Age requirement for K1

[wlchan 0]

But from what I have been reading, going through Hong Kong for the K3 will be almost 3 months quicker than going through China for the K1. I can get married within a month in HK, which will save me maybe two months. So do you still think I should go for the K1???

[wlchan 0]

But from what I have been reading, going through Hong Kong for the K3 will be almost 3 months quicker than going through China for the K1. I can get married within a month in HK, which will save me maybe two months. So do you still think I should go for the K1???

Correct me if I'm wrong, but you said earlier that the mother cannot change her birth certificate. So this means you'll need to wait 2 years to file for K-1. Am I understanding this correctly?

If speed of receiving the Visa is of top importance to you, then it sounds like the K-3 will be faster, assuming you are able to marry in HK.

I would leave the University out of your equations right now. Nothing says she has to start in the fall, and she's young enough that missing one semester isn't going to set her entire life back. Focus instead on the immediate problem at hand. Once she's in the US, then start thinking about her education.

The K1 is still up in the air. China may or may not supply the marriage of eligibility require for the interview (someone else who posted is asking the same question). I know a few women that got married under the age of 20 in china...I wonder how they did it? Anyway, I guess the F1 is out and the K3 through HK is the right way to go.

Does anyone have a soft copy of the "Notice of Marriage"? I went to the Immigration department of HK and they said I have to either go in person or through postal.

[pushbrk 13,945]

But from what I have been reading, going through Hong Kong for the K3 will be almost 3 months quicker than going through China for the K1. I can get married within a month in HK, which will save me maybe two months. So do you still think I should go for the K1???

Correct me if I'm wrong, but you said earlier that the mother cannot change her birth certificate. So this means you'll need to wait 2 years to file for K-1. Am I understanding this correctly?

If speed of receiving the Visa is of top importance to you, then it sounds like the K-3 will be faster, assuming you are able to marry in HK.

I would leave the University out of your equations right now. Nothing says she has to start in the fall, and she's young enough that missing one semester isn't going to set her entire life back. Focus instead on the immediate problem at hand. Once she's in the US, then start thinking about her education.

The K1 is still up in the air. China may or may not supply the marriage of eligibility require for the interview (someone else who posted is asking the same question). I know a few women that got married under the age of 20 in china...I wonder how they did it? Anyway, I guess the F1 is out and the K3 through HK is the right way to go.

Does anyone have a soft copy of the "Notice of Marriage"? I went to the Immigration department of HK and they said I have to either go in person or through postal.

Marriage in HK followed by K3 is probably your best bet but the marriage part is a bit cumbersome with the filing and long waiting period but it's doable. It sound like you already have the skinny on that.

The only way you're going to get a K1 is if either the Consulate will do without the single certificate or she can get one.

[Ben loves Yuki 0]

Hi,

I'm just starting the K1 process for my fiance in China and I have a few questions I would like to ask. First of all, she is only 17 right now, but will be turning 18 in February. The laws here in North Carolina say that you must have the guardian's consent if you are under the age of 18 (she will be 18 by the time she gets her visa). My question is can I file for the K1 right now or do I have to wait until she turns 18? Or do I just need her parent to sign some document allowing her to marry?

I know you can file some form that allows her to be able to work in the US, but what about if she wanted to go to college? Do you think it'll be possible for her to attend a summer session that starts at the end of May if I send the I-129F form out before January? I know the time line will be really hard to predict, but I need to know if I should apply for colleges (if possible) on her behalf.

Thanks,

wlchan

Well I guess my case is a little similar to yours. I am now 18, and when my fiance filed the petition for me on 5 June, I was still 17, so he told me to get my mother to sign on a letter stating that she allowed me to get married to my fiance. And he sent it with the I-129F. After 5 months, we got our approval and I am already 18. That's my case.

[JKD_88 0]

Hi,

I'm just starting the K1 process for my fiance in China and I have a few questions I would like to ask. First of all, she is only 17 right now, but will be turning 18 in February. The laws here in North Carolina say that you must have the guardian's consent if you are under the age of 18 (she will be 18 by the time she gets her visa). My question is can I file for the K1 right now or do I have to wait until she turns 18? Or do I just need her parent to sign some document allowing her to marry?

I know you can file some form that allows her to be able to work in the US, but what about if she wanted to go to college? Do you think it'll be possible for her to attend a summer session that starts at the end of May if I send the I-129F form out before January? I know the time line will be really hard to predict, but I need to know if I should apply for colleges (if possible) on her behalf.

Thanks,

wlchan

Well I guess my case is a little similar to yours. I am now 18, and when my fiance filed the petition for me on 5 June, I was still 17, so he told me to get my mother to sign on a letter stating that she allowed me to get married to my fiance. And he sent it with the I-129F. After 5 months, we got our approval and I am already 18. That's my case.

That's so interesting, I am 19 and my fiance is 17, I wonder how many of us on here are getting married young, that would be an interesting thread.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

That's so interesting, I am 19 and my fiance is 17, I wonder how many of us on here are getting married young, that would be an interesting thread.

I would think a lot of people marry young -- to all of you: BEST of luck . And don't let people put you down with HOW DARE YOU?!?!?! comments

[Jesse and Hema 2]

That's so interesting, I am 19 and my fiance is 17, I wonder how many of us on here are getting married young, that would be an interesting thread.

I suspect that more and more young folk are opting for imports.

[JKD_88 0]

That's so interesting, I am 19 and my fiance is 17, I wonder how many of us on here are getting married young, that would be an interesting thread.

I would think a lot of people marry young -- to all of you: BEST of luck . And don't let people put you down with HOW DARE YOU?!?!?! comments

Oh thank you so much, you know you are the first person to tell me that outside of my family. Support is always welcome, thanks again

[JKD_88 0]

That's so interesting, I am 19 and my fiance is 17, I wonder how many of us on here are getting married young, that would be an interesting thread.

I suspect that more and more young folk are opting for imports.

You always make me laugh Jesse lol

[athena_ny 1]

That's so interesting, I am 19 and my fiance is 17, I wonder how many of us on here are getting married young, that would be an interesting thread.

I would think a lot of people marry young -- to all of you: BEST of luck . And don't let people put you down with HOW DARE YOU?!?!?! comments

Oh thank you so much, you know you are the first person to tell me that outside of my family. Support is always welcome, thanks again

I got married at 20, my husband was 22. I never would have married at 17 or 18, but we were still young - and we celebrate our 1st anniversary in two weeks.

[wlchan 0]

I wanted to give you guys an update on our decision. We decided to go the K3 route through Hong Kong. My father is helping me out and he is thinking about hiring a lawyer. We called one on Wednesday, told him our situation, and he said he would get back to us tomorrow with the answers he could answer and the price. He gave a rough estimate of about 2.5K. Do you guys think it's worth hiring a lawyer? Will it be any quicker? I'm afraid that the lawyer won't be as eager as I am so it might take longer....

[pushbrk 13,945]

I wanted to give you guys an update on our decision. We decided to go the K3 route through Hong Kong. My father is helping me out and he is thinking about hiring a lawyer. We called one on Wednesday, told him our situation, and he said he would get back to us tomorrow with the answers he could answer and the price. He gave a rough estimate of about 2.5K. Do you guys think it's worth hiring a lawyer? Will it be any quicker? I'm afraid that the lawyer won't be as eager as I am so it might take longer....

Your fears are well founded.

[wlchan 0]

I feel like I'm changing my mind every other day. It seems like the K1 visa is the way to go now. Maybe you guys can help me understand the processing times between K1 and K3 again.

https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/Processtim...eviceCenter=VSC

The processing timeframe for a K1 is "6 months"

The processing timeframe for a K3 is "May 14, 2007"

I read the pdf, and it says the the timeframe is how long it takes for them to process others before yours and then yours. So does that mean if I file today, it'll take 12 months (6 to finish the ones before me and 6 months to process mine)? Or does it mean it'll take 6 months to process my application?

So for the K3, if I was to file now, it'll be the time it takes for them to finish May, June, July, August, Sept, Oct, Nov and Dec's applications plus 6 months to process mine?

Sorry, but I don't quite understand the process times here. Maybe someone could explain it to me. I've also read that people who are applying for K3's now are having lots of delay in receiving their first NOA....is this true? I really wanted to do the K3 through HK because the embassy is faster in HK, but now it seems like applying for the K3 is a lot slower for some reason.

[pushbrk 13,945]

I feel like I'm changing my mind every other day. It seems like the K1 visa is the way to go now. Maybe you guys can help me understand the processing times between K1 and K3 again.

https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/Processtim...eviceCenter=VSC

The processing timeframe for a K1 is "6 months"

The processing timeframe for a K3 is "May 14, 2007"

I read the pdf, and it says the the timeframe is how long it takes for them to process others before yours and then yours. So does that mean if I file today, it'll take 12 months (6 to finish the ones before me and 6 months to process mine)? Or does it mean it'll take 6 months to process my application?

So for the K3, if I was to file now, it'll be the time it takes for them to finish May, June, July, August, Sept, Oct, Nov and Dec's applications plus 6 months to process mine?

Sorry, but I don't quite understand the process times here. Maybe someone could explain it to me. I've also read that people who are applying for K3's now are having lots of delay in receiving their first NOA....is this true? I really wanted to do the K3 through HK because the embassy is faster in HK, but now it seems like applying for the K3 is a lot slower for some reason.

First there are two problems for you with K1 that we already discussed. It must go through Guangzhou and you must obtain a government certificate certifying she is single, which the Gong Zheng Chu will no issue for a woman under age 20. Have you contacted the IV unit in Guangzhou to ask if they would make an exception?

Look here for current K1 timelines for China, but I'd be thinking in terms of about 9 months total. The USCIS timelines are really useless. They just quote a standard to keep you from calling before 6 months. It doesn't usually take anywhere near that long.

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19303

[JKD_88 0]

That's so interesting, I am 19 and my fiance is 17, I wonder how many of us on here are getting married young, that would be an interesting thread.

I would think a lot of people marry young -- to all of you: BEST of luck . And don't let people put you down with HOW DARE YOU?!?!?! comments

Oh thank you so much, you know you are the first person to tell me that outside of my family. Support is always welcome, thanks again

I got married at 20, my husband was 22. I never would have married at 17 or 18, but we were still young - and we celebrate our 1st anniversary in two weeks.

Congratulations! I wish you both all the best.