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    gregcrs2
    Trochilidae got a reaction from gregcrs2 in Travel to US while SB-1 returning resident visa is pending   
    Hi all, 
    Due to the pandemic I've been outside of the US for more than a year, so I'm am about to submit the application for the SB-1 returning resident visa. However I was hoping to get some information about traveling. 
    With applications taking anywhere from 3-6 months and the holidays coming up, am I allowed to travel to the US while the SB-1 is pending? Could I enter on an ESTA visa (as a tourist) while the SB-1 is being processed? My biggest fear is being turned away at immigration and having to fly back to my country. 
     
    Thanks in advance for any insight! 
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    SalishSea
    Trochilidae got a reaction from SalishSea in Travel to US while SB-1 returning resident visa is pending   
    Hi all, 
    Due to the pandemic I've been outside of the US for more than a year, so I'm am about to submit the application for the SB-1 returning resident visa. However I was hoping to get some information about traveling. 
    With applications taking anywhere from 3-6 months and the holidays coming up, am I allowed to travel to the US while the SB-1 is pending? Could I enter on an ESTA visa (as a tourist) while the SB-1 is being processed? My biggest fear is being turned away at immigration and having to fly back to my country. 
     
    Thanks in advance for any insight! 
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    Trochilidae
    Trochilidae reacted to jenni17 in Visiting fiance without activating K1 visa   
    This is an extremely unfair accusation. Not everyone is ready to just pick up and go the second their K-1 is granted. The whole process is extremely lengthy and moves very quickly as you get closer to the end its hard to tie up loose ends as you're scrambling to prepare for the interview. Not to mention the fact that it would be foolish to begin cutting ties with one's current life (ie quitting a job or dropping out of school) until the visa is officially stamped in the passport given that you never know what will happen at the interview. Many people want to use the 6 months to wrap up their lives in their own country and prepare to move/spend time with their families before making such a drastic life change. The OP's question is not at all unusual, in fact it makes sense, not ready to move permanently yet, but wants to visit in the mean time. Don't make accusations and judgements without having a full understanding of the situation.
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