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When we were trying to figure out where to take our honeymoon, I struggled to find real experiences of couples who tried traveling to Puerto Rico with the K1 visa. The only comments were people warning against it, but none that had actually tried it, so I thought I would share my experience here in case it is helpful to others.
 
After our wedding, we took a direct flight from Baltimore, MD to San Juan, Puerto Rico. We had absolutely no issues and spent a wonderful vacation on the beach and in the rain forest. He travelled on his passport and I just used my driver's license as identification. The only time anyone looked at his passport was during the check-in (just to confirm identity and that the name on the luggage tags was correct) and when going through security, again to confirm identity. He says the TSA agent during the return from Puerto Rico to MD did flip to the visa page with his K1 visa, but asked no questions about it. 
 
It was the same process as any other domestic US travel. The only difference was the agriculture check of bags when leaving Puerto Rico (no identity documents checked at this time). 
 
The primary concerns I heard were that:
Going to Puerto Rico would be considered leaving the US (it's not - it's definitely part of the US and a flies out of the domestic terminal at the airport) Immigration could stop him at the airport and give him a hard time (didn't happen and he had all his paper work in place) We could risk being out of status if the flight had to make an emergency stop in another country (I realized this risk would be no higher than the risk of emergency landing in Canada on a flight to Michigan and if we did, I don't think we would be sent through immigration - I didn't even have my passport with me to be able to pass immigration in another country myself).   
Everyone has their own risk tolerance, but my personal conclusion is that this risk is extremely low. Would highly recommend Puerto Rico for anyone looking for a beautiful honeymoon destination! 

Seems you were right! RFE was for medical (though we, of course, did a medical for the K1 and submitted the vaccine form with our AOS app). But we did another one anyways and just a few days after our response was received, our case was approved! Green card arrived in the mail today!! 
 
Hope everyone still waiting also has good news soon!

When we were trying to figure out where to take our honeymoon, I struggled to find real experiences of couples who tried traveling to Puerto Rico with the K1 visa. The only comments were people warning against it, but none that had actually tried it, so I thought I would share my experience here in case it is helpful to others.
 
After our wedding, we took a direct flight from Baltimore, MD to San Juan, Puerto Rico. We had absolutely no issues and spent a wonderful vacation on the beach and in the rain forest. He travelled on his passport and I just used my driver's license as identification. The only time anyone looked at his passport was during the check-in (just to confirm identity and that the name on the luggage tags was correct) and when going through security, again to confirm identity. He says the TSA agent during the return from Puerto Rico to MD did flip to the visa page with his K1 visa, but asked no questions about it. 
 
It was the same process as any other domestic US travel. The only difference was the agriculture check of bags when leaving Puerto Rico (no identity documents checked at this time). 
 
The primary concerns I heard were that:
Going to Puerto Rico would be considered leaving the US (it's not - it's definitely part of the US and a flies out of the domestic terminal at the airport) Immigration could stop him at the airport and give him a hard time (didn't happen and he had all his paper work in place) We could risk being out of status if the flight had to make an emergency stop in another country (I realized this risk would be no higher than the risk of emergency landing in Canada on a flight to Michigan and if we did, I don't think we would be sent through immigration - I didn't even have my passport with me to be able to pass immigration in another country myself).   
Everyone has their own risk tolerance, but my personal conclusion is that this risk is extremely low. Would highly recommend Puerto Rico for anyone looking for a beautiful honeymoon destination! 

Just wanted to update here that I received my Combo card today 🙏🏽

i just want to update here guys my EAD just approved today “card being produced”
284 days later.. hopefully it’s AP! Thank God!

Well I don't think it necessarily means nothing, I think they most likely are waived. I at least haven't seen anybody who was told their interview was waived get an interview afterwards.

Update today we just got notice our AOS card is being produced. No expedite, no interview. Just card is being produced. I heard that some AOS marriages were being waved of the interview, but I didn't expect it! Hope to get it in hand in a few weeks!

My husband actually just had success expediting the I-131. He called in to USCIS just to inquire about its status, and the person he spoke with actually suggested they could submit an expedite request (without specific reason/evidence required). Just got approved today, a couple weeks later! Might be worth a try! 

My husband actually just had success expediting the I-131. He called in to USCIS just to inquire about its status, and the person he spoke with actually suggested they could submit an expedite request (without specific reason/evidence required). Just got approved today, a couple weeks later! Might be worth a try! 

My husband actually just had success expediting the I-131. He called in to USCIS just to inquire about its status, and the person he spoke with actually suggested they could submit an expedite request (without specific reason/evidence required). Just got approved today, a couple weeks later! Might be worth a try! 

Update: Thanks for the suggestions everyone. On Saturday, a different postman was there and we spoke with him. He generally seemed much more helpful. He ended up finding the package in the building next door and delivered it to us later that day! (Of note, we had actually checked that building after it was listed as delivered, just in case, and didn’t find it, so it somehow showed up there in the following days). So grateful we don’t need to restart this process! (But really USCIS should have a better solution to things getting lost in the mail). 

After approval, EAD card was lost in the mail. Seems like they have no good system for replacing it either. We were told we need to start over with a new I-765 😭. Devastated over here! 

Give it a week. It'll show up. This has happened before 

After approval, EAD card was lost in the mail. Seems like they have no good system for replacing it either. We were told we need to start over with a new I-765 😭. Devastated over here! 

Can’t believe it. I can’t help but check our case status multiple times a day and all of a sudden, this evening, it updated to EAD card is being produced!! I’m so thrilled this portion of the journey seems to have been a speedy one. Now just need to receive the card and find that job! Wishing everyone else the same luck. 

Can’t believe it. I can’t help but check our case status multiple times a day and all of a sudden, this evening, it updated to EAD card is being produced!! I’m so thrilled this portion of the journey seems to have been a speedy one. Now just need to receive the card and find that job! Wishing everyone else the same luck. 

Can’t believe it. I can’t help but check our case status multiple times a day and all of a sudden, this evening, it updated to EAD card is being produced!! I’m so thrilled this portion of the journey seems to have been a speedy one. Now just need to receive the card and find that job! Wishing everyone else the same luck. 

Can’t believe it. I can’t help but check our case status multiple times a day and all of a sudden, this evening, it updated to EAD card is being produced!! I’m so thrilled this portion of the journey seems to have been a speedy one. Now just need to receive the card and find that job! Wishing everyone else the same luck. 

Update  
April 14th - Sent AOS package through Fedex April 18th - Package arrived at Chicago April 21st - Received 3 text messages & emails April 25th - Received NOA1's in the mail April 29th - Biometrics appointment was scheduled for May 25th May 25th - Attended Biometrics appointment and I-485 & I-765 changed to actively being reviewed. June 8th - Received my Online Access Code June 17th - I-765 has been approved and card is being produced  
 

Yesterday (06/20) I was doing my usual daily check up on the USCIS website and, to my surprise, my i-765 was approved! My status changed to "my card is being produced"! 🎉🎉
 
What a great feeling! Hoping that everyone waiting can hear back soon 🙂

When we were trying to figure out where to take our honeymoon, I struggled to find real experiences of couples who tried traveling to Puerto Rico with the K1 visa. The only comments were people warning against it, but none that had actually tried it, so I thought I would share my experience here in case it is helpful to others.
 
After our wedding, we took a direct flight from Baltimore, MD to San Juan, Puerto Rico. We had absolutely no issues and spent a wonderful vacation on the beach and in the rain forest. He travelled on his passport and I just used my driver's license as identification. The only time anyone looked at his passport was during the check-in (just to confirm identity and that the name on the luggage tags was correct) and when going through security, again to confirm identity. He says the TSA agent during the return from Puerto Rico to MD did flip to the visa page with his K1 visa, but asked no questions about it. 
 
It was the same process as any other domestic US travel. The only difference was the agriculture check of bags when leaving Puerto Rico (no identity documents checked at this time). 
 
The primary concerns I heard were that:
Going to Puerto Rico would be considered leaving the US (it's not - it's definitely part of the US and a flies out of the domestic terminal at the airport) Immigration could stop him at the airport and give him a hard time (didn't happen and he had all his paper work in place) We could risk being out of status if the flight had to make an emergency stop in another country (I realized this risk would be no higher than the risk of emergency landing in Canada on a flight to Michigan and if we did, I don't think we would be sent through immigration - I didn't even have my passport with me to be able to pass immigration in another country myself).   
Everyone has their own risk tolerance, but my personal conclusion is that this risk is extremely low. Would highly recommend Puerto Rico for anyone looking for a beautiful honeymoon destination! 

Oh wow - congrats! Did you expedite or something?

Super fast! I like the fact we are updating everyday lol
 
I logged due to your comment and this is what comes up.. what interview? there are no other documents/notices except the biometrics
 
I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
Submitted on April 12, 2022Receipt # IO.....
Casse status
Case history
Documents
May 17, 2022
Interview Was ScheduledOn May 17, 2022, we scheduled an interview for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number IOE0...... We will mail you an interview notice. Please follow any instructions in the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
Current as of today at 12:39 p.m.
 
 

Just did biometrics appointment yesterday. Woke up today and EAD has gone to "card is being produced" 😀
Now just waiting for AP/AOS!

I had heard this too, but wasn’t super hopeful after the only experiences I could find with our assigned office (Alexandria) were people who were turned away from walk-ins. Called to reschedule and was given a confirmation number of our request, but no insights as to when we would hear about a new date. Gave the walk-in a try today anyways and it was actually successful! So now we can check that off the list and settle in for the wait ☺️ .