K1 Visa

[MohammednCrystal 4]

Greetings to all,

I am new to visa journey. This month I will be sending the first package for the K1 Visa. Me and my fiance have been engaged for 3 years now. My first question is how do I send the package? Do I put it in a box or a large manila folder? There is a lot of info that I have to send. My second question is we haven't seen each other since September 2010 will that be a problem. Neither one of us could afford the trips but we are now in a better financial situation. I am truly overwhelmed by all of this paperwork but I am ever ready to be with the man that I love. Please give any advise. Thanks

[canadian_wife 1,823]

Have you read the instructions about the 2 year rule?

good luck

[Caryh 5,206]

Greetings to all,

I am new to visa journey. This month I will be sending the first package for the K1 Visa. Me and my fiance have been engaged for 3 years now. My first question is how do I send the package? Do I put it in a box or a large manila folder? There is a lot of info that I have to send. My second question is we haven't seen each other since September 2010 will that be a problem. Neither one of us could afford the trips but we are now in a better financial situation. I am truly overwhelmed by all of this paperwork but I am ever ready to be with the man that I love. Please give any advise. Thanks

Not having been together in person in the two years previous to filing will get you denied. They check this requirement closely and expect proof. You will be wasting your time and money sending the petition in if you don't meet the requirements. They are required by law to deny you, and there is zero flexibility in all the requirements.

As to what to send it in, I just put it in a manila envelope.

[JensJrny2Ray 367]

Greetings to all,

I am new to visa journey. This month I will be sending the first package for the K1 Visa. Me and my fiance have been engaged for 3 years now. My first question is how do I send the package? Do I put it in a box or a large manila folder? There is a lot of info that I have to send. My second question is we haven't seen each other since September 2010 will that be a problem. Neither one of us could afford the trips but we are now in a better financial situation. I am truly overwhelmed by all of this paperwork but I am ever ready to be with the man that I love. Please give any advise. Thanks

If you are now in a better financial situation then it's best to book a flight to see your fiance. You have to have met within the last two years before filing your I-129F petition.

[Ryan H 3,813]

Moved from Off Topic to K1 Process & Procedures.

**Organizer hat off**

Greetings to all,

I am new to visa journey. This month I will be sending the first package for the K1 Visa. Me and my fiance have been engaged for 3 years now. My first question is how do I send the package? Do I put it in a box or a large manila folder? There is a lot of info that I have to send. My second question is we haven't seen each other since September 2010 will that be a problem. Neither one of us could afford the trips but we are now in a better financial situation. I am truly overwhelmed by all of this paperwork but I am ever ready to be with the man that I love. Please give any advise. Thanks

I'll answer your second question first: The fact that you have not seen each other since September 2010 will be a problem. One of the core requirements of filing an I-129F petition is that you have seen each other in person at least once in the last two years preeceding the filing date. Not being able to afford a to make a trip is not an exception to this requirement.

As for assembling the package, paper clip everything together and put it in an envelope.

[MohammednCrystal 4]

Have you read the instructions about the 2 year rule?

good luck

Yes but I thought I read somewhere where there is an exception of having an extreme hardship. We just couldn't afford to travel. If I wrote a letter would they EVEN consider it?

[TBoneTX 45,537]

We just couldn't afford to travel. If I wrote a letter would they EVEN consider it?

Nope. Make the visit and then file.

Bear in mind the fees for Adjustment of Status later. This is not a cheap or stress-free process for people who are financially unprepared.

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

No exceptions, you MUST have met within 2 years.

The waiver is if you BOTH are physically unable to travel for a long time (if it is jsut for a few years, they will make you wait), or religion prevents you from meeting even with chaperones present. These waivers are extremely difficult to get and I have only seen 2 approved in all my years here.

[Caryh 5,206]

Yes but I thought I read somewhere where there is an exception of having an extreme hardship. We just couldn't afford to travel. If I wrote a letter would they EVEN consider it?

Your definition of extreme hardship and their's are going to be vastly different. Not being able to afford it is not what they consider hardship, in fact it's more likely to tell them you can't afford to support your spouse to be, and they will likely need government support. Also before you get into this whole process, look into the specific requirements and biases of the embassy your fiancé will need to go through. I'm not sure if you were planning to have a co-sponsor, but some embassies do not allow them with a K-1, or only rarely accept co-sponsors. (I bring this up because you mentioned not being able to afford a trip). Accepting co-sponsors is not required of the embassy for a K-1 visa. The CR-1 or marriage visa requires the embassy to accept a co-sponsor. There are regional topic areas on the VJ forum where you can find more information on the embassy and procedures of the country your fiance is from.

[MohammednCrystal 4]

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR RESPONSES!

[MohammednCrystal 4]

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR RESPONSES! It looks like I will be making another trip to Ghana hopefully in May or June. Peace be to all and congrat's on those that have been united with their loved ones! I can't wait till our day comes. Please keep us in your prayers