Same sex k1 visa

[Vienchulo 0]

I hope I don't offend any one here, I just want to ask if anyone knows or has heard of a same sex couple, one being a Muslim, appying for and being approved for a k1 visa?

I live in the USA, he lives in Islamabad, yes... Pakistan. I guess you can tell who is muslim now... We have been dating for shy of 3 yrs. We have seen eachother 5 times during this 3 yrs, I have met his family but they don't know about our relationship, only his older sister knows and she is ok with it, she has told me plenty of times that she knows we make eachother happy and that's all that matters to her. Her parents and brother in the other hand have expressed their dislike towards homosexuality and that they rather see their kids dead than being homosexual.

We have tried applying for other countries, he has applied for a tourist visa to the USA, a student visa as well, he even applied for a student visa to the uk and they have all been denied.

Does anyone know what would happen if we apply for a k1 visa and someone there at the consulate decides to out him? Are the agents giving the interviews not all American? We love eachother and want to be together, but sometimes it feels like it's not going to happen anytime soon.

I hope someone can give me some advise on what we should do. I love him and I don't want to loose him. Specially because his country is anti gay... I know being a homosexual in Islam is not a sin, having sex is but I'm sure people don't see it like that, specially in Pakistan.

My family loves him very much, and what's more important, they approve of us. And that's all that matters to me. Whatever we do is between us, God, and Allah.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope someone out there has good advice.

[Ian H. 207]

You're not offending anyone and if anyone here makes you feel uncomfortable, feel free to report them. This site welcomes all who need help with their legitimate immigration questions.

I honestly cannot say what would happen if someone were to "out" him. I have actually wondered about this because I have heard of binational same sex couples with partners from very anti gay countries, but have never heard of them being outed.

I assume that visa cases are confidential, but I guess you mean what if someone who knows him or his family sees him or something, then I don't know. I have also actually heard of gays being able to get asylum for persecution in their home country, but I'm not sure how that works.

I'm sorry that I can't give you better advice. I know it must be very frustrating. All I know is that you can apply for a fiance visa because it doesn't matter that Pakistan doesn't recognize your relationship because plenty of states here will.

Edited October 8, 2014 by Ian H.

[Ian H. 207]

One thing I forgot to mention is that the visa says the fiance's name on it. If Pakistan has an exit immigration system, I don't know how that would go either if they see a male name on it.

I know you say you aren't "trying" to offend, but you are. A person can choose to believe whatever religion they want. If he says he's a Muslim, it's because he is.

[Boiler 43,363]

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I do not know about Pakistan but I do know that Morocco has for example been well know as Gay friendly. There was the recent story which went against the norms and received a lot of coverage. I was under the impression that due to local culture the same applied throughout MENA.

To answer your question, all Consulates I believe employ local staff, never heard of one that did not. usually the final say will be down to US seconded staff.

[Not a Tailor 1,370]

Anyone offended is frankly not worth your time. I really wish I had good advice but perhaps including an affidavit from each of you in your fiancé package that you fear for his life if his family finds out about your relationship due to their views on homosexuality would be helpful? I don't know. I hope someone who has lived through this will have more information for you. I also wonder if perhaps it might not be grounds for expedition that your fiancé may have reason to fear for his life.

Congratulations on your engagement and I hope that this will go quickly and easily for you.

[Ian H. 207]

I would like to point out, just in case it's misinterpreted later on, my comment earlier about the person trying to offend wasn't directed at the OP, but at someone else who apparently deleted their post or it got removed.

[Boiler 43,363]

I would like to point out, just in case it's misinterpreted later on, my comment earlier about the person trying to offend wasn't directed at the OP, but at someone else who apparently deleted their post or it got removed.

So it has, very odd.

[TBoneTX 42,990]

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[Ryan H 3,790]

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[sandinista! 1,816]

You might find more info posting this in the south Asia forum. Regardless, best of luck, and I hope you have a hassle free visa process, with your fiance's privacy respected the whole way through.

[Vienchulo 0]

Thank you all for all for your responses! I will keep searching for an answer. One way or another me and my fiancé will be together one day. Thanks again!

[wcoskrey 0]

I hope I don't offend any one here, I just want to ask if anyone knows or has heard of a same sex couple, one being a Muslim, appying for and being approved for a k1 visa?

I live in the USA, he lives in Islamabad, yes... Pakistan. I guess you can tell who is muslim now... We have been dating for shy of 3 yrs. We have seen eachother 5 times during this 3 yrs, I have met his family but they don't know about our relationship, only his older sister knows and she is ok with it, she has told me plenty of times that she knows we make eachother happy and that's all that matters to her. Her parents and brother in the other hand have expressed their dislike towards homosexuality and that they rather see their kids dead than being homosexual.

We have tried applying for other countries, he has applied for a tourist visa to the USA, a student visa as well, he even applied for a student visa to the uk and they have all been denied.

Does anyone know what would happen if we apply for a k1 visa and someone there at the consulate decides to out him? Are the agents giving the interviews not all American? We love eachother and want to be together, but sometimes it feels like it's not going to happen anytime soon.

I hope someone can give me some advise on what we should do. I love him and I don't want to loose him. Specially because his country is anti gay... I know being a homosexual in Islam is not a sin, having sex is but I'm sure people don't see it like that, specially in Pakistan.

My family loves him very much, and what's more important, they approve of us. And that's all that matters to me. Whatever we do is between us, God, and Allah.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope someone out there has good advice.

[wcoskrey 0]

Vienchulo -- Although it's been a long time since you posted, I hope you'll get this. Best wishes to you guys -- assuming that you are together by now. I'm in a similar situation, except that my fiancé is Egyptian. Please let me know how things went with your fiancé when he left Pakistan. I have not gotten any answers to my question about what happens when my guy tries to leave Egypt with a K1 visa stamped in his passport, showing an obviously male name as the petitioner.