rks_emelander

Is it a layover or a change to a new flight? Typically, in any international airport transfer, as long as the two flights are on the same itinerary, the passenger will remain in the international terminal and not be required to go through immigration. In such a case, a transfer visa is not required. If it's a change to a new flight, a visa (or visa exemption) is required to go through immigration to the main terminal for a new check-in. However, 1 hour and 50 minutes is not enough time to do this in most circumstances.

Thank you very much for the welcome and reply, @TboneTX. 😀 My main concern in this situation is: Whether or not there is any requirement that I (as the petitioner) have a physical presence or established home in the US for any/most/all of the period while the K-1 visa is processing? And if not, would there be any negative consequence or perception in the visa application processing for being abroad and not being present in the US during much of that time? Thanks and best regards

My question regards the physical presence of the petitioner during the K-1 process. The specifics of my (petitioner) situation: - I have a job that allows (and requires) me to travel abroad for prolonged periods - I don't currently maintain a personal permanent household in the US - My legal and mailing address in the US is my parents' home - When I do stay in US for lengthy periods, it is usually short-term rentals of 1-6 months, while maintaining my legal address at parents' home Following approval/late in the process of a K-1 visa, I plan to establish a more permanent presence and household in the US for us to reside. However, am I required to do so early and throughout in the process? Or will I be able to continue spending long periods abroad (including occasional visits to her in her home country, or meeting her elsewhere) and keep the legal permanent address as it is in the meantime? Thanks all!