K-1 proof of meeting?

[portorusa 431]

2 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Can one be requested by walking into the border office?

I don't know, maybe. I will let him know about this.

[Tara & Rohit 224]

2 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Later on at the interview but not a requirement for the petition to be approved 

Very true! And still, very forced.

[SalishSea 16,770]

3 minutes ago, portorusa said:

That's his concern also (that in the eyes of USCIS it will look suspicious). But there is no money involved. He thinks he's madly in love with the lady and is willing to take a risk. 

There is also an issue of an age gap (he is 72 y.o. , she is 32 y.o).

The communication is through Skype only (calls and video-calls). How can they prove those?

They have a host of red flags.  Not every green card marriage involves an exchange of money.

 

But think about it.....would it be normal to proceed with marrying someone from one's hometown that had met once for a drink in a bar?  Like a local Tinder date?  

 

There is no call to 'prove communication' via Skype or otherwise for the petition.

Edited May 7, 2019 by Jorgedig

[geowrian 22,335]

Just now, portorusa said:

That's his concern also (that in the eyes of USCIS it will look suspicious). But there is no money involved. He thinks he's madly in love with the lady and is willing to take a risk. 

Money is not needed for marriage or immigration fraud. I'm not saying that is the case here, but it certainly does not exclude it.

He thinks he is madly in love. What does she think? The CO will need to evaluate the entire relationship, not just try to determine his feelings.

 

Just now, portorusa said:

There is also an issue of an age gap (he is 72 y.o. , she is 32 y.o).

Depends on local customs if this will draw scrutiny.

I'm no expert with Mexico, but a 40 year age gap like that will probably draw a concern if she is just marrying for a green card.

Maybe it's real. Maybe she's a gold digger (it's not illegal!). But the CO must be convinced that she is not marrying for a green card, not prove that is her intent.

[payxibka 10,044]

4 minutes ago, portorusa said:

That's his concern also (that in the eyes of USCIS it will look suspicious). But there is no money involved. He thinks he's madly in love with the lady and is willing to take a risk. 

There is also an issue of an age gap (he is 72 y.o. , she is 32 y.o).

The communication is through Skype only (calls and video-calls). How can they prove those?

Won't be a concern for the uscis but it will be later at the consulate 

[SalishSea 16,770]

OP, if he is 72, presumably he is retired.  Instead of meeting for a one-time drink and then filing, why does he not travel to her town and spend some actual time with her?  At his age, he should know that you don't marry someone after spending a few hours in a bar with them!

[Russ&Caro 1,548]

If it's possible, I would suggest to your friend that he have you or another friend accompany him on his visit to Nogales, for safety reasons. At 72 years of age it's a good idea to have a travel companion to Mexico especially considering he is meeting a person he met online for the first time.

[portorusa 431]

She applied for a tourist visa to USA twice, and was denied. Gold-digger, no - his income is low, and she knows that. They will need a joint sponsor from the US for sure, and she says she can find one. She is also willing to pay for the immigration papers (works as a realtor in Mexico).

 

[portorusa 431]

6 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

OP, if he is 72, presumably he is retired.  Instead of meeting for a one-time drink and then filing, why does he not travel to her town and spend some actual time with her?  At his age, he should know that you don't marry someone after spending a few hours in a bar with them!

For two reasons: He doesn't have enough money to travel, and also he is afraid to travel to Mexico (personal security issue).

[portorusa 431]

9 minutes ago, Russ&Caro said:

If it's possible, I would suggest to your friend that he have you or another friend accompany him on his visit to Nogales, for safety reasons. At 72 years of age it's a good idea to have a travel companion to Mexico especially considering he is meeting a person he met online for the first time.

Yes, he is considering that also (bringing a friend or two with him).

Edited May 7, 2019 by portorusa

[payxibka 10,044]

5 minutes ago, portorusa said:

She applied for a tourist visa to USA twice, and was denied. Gold-digger, no - his income is low, and she knows that. They will need a joint sponsor from the US for sure, and she says she can find one. She is also willing to pay for the immigration papers (works as a realtor in Mexico).

 

Red flags all over those statements

 

"Honey, I just need your blue passport,  I will take care of the rest  "

Edited May 7, 2019 by payxibka

[Crazy Cat 39,218]

22 minutes ago, portorusa said:

That's his concern also (that in the eyes of USCIS it will look suspicious). But there is no money involved. He thinks he's madly in love with the lady and is willing to take a risk. 

There is also an issue of an age gap (he is 72 y.o. , she is 32 y.o).

This sounds like another great chapter for my new book, "Tales of the Green Card"...........

[junkmart 320]

46 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Passport entry stamp?

You don't get those when crossing to Mexico and staying in the border zone. Same for US side, they don't stamp either.

[payxibka 10,044]

5 hours ago, junkmart said:

You don't get those when crossing to Mexico and staying in the border zone. Same for US side, they don't stamp either.

What happens if you cross and leave the border zone?

[junkmart 320]

 

7 minutes ago, payxibka said:

What happens if you cross and leave the border zone?

You would go to the port of entry or other office and get a FMM travel permit. It’s similar to an I-94 and should be turned in when exiting the country, although I never have. I’ve also had entry stamps placed in my passport when flying from a border zone airport to Mexico City. Never had an exit stamp.