Yes, you can visit!

[Boiler 47,460]

That would explain why you had such issues.

[Yareth 197]

Oh yeah, I know why it happens. I just wanted to show that it can be overcome with the right answers. And that Global Entry is very helpful. 

[Nywoek 130]

We finally just submitted yesterday, and I have an upcoming trip in late september. I am planning on printing my flight intinerary, but should I have anything else? I mean I have two kids back home, own my own house, work a part time job (+ currently a student online). 

I have to admit it makes me nervous, but it is just a short 2 week stay, so I am not too worried. 

[Yareth 197]

2 hours ago, Nywoek said:

We finally just submitted yesterday, and I have an upcoming trip in late september. I am planning on printing my flight intinerary, but should I have anything else? I mean I have two kids back home, own my own house, work a part time job (+ currently a student online). 

I have to admit it makes me nervous, but it is just a short 2 week stay, so I am not too worried. 

You’re fine.  

[smilingstone 596]

We're now at the embassy stage and I am due to travel out next week (on an ESTA) for a 2 week trip - I've submitted my DS-160 and paid the interview fee, so this trip is incredibly close to the final hurdle.

 

Over the past couple of months I've been gradually collating all the docs I intend to take incase I get any hassle at POE (Atlanta). My list is:

• Flight itinerary (which includes return flight).
• Full copy of I-129F petition.
• All subsequent notices (NOA1, NOA2, NVC - I'm unfortunately yet to receive anything from the embassy).
• Evidence of employment (original contract, letter from my manager detailing the dates I am away and when I am expected to return).
• Tenancy agreement and email correspondence between myself and agent.
• Bank statements for Sept + Oct (acting as both proof of address and showing rent payments).

Does anyone think I should also include a copy of my DS-160 confirmation and the payment receipt for the fee?

Is there anything else recommended to take?

 

My last trip was March (again for 2 weeks), so I'm not too concerned about any red flags around that. My only concern is having enough to show that I will return.

I'm hoping that having 2 previous, relatively short trips where I didn't overstay and that were 4 - 6 months apart will say something too...

 

I will post an update after I have flown out!

 

 

Edited October 8, 2024 by smilingstone

[apnzz 280]

We are at NVC stage and we have a visit planned!

 

UK to USA - using the ESTA.

 

Flight: October 19th 2024

 

Documents I am taking with me:

• Copy of NOA2 - I-797 Notice of Action: Approval Notice (showing the petition was approved on August 23rd 2024)
• Proof of Employment: copy of initial contract showing job position, other info like salary, when position began etc.
• Proof of Time Off: correspondence from my boss/supervisor at my job stating that they have approved my requested time off/PTO including the date in which I am scheduled to return back to work, proving I am coming back to the UK
• Proof of Medical Appointments to support returning to the UK
• Return flight proof - ticket already booked and ready to show if requested
• Recent Proof of Address: to show I have a residence in the UK and that I will be returning to said residence
• Via mobile: bank statements and related bank info if requested

 

Will edit/update after I have flown out!

 

[smilingstone 596]

8 hours ago, apnzz said:

We are at NVC stage and we have a visit planned!

 

UK to USA - using the ESTA.

 

Flight: October 19th 2024

 

Documents I am taking with me:

• Copy of NOA2 - I-797 Notice of Action: Approval Notice (showing the petition was approved on August 23rd 2024)
• Proof of Employment: copy of initial contract showing job position, other info like salary, when position began etc.
• Proof of Time Off: correspondence from my boss/supervisor at my job stating that they have approved my requested time off/PTO including the date in which I am scheduled to return back to work, proving I am coming back to the UK
• Proof of Medical Appointments to support returning to the UK
• Return flight proof - ticket already booked and ready to show if requested
• Recent Proof of Address: to show I have a residence in the UK and that I will be returning to said residence
• Via mobile: bank statements and related bank info if requested

 

Will edit/update after I have flown out!

 

 

Eee! We are flying the same day!

 

Safe travels!

[SalishSea 18,462]

1 hour ago, smilingstone said:

 

Eee! We are flying the same day!

 

Safe travels!

Maybe you’ll be on the same flight!   😊

Edited October 10, 2024 by SalishSea

[apnzz 280]

7 hours ago, smilingstone said:

 

Eee! We are flying the same day!

 

Safe travels!

Omg! What airline? Small word eeee!!

 

Safe travels to you too!!

Edited October 11, 2024 by apnzz

[smilingstone 596]

3 hours ago, apnzz said:

Omg! What airline? Small word eeee!!

 

Safe travels to you too!!

 

A mix of KLM and Delta.  

How about you?

[apnzz 280]

2 hours ago, smilingstone said:

 

A mix of KLM and Delta.  

How about you?

Oh!! I'm flying with United haha. Imagine if it was the same airline that would've been so so cool!! 😁

[apnzz 280]

On 10/10/2024 at 5:08 AM, apnzz said:

We are at NVC stage and we have a visit planned!

 

UK to USA - using the ESTA.

 

Flight: October 19th 2024

 

Documents I am taking with me:

• Copy of NOA2 - I-797 Notice of Action: Approval Notice (showing the petition was approved on August 23rd 2024)
• Proof of Employment: copy of initial contract showing job position, other info like salary, when position began etc.
• Proof of Time Off: correspondence from my boss/supervisor at my job stating that they have approved my requested time off/PTO including the date in which I am scheduled to return back to work, proving I am coming back to the UK
• Proof of Medical Appointments to support returning to the UK
• Return flight proof - ticket already booked and ready to show if requested
• Recent Proof of Address: to show I have a residence in the UK and that I will be returning to said residence
• Via mobile: bank statements and related bank info if requested

 

Will edit/update after I have flown out!

 

It wouldn't let me edit so here it js:

 

Airline: United

Date: 19 Oct

UK Heathrow Airport to Washington D.C Dulles (IAD).

Flight was from 12.30 midday landed at around 3.30 EST.

Security line was insanely long took almost 3hrs.

Questions I was asked:

• what is the purpose of your visit?

(Visiting fiancé)

• how did you meet him? 

(Over xbox a video game)

• where does he live? 

(Provided exact addresss)

• how old is he?

(25)

• what is your occupation? 

(I work in a corporate governance firm)

• how long are you here for?

(Until Nov 30)

• is he going to take care of you during that time? 

(Yes)

• how much cash do you have?

(I am not carrying any cash)

• where does he live?

(Repeated question, responded the same)

• is this the first time you have visited him?

(No)

 

Conclusion: Welcome to the U.S, enjoy your stay. 

 

(Prepared proof of ties,proof of noa2 etc and return flight but was not asked for any of this- note it can vary so best to take it just in case.) 

 

So happy! 

[smilingstone 596]

On 10/8/2024 at 2:07 PM, smilingstone said:

We're now at the embassy stage and I am due to travel out next week (on an ESTA) for a 2 week trip - I've submitted my DS-160 and paid the interview fee, so this trip is incredibly close to the final hurdle.

 

Over the past couple of months I've been gradually collating all the docs I intend to take incase I get any hassle at POE (Atlanta). My list is:

• Flight itinerary (which includes return flight).
• Full copy of I-129F petition.
• All subsequent notices (NOA1, NOA2, NVC - I'm unfortunately yet to receive anything from the embassy).
• Evidence of employment (original contract, letter from my manager detailing the dates I am away and when I am expected to return).
• Tenancy agreement and email correspondence between myself and agent.
• Bank statements for Sept + Oct (acting as both proof of address and showing rent payments).

Does anyone think I should also include a copy of my DS-160 confirmation and the payment receipt for the fee?

Is there anything else recommended to take?

 

My last trip was March (again for 2 weeks), so I'm not too concerned about any red flags around that. My only concern is having enough to show that I will return.

I'm hoping that having 2 previous, relatively short trips where I didn't overstay and that were 4 - 6 months apart will say something too...

 

I will post an update after I have flown out!

 

 

I returned today from my 2 week trip to visit my fiancé. I arrived at ATL POE and had all my docs ready if needed.

 

The officer motioned me to him and he asked where I was going. I responded with my final destination.

He then asked how long my trip was for. I responded that it was 2 weeks.

He wished me well and let me through.

 

He didn't give me any hassle or even ask who I was going to see (maybe obvious at this point given my travel history?). I was a little frustrated that I spent so much time collating everything and lugging it to the US (it was a heavy folder...), but I'm glad that I did as it's better to be overprepared rather than under.  

 

 

[Sarah1124 0]

Will an accidental overstay of a tourist visa affect our K1 approval chances?  We got approved by USCIS in November and waiting for NVC to receive it.  My fiancee was staying with me here for the past 3 months on a tourist visa, which ended on December 28 and his flight home was booked for that day.  Unfortunately his international flight got delayed and didn’t take off until 1:30 am on December 29. Could this affect our visa?

[TBoneTX 47,501]

25 minutes ago, Sarah1124 said:

Will an accidental overstay of a tourist visa affect our K1 approval chances?

Any overstay can be big trouble.  Always leave wiggle-room for mechanical or weather issues.

Now, if he had boarded the plane before midnight and it sat till afterward, it might be different.