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[Sheri&Carl 0]

My fiance and I met 3 years ago in a chat room. Became an "online Couple" in January 2004. Met in person Nov 3 2004 2 week stay in UK. Feb 21, 2005 3 week stay in UK. Sept 7 2005, another 2 week stay. Feb 2006, another 2 week stay and finally Spet 18, 2006 another 2 week stay. He is coming here for 3-4 weeks over Christmas. We plan to start the K1 process as soon as my divorce is final. Any advice and or words of encouragement, since after reading Visa info I am very discouraged.

[no name 1]

My fiance and I met 3 years ago in a chat room. Became an "online Couple" in January 2004. Met in person Nov 3 2004 2 week stay in UK. Feb 21, 2005 3 week stay in UK. Sept 7 2005, another 2 week stay. Feb 2006, another 2 week stay and finally Spet 18, 2006 another 2 week stay. He is coming here for 3-4 weeks over Christmas. We plan to start the K1 process as soon as my divorce is final. Any advice and or words of encouragement, since after reading Visa info I am very discouraged.

WHy are you discouraged? It's not a short process necessarily but it's not hard if your case is straightforward.

Have a look around here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...amp;page=guides

[Craig2006 0]

Read the guides to get some good information.

Good luck.

[mozplay 28]

Welcome to VJ and just make sure that one of you (if not both of you) is eager to do lots of research. The more you know the easier you sleep (and honestly, once you send the initial petition off - a huge weight is lifted.)

Best advice - don't get swallowed up in the process (advice passed on to me by another member). This process is a drop in the bucket. Your relationship is still what needs the most attention.

Mo

[Carola 0]

Welcome to VJ and pls read the guides

[Sheri&Carl 0]

Yeah I think I will be on research duty, but I'm up for it. Keeps me occupied. I am so glad I found this site. I plan on reading all the guides, then getting the forms, then filling them out, just for practice. I'm only worried that the divorce will somehow stop them from approving us. I do know that leaving him at the airport like I did yesterday is heart wrenching and i don't know how many more times I can do it.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Welcome to VJ! This is an awesome site where you'll find a plethora of information and encouragement! In the beginning, it may seem daunting as everything you read may not make any sense. Just hang on and hang in there...and check by here often for support.

[Mew 0]

Yeah I think I will be on research duty, but I'm up for it. Keeps me occupied. I am so glad I found this site. I plan on reading all the guides, then getting the forms, then filling them out, just for practice. I'm only worried that the divorce will somehow stop them from approving us. I do know that leaving him at the airport like I did yesterday is heart wrenching and i don't know how many more times I can do it.

Be sure to collect evidence of your meetings (you'll need to send it with the I-129f package).

Good luck!

[payxibka 10,044]

Yeah I think I will be on research duty, but I'm up for it. Keeps me occupied. I am so glad I found this site. I plan on reading all the guides, then getting the forms, then filling them out, just for practice. I'm only worried that the divorce will somehow stop them from approving us. I do know that leaving him at the airport like I did yesterday is heart wrenching and i don't know how many more times I can do it.

A lot of us are divorced and it has not interfered. Is there something specific you are worried about or is it simply the length of time that you anticipate from your divorce until your expected k-1 filing.... My first k-1 was was filed 6 weeks after my divorce was final and it did not seem to come into play at all.

[Sheri&Carl 0]

Yeah I think I will be on research duty, but I'm up for it. Keeps me occupied. I am so glad I found this site. I plan on reading all the guides, then getting the forms, then filling them out, just for practice. I'm only worried that the divorce will somehow stop them from approving us. I do know that leaving him at the airport like I did yesterday is heart wrenching and i don't know how many more times I can do it.

A lot of us are divorced and it has not interfered. Is there something specific you are worried about or is it simply the length of time that you anticipate from your divorce until your expected k-1 filing.... My first k-1 was was filed 6 weeks after my divorce was final and it did not seem to come into play at all.

That is exactly what I was worried about. That goes a long way to easing my mind! Thank you!

Edited October 3, 2006 by Sheri&Carl

[payxibka 10,044]

Yeah I think I will be on research duty, but I'm up for it. Keeps me occupied. I am so glad I found this site. I plan on reading all the guides, then getting the forms, then filling them out, just for practice. I'm only worried that the divorce will somehow stop them from approving us. I do know that leaving him at the airport like I did yesterday is heart wrenching and i don't know how many more times I can do it.

A lot of us are divorced and it has not interfered. Is there something specific you are worried about or is it simply the length of time that you anticipate from your divorce until your expected k-1 filing.... My first k-1 was was filed 6 weeks after my divorce was final and it did not seem to come into play at all.

That is exactly what I was worried about. That goes a long way to easing my mind! Thank you!

Obviously each CO has his or her "hot buttons" and can call into question many subjective things but as long as you are prepared and can articulate your situation that is simply the best you can do. It does "suck" sometimes when your life decisions are at the mercy of somebody who could simply be having a bad day. Keep your head up!

[Mew 0]

USCIS will check whether both of you are free to marry - thus the requirement below (from I-129f):

"If either you or your fiancé(e) were married before,give copies of documents showing that each priormarriage was legally terminated."

Also, it's advisable to be prepared to answer questions - the consular officer might ask you when the interview is held - about your SO's previous marriages.

[aj1 1]

USCIS will check whether both of you are free to marry - thus the requirement below (from I-129f):

"If either you or your fiancé(e) were married before,give copies of documents showing that each priormarriage was legally terminated."

Also, it's advisable to be prepared to answer questions - the consular officer might ask you when the interview is held - about your SO's previous marriages.

Welcome to VJ and yes this process is not easy by any means but like the rest of us you will get through it we all get there sooner or later. You definetly have alot of support here that's for sure. I wish you the best and i wish that you have a speedy and smooth journey.

AJ1

[TucsonBill 0]

My ex and I were seperated for 8 years before we finally got a divorce. I met my fiance last October and filed for divorce in March, and filed my I-129F, (initial petition), in July. I really don't think it matters, but I explained in my 'statement of intent to marry' that my ex and I had not lived together and had been seperated for 8 years. Neither of us just ever got around to actually filing a divorce.

Bill