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beware of K-1 snafu
Even if they had filed the papers on getting married, she still could not leave and re-enter the U.S. without applying for special permission.
When I went through it, it was called "Parole", it allowed two trips outside the country while she was waiting her change of status. There was a time limit in which to use it.
When I went through it, it was called "Parole", it allowed two trips outside the country while she was waiting her change of status. There was a time limit in which to use it.
They're tricky, always have been. *Mr AE had a US tourist visa for years when we met, and he was actually almost living in Miami shortly after that, because he was working in a casino in a ship based there. *I applied for K1 visa in summer of '76, got it quickly and we were married in December. The ridiculous thing was that the new visa cancelled the tourist visa, and he couldn't leave the US. I don't remember how long it took, but I do know that I flew to DR the next Labor Day weekend with his cousin (she had this idea to buy up end of season summer clothes and sell them there, another whole story). *He still couldn't come with us, so it took some time. *
I think many do not know about the "Parole" papers to allow them to leave and come back. It's been 19 years, I guess it is still an option.
I do not remember the official terminology for those paper$.
This may be it:
I-131, Application for Travel Document
I do not remember the official terminology for those paper$.
This may be it:
I-131, Application for Travel Document
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The costs have risen tremendously ($360), it was cheap 19 years ago...
Form I-131 as described below: (Travel purposes)
Educational purposes, such as semester abroad programs or academic research;
Employment purposes, such as overseas assignments, interviews, conferences, training, or meetings with clients; or
Humanitarian purposes, such as travel to obtain medical treatment, attend funeral services for a family member, or visit an ailing relative.
Travel for vacation is not a valid purpose.
https://www.uscis.gov/i-131
Form I-131 as described below: (Travel purposes)
Educational purposes, such as semester abroad programs or academic research;
Employment purposes, such as overseas assignments, interviews, conferences, training, or meetings with clients; or
Humanitarian purposes, such as travel to obtain medical treatment, attend funeral services for a family member, or visit an ailing relative.
Travel for vacation is not a valid purpose.
https://www.uscis.gov/i-131