my girlfriend is disabled

[ali1970 0]

this is title to case similar to my case

but with little difference

 

(( my wife is disabled ))

 

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My Case

 

my USA Girl friend is disabled  (( she is a handicap and not working and taking food stamp, welfare ......))

she was divorced about 3 years

 

I'm from Yemen

my girlfriend from Yemen too [ she is American citizen ]

she speaks Arabic and English

we both Muslim

 

she older than me 20 years

she visit Yemen many times

last time in October

 

 

1- do you think is there problem married from handicap

2- the best visa for me k1 or  Cr-1 or Ir-1

3- do I need sponsor or co-sponsor or joint sponsor ( what the difference between them)

 

 

4- if I chose k1 visa and my case refused

can I marry her and continue with cr1 visa

5- some advice from similar cases

 

 

 

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note may be used

 

my girlfriend is friend to my sister

my sister is Green card Holder

my sister son's is American citizens

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 1, 2017 by ali1970

[geowrian 22,335]

The disability won't be an issue. She will almost certainly need a joint sponsor for the I-134/I-864 due to her financial situation. However, there are a few considerations:

1. Yemen is a difficult embassy (not a "red flag", but will mean scrutiny)
2. Age gap with the female being older is usually considered out of the norm in local culture from my understanding (if this is wrong, then please speak up...I don't know Yemen's local culture). This may raise scrutiny of the relationship (but is not a cause for denial itself).
3. Fairly recent divorce
4. Potential for extended AP after interview (not an issue...just something to be aware of)
5. Lots of face to face time in person goes a long way at showing a bona fide relationship or marriage

To answer your specific questions:

1. No (only that a joint sponsor will be needed).
2. The only advantage of a K-1 is being together a few months early. If you're willing to wait a few extra months, a CR-1/IR-1 is preferred (cheaper, grants a green card at entry, can work right away, can travel right away). But the option is yours.
3. Very likely. People use the terms interchangeably.
4. Yes. If the K-1 is refused, it will be sent back to USCIS to expire in a few months. You can marry at any point and file for a CR-1...you don't need to wait for the official expired petition notice (albeit you should address the cause for refusal before filing for a CR-1).
5. Check out the "Portal" link above to see experiences for other people going through your embassy.

 

Edited August 1, 2017 by geowrian

[f f 725]

1 yes. you will need to prove she is not bring you here to be free help and you will need to prove you are not just using her for a greencard since disabled people can have hard times with relationships depending on the disability.

2 k1 or cr1 it is up to how your relationship is. ir1 is a cr1 that has been married for more than 2 years.

3 food stamps and welfare mean you will need a co sponsor. read the instructions for the i864.

4 the cr1 is a different petition which will be filed separately.

 

10 how old are you and how old is she. there is a big difference between 20-40 and 40-60?

11 how much time have the two of you spent together since simply traveling to Yemen does not mean much more than you two were in the same country.

12 why are you already planning for failure of the visa application? it seems odd that you are asking about a visa being refused but not know about the supporting documents like the i864.

[pushbrk 12,136]

This is an extremely difficult case, in my opinion.  Being a friend to your sister, also originally from Yemen, her already being a public charge, and the 20 year reverse age difference are all huge red flags.   The way to overcome those difficulties is not only to marry but to live together in Yemen for several months after the marriage, before filing the petition.

[Ryan H 3,791]

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