Originally Posted by
euskadi
I would suggest that an S.O. does not qualify as a spouse and that entering together to ensure that if there is a problem the U.S. citizen can assist the non-U.S. citizen is probably not a good idea. The immigration hall is not the best place for ad hoc advocacy and engaging in such activity could quickly backfire.
If I read the OP correctly, there is no wish to queuejump; no wish to engage in advocacy - just to wait in the same line, holding hands and chatting, and then present separately at separate desks to gain entry. There's little point in one partner going in the quick line just to have to wait outside for the partner to clear the visitors' line. Much better to spend the inevitable waiting time together.