MrDub

This may seem like a strange question but does anyone know if after receiving a K1 Visa can I enter the US on the VWP, then leave the country and a few weeks later re-enter on the K1 visa and get my temp EAD ?

Niall

mcjimbo

Nope a K1 is good for one entry only. However I realise what your trying to do. Perhaps if you have 2 passports you could use one to enter the U.S. initially, and then the one with the K1 the 2nd time?

I don't remember if you were a dual national?

Folinskyinla

Hi:

Notionally speaking, it should be possible. But it is entirely up to the CBP inspector at the airport and what she says is what happens.

MrDub

Im dual Irish and British, though I only have a british passport at the moment.

I could get an Irish passport but surely they could tell my visa status when they scan it at immigration ? I assume all information they have under my name i.e. two passports would come up on their screen, but maybe this method of entry, having a K1 stamp in one passport and use the other on the VWP is acceptable under their rules?.

Maybe I should phone the US embassy for confirmation.

MrDub

Yes, this is what I fear. I guess it is not worth the risk at this stage of the process.

Thanks,
Niall

mcjimbo

Nial,

It wouldn't matter, because you would be entering the country on say your Irish passport on the VWP. Then leaving with the correct period, then re-entering say on your British passport with the K1 visa.

So even if there computer did bring you up, you wouldn't of done anything wrong. I think you should apply for an irish passport and go this way, but as Folinskyinla the officer at POE might let you enter on a VWP and not process your K1, but can you afford to take that risk?

MrDub

In a word NO !