K1 GOLDEN TIPS

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Ok here are tips I gethered after gone back and forth on almost all forums and websites dealing with K1 visa. I may have missed something so if you don't mind, share with us your tips and let's make the list even bigger.



Before the interview:



- Be always organized : make a checklist



- Know Each and Every document you will bring to your interview



- Practice with your Fiance commonly asked questions.



- Whenever you have doubts about something ASK ABOUT IT : no one was born Mister- know -it -all



- Look for posts of people whose visa was denied. Why was it denied?



- Look for posts of people whose visa was approved. Is there a secret to there approval?



- It's better to give them more evidences of a genuine relationship then not enough, just don't over do it: 1000 printed chat logs will just look weird



- Keep one think in mind ----> "One mistake and I'm scr*wd" : This will make you more vigilent while preparing your petition. A missing document, an empty tab, .....Nope! Non o' this is permitted my dear!!!







During the Interview :





- Make sure you psychologically prepare yourself beforehand for the big day



- Again be organized with your documents: Have a quick view on the whole thing before you go to sleep.



- Prepare what you're gonna wear for the interview beforhand: Another Ugly Truth on the district BUT Looks matter (sometimes...)

Also the famous: "oh! where is my black belt", "which one should I wear, the blue one or the white one???" ........ you won't waste your time in such time- consuming shallow details if you get rid of them the night before the interview.



- Read posts of people who were approved before you go to your interview and think: if they did it, we are doing it too! The future of your relationship lies in this very day SO MOVE YOUR A** AND DO IT!!!!



- Try to calm yourself down. Fear is not to be welcomed. Beside , don't worry , I've made my researches and found out that CO don't eat people, they hold our future beneath their hands no wonder, but they are just humans.... Do what they ask you to do, be prepared and everything is just gonna be OK





You are going to find some post telling you that not getting a lawyer to fill your petition is a big mistake. Funny stuff is : they are lawyers themselves! so they are interested in your pocket ...Oups! I mean in guiding you ....







GOOD FATE

[bigdog 376]

Yep, everything including the kitchen sink.

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Trying to have experience before having experience

[jenny92 0]

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and the buffalo watermelon jewelry....never mind you won't get it

Yep, everything including the kitchen sink.

[TBoneTX 43,195]

Here's a retrospective look:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/410945-k-1-journey-completed/

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Hey ! that's interesting! Thank you

[TBoneTX 43,195]

Welcome, si man.

[SteveKarlaMayer 21]

And.....'DON'T LIE'

If you don't know or you forgot the answer, just tell the CO that you don't know or you forgot. Because lying to the CO is a very serious offense and it might cause you a lifetime visa denial.

Good review though!

[zttrszPwCmp 34]

And.....'DON'T LIE'

If you don't know or you forgot the answer, just tell the CO that you don't know or you forgot. Because lying to the CO is a very serious offense and it might cause you a lifetime visa denial.

Good review though!

Good point!

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But only one thing. So I have already tried a tourist visa about 6 month ago or maybe less since same sex couples couldnt apply for fiancé visa AND didnt have any intentions to stay there. Our were so hopeless but we have never ever had the attention to stay illegally since it's lame. Now that Doma is dead, everything has changed, it's our chance to reapply but as fiancé now. Im pretty sure they will be asking as about applying like a tourist at first and than for a tourist visa. Still don't know what to do

And.....'DON'T LIE'

If you don't know or you forgot the answer, just tell the CO that you don't know or you forgot. Because lying to the CO is a very serious offense and it might cause you a lifetime visa denial.

Good review though!

[Mr&MrsA 9]

im sorry but how do you create a new topic? help!

[loughrey101 13]

im sorry but how do you create a new topic? help!

Leave this thread and go to the main 'K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures' page that contains this topic and on the top right you will see a 'start new topic' tab and click that and give your topic a title.

[Andrea&Henry 311]

But only one thing. So I have already tried a tourist visa about 6 month ago or maybe less since same sex couples couldnt apply for fiancé visa AND didnt have any intentions to stay there. Our were so hopeless but we have never ever had the attention to stay illegally since it's lame. Now that Doma is dead, everything has changed, it's our chance to reapply but as fiancé now. Im pretty sure they will be asking as about applying like a tourist at first and than for a tourist visa. Still don't know what to do

tell the truth, you tried to go a visit your girlfriend but it was denied. That's it! Having a denied b2 visa doesnt have to jeopardize your process. In my case I applied for a tourist visa a year before my hubby applied for my k1 visa, and I was denied. Once my k1 interview arrived, the CO never asked me anything about it. Of course, I declared in my forms "have you ever got fdenied a visa" which I said yes, but during my interview never asked and I was approved. So dont worry, just tell the truth Edited July 14, 2013 by Andrea&Henry

[Andrea&Henry 311]

My biggest advice to you is be one step ahead. Get prepare and try to think all the possible questions, issues, posible red flags, problems and the way you are gonna respond to it. In my case my hubby and and I are 3rd cousins once remove which is basically 4th cousin. And were concern about getting denied. We made sure to have plenty of proof of our relationship, despite our blood bond, and posible answers to any questions related to our family bond. We thought about hundreds scenarios. In the end, the CO asked me how we met and we told her we were related in 4th degree and that was it, she never asked me anything else regarding that topic and were approved. My other advice to you and for anyone starting this process is being mentally and emotional ready for this journey. This is process is not for everyone.