Is this a red flag?

[rrobin 2]

We have an AOS interview coming up in two weeks. I think we are well prepared but I am a little concerned about the question “How you met?”

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This is actually how we met:

My now wife (Columbian-born USC) knew my younger brother through a social networking website Orkut.com. My wife was living in US while my brother was living in my home country Columbia. They were online friends but never met each other.

One day, my brother mentioned to my wife that he had a brother studying in US. She thought that he was kidding because he never mentioned anything about me to her for all the time they knew each other until that day. My wife got curious and asked for my number which my brother gave to her.

My wife called me, introduced herself, and asked me if we were really brothers. Then it took off from there…

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Now I am reading on these immigration forums that “meeting through a relative” can be considered a red flag. My concerns are:

A: Does my case fall under the red flag of “meeting through a relative?”

B: If yes, can I do something about it, like asking my brother to write a letter verifying the circumstance of our first meeting or ask friends for affidavits?

C: How do we answer the question of “How we met?” Can we just skip the brother part altogether and say we met through Orkut.com? I don’t want USCIS to imply that my brother “arranged” this marriage, because he didn’t, but I don’t intend to lie either.

[Carlos and Jocel 2]

We have an AOS interview coming up in two weeks. I think we are well prepared but I am a little concerned about the question “How you met?”

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This is actually how we met:

My now wife (Columbian-born USC) knew my younger brother through a social networking website Orkut.com. My wife was living in US while my brother was living in my home country Columbia. They were online friends but never met each other.

One day, my brother mentioned to my wife that he had a brother studying in US. She thought that he was kidding because he never mentioned anything about me to her for all the time they knew each other until that day. My wife got curious and asked for my number which my brother gave to her.

My wife called me, introduced herself, and asked me if we were really brothers. Then it took off from there…

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Now I am reading on these immigration forums that “meeting through a relative” can be considered a red flag. My concerns are:

A: Does my case fall under the red flag of “meeting through a relative?”

B: If yes, can I do something about it, like asking my brother to write a letter verifying the circumstance of our first meeting or ask friends for affidavits?

C: How do we answer the question of “How we met?” Can we just skip the brother part altogether and say we met through Orkut.com? I don’t want USCIS to imply that my brother “arranged” this marriage, because he didn’t, but I don’t intend to lie either.

I have met WIFE through my cousin...it shouldnt be a RED FLAG as long as your relationship is VALID not a fixed marriage. If we are all RED Flags DUE TO meeting from relatives then 30 % of the immigrants will not get VISA. Through relatvies that rasing is red flag I would think like a fix marriage or something like that!

[Cino 5]

No, not really. It is not a red flag. You can tell the truth. K-1 people meet on-line.

Your brother did not fix you up with your wife, he has just given your phone number.

This is not a big issue, believe me, but remember one thing:

"ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH TO USCIS, BECAUSE THEY DO NOT LIKE LIES !......."

GOOD LUCK !......

HERE IS MY TIMELINE :

I-130 mailed 01/13/09

I-130 received by USCIS 01/16/09

NOA1 Mail for I-130 received 01/22/09

I-485 Package mailed 02/17/09

I-485 Package received by USCIS 02/20/09

NOA1 Mail for I-485 & I-765 received 02/26/09

NOA2 e-mail for I-130 Approval 03/03/09 (47 Days)

NOA2 Hard Copy of I-130 Approval received 03/07/09

Biometrics Done 03/24/09

REAL WAIT BEGINS .........

NOTE : I DID NOT APPLY FOR AP (I-131) AND STILL CAN'T SEE ON-LINE STATUS FOR AOS & EAD !.....

[Anh map 2,098]

How to answer the question: answer honestly. If it comes out that you didn't, that can cast doubt/suspicion on your case.

Is it a red flag? Could be, depending on the evidence of your bona fide relationship. People meet in various ways. Why not yours? Read through the guides here on VJ as well as the forums to get a sense of what is typically submitted and accepted as evidence of a bona fide relationship.

What type of visa did your wife enter the country on? Is she in status?

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

We have an AOS interview coming up in two weeks. I think we are well prepared but I am a little concerned about the question “How you met?”

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This is actually how we met:

My now wife (Columbian-born USC) knew my younger brother through a social networking website Orkut.com. My wife was living in US while my brother was living in my home country Columbia. They were online friends but never met each other.

One day, my brother mentioned to my wife that he had a brother studying in US. She thought that he was kidding because he never mentioned anything about me to her for all the time they knew each other until that day. My wife got curious and asked for my number which my brother gave to her.

My wife called me, introduced herself, and asked me if we were really brothers. Then it took off from there…

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Now I am reading on these immigration forums that “meeting through a relative” can be considered a red flag. My concerns are:

A: Does my case fall under the red flag of “meeting through a relative?”

B: If yes, can I do something about it, like asking my brother to write a letter verifying the circumstance of our first meeting or ask friends for affidavits?

C: How do we answer the question of “How we met?” Can we just skip the brother part altogether and say we met through Orkut.com? I don’t want USCIS to imply that my brother “arranged” this marriage, because he didn’t, but I don’t intend to lie either.

The AOS is not so much about how you met, you got past that at the K-1 interview. This is to determine if you have a bona-fide marriage and not a sham to circumvent immigration law. Be honest

[KIMCORENE 0]

I met my husband through my aunt before I came to the U.S. We were asked how we met at our interview and I answered honestly. Do the same if asked, but remember, don't volunteer any info.

[kumar1234 0]

We have an AOS interview coming up in two weeks. I think we are well prepared but I am a little concerned about the question “How you met?”

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This is actually how we met:

My now wife (Columbian-born USC) knew my younger brother through a social networking website Orkut.com. My wife was living in US while my brother was living in my home country Columbia. They were online friends but never met each other.

One day, my brother mentioned to my wife that he had a brother studying in US. She thought that he was kidding because he never mentioned anything about me to her for all the time they knew each other until that day. My wife got curious and asked for my number which my brother gave to her.

My wife called me, introduced herself, and asked me if we were really brothers. Then it took off from there…

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Now I am reading on these immigration forums that “meeting through a relative” can be considered a red flag. My concerns are:

A: Does my case fall under the red flag of “meeting through a relative?”

B: If yes, can I do something about it, like asking my brother to write a letter verifying the circumstance of our first meeting or ask friends for affidavits?

C: How do we answer the question of “How we met?” Can we just skip the brother part altogether and say we met through Orkut.com? I don’t want USCIS to imply that my brother “arranged” this marriage, because he didn’t, but I don’t intend to lie either.

Shouldn't be a problem at all.. even if your brother set you up with her..

As long as the intent of the marriage was love and not immigration it should be fine.. REGARDLESS OF HOW YOU MET

[Dakine 26]

All gets down to showing proof you are living together and your relationship isn't just for immigration purposes.

[rrobin 2]

Thanks guys!

I feel a little better.