Visits and K1 Process

[Hobidyali 267]

Hello guys,

 

I am curious to know how long is too long between visits and does this have any negative impact on a K1? My last visit was in April and according to my timeline NOA2 should be end of January, I am thinking to go to Morocco next month but would that gap affect me? Visit is really close to possible interview, would it be best to go , I am afraid of the gap, or would it be more beneficial to be there for the interview? Thanks in advance for your help.

 

I want to congratulate all of those with recent approvals, also for those who are waiting I want to wish you the best of luck on the journey. This process is tough, nerve racking and anxiety filled, I feel you guys' pain, we are all in this together.

 

For all of the moderators and people on here who are already reunited with their partners, thank you for staying a part of this community and helping us who are still in the process.

 

 

Take care everyone

[RJandHamid 1,133]

That is a question that doesn't have a very clear answer. The CO will likely ask about the last visit and it could be beneficial to say that you had visited again recently. At the same time, going off of other reviews about Casablanca, many times the CO won't ask to look at any additional evidence outside of what was included in the initial petition. How many visits did you make prior to filing the I-129F? 

 

You can't attend the interview with the beneficiary, but they could take your passport with them to prove that you are in the country. But again, often the CO won't look at this or won't care. It still would be nice to be there for the emotional support. 

[Crazy Cat 41,975]

The best evidence is that of time together......how many times have you been together?

[debbiedoo 2,339]

with any k1 petition the more visits the better, but especially with Morocco.

[Hobidyali 267]

42 minutes ago, RJandHamid said:

That is a question that doesn't have a very clear answer. The CO will likely ask about the last visit and it could be beneficial to say that you had visited again recently. At the same time, going off of other reviews about Casablanca, many times the CO won't ask to look at any additional evidence outside of what was included in the initial petition. How many visits did you make prior to filing the I-129F? 

 

You can't attend the interview with the beneficiary, but they could take your passport with them to prove that you are in the country. But again, often the CO won't look at this or won't care. It still would be nice to be there for the emotional support. 

Three times, this would be my forth, so your suggestion is going again before the interview? Will the gap be looked at in a bad way? Or do they understand about vacation times ? I am just trrying not to make  mistake, I am really scared.

41 minutes ago, missileman said:

The best evidence is that of time together......how many times have you been together?

3 times, this would be my 4th, I am concerned with the gap, would this be questioned? Thanks .

[Derik-Lina 230]

11 minutes ago, Hobidyali said:

Three times, this would be my forth, so your suggestion is going again before the interview? Will the gap be looked at in a bad way? Or do they understand about vacation times ? I am just trrying not to make  mistake, I am really scared.

Common sense suggests to visit again and it will not have any negative impact at all.

IMO, 3 visits in one year or even 2 years should be enough. The more FaceTime together the better.

As long as the relationship is legit, you are good to go.. I advise you to focus and pinpoint if there are any red flags and tackle those. Casablanca Consulate is not easy and rightfully so; Lots of fraudulent cases in the past. In general, K1 Visas are not easy either, especially in the MENA  regions due to many factors such as being too married or cultural conflicts.

Best of luck to you and you should never be scared; It is what it is  

Edited December 6, 2018 by Derik-Lina

[Hobidyali 267]

33 minutes ago, Derik-Lina said:

Common sense suggests to visit again and it will not have any negative impact at all.

Thank you so much for your response 😃,  I think you misunderstood my question, I am not saying that visiting again will have a negative impact, common sense dictates that this is the best especially for Morocco, my concern is strictly on whether or not a larger gap between the last visit and interview time will be an issue in their eyes.

Edited December 6, 2018 by Hobidyali

[Derik-Lina 230]

7 minutes ago, Hobidyali said:

Thank you so much for your response 😃,  I think you misunderstood my question, I am not saying that visiting again will have a negative impact, common sense dictates that this is the best especially for Morocco, my concern is strictly on whether or not a larger gap between the last visit and interview time will be an issue in their eyes.

Sorry for misunderstanding. In this case, another visit, and very soon, would totally help.

As far as if the gap in visits will be a red flag, I suggest strengthening your case in any

possible way to balance your case as a hole. Who is older? Any similarities in religion,

language in culture? Will you need a Co-sponsor? These are important factors to consider.

[Jeanne Adil 1,651]

Gap is not that important unless it goes past the 2 year rule

more important is the time spent / length of visits / one week or 10 days is not enough time to know someone/ it is more of a good time vacation

some cannot spend a month or months as we are also trying to work and fulfill the monetary requirerments

but if u can, it is good to stay 2 weeks or longer

i made 5 trips between 2009 and 2015

my trips were

1 month

2 months

3 months

1 month 

3 months

[Boiler 45,651]

Begs the question why you would not want to be together as much as you can.

[Hobidyali 267]

4 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Begs the question why you would not want to be together as much as you can.

Wow, clearly you either didn't read this right or just enjoy making remarks just for the sake of making them.

 

I am concerned about the fact that I haven't been there since April, as stated I WILL be going back next month, my question was whether they will question why I took so long to return, I haven't returned not because I don't want to as you suggested, but rather because of work and having a sick mother who had a stroke and it has put a toll on things. 

 

Please before you make such insenstitive comments , read the post fully.

[Apple Bee 272]

I'm in the same boat OP. I will be going to visit my husband for the 3rd time next month. After that, I will come back for his interview, with any luck , will be some time in April, May or possibly even June. How long have your visits with your partner typically been? I stayed for 3 1/2 weeks the first time, 5 weeks the second time and this 3rd time will unfortunately only be for 2 weeks.

[Apple Bee 272]

19 minutes ago, adil-rafa said:

Gap is not that important unless it goes past the 2 year rule

more important is the time spent / length of visits / one week or 10 days is not enough time to know someone/ it is more of a good time vacation

some cannot spend a month or months as we are also trying to work and fulfill the monetary requirerments

but if u can, it is good to stay 2 weeks or longer

i made 5 trips between 2009 and 2015

my trips were

1 month

2 months

3 months

1 month 

3 months

I so wish I could stay that long with my husband. My job would not have that. I was pushing it staying the 5 weeks.

Edited December 6, 2018 by Apple Bee

[Hobidyali 267]

1 minute ago, Apple Bee said:

I'm in the same boat OP. I will be going to visit my husband for the 3rd time next month. After that, I will come back for his interview, with any luck , will be some time in April, May or possibly even June. How long have your visits with your partner typically been? I stayed for 3 1/2 weeks the first time, 5 weeks the second time and this 3rd time will unfortunately only be for 2 weeks.

Thank you for your input, how long has it been since you went last? Work makes things so hard with the time off situation, unfortunately not as loong as you, 4,3,2. Next month will be my fourth , so you will go next month and again for his interview? 

[Apple Bee 272]

1 minute ago, Hobidyali said:

Thank you for your input, how long has it been since you went last? Work makes things so hard with the time off situation, unfortunately not as loong as you, 4,3,2. Next month will be my fourth , so you will go next month and again for his interview? 

first visit was April-May 2018 then again August-Sept 2018 and this 3rd one will be for 2 weeks at the end of January... I definitely plan to be there for his interview for emotional support and hopefully the consular officer knowing I am there will show we are sincere. The fact that we married on the first visit is a big "red flag" that we have to work to overcome.