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I have a question. So, My parents got their visas approved and they are planning to be here by the end of October. I live in TN and most of my relatives are in California. They wanted to visit their relatives (sisters and cousins) in California for a week before going her in TN. Are they allowed to do that? Can LAX be their POE? 

I want them to visit them since they havent since each other for years, but I dont know if that will cause problems in Immigration.

 

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They can enter through any US POE :) If CBP asks them why they are heading there before TN, they can say they visit some relatives. Bottom line, always be honest.

For my I-129F, K-1, AOS, EAD, AP and ROC detailed timelines, please refer to my timeline page :)

ROC filed on December 1, 2020, assigned to SRC, approved within 106 days on February 18, 2021.

My sincerest gratitude to all VJers, especially the late geowrian.

 

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Yes, they are allowed to do that........yes, POE can be LAX........no issues

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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2 minutes ago, KULtoATL said:

They can enter through any US POE :) If CBP asks them why they are heading there before TN, they can say they visit some relatives. Bottom line, always be honest.

Thank you. I am not really sure how POE works and my Mom always freaks out,thats why she has doing things the right way. 😊

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1 minute ago, Edillon12 said:

Thank you. I am not really sure how POE works and my Mom always freaks out,thats why she has doing things the right way. 😊

It's great that she wants to do things right. That would lower the chances of being denied entry into the US :) I hope they have a safe flight!

For my I-129F, K-1, AOS, EAD, AP and ROC detailed timelines, please refer to my timeline page :)

ROC filed on December 1, 2020, assigned to SRC, approved within 106 days on February 18, 2021.

My sincerest gratitude to all VJers, especially the late geowrian.

 

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27 minutes ago, Edillon12 said:

I have a question. So, My parents got their visas approved and they are planning to be here by the end of October. I live in TN and most of my relatives are in California. They wanted to visit their relatives (sisters and cousins) in California for a week before going her in TN. Are they allowed to do that? Can LAX be their POE? 

I want them to visit them since they havent since each other for years, but I dont know if that will cause problems in Immigration.

 

Thanks in advance

well first of well congrats for you and your parents. My experience is when my parents got their green cards and came here. they landed in Detroit and CBP asked them why don't they have a flight to Kentucky. My parents replied that they wanted to visit relatives and my sister. There was no problem at all and CBP let them in the country. 

Tell your parents to be honest, only say the truth and everything will be fine. 

Again congrats.

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1 hour ago, Edillon12 said:

I have a question. So, My parents got their visas approved and they are planning to be here by the end of October. I live in TN and most of my relatives are in California. They wanted to visit their relatives (sisters and cousins) in California for a week before going her in TN. Are they allowed to do that? Can LAX be their POE? 

I want them to visit them since they havent since each other for years, but I dont know if that will cause problems in Immigration.

 

Thanks in advance

Congrats to them

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9 hours ago, silkafi88 said:

well first of well congrats for you and your parents. My experience is when my parents got their green cards and came here. they landed in Detroit and CBP asked them why don't they have a flight to Kentucky. My parents replied that they wanted to visit relatives and my sister. There was no problem at all and CBP let them in the country. 

Tell your parents to be honest, only say the truth and everything will be fine. 

Again congrats.

Thank you so much! Awesome, will tell my ever-freaking out Mother that it's okay to visit her sister and cousins in California. Thank you so so much!

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1 hour ago, Edillon12 said:

Thank you so much! Awesome, will tell my ever-freaking out Mother that it's okay to visit her sister and cousins in California. Thank you so so much!

No problem. 

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They can enter anywhere. If CPB asks why they are entering there just tell them to be honest and they'll be fine! Congrats and best of luck!


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11 minutes ago, mimolicious said:

They can enter anywhere. If CPB asks why they are entering there just tell them to be honest and they'll be fine! Congrats and best of luck!

Thank you 😊 I am very comfortable sending them over there now :)

Will they not have a problem flying to TN? Will they be going to CBP again?

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Just now, Edillon12 said:

Thank you 😊 I am very comfortable sending them over there now :)

Will they not have a problem flying to TN? Will they be going to CBP again?

There should be no issues with CBP while flying domestic inside US.

At least until California exits the US......LOL...kidding.

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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