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So that's what this "touched" is.

We filed on Nov. 1st last year, got notice of action a week later, and nothing else until notice of approval about 3.5 months later.

Based on post 12 and the AOS Guide, we can't apply for AP until we've applied for AOS. And we can't apply for AOS until after the wedding, right?. Long story - short, is there any way to juggle the filing of this stuff to be able to take the honeymoon the day after the wedding?

No, there is no way to juggle the filing so you can take the trip the day after the wedding. Sorry.

Thanks for your info, Crikey! I appreciate it.

There really is no way around it... she will not be allowed back into the US without AP or green card in hand.

And there is no way I'd want to be forced to go through the separation of the K-3 process, after having just survived K-1.

There are endless romantic honeymoon possibilities within the US. If you have your heart set on a cruise, you will need to delay the honeymoon.

You've got to stay on US soil - meaning US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, and Guam are all options, as well as the states. A cruise that takes you to Mexico will be a big problem and far too risky to contemplate when there are other great non-risky choices to look at. Once the Green Card is received it's all fair game.

Hmm... I wonder if any cruises just to go Puerto Rico... I have a feeling you probably still go through customs after coming back.

The funny thing about it is I really don't care that much about Mexico as far as a destination. I just really loved the cruise ship experience on the one that I took, and with my fiancee / wife it would be 100x more enjoyable.

Does Japan being a part of the Visa waiver program have any bearing on this situation?

If my fiancee is technically allowed to come to the US while the K-1 is pending, shouldn't she be able to re-enter the US after a 5 day cruise with the same ease?

Sorry if I'm being thickheaded.

No, once the K-1 is issued she can not enter using the VWP, especially if she has already entered once with the K-1. K-1 is good for ONE entry.

Another thing to keep in mind is that the VWP is for aliens who are entering the US for tourism or bussiness, for a short period of time (90 days) Your spouse (she will no longer be your fiance, when you go on your honeymoon), wont be entering the U.S. for tourism nor bussines, she'll be coming back from the honeymoon with the purpose to apply for AOS and reside permanently in the U.S.

Believe us, it's not possible. You need to apply for AP or postpone the honeymoon until she gets her green card.

Based on post 12 and the AOS Guide, we can't apply for AP until we've applied for AOS. And we can't apply for AOS until after the wedding, right?. Long story - short, is there any way to juggle the filing of this stuff to be able to take the honeymoon the day after the wedding?

Does Japan being a part of the Visa waiver program have any bearing on this situation?

If my fiancee is technically allowed to come to the US while the K-1 is pending, shouldn't she be able to re-enter the US after a 5 day cruise with the same ease?

Sorry if I'm being thickheaded.

Most people on here know a lot more than I do, but my situation is similar to yours.

I'm in the US and my fiancee is from Japan. We chose not to have her come over while the K-1 was pending.

It'll be about 7 months apart total, but for most of us on here we've already endured that (or longer) several times.

Thanks for the responses, everyone.

So the Advance Parole is pretty much the failsafe? The fee looks to be $165.

Is there any way this document would be insufficient for re-entry, or any other negatives / downsides we should consider if we apply for it?

Hey guys,

I searched for some other threads on the topic of leaving the country for a honeymoon, but I thought a cruise might be a different situation.

My fiancee is from Japan, and I would like to go on a cruise for our honeymoon. She will be here using the fiancee K-1 visa. The cruise makes two stops in Mexico; Cozumel and Belize.

I've been on one cruise before, and I don't recall any visa / passport check upon arrival in Mexico. The only intensive customs process was re-entry to the US.

If anyone has any information / experience related to this situation I'd greatly appreciate it.

Thanks.