Too many obstacles?

[Darnell 8,478]

But is there any evidence that it serves a function? I mean people cook up theories that if the use tabs and dividers in their petitions that they will get processed sooner. Any case law to establish that an approval by USCIS negates the ability of a consulate to deny a visa for the factors presented to USCIS?

Actually, yes. I promise to get it back here, post it. It's a combo of caselaw and 9FAM.

[Sayha or bust. 71]

Granted the petitioner was married 3 times, why would that be a red flag? She didn't petition before and if she provides the divorce decree's in the petition I'd say that shouldn't be a problem. Age diff, Middle Eastern men get petitioned by older woman all the time,hopefully that's the norm over in Jamaica. Good luck guys.Front load your app and address any red flags in it and you should be fine.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Actually, yes. I promise to get it back here, post it. It's a combo of caselaw and 9FAM.

Great, thanks.

[Pinkrlion 2,607]

I had a friend in same situation, she was naturalized US Citizen and he was from JA, she has been divorced prior to them meeting at least 3 times. She did not come to the US as a k-1 or I-130 though. Regardless, he was younger, and she applied throught the same K-1 process and did not have any more problems with approval than anyone else.

[HawaiianCecil 31]

That's a shame, really.

It was discovered over at candleforlove.com, circa 4.8 years ago. MOST GUZ filers do it, regardless of visa type (K-1, IR-1, CR-1)

It's O K that you've never heard of it. Truly. Peg it into the category of 'a new thing for Gary' , soonish. Seems to be gospel at GUZ IV, though, which is the important bit

I appreciate all the feedback but am a bit lost on the abbreviations you guys sling around.....What is GUZ?

I had a friend in same situation, she was naturalized US Citizen and he was from JA, she has been divorced prior to them meeting at least 3 times. She did not come to the US as a k-1 or I-130 though. Regardless, he was younger, and she applied throught the same K-1 process and did not have any more problems with approval than anyone else.

That's kind of what I thought but thanks for making my day with your post!

[HawaiianCecil 31]

I shall not try to estimate what a consulate officer will think of your previous relationships. We may as well argue the number of ghosts that can dance on the head of a pin. They are what they are. Your age is what it is. You aren't gonna be gettin' any younger. USCIS will not care as long as you are "free to marry" so no worries there. Jamaica seems to be a middlin' difficult consulate.

That said

1. Do not lie or misrepresent anything anytime to anyone

2. ANY red flag can be overcome by sufficient evidence of a "legitmate relationship which was not formed for an immigration benefit" Whether you do that or not is up to YOU and no one else. Go heavy on evidence.

3. Next, decide if you want to marry him. If yes, then do the deed as best you can. If not, then you had a good time and move along.

there really is nothing you can change, you can only "manage". "Fend" as they say. I'm not worried, you can do it.

You seem to have a level head and you are obviously well informed. Thank you for your encouraging words!

[HawaiianCecil 31]

How fun to re-read this post almost a year later, knowing that my love will arrive in two weeks and everything went very smoothly - love prevails!

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

How fun to re-read this post almost a year later, knowing that my love will arrive in two weeks and everything went very smoothly - love prevails!

Congrats!

[HawaiianCecil 31]

Aaaaand Green Card received! Life is awesome!

[EndlessStory 53]

Aaaaand Green Card received! Life is awesome!

Thank you for writing back!! Congrats on your marriage and approval!

[TBoneTX 43,058]

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