Using Dublin POE

[swe_jill 7]

Does anyone have experience using Dublin Airport (which has US Immigration processing onsite, so once you land in the US you only have to clear customs) as a chosen port of entry on an IR-1 visa? My family and I live in Sweden, though my husband is Irish. He would like to visit family in Ireland immediately before our move to the US, though I'm not sure if he would encounter any problems with processing his visa there. It is likely that I will arrive in the US first and he will follow a week later with our two kids (both US citizens). On top of him wanting to see his family, we're hoping that the smaller/quieter immigration clearance in Dublin will make the process (wait times) go faster. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

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I entered through Dublin a few years back on a K-1. Very straight forward. You just tell the officers you are entering on a visa, give them all the paperwork you are instructed to give them. They take you to a back room, may ask some basic questions. And that's it. Whole process probably takes 10 minutes. You land in the US as a domestic passenger, just collect your bags and go. Done. 

Edited February 5, 2018 by Widsy97

[jakejon 1,196]

I’m from NI and got NOA1 for our K1 in December. I’m hoping my PoE will be by the end of the year. I’m really considering using Dublin because of the US pre-clearance. My fiancé got asked loads of questions there last month even though he is an actual US citizen! Good luck 

Edited February 5, 2018 by jakejon

[swe_jill 7]

It's worth a shot then. If he's travelling alone with the kids, a short processing time would be key. @jakejon if we go through Dublin I'll update the thread to let you know how we get on. And yes, like your fiance I'm American and since last summer have faced crazy questioning when entering the US since last summer 

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Here are the reviews from VJ of using Dublin as POE - http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/poereviews.php?poe=Dublin&dfilter=0

[jakejon 1,196]

1 hour ago, swe_jill said:

It's worth a shot then. If he's travelling alone with the kids, a short processing time would be key. @jakejon if we go through Dublin I'll update the thread to let you know how we get on. And yes, like your fiance I'm American and since last summer have faced crazy questioning when entering the US since last summer 

So did your Irish fiancé go to the US during processing? We’ve been cautious as it’s recommended not to but I do miss the beautiful country! Please let me know as I do love Dublin on a whole and do love the airport! Hey-there’s a bar before security and I’m sure you know the Irish love to drink 😂

Edited February 5, 2018 by jakejon

[swe_jill 7]

7 minutes ago, jakejon said:

So did your Irish fiancé go to the US during processing? We’ve been cautious as it’s recommended not to but I do miss the beautiful country! Please let me know as I do love Dublin on a whole and do love the airport! Hey-there’s a bar before security and I’m sure you know the Irish love to drink 😂

Oh he hasn't been my fiance for approximately 325 years (or eight, but who's counting). He has his interview for an IR-1 visa later this month. I'm from Chicago and O'Hare immigration has been a nightmare for us lately, which is partly why we are considering processing in Dublin. We love it there too...we met while I was living in Dublin and married there seven years ago. Where do you plan to live in the US? I  laugh because my husband's accent becomes stronger when we are in the US...he caught on quickly that Americans love an Irish accent

 

[jakejon 1,196]

18 minutes ago, swe_jill said:

Oh he hasn't been my fiance for approximately 325 years (or eight, but who's counting). He has his interview for an IR-1 visa later this month. I'm from Chicago and O'Hare immigration has been a nightmare for us lately, which is partly why we are considering processing in Dublin. We love it there too...we met while I was living in Dublin and married there seven years ago. Where do you plan to live in the US? I  laugh because my husband's accent becomes stronger when we are in the US...he caught on quickly that Americans love an Irish accent

 

My fiancé  Jake lives in Vegas. Yes I got so embarrassed as people were like, “keep talking...it’s beautiful the accent”. Although I find I have to focus on speaking more clearly.  I wish I had the republican accent! Dublin feels like a another world to me! I read earlier that Dublin is meant to be great for the interview for visas. I’m not sure if I get the option of having my K1 interview as I’m technically British and not Irish (even though I was born and bred in the North). Everything is going to be great for you guys-I can feel it! Tell him to bring his lucky leprechaun charm! I tell you a few years ago well before I met Jake I had a psychic reading and they repeatedly said USA to me and I was like what the heck as I’d never been. Well that changed and I met my soul mate. The USA is awesome. It’s far more liberal. Gay marriage isn’t recognised in the North and sadly the only part of the UK that it’s banned from. Loves a human right? Well it never stopped us. I always remember being a child and was amazed with pictures of Chicago! Some day I hope to get there 😊

Edited February 5, 2018 by jakejon

[swe_jill 7]

2 minutes ago, jakejon said:

My fiancé  Jake lives in Vegas. Yes I got so embarrassed as people were like, “keep talking...it’s beautiful the accent”. I wish I had the republican accent! Dublin feels like a another world to me! I read earlier that Dublin is meant to be great for the interview for visas. I’m not sure if I get the option of having my K1 interview as I’m technically British and not Irish (even though I was born and bred in the North). Everything is going to be great for you guys-I can feel it! Tell him to bring his lucky leprechaun charm! I tell you a few years ago well before I met Jake I had a psychic reading and they repeatedly said USA to me and I was like what the heck as I’d never been. Well that changed. The USA is awesome. It’s far more liberal. Gay marriage isn’t recognised in the North and sadly the only part of the UK that it’s banned from. Loves a human right? Well it never stopped us. I always remember being a child and was amazed with pictures of a Chicago! Some day I hope to get there 😊

Oh lovely...you two have kismet   I'm always encouraged when I hear people excited to move to the US. Lord knows there are problems, but it's still an amazing place. I hope all goes well for your process too and if you ever find yourself in Chicago feel free to message me and we'll show you the real city. And for what it's worth I've always liked the northern accent