I'm Visiting... But...

[Snag 57]

So, a little bit of a story, followed by probably some really naive questions.

In September, I booked my trip to the US for four months, starting in mid January (I'm from Australia). I was going to visit and meet my boyfriend, and stay with my best friend. We knew from the start of our relationship that we both desired marriage, and this was it, really. Sounds crazy, but each love story always is. My tourist visa was approved in December. All was set. A few months beforehand, my boyfriend booked his flight out here. He said he wanted to meet my family, and get to know me with the people I'm around most. I inevitably knew he was going to propose, and that the trip out here was to ask Dad for my hand, but I thought he was going to wait awhile - at least until my trip to the US.

Wrong. He proposed right before Christmas! We just clicked in person, and just knew this was it. We do want to get a head start on the K1, but we're faced with the dilemma of Q. 11. and 12. ("Has your fiancé(e) ever been in the U.S.? If your fiancé(e) is currently in the U.S., complete the following..."). Truthfully, we would love to file it ASAP, but my trip is really only in 17 days. It's my first trip to the US, and technically speaking, I'm not going to be in the US when we desire to file it... Just wanted to clarify, do I say no? Or should I say yes, and put the future dates? Hm.

We want to file and send it as soon as possible because we do have our heart set on late August for our wedding. My father has a hip replacement soon after, and it will be impossible due to his health to travel after that.

Other question is: we've met once in person in the last month. Will this affect the eligibly of our petition/form? I know it says once in the last two years, so I'm guessing not. The only concern I have is that we've moved really quickly into our relationship. We both just knew. We knew from the start that our relationship was heading toward marriage. Sounds crazy!

Thanks, guys!

Edited December 30, 2012 by Snag

[canadian_wife 1,791]

File it and answer the questions truthfully as it pertains to the situation. If you are not currently in the US then the petition should reflect that and not future visits.

File now

good luck

PS - late August? Do NOT book anything until the visa is in hand. It might be OK, but 8 months might be a liberal estimate

[Snag 57]

File it and answer the questions truthfully as it pertains to the situation. If you are not currently in the US then the petition should reflect that and not future visits.

File now

good luck

PS - late August? Do NOT book anything until the visa is in hand. It might be OK, but 8 months might be a liberal estimate

Thank you so much. Didn't think we had to worry.

Oh, and absolutely. We're just hoping. In the mean time, planning the little pieces that doesn't really depend on the date. Thanks once again!

[bigdog 376]

Have fun planning everything, please do not make hard plans you cannot change or put money down till you actually get your visa.

[Snag 57]

Have fun planning everything, please do not make hard plans you cannot change or put money down till you actually get your visa.

Noted, friend! Thanks for the reminder.

[Snag 57]

Also curious to know if I should declare my future trip in the How We Met section. Ideas? Does it matter? I just don't want immigration to assume I'm staying for good on a visit planned six months ago.

[canadian_wife 1,791]

Not necessary. Take pictures and document your visit to show at the interview

Right now, just file - no need to delcare any future intentions

good luck