Vegas i-751

Sorry I seen the UK quickly and thought you may be from there. Regardless, US pre-clearance is always a great option too. Good luck ☺️

I think you should be fine. Your other trips were a little excessive IMO so not surprised about the prior secondary. Just be mindful moving forward. Also, you have access to Dublin easily so something to consider if really concerned! Dublin pre-clearance is fab! I’m from N. Ireland 🤗

Think carefully about Adjustment of Status (AOS). I was in the same position once—I got proposed to while on vacation, but I chose not to stay until I had a visa (K-1). For me, I couldn’t imagine leaving behind everything and everyone so suddenly, though that was just my personal perspective. Even though I entered on a K-1 (which still requires much of the same process after arrival), I’d really encourage you and your fiance to consider the CR-1 instead. AOS can be tough—financially, because the beneficiary can’t work for a while, and even more so mentally, since it puts a lot of strain on them. Even though I’m a citizen I learnt that immigration is a marathon and not a sprint.

A waiver will be needed with the overstay. No way around it.

Congratulations! This really brought back memories for me. I remember being so frustrated with my lawyer for being late especially since I hate being even two seconds late to anything! My AOS interview felt pretty anticlimactic at the time as I felt I prepared so much but yet they asked the bare minimum. It was actually my N-400 interview in Las Vegas where things felt more personal as they paid attention, shared a few laughs, and the whole thing was more lighthearted.That moment of being approved at your stage is unforgettable. Wishing you all the best as you move forward on this journey!

This is exciting and good luck!! Keep the faith as I promise you once naturalization happens it’s all worth it! 🙌

Yes! I was AOS from K1 during Trumps 1st admin. He made all K1s interview AOS mandatory, then course covid happened and that’s when they started “waiving” interviews due to social distancing etc etc. I’m a citizen now (thankfully) but I remember preparing so much and getting asked so little during my AOS interview . I’d suspect all interviews will become mandatory with higher scrutiny regardless of K1/Esta/B2 etc. This administration ain’t messing!

Exactly this!! Please file asap. This administration hasn’t even fully began its wrath despite what some think- it’s coming hard!! I wouldn’t delay, mess or do anything to compromise status (I don’t think you are but just pre-warning). Wishing you the best! ☘️

AP for 5 years is extraordinarily odd, could be wrong. It’d be helpful to advise of any red flags you may be aware of? You say the interview was hard, how so? It maybe helpful to share what you know in order to get the best assistance you need.

I would go home and continue the process. Like others said, it’s not ordinarily an issue, however fact you stated you were going back I’d don’t know if I’d risk AOS. Could be nothing but I’m rather play it safe. You do touch on separation and we’ve all been there. Time isn’t forever and trust me you’ll think back in a few years time and think the separation was minuscule. Good luck and do what you feel is best for you.

They sell flash cards on Amazon. Worked great for me- studying whilst working. Good luck!

Exactly! N Ireland is very unique in that sense. Good luck with whatever option your fiancé chooses. Ultimately, it’s the same K1 visa type they’d interview for whatever Embassy choice they go for so truly makes no difference!

No. N Ireland is considered UK so by default the interview would be held in London. Exactly everything Jan22 quoted is fully accurate. London is a wonderful embassy by the way!

I am from N Ireland and done the K1 Visa back in 2017 (now a US Citizen). Your fiancé will be interviewed in London not Belfast.

How would you convince CBP of need to return to work considering you stayed 5 + months in the US without urgent need to return home to work? I don’t expect this to be as smooth sailing as you expect at the border and rightfully so you should be denied and advised to follow the correct Visa process for intent to move here. Sounds like AOS intent to me from outside perspective. Regardless best wishes!