Interview At Embassy :'(

[wee carrington 33]

The OP had stated that her fiance had never been to the US before, I thought that was a prerequisite? or is it just generally meeting in person that is a must?

[Andy & Sue 31]

The OP had stated that her fiance had never been to the US before, I thought that was a prerequisite? or is it just generally meeting in person that is a must?

No I am sure that you have to prove you have met at least once in the preceeding two years of petitioning.

[K&E2009 71]

No I am sure that you have to prove you have met at least once in the preceeding two years of petitioning.

Yes, prove that you have met in person at least once in the last 2 years. Have pics to prove it.

[wee carrington 33]

Right, but it seems a bit strange that someone coming from the UK and wanting to live in the US has never actually stepped foot in the United States before?

[Andy & Sue 31]

Right, but it seems a bit strange that someone coming from the UK and wanting to live in the US has never actually stepped foot in the United States before?

I agree. But immigration law is very specific in its wording so the fact that he hasnt been to the US shouldnt affect the decision. How many filipino's have never been to the US until after they get the Visa, must be lots.

[wee carrington 33]

I agree. But immigration law is very specific in its wording so the fact that he hasnt been to the US shouldnt affect the decision. How many filipino's have never been to the US until after they get the Visa, must be lots.

It might affect the decision if they take such things into account when deciding whether or not the relationship is bona fide, which seems to be where the OP's troubles are.

[wee carrington 33]

To clarify what I'm saying-- countries such as the Philippians are not able to travel to the US on VWP which is possibly why they might get more leeway with that. It might be looked upon more negatively if an individual from a VWP country has never been to the US.

[mr and mrs 187]

no. the UKC never having been to the US is irrelevant and would have no bearing on the decision. the cultures of the UK and US are quite similar. if they had never met, if the meetings had been very short, coupled with weak evidence, THAT would have been a factor.

LND is one of the easiest embassies to deal with (if everything is in order).

please try not to scare others who have only had 'one sided visits' into thinking they will be denied or even flagged for this reason.

[wee carrington 33]

no. the UKC never having been to the US is irrelevant and would have no bearing on the decision. the cultures of the UK and US are quite similar. if they had never met, if the meetings had been very short, coupled with weak evidence, THAT would have been a factor.

LND is one of the easiest embassies to deal with (if everything is in order).

please try not to scare others who have only had 'one sided visits' into thinking they will be denied or even flagged for this reason.

I'm not trying to scare anyone. Are you trying to say there is ZERO possibility that these questions wouldn't arise?

[mr and mrs 187]

I'm not trying to scare anyone. Are you trying to say there is ZERO possibility that these questions wouldn't arise?

you may not be trying to, but you are implying that a lack of a US visit is a determining factor in the issuance of a visa. this is NOT the case.

[wee carrington 33]

you may not be trying to, but you are implying that a lack of a US visit is a determining factor in the issuance of a visa. this is NOT the case.

That is fine and I am pleased it's on the record now for others to see on this thread that it's not a determining factor in the issuance of a visa.

I have better things to do than come on and mischief-make, it's certainly not my intention.

[Robert&Karen 264]

The OP had stated that her fiance had never been to the US before, I thought that was a prerequisite? or is it just generally meeting in person that is a must?

Not required, but a good idea. Karen is from Scotland and lived in England. I went to the UK for a month to see if I wanted to live there, then she came to the US for a month. we opted for the US. She is well aware of the reality of the US after having visited for a bit. It helps not wishing you had never left the UK.