US Immigration from Vietnam

I got my K1 Visa approved today and now I've got 6 months to enter the USA. Then, I have to get married within 90 days upon entering to the USA. Prior to entering the USA, my fiance and I want to meet up and travel around a few other countries before entering the USA on the K1. Does anyone know or can think of any reason(s) why visiting another country prior to entering the USA would invalidate the K1 visa or complicate matters? As far as I know, a K1 Visa or any other non-immigrant visa conditions a validity date. I can't see how the visa would restrict ones freedom to travel to another country before utilizing the USA entry visa. By the way, it's quite common for people to transit through another country prior to coming to the USA. Can anyone comment here?

Hi all,

I have been trying to following the timeline for the i765 for my wife s case. Here on K1 and our AOS is pending. In the forum it states that uscis is processing applications from February 9th. My application received date is February 2 and notice date is the 14th.
I ve also noticed many people had their I765 approved way before mine.
My question is, is there anyway to find out if my wife s case will get reviewed soon? Uscis states that I can t inquiry about this cases till next year.
Is there any way to see if I can expedite our case?

Hello everybody,

Is it possible to initiate the CR-1 process in the USA, then spend a year in my spouse's country while on an unpaid leave from my US-based employer while waiting?

Some specifics on our situation. I am currently living and working in California and my soon-to-be fiance in Vietnam. We have talked about getting married there early next year but don't want to be separated for 18+ months. I can get a one year unpaid leave of absence from my employer. I wonder if I could spend that time in Vietnam? I would have to give up my apartment here and use my elderly mom's address as my own, as I do not own real estate. Would some statement from my employer that I am on leave and plan to resume working in the USA on a certain date and my past income satisfy the Affidavit of Support? Otherwise would I be able to use my 401k/IRA savings (and mom's address)? Finally my 84 year old mom would have enough SS income and owns her house, so use her as a joint sponsor?

My case was denied after almost 4 years of processing. Delayed by covid and 221g appointment taking a year to schedule. Got word today from my senator who was helping with my case. The visa has been returned from embassy to USCIS and will be closed. I need to know what my options are...and ask for any advice. Right now it seems like moving to vietnam is the only option to try and build a life together.

Just reading about K4 visa

Status: I'm a US citizen, Spouse in the USA with CR1 visa, has green card, SSN etc. Will request IR1 in 2023. Spouse has son in Vietnam under 18, unmarried. Filed I130 for him to immigrate to USA in March 2022. He was included in the original I130 filed to get her US visa but did not file for him. Should have filed for both at the same time but this immigration process is discovery learning.

Question: Can I file a K4 application so that he can come to the US while awaiting the outcome of the I130 and subsequent required filings? If so, when can I start that process? After the I130 is approved or sooner?