isaacturner

9 hours ago, geowrian said:

It's possible they won't cancel the tourist visa when they issue the K-1, but doing so is quite common and what I would expect to occur. I would also expect the CBP officer to use the K-1 upon entry, if they notice it.

 

So is it possible to do your plan? Yes. But it's a longshot by far IMO.

 

For clarity, the rough process is I-129F -> NVC -> embassy -> embassy interview -> visa -> POE. From embassy interview (assuming it is approved on the spot) onward, visiting using a tourist visa should not be expected.

Okay. Thanks for all of the responses. It would be through the visa waiver program, so she would have an esta, but I am assuming there is no difference. That it would most likely be cancelled when she gets here.

Hello everyone. First of all Visa Journey has been an amazing resource and has helped me so much through my K-1 visa process. 

There is one question that I have not found anywhere.

Can my significant other visit me for a week after the K-1 has been approved, without using her K-1 visa?

My SO and I are going to file for a K-1 visa in the upcoming weeks. We would like to travel and see each-other about every 5 weeks, just for a week at a time. I have researched how it can be difficult for her to come into the US while the K-1 visa is pending, so I am aware of that situation.

But my question is if she can visit after the K-1 has been approved, without using the K-1 visa. I know it is probably a weird question, but we don't want to start the process of her being stuck in the US while waiting for a green card for a few months, but we would love to get the K-1 approved as soon as possible.

Hopefully this makes sense. 

I appreciate all of the help.

Thanks,

-Isaac