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Visit to the USA while k-1 visa is processing

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Maya88 Newbie

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Hello everyone,

Can I get tourist visa and travel to the U.S. while waiting for my K-1 visa? Are there any restrictions to that? It's been 9 months already since visa application. (only NOA 1)
 

 

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No restrictions. Your biggest hurdle is actually getting the tourist visa and convincing the CO that you will return back to your home country after the visit. Good luck.

 

 

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Just now, powerpuff said:

No restrictions. Your biggest hurdle is actually getting the tourist visa and convincing the CO that you will return back to your home country after the visit. Good luck.

thanks for the answer! But while applying for tourist visa, can the tourist visa process somehow affect my k-1 visa?

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30 minutes ago, Aynurka said:

thanks for the answer! But while applying for tourist visa, can the tourist visa process somehow affect my k-1 visa?

No.  However, getting a B2 now is almost guaranteed to fail.  You have a very high obstacle to overcome since you have immigrant intent. Consulate Officers know some people just want to get inside the US in order to avoid the K-1 processing time.

"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 

 

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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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15 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

No.  However, getting a B2 now is almost guaranteed to fail.  You have a very high obstacle to overcome since you have immigrant intent. Consulate Officers know some people just want to get inside the US in order to avoid the K-1 processing time.

thank you for the information!!

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

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23 minutes ago, Aynurka said:

thank you for the information!!

Of course, you can apply for a B2 visa.

"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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