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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 approved, can I still enter as a tourist on a visa waiver ?

Hello everyone,

 

based on your recomandations I have entered at the POE showing my K1 and not asking questions.

Everything went fine, and I guess we'll have our dream honeymoon later...

 

thanks for all the advices and wish me good luck with the AOS ;-)

 


lechatpitoMaleFrance2013-12-09 16:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 approved, can I still enter as a tourist on a visa waiver ?

You found it dancin5hr.gif

 

This other one is interesting, the guy succeded to enter after the officer saw his visa and ask the supervizor who said it was fine. However it was a different visa: IR-1.


lechatpitoMaleFrance2013-11-24 16:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 approved, can I still enter as a tourist on a visa waiver ?

 

All right, here is the thread I found on the topic: http://britishexpats...ad.php?t=527772

One guy mention he did it but entering from Canada with an ID card, not having to show his passeport.


lechatpitoMaleFrance2013-11-24 15:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 approved, can I still enter as a tourist on a visa waiver ?

Harpa, I do not intend to marry before entering as a K1, just to go on a holiday/pre-honeymoon trip. We originally planned it to be our honeymoon but it won't really be the case and after this we won't have other options because of my fiancé's job.

 

So my current position is to try it annyways but be honest right away with the officer about the fact that I have a K1 in my passport.


lechatpitoMaleFrance2013-11-24 14:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 approved, can I still enter as a tourist on a visa waiver ?

Here is another thread on this topic. Everyone recommands not doing it but there is not actual story/experience mentioned.


lechatpitoMaleFrance2013-11-24 12:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 approved, can I still enter as a tourist on a visa waiver ?

 

Citation needed.

 

It's a mighty big risk without some hard, hard facts to back it up.

 

Why is it that risky ?


lechatpitoMaleFrance2013-11-24 10:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 approved, can I still enter as a tourist on a visa waiver ?

Hi PhilLuv, any chance you remember the name of the forum or even better the link or title of the post ?


lechatpitoMaleFrance2013-11-24 08:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 approved, can I still enter as a tourist on a visa waiver ?

Yes! Thanks for the pointer SparklePony, that other thread is exactly what I was asking for. Again it is a lottery depending on the POE officer you come across. There is some chance they let me in as a tourist, if not then it's likely they oblige me to enter on K1 (given I have the papers), and there must remain a few chances that they turn me back.

Being honest about my motive as the guy was (I'll only be there 2 weeks) and showing supporting evidence (the plane tickets) can help...

I will still be able to change my honey moon plane tickets at this time so it is worth to try it.
 


lechatpitoMaleFrance2013-11-24 04:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 approved, can I still enter as a tourist on a visa waiver ?

All right, thanks everyone for your answers, we'll look for another solution.

 

François


lechatpitoMaleFrance2013-11-23 11:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 approved, can I still enter as a tourist on a visa waiver ?

Hello everyone,

 

I had my interview at the consulate two days ago and it was successful smile.png ! However I have learnt that I won't be able to exit the country before 1) we get married, 2) submit the adjustment of status to USCIS and 3) recieve an advance parole or another form ov travel permit (I still have to check into that, it apparently depends on the state where you get married, I will be in New-York if you have info) :(

The problem is that we already made arrangements for our honey moon in south america during the winter holidays.

So the question is ... Is it possible to enter the country on a tourist visa as I already did during the time I was waiting for my K1 ? And then I will show the K1 when coming back from South America...

I doubt but I would really like to hear any experience on this.

 

Thanks

 

François


lechatpitoMaleFrance2013-11-23 10:57:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)Déménagement aux US

Si ça peut vous aider. J'ai eu un devis de la société CTIA Transport. Je vais passer par eux pour envoyer le peu d'affaires que j'ai à envoyer. J'avais aussi réfléchi à payer des franchises supplémentaires pour plusieurs valises avec Air France mais tout compte fait, ça revient plus cher que le devis que je viens d'avoir !

Donc depuis enlèvement à mon domicile en Normandie jusqu'à réception à l'aéroport JFK de New York, ca revient tous frais compris à environ 500€ pour des cartons devant peser en totalité entre 50 et 100 kg, et ne pas dépasser les 0,6m3. Donc à peu près 10 cartons de taille standard de déménagement (55X35X30). En plus, le fait que ça parte en avion est bien pratique car super rapide.


Merci super pour cette info j'attends mon retour de passport de l'ambassade donc je pense faire la meme chose pq les franchises bagages sont extremement cheres.

Tu vas habiter à NY?
Was & IrfizzNot TellingFrance2013-04-05 15:47:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)French/American Couples - Part II - 2011
Merci pour l'info sur le filtrage des contacts sur VJ je ne connaissais pas. Je vais y jetter un oeil.

Moi je pense déménager en Mai sachant que j'ai mon entretien le 2 avril.
On recherche des appart sur Craiglist et je regarde plus vers Brooklyn voir aussi juste de l'autre coté du pont coté New-Jersey (les loyers y sont beaucoup plus avantageux). donc on verra, rien n'est encore précisé.
Was & IrfizzNot TellingFrance2013-03-20 05:02:00
Europe & Eurasia (except the UK and Russia)French/American Couples - Part II - 2011
Bonjour,

Certains d'entre vous sont-ils sur New-York, ou, vont-ils y aller après l'obtention de leur Visa car j'ai mon entretien à l'ambassade le 2 avril 2013 et je voulais prendre contact dès maintenant pour pas me retrouver trop seule quand j'arrive à NY.
Merci
Was & IrfizzNot TellingFrance2013-03-19 08:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 Visa from France?
Hi thanks your your message,
I don't know about the visa my husband said it's K3 so I just repeated.
Thanks for the link it's very useful, I already submit my agent paper, and I asked my husband to fill up the form for support. Hopefully it will go quick.

Kind Regards
Was & IrfizzNot TellingFrance2013-01-10 06:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresK3 Visa from France?
Any French is applying for a K3 Visa? I am currently under process at the NVC and want to know how long it takes.
Tanks
Was & IrfizzNot TellingFrance2013-01-09 16:49:00