K-1 Visa questions

[natally 0]

Hey guys,

I am curious about the 2-year proof requirement for 129F. My boyfriend is in the Philippines and we barely just started our relationship. We've known each other since high school, more than 10 years ago. I visit the homeland every year since 2013 and we hang out every year as friends. We will be seeing each other in a month for a one-week vacation outside the country. 

 

We are already planning to settle down and I'm planning to take him here in the US by next year. My question is, do we still need to wait for 2 years before filing k-1 or it's okay not to since we've known each other for years? 

 

Thanks in advance!

[DollyDolly 278]

5 minutes ago, natally said:

Hey guys,

I am curious about the 2-year proof requirement for 129F. My boyfriend is in the Philippines and we barely just started our relationship. We've known each other since high school, more than 10 years ago. I visit the homeland every year since 2013 and we hang out every year as friends. We will be seeing each other in a month for a one-week vacation outside the country. 

 

We are already planning to settle down and I'm planning to take him here in the US by next year. My question is, do we still need to wait for 2 years before filing k-1 or it's okay not to since we've known each other for years? 

 

Thanks in advance!

How long have you been in a relationship?

[RJandHamid 1,128]

You do not need to have known each other or have been in a relationship for 2 years to be able to file a K-1 visa. The 1 year requirement refers to having met each other in person within the past 2 years. If you have spent time in person with him at some point within the past 2 years, you are able to apply. 

[natally 0]

4 minutes ago, LucyDolly said:

How long have you been in a relationship?

3 months 

[John & Rose 7,237]

11 minutes ago, natally said:

Hey guys,

I am curious about the 2-year proof requirement for 129F. My boyfriend is in the Philippines and we barely just started our relationship. We've known each other since high school, more than 10 years ago. I visit the homeland every year since 2013 and we hang out every year as friends. We will be seeing each other in a month for a one-week vacation outside the country. 

 

We are already planning to settle down and I'm planning to take him here in the US by next year. My question is, do we still need to wait for 2 years before filing k-1 or it's okay not to since we've known each other for years? 

 

Thanks in advance!

Are you in a relationship?  Are you going to marry?  This sounds like you are just friends and you are simply trying to get him into the states. 

 

The rule is that you have to have met within two years of filing.  Sounds like you have that covered.  Make sure you have pictures together to prove the relationship.

[natally 0]

1 minute ago, John & Rose said:

Are you in a relationship?  Are you going to marry?  This sounds like you are just friends and you are simply trying to get him into the states. 

 

The rule is that you have to have met within two years of filing.  Sounds like you have that covered.  Make sure you have pictures together to prove the relationship.

Yes, we are in a relationship and plan to get married soon. We've been seeing each other every year whenever I go home and visit since 2013, we just don't have any pictures together. Last May of this year, I booked him a hotel under his name though, I don't know if I can use that as one of the proof. 

 

But we'll be traveling next month and for sure will have tons of picture. I will be going home again next year around March to see him. I'm just not sure if these are enough proof  if I want to file later next year (Sept/Oct 2018).

[John & Rose 7,237]

Just now, natally said:

Yes, we are in a relationship and plan to get married soon. We've been seeing each other every year whenever I go home and visit since 2013, we just don't have any pictures together. Last May of this year, I booked him a hotel under his name though, I don't know if I can use that as one of the proof. 

 

But we'll be traveling next month and for sure will have tons of picture. I will be going home again next year around March to see him. I'm just not sure if these are enough proof  if I want to file later next year (Sept/Oct 2018).

Hotel receipts just means he was in a hotel.  You need to find some pictures together that establishes the relationship.  Proof he was there was not proof you were together.  I say take the pictures next month and file right away.  The wait is tough and no one knows what next year will be right.  For the petition you only need to show proof that you've meet in the last two years.  You will need better proof for the interview and AOS process.  I was told that 10 to 15 photos together preferably some with family is adequate for the petition.

[natally 0]

4 hours ago, John & Rose said:

Hotel receipts just means he was in a hotel.  You need to find some pictures together that establishes the relationship.  Proof he was there was not proof you were together.  I say take the pictures next month and file right away.  The wait is tough and no one knows what next year will be right.  For the petition you only need to show proof that you've meet in the last two years.  You will need better proof for the interview and AOS process.  I was told that 10 to 15 photos together preferably some with family is adequate for the petition.

thanks a bunch!