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[Chene 4]

Hi I have a question about making my girlfriend usa resident.i met her online since 1-5-2018.i just came back from visiting her.i was in dominican republic for 2 weeks.when we communicate through phone we only chat through WhatsApp using txt.i have tinnitus and hypercusis plus hard of hearing so I can't use phone close to my ear.at the moment im unemployed.one of my siblings can be my co sponser.so far i have backed up whatsapp txt chats and took tons of photos together.plus saved plane and reciept tickets.she has visa tourist visit and was thinking of flying her over to california for a couple of days.she has no kids and never married.is it too soon to file for k1visa?

 

[Ben&Zian 4,397]

2 minutes ago, Chene said:

Hi I have a question about making my girlfriend usa resident.i met her online since 1-5-2018.i just came back from visiting her.i was in dominican republic for 2 weeks.when we communicate through phone we only chat through WhatsApp using txt.i have tinnitus and hypercusis plus hard of hearing so I can't use phone close to my ear.at the moment im unemployed.one of my siblings can be my co sponser.so far i have backed up whatsapp txt chats and took tons of photos together.plus saved plane and reciept tickets.she has visa tourist visit and was thinking of flying her over to california for a couple of days.she has no kids and never married.is it too soon to file for k1visa?

 

 

Technically no. As long as you have met within the last two years... you have.. and are both free and legally able to marry, you qualify.

 

That being said, the I129f petiton stage at USCIS shouldnt be an issue. its possibly when you got the embassy level for interview. The Dominican Republic isnt the hardest embassy but it isnt the easiest either so they may question such a short relationship but you would have an extra 7 or 8 months most likely to build the relationship, plus maybe an extra visit or two. 

 

 

[Chene 4]

2 minutes ago, Ben&Zian said:

 

Technically no. As long as you have met within the last two years... you have.. and are both free and legally able to marry, you qualify.

 

That being said, the I129f petiton stage at USCIS shouldnt be an issue. its possibly when you got the embassy level for interview. The Dominican Republic isnt the hardest embassy but it isnt the easiest either so they may question such a short relationship but you would have an extra 7 or 8 months most likely to build the relationship, plus maybe an extra visit or two. 

 

 

Thanks for the reply.meanwhile I'll read some more info in the guides section😀

[Ben&Zian 4,397]

Just now, Chene said:

Thanks for the reply.meanwhile I'll read some more info in the guides section😀

 

Thats good, always be prepared and informed. Something you see a lot of on here is people not understanding the process.

 

Also check out the Domincan Republic forum for more specifics into how the process works and peoples experiences.

[Dutchster 1,106]

If you feel like it's not too soon for a K-1 visa, then pursue it, if you both are 100% sure to get married this year and her leaving her home behind. 

As Ben already advised, make another trip or two to build your relationship up more. Marriage it's just something. After K-1, it takes another aprox. 1 year to gain residency. Another $1225 after entering on the K-1 visa, and ~4 months until she receives her work authorization or is allowed to leave and re-enter the country if she wants to leave. There are a whole lot of restrictions and costs for a K-1 holder.

I'd suggest to fully read into this whole process, and the costs. But also, if you both (mostly her) will be able to be dependent for a while. 

[Chene 4]

In the fiance letter of intent in the "address of filing location" do I put the ucsis address of my ucsis office that is nearby me or the Dallas ucsis lockbox? In her letter I put the same address? In the green underline she puts address of us embassy in her country and I put this address? I included a sample.

 

 

[Naes 12,205]

4 minutes ago, Chene said:

In the fiance letter of intent in the "address of filing location" do I put the ucsis address of my ucsis office that is nearby me or the Dallas ucsis lockbox? In her letter I put the same address? In the green underline she puts address of us embassy in her country and I put this address? I included a sample.

 

 

Lockbox.

 

theres no uscis office that it will go to, as all I-129f goes to California. However it is not assigned till then so lockbox is enough.

 

the green one says before it “when submitting for interview” 

 

So that will be needed when you’re writing one for the interview.

Edited April 27, 2018 by Naes

[Chene 4]

Thanks for the help😁🤗

[Chene 4]

Do I need to include two 325a forms? One for me and one for fiance.i read in old posts that it wasn't needed anymore 🤔

[geowrian 22,335]

3 hours ago, Chene said:

Do I need to include two 325a forms? One for me and one for fiance.i read in old posts that it wasn't needed anymore 🤔

The G-325As are no longer needed. Please check the I-129F instructions and the guide for current required documentation.

Guide: http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

[Chene 4]

Thanks.i read tons.if op can update the guide.in guide checklist it says to include form 325a.

[payxibka 10,044]

4 minutes ago, Chene said:

Thanks.i read tons.if op can update the guide.in guide checklist it says to include form 325a.

No it doesn't.  No mention of g-325a in required forms

 

 

 

 

Edited April 28, 2018 by payxibka

[Chene 4]

2 minutes ago, payxibka said:

No it doesn't.  No mention of g-325a in required forms

 

In the k1 guide.if u click on cover letter sample.in the sample it mentions to include form 325a.cover letter doc

[payxibka 10,044]

1 minute ago, Chene said:

In the k1 guide.if u click on cover letter sample.in the sample it mentions to include form 325a.cover letter doc

Ah, I see it.  Even if you did include it you would e OK

[geowrian 22,335]

The cover letter is outdated, apparently. The guide is current.

When in doubt, check the I-129F instructions. This defines what is required more than any guide.