Previously filed K1 and Now Possibly K3 or CR1 (seperate people)

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Ok so here is the situation. I previously filed and got approved K1 visa with a girl in Ukraine, we were together a few years and then as time came close and after the petition was approved she just became a completely different person and ended the relationship (ended before the interview process and I immediately submitted the cancelation once it hit NVC). I had zero intentions on ever going overseas again, it was a major embarassment to me after defending her to my friends and family. So fast forward and I have known this girl in the phillipines for 6 years and just recently we decided to give it a go but we are going to go for the K3 or CR1. Has anyone been through or know of a similar experience? I have searched all over the internet and can't find information on a situation like this... Thanks in advance for any help. 

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First off, k3 is obsolete, you should just file I-130 for cr1/ir1.

 

What "situation"? Yes plenty of people have filed previous petitions and then cancelled them only to meet someone else and then file a new petition. The fact that you didn't actually get/use the previous k-1 visa shouldn't have any bearing on your current plans. Good luck.

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When you apply, there will be a question about if you've ever applied for a non-immigrant fiance(e) or spousal visa before, and you'll have to answer yes and provide more details.  Other than that, the process will be the same.  If you read these forums, you'll find a lot of people who have filed multiple times for different people without issues.  

[JFH 12,189]

You will have to state that you have previously filed a petition for someone but the fact that no visa was issued will actually help your case (they are only interested in "serial fiances" who bring a string of people into the country to marry and then divorce - this could look like marriages purely for immigration benefit). 

 

They will also want to know if your girlfriend has had anyone petition for her previously. They are also looking for people who are desperate to get into the country and embark on a string of romances with USCs in the hope that they will lead to a fiancé or spouse visa.

 

Why was your previous relationship an embarrassment? My husband had never been embarrassed that his wife is from another county - quite the opposite. He thinks every American man should have a British wife!

Edited May 12, 2017 by JFH

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2 hours ago, JFH said:

You will have to state that you have previously filed a petition for someone but the fact that no visa was issued will actually help your case (they are only interested in "serial fiances" who bring a string of people into the country to marry and then divorce - this could look like marriages purely for immigration benefit). 

 

They will also want to know if your girlfriend has had anyone petition for her previously. They are also looking for people who are desperate to get into the country and embark on a string of romances with USCs in the hope that they will lead to a fiancé or spouse visa.

 

Why was your previous relationship an embarrassment? My husband had never been embarrassed that his wife is from another county - quite the opposite. He thinks every American man should have a British wife!

The embarrassment was not that she is from another country its that I thought we were strong and we had been together for so long and I told everyone I was getting married.... I have no problem with having a spouse from another country, I love traveling and other cultures. I was absolutely proud of her and even more proud of my current, that is why I am putting it all out there once again. Thanks for the info and after getting the responses here I am confident that we wont have any problems!