I am in the exact same situation (EB-1A issued, plan to get marry before entry). Your success story gave me so much hope!
I have a specific question regarding the initial entry (POE). My immigrant visa was issued as "Single," but I will be legally married by the time I land in the US.
Did you proactively disclose your marriage to the CBP officer at the airport?
Since the visa foil says "Single," were you worried about any "misrepresentation" issues if you didn't say anything?
How did the CBP officer react, and did they update your status in the system right there at the booth?
I am also curious if you contacted the embassy before flying to update the visa, or if you just proceeded to the POE and handled everything after landing.
My Proposed Timeline:
April 21, 2026: Immigrant Visa issued (Status: Single).
May 16, 2026: Planned marriage date in my home country.
May 31, 2026: Planned date of initial entry into the U.S.
Your experience would be a huge guide for us. Thank you so much for sharing!
I am in the exact same situation (EB-1A issued, plan to get marry before entry). Your success story gave me so much hope! I have a specific question regarding the initial entry (POE). My immigrant visa was issued as "Single," but I will be legally married by the time I land in the US. Did you proactively disclose your marriage to the CBP officer at the airport? Since the visa foil says "Single," were you worried about any "misrepresentation" issues if you didn't say anything? How did the CBP officer react, and did they update your status in the system right there at the booth? I am also curious if you contacted the embassy before flying to update the visa, or if you just proceeded to the POE and handled everything after landing. My Proposed Timeline: April 21, 2026: Immigrant Visa issued (Status: Single). May 16, 2026: Planned marriage date in my home country. May 31, 2026: Planned date of initial entry into the U.S. Your experience would be a huge guide for us. Thank you so much for sharing!