Hello - I was refused entry on a VWP in September - they believed I would have tried to get married - they told me I couldnt use the VWP again - my question is how long does this ban last for?

It lasts for ever. You can never use the VWP again. You must have a valid visa in order to seek entry to the US (unless you become Canadian or Bermudian etc).

What did they write in your passport when you were refused?

Ok :-(

They didnt write anything in my passport

Was it at a land border crossing, or an airport? Did they take a sworn statement? Did they give you a copy of anything?

It was at an airport - they took a sworn statement and gave me an official document with the interview transcript on it.

Thanks for the details. You definitely need a visa before attempting to enter again.

Thought so but just needed confirmation - thanks for your help

can i ask one more thing - is it possible to enter the US on a B-2 visa for a visit while a K-1 application is pending?

Possible, but it's unlikely that you'll be granted the B-2. You can try. Be prepared to show strong ties to your home country.

Exactly what henry says; theoretically you can, if you already have a B visa. Trying to get an application through now? Very low probability.

If you are filing for a K-1, it will probably take 6 months or less anyway. It's not going to do it itself though.

Yes I know - but it takes two to k1 tango

Ah... she's not ready then?

Dont want to say too much but there will be (yet another) small delay

I'll put my hat back in the closet then!

NOREWARD, sorry to be nosey, but i wondered why they thought u'd get married there ? i mean did they just look at you and perhaps your marital status (possibly single ?) and thought you'd charm off the american women and possibly marriage. I dnt mean to dig into the personal details on your life but was curious to see what triggered such a response from the immi official -that too right at the airport -the point of entry.