Traveling on Tourist visa while waiting for a Fiance visa

[*julez* 124]

We'd all like to see our fiance's sooner. But we should play by the rules.

The bureaucracy thing does make sense. USCIS had to tighten things up to help keep the US safe. As much as I don't like waiting, I appreciate that efforts are being made to keep our country free from terrorists, etc.

Finally, no one is stepping on our human rights. It is a privilege for us to be allowed to bring in a non-US fiance or spouse. The US is NOT obligated to permit this. But they do, and they have rules in place for it, so I'm prepared to live with that if it gives me the end result that I want.

Julezabelle, I don`t see how denying a tourist visa to me or any of people in similar situation is making US any safer. In regular circumstances I would be allowed a tourist visa - but the very fact I have a fiance there is resulting with denial.

How is that helping US to stay any safer from terrorists?

You are right - US is not obligated to permit this. But I think in 21.century it would be a shame if it was not allowed.

It is allowed in the whole world. So how it would be if US as one of the most civilized countries haven`t allowed it?

It is kind of sad and ironic that with all that progress and development and civilization today in the 21.st century people can`t see each other when they want to. But have to wait for months. Don`t you agree?

I was more referring to the long wait for getting the K1. I think they do weed out fraudulent people in the process.

As for the tourist visa, well, because you have a fiance here, they automatically lable you as an intending immigrant, hence they will not give you one no matter how much proof of ties to your coutry you show them. I know it stinks!

The thing is, the US does allow people to emigrate here. Hundreds of thousands attempt to each year. the sytem is archaic and overburdened, so it takes a long time. Also stnks, but we DO have the option! Just have to try to be patient.

Trust me, I do know how you feel! My fiance can no longer come on the VWP. They told him he needs a visa if he wants to return. So I'm just focusing on the reality of the situation, rather than the ifs and buts. Makes it a whole lot easier to cope with (most days, anyway).

[ausqueen 0]

Thanks Laura for your help. I have tried to show strong strong ties to my country last time I tried for tourist visa. A letter from my employer stating I will be returning home on such and such date, bank statements, etc. but unfortunately it didn`t work

I guess my ties are not strong enough

I'm sorry Things will be ok...Just be patient, I know it's hard. You have each other through this process...you'll be together!!!

dalmatino,

don't despair and don't give up! people have given you sound advice here. and i like this last bit laura said. all of us who are further into the process have been where you are, more or less. keep at it, keep your desire alive, keep your relationship strong and do all you can to overcome distance and separation. you know... skype, msn, yahoo, phones, emails... whatever helps!

what stage are you at this time around? got NOA1? NOA2? any RFEs? you might be closer than you think! I remember reading someone's post a while ago that Zagreb embassy was pretty fast. hope same happens to you!

ausqueen

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

dalmatino,

don't despair and don't give up! people have given you sound advice here. and i like this last bit laura said. all of us who are further into the process have been where you are, more or less. keep at it, keep your desire alive, keep your relationship strong and do all you can to overcome distance and separation. you know... skype, msn, yahoo, phones, emails... whatever helps!

what stage are you at this time around? got NOA1? NOA2? any RFEs? you might be closer than you think! I remember reading someone's post a while ago that Zagreb embassy was pretty fast. hope same happens to you!

ausqueen

His time line says he has received the NOA2! WOO HOO! Your advice is great Ausqueen

Edited November 3, 2007 by ~Laura and Nick~

[StillThePrettiest 4]

Julezabelle, I don`t see how denying a tourist visa to me or any of people in similar situation is making US any safer. In regular circumstances I would be allowed a tourist visa - but the very fact I have a fiance there is resulting with denial.

How is that helping US to stay any safer from terrorists?

You are right - US is not obligated to permit this. But I think in 21.century it would be a shame if it was not allowed.

It is allowed in the whole world. So how it would be if US as one of the most civilized countries haven`t allowed it?

It is kind of sad and ironic that with all that progress and development and civilization today in the 21.st century people can`t see each other when they want to. But have to wait for months. Don`t you agree?

of course it's a shame, but unfortunately that's not an argument

it's a shame we have to spend money on making our homes secure because some people are thieves, but they are, so we do

it's a shame we need costly and lengthy trials because some people don't tell the whole truth even when they've sworn to, but they don't, so we do

likewise, it's a shame we all have to wait so long, and the procedure is so difficult, but some people try to cheat, and so we all suffer

the USCIS has NO WAY to know the cheaters from the sincere, other than the procedures they have in place, so the best thing we can do at present is get through those procedures as smoothly as possible

while, of course, agitating for change in any way we see fit, but then I think that's any right-thinking person's duty, about all manner of things, just anyway

also, it's not 'allowed in the whole world'; many countries have strict immigration/visiting policies, so I'm not sure what you're getting at there

[sharkbait 0]

Hi guys !

I was wondering if anyone has experience with that? Can one travel on tourist visa while being processed?

Probably it is hard to get a tourist visa if mentioning that one has a fiance in USA. So , what if one lies at embassy about that and they discover it. Can it have an influence on the fiance visa that is being processed?

Let`s assume I manage to get a tourist visa though. Will they let me across the border with it since I am in the middle of process of getting the fiance one...

Does anyone have experience with anything like that?

Any help is welcomed.

Just wanted to share our recent experience... My fiance came and spent a week with me in the US while our K-1 is still processing. He got hassled a bit at customs, but it really wasn't much of a problem. He was straight forward with the customs agent that he is in the process of getting a K-1 and that he was only going to be here for a week to visit. The customs agent just said that he needs to make sure to follow through with the K-1 and not try anything else because it would be more of a hassle in the long run. He also suggested that next time my fiance brings proof of having a job and such as it makes it harder to let you into the country if you don't have proof of ties to your homeland. In the end it all worked out ok and they let him in. He is currently on his way back home to Austria.

[dalmatino 0]

dalmatino,

don't despair and don't give up! people have given you sound advice here. and i like this last bit laura said. all of us who are further into the process have been where you are, more or less. keep at it, keep your desire alive, keep your relationship strong and do all you can to overcome distance and separation. you know... skype, msn, yahoo, phones, emails... whatever helps!

what stage are you at this time around? got NOA1? NOA2? any RFEs? you might be closer than you think! I remember reading someone's post a while ago that Zagreb embassy was pretty fast. hope same happens to you!

ausqueen

His time line says he has received the NOA2! WOO HOO! Your advice is great Ausqueen

Actually Laura, that is the old timeline... I just got NOA1.

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

dalmatino,

don't despair and don't give up! people have given you sound advice here. and i like this last bit laura said. all of us who are further into the process have been where you are, more or less. keep at it, keep your desire alive, keep your relationship strong and do all you can to overcome distance and separation. you know... skype, msn, yahoo, phones, emails... whatever helps!

what stage are you at this time around? got NOA1? NOA2? any RFEs? you might be closer than you think! I remember reading someone's post a while ago that Zagreb embassy was pretty fast. hope same happens to you!

ausqueen

His time line says he has received the NOA2! WOO HOO! Your advice is great Ausqueen

Actually Laura, that is the old timeline... I just got NOA1.

oh I see, well, still, things will be ok...I'm sure you will get that NOA2 soon and then your interview date!!!

=D Best of luck to you and your girl.

You should update your time line

Hugs

[dalmatino 0]

of course it's a shame, but unfortunately that's not an argument

it's a shame we have to spend money on making our homes secure because some people are thieves, but they are, so we do

it's a shame we need costly and lengthy trials because some people don't tell the whole truth even when they've sworn to, but they don't, so we do

likewise, it's a shame we all have to wait so long, and the procedure is so difficult, but some people try to cheat, and so we all suffer

the USCIS has NO WAY to know the cheaters from the sincere, other than the procedures they have in place, so the best thing we can do at present is get through those procedures as smoothly as possible

while, of course, agitating for change in any way we see fit, but then I think that's any right-thinking person's duty, about all manner of things, just anyway

also, it's not 'allowed in the whole world'; many countries have strict immigration/visiting policies, so I'm not sure what you're getting at there

StillThePrettiest,

I don`t know what is the argue about here...

Are you saying that denying someone a visitors visa just because there is a K1 in the process makes sense?

The same person could maybe get a visitor`s visa if not being processed K1.

I am just pointing out how ironic the situation is.

And what does matter if many other countries don`t allow importing fiances? That doesn`t mean they are right for doing so.

And as far as lying goes - yes it is not the good thing to do. Not good at all - in any situation in life.

And I won`t go to embassy and lie thanks to good people who helped me here.

But don`t judge me here for thinking about the option and asking about it. I am desperate in the situation that I am in where I haven`t seen my fiance for over one year.

And whoever looks down of me because mentioning the idea of telling the lie could try imagine how would they feel being separated for over a year without seeing each other - by the time I get K1 it will be year and a half and even more.

I already went through this procedure once with the same girl, but I had to go home before we got married - so I know how to play by rules, believe me.

I am going through this for the second time.

Edited November 3, 2007 by dalmatino

[Jesse and Hema 2]

For what it's worth, my fiancée got a visitor visa and visited while our K1 case was (is) pending. We were just completely honest, and my invitation letter explicitly stated that I wasn't going to marry her.