A question on a K-1 Visa leaving the US while an I-485 is in progress - post marriage
Aug 8th 2007, 10:01 am
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A question on a K-1 Visa leaving the US while an I-485 is in progress - post marriage
Hello,
My wife entered the US on a K-1 Fiancee Visa on June 27th. Her visa is good through September 25th. We were married on July 20th. We filed the I-485 (Adjustment of Status) and I-864 (Affidavit of Support) on July 27th. I suspect the usual 3 month processing time may be elongated based on the rush to beat the July 30th fee increases.
We are planning to travel outside the US on November 15th. I was looking at the I-131 (Application for Travel Document) and it clearly states that the spouse of a US citizen does not need to apply for a travel document. Sooo, I am assuming that after the I-485 is checked in we will receive a letter stating that it is in progress and this in combination with the marriage license is sufficient for international travel from/to the US. Am I missing something here ?
tia,
G
My wife entered the US on a K-1 Fiancee Visa on June 27th. Her visa is good through September 25th. We were married on July 20th. We filed the I-485 (Adjustment of Status) and I-864 (Affidavit of Support) on July 27th. I suspect the usual 3 month processing time may be elongated based on the rush to beat the July 30th fee increases.
We are planning to travel outside the US on November 15th. I was looking at the I-131 (Application for Travel Document) and it clearly states that the spouse of a US citizen does not need to apply for a travel document. Sooo, I am assuming that after the I-485 is checked in we will receive a letter stating that it is in progress and this in combination with the marriage license is sufficient for international travel from/to the US. Am I missing something here ?
tia,
G
Aug 8th 2007, 10:31 am
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Re: A question on a K-1 Visa leaving the US while an I-485 is in progress - post marr
PS: where did it "clearly state(s) that the spouse of a US citizen does not need to apply for a travel document"? Did you read that entire section carefully?
Aug 8th 2007, 10:51 am
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Re: A question on a K-1 Visa leaving the US while an I-485 is in progress - post marr
Hello,
My wife entered the US on a K-1 Fiancee Visa on June 27th. Her visa is good through September 25th. We were married on July 20th. We filed the I-485 (Adjustment of Status) and I-864 (Affidavit of Support) on July 27th. I suspect the usual 3 month processing time may be elongated based on the rush to beat the July 30th fee increases.
We are planning to travel outside the US on November 15th. I was looking at the I-131 (Application for Travel Document) and it clearly states that the spouse of a US citizen does not need to apply for a travel document. Sooo, I am assuming that after the I-485 is checked in we will receive a letter stating that it is in progress and this in combination with the marriage license is sufficient for international travel from/to the US. Am I missing something here ?
tia,
G
My wife entered the US on a K-1 Fiancee Visa on June 27th. Her visa is good through September 25th. We were married on July 20th. We filed the I-485 (Adjustment of Status) and I-864 (Affidavit of Support) on July 27th. I suspect the usual 3 month processing time may be elongated based on the rush to beat the July 30th fee increases.
We are planning to travel outside the US on November 15th. I was looking at the I-131 (Application for Travel Document) and it clearly states that the spouse of a US citizen does not need to apply for a travel document. Sooo, I am assuming that after the I-485 is checked in we will receive a letter stating that it is in progress and this in combination with the marriage license is sufficient for international travel from/to the US. Am I missing something here ?
tia,
G
Hopefully you filed the I-131 and will receive the AP in hand before November 15th. It takes about 2 to 3 months to receive AP from the time of filing I-131.
Rene
Aug 10th 2007, 10:31 am
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Re: A question on a K-1 Visa leaving the US while an I-485 is in progress - post marr
Hello,
My wife entered the US on a K-1 Fiancee Visa on June 27th. Her visa is good through September 25th. We were married on July 20th. We filed the I-485 (Adjustment of Status) and I-864 (Affidavit of Support) on July 27th. I suspect the usual 3 month processing time may be elongated based on the rush to beat the July 30th fee increases.
We are planning to travel outside the US on November 15th. I was looking at the I-131 (Application for Travel Document) and it clearly states that the spouse of a US citizen does not need to apply for a travel document. Sooo, I am assuming that after the I-485 is checked in we will receive a letter stating that it is in progress and this in combination with the marriage license is sufficient for international travel from/to the US. Am I missing something here ?
tia,
G
My wife entered the US on a K-1 Fiancee Visa on June 27th. Her visa is good through September 25th. We were married on July 20th. We filed the I-485 (Adjustment of Status) and I-864 (Affidavit of Support) on July 27th. I suspect the usual 3 month processing time may be elongated based on the rush to beat the July 30th fee increases.
We are planning to travel outside the US on November 15th. I was looking at the I-131 (Application for Travel Document) and it clearly states that the spouse of a US citizen does not need to apply for a travel document. Sooo, I am assuming that after the I-485 is checked in we will receive a letter stating that it is in progress and this in combination with the marriage license is sufficient for international travel from/to the US. Am I missing something here ?
tia,
G
AFAIK minor point your wife's K-1 visa is no longer valid, it is valid for one entry only which has been used. Her status is now based on the pending AOS application.
