Divorcing one woman and K1 for the other

[sparclight 9]

since your first wife went back, should be no problem...that was bona fide relationship and she did not stay ...so new chapter now and hopefully another bona fide relationship...easy to prove...few trips, pics etc...You should be fine.

[Limey 551]

the biggest red flag is your timeline to marry

you met this new woman while still married to the other wife

we look to having sincere feelings on VJ and understand the wait is hard

but in your case immigraiton is going to have many issues on your decision to marry a new one while still married

and visiting her while still married?????

I don't think any of these things are a problem to US immigration, or a red flag. And Japan is a low risk country - rich with little corruption.

When I met my now wife she was still married (separated only just before). It was only 2-3 months after I'd lost my partner of 12 years to cancer. So in some people's eyes it might have been very soon, but only those involved in the relationship can really make that decision. We couldn't get married for a while as had to wait for my wife's divorce, but that was a good thing, because it gave us time to continue our relationship without the pressure of deciding exactly when to fire the button on K1. We've been married over a year now, and it just gets better and better.

Good luck to OP, and hope you find happiness this time.

[Gregory&Dyn 113]

what war zones, if you don't mind me asking?

I'd like to know the same. I'm a bit skeptical of the use of his terminology and story. A vet could, but likely wouldn't use the term 'war zone". More likely, a vet would use the terms, theatre, combat zone or use the name of the region / country specifically. And only somebody who has never deployed would use the term, "bomb blast". A vet would have mentioned the incident involving an IED / mortar / grenade. Finally, if he was injured in combat or on active duty, the military / VA would have taken care of his medical issues. Why is he flying to Istanbul for surgery? The VA would NEVER send somebody to a private practice in Istanbul.

I know, I know, this has nothing to do with his question and it doesn't help him at all, but like you I am curious. After all, he did put it out there, did he not? if I am wrong, forgive me.

[Rc123rc 528]

I'd like to know the same. I'm a bit skeptical of the use of his terminology and story. A vet could, but likely wouldn't use the term 'war zone". More likely, a vet would use the terms, theatre, combat zone or use the name of the region / country specifically. And only somebody who has never deployed would use the term, "bomb blast". A vet would have mentioned the incident involving an IED / mortar / grenade. Finally, if he was injured in combat or on active duty, the military / VA would have taken care of his medical issues. Why is he flying to Istanbul for surgery? The VA would NEVER send somebody to a private practice in Istanbul.

I know, I know, this has nothing to do with his question and it doesn't help him at all, but like you I am curious. After all, he did put it out there, did he not? if I am wrong, forgive me.

I wasn't thinking military, based on what he was saying I was thinking independent military contractor. Regardless, of my personal thoughts and knowing how the Japan system works, since we just had our interview there, even though it is a low risk country it does not mean his fiancee won't have problems at the interview. My fiancee in Japan was asked a number of questions about event timing since my finalized divorce was just after to when I proposed. She had to explain that I had been legally separated over 2 years and that the divorce proceedings had been tied up in legal battles. Luckily, I had a ton of documentation and photos prepared, including photos with us and my daughter, for her to present to the interviewing officer. I think his fiancee is going to have a lot of hard questions thrown at her. She is going to need to have a lot of proof of the relationship, know a lot of personal information about him and not rely on the questions she may have seen on the consulate reviews. I think there is no problem with filing the K-1 but don't be surprised of a possible denial. The worst case is they get denied and have to file for CR-1 which takes another year.