Travel within the States

[Ermin&Zijada 141]

So, we just got our NOA2 and our embassy works pretty fast and i expect my fiance to have his visa in about a month. 

 

I was wondering if it is safe to travel within the United States after he arrives, specifically to and from Hawaii.

 

I have heard mixed answers. Also, if we do decide to travel should we submit our AOS first or can we get married go on the trip then file when we come back?

 

thanks!

[Ben&Zian 4,397]

Once he arrives the K-1 will be voided. He will then be on a 90-day I-94. Once married and AOS is applied for, the NOA1 will show he has a legal status as pending permanent residency.

 

As long as he is on his valid I-94 or have the NOA1 for AOS you can travel within the US without issue to include Hawaii. Even Alaska is fine if you can get a direct flight (no layover in Canada or what not)

[Dashinka 23,247]

11 minutes ago, Ermin&Zijada said:

So, we just got our NOA2 and our embassy works pretty fast and i expect my fiance to have his visa in about a month. 

 

I was wondering if it is safe to travel within the United States after he arrives, specifically to and from Hawaii.

 

I have heard mixed answers. Also, if we do decide to travel should we submit our AOS first or can we get married go on the trip then file when we come back?

 

thanks!

The only concerns other than those raised already is the off chance that a flight you are on being diverted to an airport in a foreign country.  That is generally low risk, but something you should think about.  Beyond that, all the advice above is spot on, so I won't repeat it here.

 

Good Luck!

[Ben&Zian 4,397]

Exactly and generally in situations like that no one is "in trouble" as it was out of their control and the airport usually has a practice to deal with those kind of situations.

[Dashinka 23,247]

54 minutes ago, Ben&Zian said:

Exactly and generally in situations like that no one is "in trouble" as it was out of their control and the airport usually has a practice to deal with those kind of situations.

Like I said, it is low risk, but it still could be a concern.  I agree if something happens out of their control and they end up in say Canada, the airline should accommodate them on any subsequent return flight, it could just end up being a big headache.

 

 

[Ermin&Zijada 141]

3 hours ago, Ben&Zian said:

Once he arrives the K-1 will be voided. He will then be on a 90-day I-94. Once married and AOS is applied for, the NOA1 will show he has a legal status as pending permanent residency.

 

As long as he is on his valid I-94 or have the NOA1 for AOS you can travel within the US without issue to include Hawaii. Even Alaska is fine if you can get a direct flight (no layover in Canada or what not)

What exactly would be his I-94? His passport with the visa and entry stamp? 

 

We intend to take the trip soon after he gets here so definitely within the 90 days. 

 

Thanks for the info! 

[Ermin&Zijada 141]

2 minutes ago, Dee elle said:

Yes the k1 visa upon entry remains a valid visitor visa for 90 days... so this demonstrates his status. 

Thats awesome! Thank you so much!

[Hannah and JamesW 5]

On 5/18/2017 at 10:20 PM, Ermin&Zijada said:

So, we just got our NOA2 and our embassy works pretty fast and i expect my fiance to have his visa in about a month. 

 

I was wondering if it is safe to travel within the United States after he arrives, specifically to and from Hawaii.

 

I have heard mixed answers. Also, if we do decide to travel should we submit our AOS first or can we get married go on the trip then file when we come back?

 

thanks!

Hi there when was your NOA1?

[Ermin&Zijada 141]

1 minute ago, Hannah and JamesW said:

Hi there when was your NOA1?

Jan 19th