Heeelp !!!

[Mehdi-T 9]

I heard on line that if the petition i129 F expired before I enter the US and it will expired on June 7,2017 it can cause a deportation from the port of entry and I booked the flight on June 28th  . Note that my visa will expire on October 2017 

Anyone have passed by the same situation or have any idea ?

 

I appreciate it your help  

[kumakun 12]

There are some rare instances where what you describe has happened, and it's always been due to ignorance on the part of CBP agents who don't understand the process. While the I-129F expires four months after issue (to give you enough time to get a medical exam, police certificates, schedule embassy interview, etc.), what matters for entry into the U.S. is when the K-1 VISA expires. You are entering the U.S. on the K-1 visa, not on the I-129F petition.

 

There are some threads from years ago on this forum about people who ran into CBP agents who didn't understand this and focused on the fact the I-129F was expired and did not allow entry (two were Canadian, I believe). In the unlikely event you encounter this problem, you should calmly and politely explain that your K-1 visa is still valid and that the I-129F petition was just a step toward securing your visa. If you encounter disagreement, you should (calmly and politely!) ask to speak to a supervisor.

 

My husband was in the exact same situation: his I-129F had expired before he entered the U.S. on a valid K-1 visa, and he didn't have any problems whatsoever. Most CBP agents understand it's the validity of the visa that matters, not the petition earlier in the process of obtaining the visa.

 

tl;dr – don't worry, you should be fine! 

[Mehdi-T 9]

That's really helpful I was confused thanks for the help  

[Roberttran 0]

Hi can you give me a follow up on your entry into the US? Me, my fiancé and daughter will be flying out in a few weeks and her petition has expired months ago but she does have a valid k1. I'm just really worried cause all of these threads talking about their bad experiences. 

[kumakun 12]

4 minutes ago, Roberttran said:

Hi can you give me a follow up on your entry into the US? Me, my fiancé and daughter will be flying out in a few weeks and her petition has expired months ago but she does have a valid k1. I'm just really worried cause all of these threads talking about their bad experiences. 

We ended up being fine. My fiance (now husband) arrived in Honolulu with a valid K-1, although his I-129F had expired the month before. It wasn't even an issue at POE. In fact he had a very pleasant entry experience, with the agent offering congratulations and best wishes for a happy marriage and life in the US. That said, it all depends on the agent. And remember, once the K-1 is issued the validity of the I-129F is irrelevant.

 

It is good that you are entering together so you can help explain anything if questions/problems arise (as long as you are not separated at entry...it's ok to explain you are a USC and you are accompanying your fiance, who is entering on a K-1). And remember, don't say any more than you need to! Good luck!

[Mehdi-T 9]

10 minutes ago, Roberttran said:

Hi can you give me a follow up on your entry into the US? Me, my fiancé and daughter will be flying out in a few weeks and her petition has expired months ago but she does have a valid k1. I'm just really worried cause all of these threads talking about their bad experiences. 

Hi don't worry my petition was already expired and they didn't ask about it at all what counts now is a the valid visa 

[Roberttran 0]

Omg thank you both very much!!! I feel relieved to hear that... and congrats to the both of you !