Does anyone have any idea what the process is for people who come to the United States on a K1 visa, particulary going through customs and immigration. would like to know what my fiance should expect especially since he carries an Iranian passport. His visa has been approved but the fine print says something to this effect "a visa does not garuantee entry". I guess my question is specifically does anyone have any experiences to share on this from the middleeast or iran? I am terrified that he will be automatically be labeled a terrorist and denied answers from irani would be more appreciated...also does anyone have any idea on how long does the process takes when he comes through US borders I.E. Customs & Immigration(i assume it depends on each indivual but any feedback would be appreciated)He has the infamous manilla envelope that customs is to only open....What is in that? IS it top secret info? I would think if he was granted a visa from UK he should have no prob. PLz B seriouz
2006-07-22 16:17:08 · 2 answers · asked by cold_play_rulz 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
you should visit this link and click on "forums". It is a whole site/bulletin board that is dedicated to this sort of thing. They even have specific regions set up so you can share stories, questions, and ideas with people who's loved ones are in the same region as yours. Hope this helps!
http://www.visajourney.com
2006-07-30 03:06:20 · answer #1 · answered by Morena M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your fiance will not be automatically labeled a terrorist. People with Iranian and other Middle Eastern passports enter and leave the US every day with no trouble at all. An Iranian with a K1 visa is just another welcome immigrant, as long as the visa is legit and the person seems to be who his passport says he is.
The manila envelope is not presented to Customs; it is presented to CPB (Immigration) and it is all stuff that your fiance has already seen, backup documents that support the immigrant visa that is in his passport. His entry should take only a few minutes.
His having had a UK visa is completely irrelevant. His having a genuine K1 visa should make his entry fast and easy.
Then don't forget to get married and file for his change of status as soon as possible. Congratulations!
2006-07-23 01:34:37 · answer #2 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋