Active duty separating in July

[Dutchster 1,107]

6 minutes ago, Lstanick15 said:

Is this true? I thought timeline of knowing each other didn't matter, as long as you'd physically been in each others presence at least once in the last 2 years. That was my understanding when I went through the process 

 

Edit: this page has more info on the k-1

https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-us-citizens/fiancee-visa/fiancee-visas

No, poster is 100% incorrect.

[milimelo 4,729]

Since you're both in Germany get married asap and file dcf in Frankfurt. He only needs to be there to file, you'll handle the rest on your own. 

[Dutchster 1,107]

OP,

You have to decide what you rather want;

K-1 Fiancee visa - reckon about six to seven months to have the visa in hand and able to travel to the United States to get married there within the 90 days frame to suffice the purpose on the visa. Afterwards you file your adjustment of status for permanent residency and work authorization. Receiving the authorization within 90 days also, green card generally 7-12 months. This route is preferable if you want to be together as soon as possible but you do not get to work (and drive) until you at least receive your work authorization. 

CR-1 Spousal visa - this route takes about a year or a little longer to be approved and visa received but you are a permanent resident upon arrival in the United States aka receiving your green card after moving to the United States. This is cheaper than K-1 but you'll be long distance married but you also don't have to go through any hassle of petitions in the US after arriving until removing of conditions is due. 

Direct Consular Filling is an option if he has been living with you for at least six months.

Edited April 17, 2017 by Dutchster

[A'n'L 735]

10 hours ago, Dutchster said:

Direct Consular Filling is an option if he has been living with you for at least six months.

Slight correction: The USC must have been legally residing (not just visiting) in the foreign country for at least six months. The USC and beneficiary does not have to have lived together.

[nexiou 39]

Thanks everyone for your answer! For some reason I didn't see your messages before.

My fiancé and I decided to go for the Fiancé visa so we are starting the process today!

 

[A'n'L 735]

16 minutes ago, nexiou said:

Thanks everyone for your answer! For some reason I didn't see your messages before.

My fiancé and I decided to go for the Fiancé visa so we are starting the process today!

 

Good luck!

[nexiou 39]

Just now, A'n'L said:

Good luck!

Thank you!! I'm so stressed out!

 

[nexiou 39]

I have a question, we are currently living in Germany until June and I'll live with my family in Brussels while he is back to the States. Do I have to do everything from Frankfurt or can I do it from Brussels? That doesn't make a lot of sense to come back in Frankfurt once I live in Brussels ?!

[A'n'L 735]

2 minutes ago, nexiou said:

I have a question, we are currently living in Germany until June and I'll live with my family in Brussels while he is back to the States. Do I have to do everything from Frankfurt or can I do it from Brussels? That doesn't make a lot of sense to come back in Frankfurt once I live in Brussels ?!

You can interview in any country where you are either a citizen or legal resident. Make sure to indicate on the i129f which consulate you wish to interview at.

[nexiou 39]

Just now, A'n'L said:

You can interview in any country where you are either a citizen or legal resident. Make sure to indicate on the i129f which consulate you wish to interview at.

I just saw that, does that mean I have to do it in Frankfurt anyway?

https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/international-offices/germany-frankfurt-field-office

[A'n'L 735]

https://be.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/

 

It does say that the Brussels consulate process immigrant visas and K1 visas. 

[nexiou 39]

Ohhh I think it's because there is only a USCIS office in Frankfurt (and not in Belgium) and so everything is going through Germany but then I can still be interviewed in Brussels!

Edited April 25, 2017 by nexiou

[A'n'L 735]

10 minutes ago, nexiou said:

Ohhh I think it's because there is only a USCIS office in Frankfurt (and not in Belgium) and so everything is going through Germany but then I can still be interviewed in Brussels!

K1's are processed by USCIS in the US and by the consulate in the local country. Had you been applying for a CR1 through consular filing, it would have required a USCIS office. But, you're not - so no need to worry about it.

[nexiou 39]

55 minutes ago, A'n'L said:

K1's are processed by USCIS in the US and by the consulate in the local country. Had you been applying for a CR1 through consular filing, it would have required a USCIS office. But, you're not - so no need to worry about it.

Ohhh ok, I got you! Gosh, thank you so much for all the information! You are so helpful!