Do I need a lawyer to file for my CR1

[vegas12 12]

I am getting married in three days here in Brazil January 15, 2013 to my girlfriend. I met her on line over a year ago and came here to Brazil in November 23, 2012. I have been here now for over a month. When we talked on line for a year we seem to fall in love. It also turned out that she had met someone a year earlier who did get a K1 visas for her and the two children. In October of 2011 he canceled it and sent her a email saying that he could not marry her. We met on line two month later and started to talk. The good thing was she had a girl friend that was married to a US person. We both live in the same town. So I was able to meet them and she also was able to talk to them about me. She tried to visit me in June on Tourist visa that was denied. The same time she was at the consulate she show them the letter that her K1 visa was canceled and they stamp it in her passport canceled. My question is should I get a lawyer to help with the CR1 since she was approve before. Does the fact she was approve make it easier for her now. Getting ready to start this process and want to do it the right way. I did ask a lawyer before and he said we should be married give us more rights. Anyone that may have been through this process in same situation. Thank for your time

[rhein 451]

I am getting married in three days here in Brazil January 15, 2013 to my girlfriend. I met her on line over a year ago and came here to Brazil in November 23, 2012. I have been here now for over a month. When we talked on line for a year we seem to fall in love. It also turned out that she had met someone a year earlier who did get a K1 visas for her and the two children. In October of 2011 he canceled it and sent her a email saying that he could not marry her. We met on line two month later and started to talk. The good thing was she had a girl friend that was married to a US person. We both live in the same town. So I was able to meet them and she also was able to talk to them about me. She tried to visit me in June on Tourist visa that was denied. The same time she was at the consulate she show them the letter that her K1 visa was canceled and they stamp it in her passport canceled. My question is should I get a lawyer to help with the CR1 since she was approve before. Does the fact she was approve make it easier for her now. Getting ready to start this process and want to do it the right way. I did ask a lawyer before and he said we should be married give us more rights. Anyone that may have been through this process in same situation. Thank for your time

You sure you want to do this? Sounds like she's shopping for a green card for her and her kids....

[vegas12 12]

You sure you want to do this? Sounds like she's shopping for a green card for her and her kids....

I know this sound like it. The advantage I had was her best friend live in the same city as I do. So before I really got to involved. I met with her and the husband. We talked about the whole thing and they assured me that this was not the case. It was unfortunate that this other person did this to her. This is why I came to Brazil for three months to also see if our feeling were real. She has been the one that wanted to take some time. I do welcome your comment and I hope this will not be how the consulate will view our application. That is why I was hoping someone may have gone through this. How they were able to be successful with there application for the Visa.

[rhein 451]

I know this sound like it. The advantage I had was her best friend live in the same city as I do. So before I really got to involved. I met with her and the husband. We talked about the whole thing and they assured me that this was not the case. It was unfortunate that this other person did this to her. This is why I came to Brazil for three months to also see if our feeling were real. She has been the one that wanted to take some time. I do welcome your comment and I hope this will not be how the consulate will view our application. That is why I was hoping someone may have gone through this. How they were able to be successful with there application for the Visa.

I understand.

As to your previous question, IMO, you won't need an attorney, but I'd like to see others weigh in who have direct experience in a similar circumstance.

[Penguin_ie 5,985]

I agree no attorney needed, but you will need plenty of bonafide evidence to counteract the red flag of her having met you so shortly after the other visa was cancelled.

[dwheels76 5,459]

I am getting married in three days here in Brazil January 15, 2013 to my girlfriend. I met her on line over a year ago and came here to Brazil in November 23, 2012. I have been here now for over a month. When we talked on line for a year we seem to fall in love. It also turned out that she had met someone a year earlier who did get a K1 visas for her and the two children. In October of 2011 he canceled it and sent her a email saying that he could not marry her. We met on line two month later and started to talk. The good thing was she had a girl friend that was married to a US person. We both live in the same town. So I was able to meet them and she also was able to talk to them about me. She tried to visit me in June on Tourist visa that was denied. The same time she was at the consulate she show them the letter that her K1 visa was canceled and they stamp it in her passport canceled. My question is should I get a lawyer to help with the CR1 since she was approve before. Does the fact she was approve make it easier for her now. Getting ready to start this process and want to do it the right way. I did ask a lawyer before and he said we should be married give us more rights. Anyone that may have been through this process in same situation. Thank for your time

No lawyer is needed. However know that her being approved before has nothing to do with you. Because this is so close to the last petition you just need to show strong evidence of your relationship.

I do agree a marriage makes your relationship look more solid.