Expedite K-1 Visa based on severe stress\depression

[IMissMahalKo 0]

My fiancee has been showing signs of stress and depression. She hasn't seen a doctor yet but I will convince her to go soon. I was just wondering if it is possible to expedite the visa process if the doctor discovers she is becoming depressed. I believe she is dealing with a lot of stress because of all her responsibilities at home and the poor conditions that she lives in. I believe because of this stress she could be developing depression. If that is the case I foresee extreme hardships on our relationship. I support her financially but if she develops a mental illness such a depression I think it would be hard to pay for those medical costs. But if she was here it would be much easier for me to care for her. I have medical insurance and when we are married it can cover her as well. So I was just wondering what is required to expedite the visa process?

If it matters, I'm from the USA and she is from the Philippines.

Thank you

[Pitaya 2,577]

My fiancee has been showing signs of stress and depression. She hasn't seen a doctor yet but I will convince her to go soon. I was just wondering if it is possible to expedite the visa process if the doctor discovers she is becoming depressed. I believe she is dealing with a lot of stress because of all her responsibilities at home and the poor conditions that she lives in. I believe because of this stress she could be developing depression. If that is the case I foresee extreme hardships on our relationship. I support her financially but if she develops a mental illness such a depression I think it would be hard to pay for those medical costs. But if she was here it would be much easier for me to care for her. I have medical insurance and when we are married it can cover her as well. So I was just wondering what is required to expedite the visa process?

If it matters, I'm from the USA and she is from the Philippines.

Thank you

Welcome to the forum.

Here is the USCIS expedite criteria:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=16a6b1be1ce85210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

Good luck.

[baron555 934]

My fiancee has been showing signs of stress and depression. She hasn't seen a doctor yet but I will convince her to go soon. I was just wondering if it is possible to expedite the visa process if the doctor discovers she is becoming depressed. I believe she is dealing with a lot of stress because of all her responsibilities at home and the poor conditions that she lives in. I believe because of this stress she could be developing depression. If that is the case I foresee extreme hardships on our relationship. I support her financially but if she develops a mental illness such a depression I think it would be hard to pay for those medical costs. But if she was here it would be much easier for me to care for her. I have medical insurance and when we are married it can cover her as well. So I was just wondering what is required to expedite the visa process?

If it matters, I'm from the USA and she is from the Philippines.

Thank you

You can always try but most likely not possible.

[QueenOfBlades 224]

Doubt it. I have a history with stress/depression and currently live in very difficult living conditions, but I've not considered the expedite route and it seems only for emergencies.

[N-o-l-a 7,168]

It is one of the grounds for our expedite request as well as some others, but I am the USC and it also involves an issue with my USC child. We haven't received a response yet.

It is my understanding that if it is the beneficiary that they are less likely to do the expedite and that the medical exam will ask some questions about mental health. I don't know if I'd want to risk it. We made a desperate attempt with laying it all out there, but again there has been no response by USCIS. You can take a look at the whole timeline in my about me if you want some insight into it.

Edited February 6, 2013 by Nola123

[QueenOfBlades 224]

Exactly. Another point. It could provide problems at the medical examination stage if you submit that saying she's suffering from stress and depression. With my history, I've recieved treatment already and confirmed with my GP that he will write a letter to say I'm not a threat. I wouldn't risk giving them more things to be concerned about.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

I have a disease and the only cure is the USA...

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Not a chance. Sorry.

[wilfon 30]

My fiancee has been showing signs of stress and depression. She hasn't seen a doctor yet but I will convince her to go soon. I was just wondering if it is possible to expedite the visa process if the doctor discovers she is becoming depressed. I believe she is dealing with a lot of stress because of all her responsibilities at home and the poor conditions that she lives in. I believe because of this stress she could be developing depression. If that is the case I foresee extreme hardships on our relationship. I support her financially but if she develops a mental illness such a depression I think it would be hard to pay for those medical costs. But if she was here it would be much easier for me to care for her. I have medical insurance and when we are married it can cover her as well. So I was just wondering what is required to expedite the visa process?

If it matters, I'm from the USA and she is from the Philippines.

Thank you

Hi, you might want to be careful how you word it, if you do decide to submit a request for an expedited visa. You don't want to give them any reason to think that she might have any mental health issues and that might delay your process. Good luck

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

My fiancee has been showing signs of stress and depression. She hasn't seen a doctor yet but I will convince her to go soon. I was just wondering if it is possible to expedite the visa process if the doctor discovers she is becoming depressed.

I believe she is dealing with a lot of stress because of all her responsibilities at home and the poor conditions that she lives in.

I believe because of this stress she could be developing depression. If that is the case I foresee extreme hardships on our relationship. I support her financially but if she develops a mental illness such a depression I think it would be hard to pay for those medical costs. But if she was here it would be much easier for me to care for her. I have medical insurance and when we are married it can cover her as well. So I was just wondering what is required to expedite the visa process?

If it matters, I'm from the USA and she is from the Philippines.

Thank you

Is this a new condition in her life, or has her living environment always been in this condition? What makes today in her life any different than what her environment was a couple of months, weeks ago?

[Ayman___ 92]

I will tell you I am stressed, depressed ,I am the care giver to my brother who is dying of a rare cancer called GIST and liver cancer because of GIST. I haven't seen my husband in 10 months. I have to have 2 surgeries because of my own conditions. Now tell me about stress? let's all be reasonable we all have many things in life happening to us and definitely need our love one beside us :(Look at our timeline you'll see how long we been waiting and I am not being mean but I seen someone wanting to expedite before because of a exam in USA made this can be rescheduled can someone's life be ??? venting sorry

Edited February 7, 2013 by Alot-of-Patience

[MedRoni 161]

If it were that easy we would all be doing it.

The immigration process is very stressful and can often be very depressing. Add that to the fact of everyday life and I am willing to bet most of us here have felt the same way.

I think you have received some very good advise here. Be careful trying to use anything related to mental health as it may come back to bite you in the long run.

[StephAnn2012 50]

I agree, you have received some very good advice here. The best thing I could suggest is for you to understand that she is a filipina and by nature, filipinas are dramatic. You need to remain calm and give her guidance. Tell her that this will end when the governments all decide that it is her turn. If she focuses on her problems, what she can't have, she will be very upset and create drama. I have found with my filipina fiancee that when she is very emotional and insecure, that is the best time for me to pull out my best reassurance speech. I tell her that nobody loves her the way I do and this journey we are on is part of the process and is necessary. I tell her how much I love her and how important it is that we remain positive. If she is stressed now, just imagine how she will interview.

The government will not react well to something so subjective as stress and depression, we all struggle with that as we wait for our number to come up. Just encourage her to focus on the process and to get involved in church, a gym, a job, a hobby, anything that will help her relax and spend her time wisely.

[liraC 2]

I agree with all the advices here, filipina's are too emotional specially dealing with problems and family matters.All the filipina i knew including me,are guilty. lol!!!During the time i was on K1 stage, let me tell you i was so stressed,depressed and upset because i dealt with so many things but my husband was always telling me just look at the bright side always... Thinking too much the difficult things or situation made you depress and stress.

Edited February 7, 2013 by liraC

[Cathi 5,771]

I have a disease and the only cure is the USA...

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