K or Other Visa, without visiting the Philippines

[itsnews2 0]

Hi Everyone,

I have a question about getting a K or other visa for my sister.

My sister in the Philippines has been conversing with her boyfriend from the USA online for over 6 months. Just recently her boyfriend (an older gentleman) attempted to fly from the USA to the Philippines. However, he has a big fear of flying and while he made the first leg of the flight, when he boarded the second leg (LA to Japan) he had a panic attack and almost heart attack and had to get off the plain on the tarmac and was rushed to the emergency room. Now he is afraid to try and board a plane again and wants to know if there is any way my sister can visit him for their first one on one meeting.

Is there any provision in K or other visa that would allow my sister to come to the USA under conditions etc...

They do want to get married, but the fear of flying/health issue with the boyfriend is preventing the first meeting.

Any thoughts or ideas on how to overcome this issue??

Thanks

[Georgia16 2,858]

She can try and get a visitor visa but will be had for a single PI women.

Otherwise if they could meet in another country maybe close to the US so he wouldn't have to fly so long.

They have to meet for the K-1 otherwise it will be denied.

[jasper383 23]

Maybe they can go the K-1 route. From the USCIS website, the K-1 the requirements are:

You met each other, in person, at least once within 2 years of filing your petition. There are two exceptions that require a waiver:
1. If the requirement to meet would violate strict and long-established customs of your or your fiancé(e)’s foreign culture or social practice.
2. If you prove that the requirement to meet would result in extreme hardship to you.

Maybe with the help of a doctor's note documenting the fear of flying they could go with option 2

[Georgia16 2,858]

Maybe they can go the K-1 route. From the USCIS website, the K-1 the requirements are:

You met each other, in person, at least once within 2 years of filing your petition. There are two exceptions that require a waiver:

1. If the requirement to meet would violate strict and long-established customs of your or your fiancé(e)’s foreign culture or social practice.

2. If you prove that the requirement to meet would result in extreme hardship to you.

Maybe with the help of a doctor's note documenting the fear of flying they could go with option 2

Won't happen.

He could drive to Mexico or Canada .... She will have to try and get a visa to all those countries incl. USA to prove they have tried everything.

[MacUK 983]

Maybe they can go the K-1 route. From the USCIS website, the K-1 the requirements are:

You met each other, in person, at least once within 2 years of filing your petition. There are two exceptions that require a waiver:

1. If the requirement to meet would violate strict and long-established customs of your or your fiancé(e)s foreign culture or social practice.

2. If you prove that the requirement to meet would result in extreme hardship to you.

Maybe with the help of a doctor's note documenting the fear of flying they could go with option 2

Why? There are alternatives to flying or third countries that would not require the USC to fly.

Also, there's no chance of the meeting requirement being waived without the foreign half of the couple at least attempting to get a tourist visa.

[teeak 224]

I agree, meeting in a 3rd country is the best option. She'll probably have an easier time getting a visa to Mexico and he would be able to commute down via train, bus, car etc.

As long as they document their face to face meeting, doesn't matter where, they'll satisfy the requirement.

[Caykay1 71]

Hi Everyone,

I have a question about getting a K or other visa for my sister.

My sister in the Philippines has been conversing with her boyfriend from the USA online for over 6 months. Just recently her boyfriend (an older gentleman) attempted to fly from the USA to the Philippines. However, he has a big fear of flying and while he made the first leg of the flight, when he boarded the second leg (LA to Japan) he had a panic attack and almost heart attack and had to get off the plain on the tarmac and was rushed to the emergency room. Now he is afraid to try and board a plane again and wants to know if there is any way my sister can visit him for their first one on one meeting.

Is there any provision in K or other visa that would allow my sister to come to the USA under conditions etc...

They do want to get married, but the fear of flying/health issue with the boyfriend is preventing the first meeting.

Any thoughts or ideas on how to overcome this issue??

Thanks

I have no idea of any category except visitors visa. However, there's a huge cases of visa/ marriage fraud high in Philippines. Especially with older man involved, I can't tell.

[shipm662 17]

I would suggest they meet in a 3rd county.

I would suggest Costa Rica.

For him, it is accessible by land.

For her, because that country does not require a visa for Filipinos.

Edited April 26, 2016 by shipm662

[baron555 934]

HNow he is afraid to try and board a plane again and wants to know if there is any way my sister can visit him for their first one on one meeting.

Is there any provision in K or other visa that would allow my sister to come to the USA under conditions etc...

Yes if she can obtain a visa to visit somewhere, they can meet there.

They do want to get married, but the fear of flying/health issue with the boyfriend is preventing the first meeting.

Take a boat.

[Transborderwife 4,666]

There are also great medications for anxiety when flying. Even Benadryl to knock you out would help

There are also great medications for anxiety when flying. Even Benadryl to knock you out would help

[Kastrs 723]

There are also great medications for anxiety when flying. Even Benadryl to knock you out would help

There are also great medications for anxiety when flying. Even Benadryl to knock you out would help

This is a good point to consider, have the fiance go speak to a doctor about the extreme anxiety and the doctor will provide something to help.

[Gregory&Dyn 113]

• A single Filipina visiting the U.S on a visitor's visa will never happen. Plain and simple. Nearly a 100% denial rate.
• She will also likely be denied a visitor's visa to Mexico or Canada because of their proximity to the U.S.
• A waiver (K1 meeting within 2 years) is about as likely as the Cubs winning a World Series Pennant

I'm not discounting his fear of flying, but he is going to have to man-up and make this happen if he really loves her. If this guy can't even fly to LA, he is most certainly not going to make it to another a neutral country. He may consider Anti-anxiety medicine, or something to help him sleep while flying. If he can afford it, a First Class seat would certainly alleviate some of the anxieties associated with flying (tight spaces, small seats, sitting, crowds).

Bottom line - he absolutely, positively, with no exceptions must visit her at least one time before filing an I-129F and pursuing a K1 Visa. There is no doctor's excuse, or rationally justifiable exception to qualify for a waiver (in their situation). Even in the most extreme and severe situations, obtaining a waiver is rare. Waivers have been denied for severe medical reasons, military deployments, religious reasons, financial reasons and even in judicial / legal situations.

Edited April 26, 2016 by Gregory&Dyn

[san diego 407]

• A single Filipina visiting the U.S on a visitor's visa will never happen. Plain and simple. Nearly a 100% denial rate.
• She will also likely be denied a visitor's visa to Mexico or Canada because of their proximity to the U.S.
• A waiver (K1 meeting within 2 years) is about as likely as the Cubs winning a World Series Pennant

I'm not discounting his fear of flying, but he is going to have to man-up and make this happen if he really loves her. If this guy can't even fly to LA, he is most certainly not going to make it to another a neutral country. He may consider Anti-anxiety medicine, or something to help him sleep while flying. If he can afford it, a First Class seat would certainly alleviate some of the anxieties associated with flying (tight spaces, small seats, sitting, crowds).

Bottom line - he absolutely, positively, with no exceptions must visit her at least one time before filing an I-129F and pursuing a K1 Visa. There is no doctor's excuse, or rationally justifiable exception to qualify for a waiver (in their situation). Even in the most extreme and severe situations, obtaining a waiver is rare. Waivers have been denied for severe medical reasons, military deployments, religious reasons, financial reasons and even in judicial / legal situations.

Highly misleading about Mexico. Mexican visa is very easy to get. I would get visa to Mexico and let them meet their.

[russandraquel 86]

There are also great medications for anxiety when flying. Even Benadryl to knock you out would help

There are also great medications for anxiety when flying. Even Benadryl to knock you out would help

Apply directly to the forehead

Apply directly to the forehead

Apply directly to the forehead

[Umka36 781]

No such thing as a girlfriend or get to know each other visa. Will have to physically meet somewhere before the boyfriend can file the K1 petition, and be sure to keep back up proof.

Have you met your sister's boyfriend in the US? I'm a bit cynical when people say are ready to marry even before meeting.