K1 Visa question

[A&D25612 32]

Hi all!

 

I have a probably silly question but couldn't seem to find the answer by searching. Me and my partner will hopefully be applying for the K1 Visa this year but I was wondering if the fact we met online would affect our case at all? And what is the best way to provide evidence for this? Or at which point in the process does this matter to them?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Ash

[Roel 7,191]

90% of k1 partners met online. 

You just write down when and where  

You provide evidence for meeting in person. 

[Megan&Daniel 117]

I met my fiance in a video chat room. No issues! 

[A&D25612 32]

1 minute ago, Megan&Daniel said:

I met my fiance in a video chat room. No issues! 

 

35 minutes ago, Roel said:

90% of k1 partners met online. 

You just write down when and where  

You provide evidence for meeting in person. 

Thank you both! Feeling more relieved now lol 

[Jeanne Adil 1,651]

not for your country

it is only an issue for the high fraud countries where USC are scammed on online dating sites for money

[A&D25612 32]

1 hour ago, adil-rafa said:

not for your country

it is only an issue for the high fraud countries where USC are scammed on online dating sites for money

Ah yeah, that makes sense. Thanks! 

[Olga&Jared 267]

Shouldn't be a problem. My fiancé and I also met online. What we worried about was the duration of our relationship (we met 10 months ago) that's why we also thought that it wouldn't be considered genuine. But we got approved 3 weeks ago  Just be honest and tell them how you met, fell in love and why you want to marry. 

[ourjourney_pc 118]

14 hours ago, A&D25612 said:

Hi all!

 

I have a probably silly question but couldn't seem to find the answer by searching. Me and my partner will hopefully be applying for the K1 Visa this year but I was wondering if the fact we met online would affect our case at all? And what is the best way to provide evidence for this? Or at which point in the process does this matter to them?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Ash

just include a copy of the T & C of the dating site (if it was) where you met to avoid RFE.

goodluck

[SalishSea 16,772]

16 hours ago, A&D25612 said:

Hi all!

 

I have a probably silly question but couldn't seem to find the answer by searching. Me and my partner will hopefully be applying for the K1 Visa this year but I was wondering if the fact we met online would affect our case at all? And what is the best way to provide evidence for this? Or at which point in the process does this matter to them?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Ash

As long as you have met in person at least once in the two years prior to filing, shouldn't be an issue.

[Lucky2Lucky 2,526]

As long as you have also met in person - it does not matter how you originally met.

[A&D25612 32]

On 2/6/2019 at 3:53 PM, Olga&Jared said:

Shouldn't be a problem. My fiancé and I also met online. What we worried about was the duration of our relationship (we met 10 months ago) that's why we also thought that it wouldn't be considered genuine. But we got approved 3 weeks ago  Just be honest and tell them how you met, fell in love and why you want to marry. 

Great thanks! The duration is another thing I worried about but I guess we should be fine. Congratulations on your approval!!! That's awesome  

[A&D25612 32]

14 hours ago, ourjourney_pc said:

just include a copy of the T & C of the dating site (if it was) where you met to avoid RFE.

goodluck

Oh good point. Will do! and no it wasn't a dating site (although it could be used as such). 

[Rick & Apple 233]

24 minutes ago, A&D25612 said:

Great thanks! The duration is another thing I worried about but I guess we should be fine. Congratulations on your approval!!! That's awesome  

A mutual friend introduced us and we started talking on facebook. 

6 months later,  I went to see her for about 3 weeks. I mailed the k-1 package 3 weeks later. 10 1/2 months later, she was here, we were married, adjustment of status done and green card in hand.  

 

[A&D25612 32]

On 2/7/2019 at 5:42 PM, Rick & Apple said:

A mutual friend introduced us and we started talking on facebook. 

6 months later,  I went to see her for about 3 weeks. I mailed the k-1 package 3 weeks later. 10 1/2 months later, she was here, we were married, adjustment of status done and green card in hand.  

 

Congrats! I know it varies by case but, how long did you both wait until you got your approval after sending the k1 package?

[Rick & Apple 233]

1 hour ago, A&D25612 said:

Congrats! I know it varies by case but, how long did you both wait until you got your approval after sending the k1 package?

3 1/2 months.  This was 2016. I think k-1 approval times are slower now.