I show up at the airport with zero luggage and a ticket that has a return booked 2 months later.

The zero luggage bothers them a LOT.

"What's the purpose of your trip?"

"I'm hungry, I thought I'd run out for a little Chinese."

"Seriously."

"I am serious."

"You're just going to China to eat?"

"Yep."

"You expect us to believe that?"

"It would be nice. Haven't you ever just had an urge to look in the refrigerator to see what's in there?"

"You have a refrigerator in China?"

"Two of them."

"Where's your luggage?"

"I'm wearing it."

"You are going to China for 2 months without clothes?"

"I haven't seen my wife in 4 weeks, I figured I'd just be naked most of the time."

I invariably get questioned for long periods of time and always undergo the extra screening checks. It uses up otherwise useless waiting time since I arrive early. It also seems to give them some purpose in life.

On the way back in, I do nearly the same thing to the customs and immigration people.

"Purpose of your trip?"

"I ran out for a little Chinese. Want to see her picture?"

"Did you buy any goods while you were overseas?"

"Two, maybe three ocean containers worth."

"So you were travelling on business?"

"No, but you know, stuff is just so darn cheap there, you get kind of carried away. Before you know it, you've spent 2 or 300,000 dollars."

"What's your occupation?"

"Nothing."

"You bought 2 or 3 containers and you have no occupation?"

"You have to have an occupation to spend money?"

"You have to pay duty on goods brought into the country."

"I've heard that. The broker sends me a bill for it."

"Please wait on the yellow line, you need to speak to customs."

"Ok."

Then I wait 5 minutes for the customs guys to come.

"Hello Mr. Powell. Do you have any luggage?"

"Nope."

"Where did you just arrive from?"

"Hong Kong"

"How long were you gone?"

"Two months"

"You were gone for two months and you don't have any luggage?"

"Nah, the hotels are pretty quick with laundry. Its kind of a pride thing in China."

"What did you wear while they did your laundry?"

"A small Chinese girl."

At this point they usually give up, check me for warrants in the computer and let me go.

[DA BOMB 1]

Hey Guys,

I am in america at the moment.... I travel home on March 6th for my interview March 13th.

I have been here under 90 days so thats not a problem... but to save money I have booked a return flight... so basically It is from orlando to Manchester and then manchester to orlando.....

Before I check in, in the past people are questioned... did u pack your own bag... any liquids etc etc... they also check your tickets..... DO i tell them the truth that I HOPEFULLY will be approved for my visa, or say it was cheaper to get a return ticket then a single?

Thanks guys!

The people at the checkin counter dont care why you have a round trip ticket. I dont understand why you're asking this. When you come back through...the people at the POE will see your visa and wont ask when you plan on leaving.

[DA BOMB 1]

Did you travel here on a one-way ticket? I'm so confused

Hehe.. I was confused at first too but then I think I figured it out!! I think she's saying she came to the States [she DID come on a round trip ticket] but decided to stay longer, but she booked a flight from the States to England and BACK, so she's asking how she should answer if they ask about her ticket at the airport in customs. And the reason she got the return flight is because it's much cheaper to get a round trip then to get a one way to England and then a one way back to the States if she's approved for her visa and gets it in March.

Hope that helps!

I own a house in China and have computers, clothes, banks, everything in both places. As such, I show up at the airport with zero luggage and a ticket that has a return booked 2 months later.

The zero luggage bothers them a LOT.

"What's the purpose of your trip?"

"I'm hungry, I thought I'd run out for a little Chinese."

"Seriously."

"I am serious."

"You're just going to China to eat?"

"Yep."

"You expect us to believe that?"

"It would be nice. Haven't you ever just had an urge to look in the refrigerator to see what's in there?"

"You have a refrigerator in China?"

"Two of them."

"Where's your luggage?"

"I'm wearing it."

"You are going to China for 2 months without clothes?"

"I haven't seen my wife in 4 weeks, I figured I'd just be naked most of the time."

I invariably get questioned for long periods of time and always undergo the extra screening checks. It uses up otherwise useless waiting time since I arrive early. It also seems to give them some purpose in life.

On the way back in, I do nearly the same thing to the customs and immigration people.

"Purpose of your trip?"

"I ran out for a little Chinese. Want to see her picture?"

"Did you buy any goods while you were overseas?"

"Two, maybe three ocean containers worth."

"So you were travelling on business?"

"No, but you know, stuff is just so darn cheap there, you get kind of carried away. Before you know it, you've spent 2 or 300,000 dollars."

"What's your occupation?"

"Nothing."

"You bought 2 or 3 containers and you have no occupation?"

"You have to have an occupation to spend money?"

"You have to pay duty on goods brought into the country."

"I've heard that. The broker sends me a bill for it."

"Please wait on the yellow line, you need to speak to customs."

"Ok."

Then I wait 5 minutes for the customs guys to come.

"Hello Mr. Powell. Do you have any luggage?"

"Nope."

"Where did you just arrive from?"

"Hong Kong"

"How long were you gone?"

"Two months"

"You were gone for two months and you don't have any luggage?"

"Nah, the hotels are pretty quick with laundry. Its kind of a pride thing in China."

"What did you wear while they did your laundry?"

"A small Chinese girl."

At this point they usually give up, check me for warrants in the computer and let me go.

AHAHAHAHAHA!!! Classic!

[Keisha 0]

Your return ticket makes total sense to me. Just explain them as it is. You are not breaking any laws or anything.

[flutter95 4]

You shouldn't have any trouble. leaving the US they won't ask a thing and returning to the UK? they'll just scan your passport and you walk through, no issues.

[JenT 0]

No I came on a return ticket.... but then decided to stay longer hehehe sorry!

Ah... my brain hurt trying to figure that one out. Just tell them the truth if asked. Never, ever lie.

We bought a round trip ticket for David when he arrived on his K1 since it was cheaper... no questions asked. Customs and immigration don't have access to airline flight records... all they have is history and background info.