Proof of Meeting question

[montaigne 0]

I had read somewhere on the net the other day that if you haven't been able to go to the country where your fiance lives because it would cause financial hardship that it would still be ok. My question is.......could someone please help me locate this info for me? I can't remember where I found that and I would like examples or experiences or suggestions from anyone that can help. I can go there, but not before I file for the K1 Fiance Visa. I need help, suggestions, anything. Please? Thank you so much in advance.

[zyggy 9]

I had read somewhere on the net the other day that if you haven't been able to go to the country where your fiance lives because it would cause financial hardship that it would still be ok. My question is.......could someone please help me locate this info for me? I can't remember where I found that and I would like examples or experiences or suggestions from anyone that can help. I can go there, but not before I file for the K1 Fiance Visa. I need help, suggestions, anything. Please? Thank you so much in advance.

Financial hardship in itself is not a valid excuse for a waiver of not meeting from the USCIS...

Edited July 6, 2006 by zyggy

[dwar49 0]

I am not an expert on this but from what I have read and seen from the past is that there are only a couple of waiverable reasons for not meeting in person.

1. Cultural or religious

2. Documented medical reasons why neither can travel to meet the other.

There might be more, but those are the only two that I know of. Would suggest you contact a Immigration Lawyer to find out if there are other reasons.

[twellspeak 0]

I had read somewhere on the net the other day that if you haven't been able to go to the country where your fiance lives because it would cause financial hardship that it would still be ok. My question is.......could someone please help me locate this info for me? I can't remember where I found that and I would like examples or experiences or suggestions from anyone that can help. I can go there, but not before I file for the K1 Fiance Visa. I need help, suggestions, anything. Please? Thank you so much in advance.

Financial hardship in itself is not a valid excuse for a waiver of not meeting from the USCIS...

Exactly. I'm afraid you are going to have to meet before you submit your I129f.

Edited July 6, 2006 by twellspeak

[Chuckles 0]

I had read somewhere on the net the other day that if you haven't been able to go to the country where your fiance lives because it would cause financial hardship that it would still be ok. My question is.......could someone please help me locate this info for me? I can't remember where I found that and I would like examples or experiences or suggestions from anyone that can help. I can go there, but not before I file for the K1 Fiance Visa. I need help, suggestions, anything. Please? Thank you so much in advance.

This is a quote from the official I-129f instructions:

"Provide copies of evidence that you and yourfiancé(e) have personally met within the last two years;or if you have never met within the last two years,provide a detailed explanation and evidence ofthe extreme hardship or customary, cultural or socialpractices that have prohibited your meeting; and"

So yes, this is possible. I am not sure how you would show extreme hardship though. My guess it would have nothing to do with financial issues, but more along the lines of health issues such as a medical condition that does not allow you to travel. Perhaps I am wrong and someone will shed light on this matter.

However, you say you can travel after the K1 starts. I do not know why that is. If you can travel you should travel first, then file for a K1.

Good luck to you !!!

[Robor007 0]

I had read somewhere on the net the other day that if you haven't been able to go to the country where your fiance lives because it would cause financial hardship that it would still be ok. My question is.......could someone please help me locate this info for me? I can't remember where I found that and I would like examples or experiences or suggestions from anyone that can help. I can go there, but not before I file for the K1 Fiance Visa. I need help, suggestions, anything. Please? Thank you so much in advance.

Financial hardship in itself is not a valid excuse for a waiver of not meeting from the USCIS...

Yeah, I think using a 'financial hardship' would be bad anyway. By that I mean, if you can't afford to fly and meet together, how are you going to pay for the process and support her once you are together. It's always best to meet in person anyway. Getting to know each other on the 'net is one thing but meeting face to face is another.

[aussiewench 9]

Have a read HERE where it contains many petitions that are denied because of not having met within the required 2 year period, some of which did apply stating hardship and requesting exemption.

As has been said, it is very difficult to have such a request granted.

Edited July 6, 2006 by aussiewench

[seldi 1]

Also, if you can't afford to go visit his/her country, how can you afford to get married, and the whole K1 process in general...