Filing I-129F abroad

[ek1357 116]

Hi

does anyone have any knowledge or experience of filing for a K1 visa when the petitioner and beneficiary live together abroad (UK)?

I am a dual citizen and for family reasons had to leave the US at a young age, I am only now able to return but would like to take my partner with me.

I have filed and received NOA1 yesterday (11 Aug).

I just wonder if anyone has experience with this situation. I wonder whether my case is more likely to be rejected given I have no residency or job in the US (although I have worked in finance for many years and will be able to pick up a job very quickly once we set up).

 

Edited August 13, 2019 by ek1357

[geowrian 22,335]

There's no issue with filing the petition while abroad.

The I-134 for the interview (several months later) can be an issue if you don't obtain employment that will continue once in the US, or find a co sponsor (or self-sponsor since London permits it).

 

That said...have you considered marrying then doing DCF? This is faster, cheaper, and the CR-1 (spousal) visa is much better than a K-1 since no AOS is required after entry.

I know UK has marriage rules, but you can marry outside the UK still.

[ek1357 116]

12 minutes ago, geowrian said:

There's no issue with filing the petition while abroad.

The I-134 for the interview (several months later) can be an issue if you don't obtain employment that will continue once in the US, or find a co sponsor (or self-sponsor since London permits it).

 

That said...have you considered marrying then doing DCF? This is faster, cheaper, and the CR-1 (spousal) visa is much better than a K-1 since no AOS is required after entry.

I know UK has marriage rules, but you can marry outside the UK still.

I didn’t even realise that would be an option/ a better option. Having looked online the London embassy are processing applications within 90 days of receipt! My money order has already been cashed.. so I guess I’m stuck playing to long game this way.

I guess I could always do it this way if my application is rejected (a lot of money and time wasted though!)

[HevMarsh 2]

We have applied together from inside the UK (Essex) we have lived together for a few years as I’ve been on a work visa. We are still in the beginning stages but so far so good where that’s concerned. Not much guidance but a little assurance maybe