Proof of Ongoing Relationship

[Matt & Bing 56]

One of the first questions asked by the prescreener at the Manila consulate will be how many times the petitioner visited.

And the vast majority of the answers will be one time.

It can't be stressed enough - this is a family based immigration site, not a relationship advice site. Of course a strong relationship is of the utmost importance, but its impossible to judge the quality of others' relationships here. Let's stick to giving immigration advice.

I was not giving any advice at all. I was giving specific immigration information regarding questions asked at the consulate in Manila. My post made no speculation on the purpose of the question or the need for multiple visits. The post contained absolutely no relationship advice or judgements. It was a statement of fact. Perhaps you should stick to giving immigration information rather than looking for posts to criticize.

Wow?!? My post was not a criticism of your post at all. And my commentrs about not giving relationship advice were not directed at you either. I was simply trying to help the OP by pointing out that at the Manila consulate, the vast majority of K-1 interviews were after one visit. (And the majority of times, the petitioner does not attend the interview, and the majority of times the petition is approved).

[D&R 0]

One of the first questions asked by the prescreener at the Manila consulate will be how many times the petitioner visited.

And the vast majority of the answers will be one time.

It can't be stressed enough - this is a family based immigration site, not a relationship advice site. Of course a strong relationship is of the utmost importance, but its impossible to judge the quality of others' relationships here. Let's stick to giving immigration advice.

Suggesting you visit a loved one more than just once IS immigration advice.

You're much more likely to be approved if you've visited 10 times, rather than just the once.

You'll have added chances to get more :

photos with varying dates,

boarding passes,

receipts,

hotel bills,

train tickets,

bus tickets,

concert tickets,

meet the family etc.

and as a bonus... you get to know you're partner better too which can only help at the interview stage when you're being asked questions about each other.

[pushbrk 13,443]

One of the first questions asked by the prescreener at the Manila consulate will be how many times the petitioner visited.

And the vast majority of the answers will be one time.

It can't be stressed enough - this is a family based immigration site, not a relationship advice site. Of course a strong relationship is of the utmost importance, but its impossible to judge the quality of others' relationships here. Let's stick to giving immigration advice.

I was not giving any advice at all. I was giving specific immigration information regarding questions asked at the consulate in Manila. My post made no speculation on the purpose of the question or the need for multiple visits. The post contained absolutely no relationship advice or judgements. It was a statement of fact. Perhaps you should stick to giving immigration information rather than looking for posts to criticize.

Wow?!? My post was not a criticism of your post at all. And my commentrs about not giving relationship advice were not directed at you either. I was simply trying to help the OP by pointing out that at the Manila consulate, the vast majority of K-1 interviews were after one visit. (And the majority of times, the petitioner does not attend the interview, and the majority of times the petition is approved).

Petitions are approved by USCIS, not Consular officials. In Manila, "visas" are what get approved. In my experience, a substantial percentage of K1 visas through Manila are approved with just one short visit and that the majority of K1 applications are eventually approved but far less than a majority are approved on the interview date. Many are simply not prepared and need to offer additional documentation AFTER the interview before the visa is approved. However, it would be unwise to take those facts and conclude that in and of itself, only one visit is needed. When there's only one visit, I advise providing additional evidence of a bona fide relationship in the other traditional forms.

This thread is full of off-topic relationship advice, so only when the shoe fits, need a poster take note of any mention of such advice being off-topic. It's a discussion. That most often the answer is one visit was an appropriate insertion to the discussion, as was the reminder that this is an immigration forum.

[Matt & Bing 56]

One of the first questions asked by the prescreener at the Manila consulate will be how many times the petitioner visited.

And the vast majority of the answers will be one time.

It can't be stressed enough - this is a family based immigration site, not a relationship advice site. Of course a strong relationship is of the utmost importance, but its impossible to judge the quality of others' relationships here. Let's stick to giving immigration advice.

I was not giving any advice at all. I was giving specific immigration information regarding questions asked at the consulate in Manila. My post made no speculation on the purpose of the question or the need for multiple visits. The post contained absolutely no relationship advice or judgements. It was a statement of fact. Perhaps you should stick to giving immigration information rather than looking for posts to criticize.

Wow?!? My post was not a criticism of your post at all. And my commentrs about not giving relationship advice were not directed at you either. I was simply trying to help the OP by pointing out that at the Manila consulate, the vast majority of K-1 interviews were after one visit. (And the majority of times, the petitioner does not attend the interview, and the majority of times the petition is approved).

Petitions are approved by USCIS, not Consular officials. In Manila, "visas" are what get approved. In my experience, a substantial percentage of K1 visas through Manila are approved with just one short visit and that the majority of K1 applications are eventually approved but far less than a majority are approved on the interview date. Many are simply not prepared and need to offer additional documentation AFTER the interview before the visa is approved. However, it would be unwise to take those facts and conclude that in and of itself, only one visit is needed. When there's only one visit, I advise providing additional evidence of a bona fide relationship in the other traditional forms.

This thread is full of off-topic relationship advice, so only when the shoe fits, need a poster take note of any mention of such advice being off-topic. It's a discussion. That most often the answer is one visit was an appropriate insertion to the discussion, as was the reminder that this is an immigration forum.

Yes, thank you Pushbrk. Petitions are already approved when you reach the consular stage of course..