Travelling on approved K1 Visa
Apr 17th 2017, 11:15 am
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Travelling on approved K1 Visa
I'll get straight to the point.
Visa approved, leaving the UK next month. Close friend recently has gotten in contact, would I be able to visit? He lives in Ireland if that makes any difference.
My apologies if this has been answered before, just desperate for an answer.
Visa approved, leaving the UK next month. Close friend recently has gotten in contact, would I be able to visit? He lives in Ireland if that makes any difference.
My apologies if this has been answered before, just desperate for an answer.
Apr 17th 2017, 11:28 am
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Re: Travelling on approved K1 Visa
You mean from the US, I assume? 
After arriving in the US using your K-1 visa, you are effective land-locked in the US until after your have married, filed for adjustment of status, and received advance parole. If you leave the US before your advance parole is received your K-1 will be voided and you would have to start over and apply for a CR-1 spouse visa.
Depending on exactly when you get married, from arrival on your K-1 to receiving advance parole, is likely to take 4-6 months.
After arriving in the US using your K-1 visa, you are effective land-locked in the US until after your have married, filed for adjustment of status, and received advance parole. If you leave the US before your advance parole is received your K-1 will be voided and you would have to start over and apply for a CR-1 spouse visa.
Depending on exactly when you get married, from arrival on your K-1 to receiving advance parole, is likely to take 4-6 months.
Apr 17th 2017, 12:04 pm
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Re: Travelling on approved K1 Visa
No, didnt make it too clear. I'm still in the UK until May 9th. The plan is to fly over to see him before I depart for the US. I'm aware of being 'landlocked' upon arrival which is why I'm praying I'll be able to visit before I leave the UK.
Apr 17th 2017, 12:09 pm
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Re: Travelling on approved K1 Visa
.... That said, traveling to Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, or Iran before arriving in the US would probably be a mistake. 
Apr 17th 2017, 12:14 pm
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Re: Travelling on approved K1 Visa
I was thinking there wouldn't be an issue but it never hurts to double check. I've made assumptions before and ballsed up.
