Which petion should we file? Please help

[happy_ann 1]

Hi Guys!

My boyfriend is a US citizen and we have a kid. He's been in The US for two years now and we are finally talking of petitions. My problem is we dont have much pictures together. He cam to visit last July and this March. What should we do? Im scared that a fiance petition will be denied.

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[coraliesolms 47]

As long as you have a few pictures together, and he kept his boarding passes/copy of plane ticket, you should be ok. Also, if he can get a copy of the stamps in his passport, that will be good too!

Did he buy you an engagement ring? Take the receipt for that. Emails that you guys have sent backwards and forewards, phone records to show how much you talk.. all of these are ok. For the K-1 you only have to prove that you met physically at least once in the last 2 years. Your childs birth certificate is also going to be required, as well as a consular report of birth abroad for the child.

Good luck, a K-1 is what you need if you are not married

[happy_ann 1]

Hi! OMG We should have prepared for this. He has the boarding pass and the stamps are easy. We really dont have email talks because I changed emails. As for telephone conversations he uses a call card from his cellphone so i doubt that will be on his bill. But we have proof of financial support and ofcourse our 5 year old son. I guess my question is if we dont have enough requirements, should he come here in the philippines and marry me first and then file a spouse petition? what do you think?

[RVIANE♛ 5]

Hi! OMG We should have prepared for this. He has the boarding pass and the stamps are easy. We really dont have email talks because I changed emails. As for telephone conversations he uses a call card from his cellphone so i doubt that will be on his bill. But we have proof of financial support and ofcourse our 5 year old son. I guess my question is if we dont have enough requirements, should he come here in the philippines and marry me first and then file a spouse petition? what do you think?

that will be great go for CR1 route then start saving chatlogs and take more pictures together

[coraliesolms 47]

I think thats probably a good idea if you dont have too much proof... start taking lots of pictures!! And keep a few emails. It also helps to send eachother a real card/letter everynow and then. That way it is something to take to the interview, and a nice thing to have as a keepsake later on.

Keep everything! Thats the rule.. CR-1 is nice, because you can work as soon as you get to the US, and it is a smidge cheaper than K-1.

Good luck!

[happy_ann 1]

Thanks guys! Will a CR1 applicationt ake longer than a K1?

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[coraliesolms 47]

It seems they are taking about the same time these days. Usually K-1 is a bit faster, but then you have to wait to work in the US. CR-1 is a little bit slower (2/3 months) but you get to land and work right away.

[happy_ann 1]

You guys are great! I will post updates! Thank you!!

[coraliesolms 47]

Glad we could help!! Thats what VJ is here for!

[BinhJerome 14]

Hi Guys!

My boyfriend is a US citizen and we have a kid. He's been in The US for two years now and we are finally talking of petitions. My problem is we dont have much pictures together. He cam to visit last July and this March. What should we do? Im scared that a fiance petition will be denied.

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It depends on what evidence you have if it will be approved or denied. The only option you have is to file the K1 visa since you are not married yet, but if he came back over then you could file the CR1. As far as evidence goes, get copies of the tickets, reciepts of anything you can, and as many of your photos as humanly possible, in your post you said he has been back to america for two years, and then that he came last July and this March, so I take it that you mean you started your relationship two years ago, just remember you have to have met at least once in the prior two years when you file, so it looks like you have that more than covered, good luck! Jerome