Advance Parole to travel to Canada

[Kacey8361 87]

Help! 
 

Just got K-1 approval today. Entering USA in the morning, and just learned that my children’s father (who lives in Canada) has just suffered a stroke 😞 

 

needing time take the kids to see their father. Cannot do so for another 2 weeks. (Dec -8) This is a must! 
 

What do I do? Staying in Canada is not a possibility for right now, will be married next weekend (Dec 14)
 

Can I expect trouble upon re-entry into the USA?

 

thank you. 

[Lemonslice 4,553]

Do not enter the US and go to Canada first?

[Kacey8361 87]

3 minutes ago, Lemonslice said:

Do not enter the US and go to Canada first?

Impossible! The vehicle I am renting is from the US - will be entering US in the morning. Was going to bring this matter to their attention tomorrow when I cross. 
 

at my interview last week the lady said to me “you must not leave, and then re-enter US before you are married” to which I thought “no kidding, why would I?” Then this happened. 
 

totally freaking out

[Ontarkie 13,913]

Change your plans and stay in Canada a little longer. You won't be getting back in later if you leave the US.

No way to get AP even expedited by the time you need it. 

[ADW & JOP 146]

7 minutes ago, Kacey8361 said:

Impossible! The vehicle I am renting is from the US - will be entering US in the morning. Was going to bring this matter to their attention tomorrow when I cross. 
 

at my interview last week the lady said to me “you must not leave, and then re-enter US before you are married” to which I thought “no kidding, why would I?” Then this happened. 
 

totally freaking out

K1 is a one-time entry. You won't be able to get this all sorted in time. If you must visit Canada, then you should sort out your affairs first before crossing the border, otherwise you will need to start from scratch.

[Kacey8361 87]

Just now, ADW & JOP said:

K1 is a one-time entry. You won't be able to get this all sorted in time. If you must visit Canada, then you should sort out your affairs first before crossing the border, otherwise you will need to start from scratch.

Thank you. I found a similar thread here where it was possible. In a total bind here. Have affairs in US that need to be taken care of andouille emergencies in Canada. 
 

when it rains, it pours 🤷🏻‍♀️

[ADW & JOP 146]

4 minutes ago, Kacey8361 said:

Thank you. I found a similar thread here where it was possible. In a total bind here. Have affairs in US that need to be taken care of andouille emergencies in Canada. 
 

when it rains, it pours 🤷🏻‍♀️

It seems you have set your mind. This may be a helpful link for you.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/travel-documents/emergency-travel

 

Good luck and all the best!

[Letspaintcookies 2,206]

13 minutes ago, Kacey8361 said:

Thank you. I found a similar thread here where it was possible. In a total bind here. Have affairs in US that need to be taken care of andouille emergencies in Canada. 
 

when it rains, it pours 🤷🏻‍♀️

Just because it worked for somebody else doesnt mean it will work for you. The rules are clear and you probably won't be allowed to enter again and have to start all over again. 

[geowrian 22,335]

Option 1) Delay entering the US. Marry on another date (what was the plan if you didn't get the visa in time...?).

Option 2) Enter the US, return to Canada, try to get the K-1 re validated.  Potentially have to start all over with a new visa.

 

Expedited AP doesn't appear to be an option here given that they would have to marry and file for AOS first, and they appear intent to marry on the 14th (or else #1 would not be a concern).have been avoided from the beginning. The timeline just doesn't make this an option if they need to leave so (and want to return) soon after entry.

 

Can't your partner or somebody else return the vehicle? I'm assuming they aren't that far away given that you are crossing by land already. Worst case, can't you extend the rental period?

Not sure how bringing it to their attention changes anything here.

Edited December 7, 2019 by geowrian

[JFH 12,189]

There have been cases where emergencies in the home country have meant that a K-1 person was able to return and then have the K-1 revalidated. However, it is at the discretion of the embassy and you must be unmarried when you re-enter. I wouldn’t bet the farm on it working just because there have been isolated reports where people have been successful with this.

 

It looks like you are attempting to leave AFTER the marriage. The K-1 cannot be revalidated if you have already married. You would still need to be a fiancé not a spouse. 

Edited December 7, 2019 by JFH

[JFH 12,189]

Hold on - you said he was your husband last December and you were filing the I-130. How did you do a K-1? Did you get divorced between December 2018 and February 2019 and then decide to marry again?

 

 

[Boiler 43,428]

48 minutes ago, JFH said:

Hold on - you said he was your husband last December and you were filing the I-130. How did you do a K-1? Did you get divorced between December 2018 and February 2019 and then decide to marry again?

 

 

Divorced the old on and got a new BF?

 

Impressively quick.

 

Or asking for a friend.

[JFH 12,189]

18 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Divorced the old on and got a new BF?

 

Impressively quick.

 

Or asking for a friend.

Trouble is, many times we never find out. I often wonder what happens to all those posters. 

[Kacey8361 87]

4 hours ago, JFH said:

Trouble is, many times we never find out. I often wonder what happens to all those posters. 

No no no! We didn’t get married. Same partner. Haha. 

[JFH 12,189]

1 hour ago, Kacey8361 said:

No no no! We didn’t get married. Same partner. Haha. 

So that whole three-page thread from last year about a spouse visa was a lie and a waste of everyone's time? 

 

If that’s the case and you wasted everyone’s time then, don’t be surprised if people are in no hurry to help you with these questions.