Meeting in person

[Summerbrezz07 12]

I’m looking for some  opinions..... I am well aware of the requirement of having met each other within two years of filing the  petition.  I went to visit my fiancé in October 2018, and we will be filing our petition within the next few months. But since it’s approaching a year since we have Physically seen each other and  although  we have plenty of proof to provide , I  was wondering if it would be a good idea to try and have another visit before we actually file the I-129 F.  Any comments and/or experiences would be appreciated .

 

 

[Lil bear 3,831]

9 minutes ago, Summerbrezz07 said:

I’m looking for some  opinions..... I am well aware of the requirement of having met each other within two years of filing the  petition.  I went to visit my fiancé in October 2018, and we will be filing our petition within the next few months. But since it’s approaching a year since we have Physically seen each other and  although  we have plenty of proof to provide , I  was wondering if it would be a good idea to try and have another visit before we actually file the I-129 F.  Any comments and/or experiences would be appreciated .

 

 

Yes it would. Time spent together .. number of visits and length of visits .. is one of the best evidences a couple can have. For some countries it is more important than others. Plus .. if you’re planning to marry , then wouldn’t you want to see each other as often as possible ? Doesn’t need to be before you submit the  I129f .. it can be between submitting it and the interview 

[Crazy Cat 39,227]

Additional visits are not required, but more time together is always better for the relationship as well as immigration....good luck.

[Eric-Pris 1,602]

Forget the petition, that's secondary.  It would be good for the relationship to spend more time together.  Spending a few days with somebody one time isn't enough to know if you should marry that person IMO.  Every extra day is exponentially more beneficial for the relationship.

 

Look for red flags.  And when you see them, don't dismiss them or excuse them.  Does he/she hide their phone messages from you?  Do they need "privacy" to take calls or meetings?  Have they introduced you to family/friends/coworkers?  Do they ask for money?  (Personally, if somebody would depend on me to survive or support, I'd cut and run.)

[geowrian 22,335]

It's not technically required, but I would highly suggest it.

[Summerbrezz07 12]

20 minutes ago, Lil bear said:

Yes it would. Time spent together .. number of visits and length of visits .. is one of the best evidences a couple can have. For some countries it is more important than others. Plus .. if you’re planning to marry , then wouldn’t you want to see each other as often as possible ? Doesn’t need to be before you submit the  I129f .. it can be between submitting it and the interview 

Yes 

 

22 minutes ago, Lil bear said:

Yes it would. Time spent together .. number of visits and length of visits .. is one of the best evidences a couple can have. For some countries it is more important than others. Plus .. if you’re planning to marry , then wouldn’t you want to see each other as often as possible ? Doesn’t need to be before you submit the  I129f .. it can be between submitting it and the interview 

@Lil bear thanks for insight , I do agree the more time spent together is definitely a good thing and it’s difficult being apart for so many months .

[DaveAndAnastasia 2,079]

I'd recommend asking in the India subforum , but my impression is that Mumbai is at the very least, not among the easier consulates.

[Summerbrezz07 12]

28 minutes ago, Eric-Pris said:

Forget the petition, that's secondary.  It would be good for the relationship to spend more time together.  Spending a few days with somebody one time isn't enough to know if you should marry that person IMO.  Every extra day is exponentially more beneficial for the relationship.

 

Look for red flags.  And when you see them, don't dismiss them or excuse them.  Does he/she hide their phone messages from you?  Do they need "privacy" to take calls or meetings?  Have they introduced you to family/friends/coworkers?  Do they ask for money?  (Personally, if somebody would depend on me to survive or support, I'd cut and run.)

 

29 minutes ago, Eric-Pris said:

Forget the petition, that's secondary.  It would be good for the relationship to spend more time together.  Spending a few days with somebody one time isn't enough to know if you should marry that person IMO.  Every extra day is exponentially more beneficial for the relationship.

 

Look for red flags.  And when you see them, don't dismiss them or excuse them.  Does he/she hide their phone messages from you?  Do they need "privacy" to take calls or meetings?  Have they introduced you to family/friends/coworkers?  Do they ask for money?  (Personally, if somebody would depend on me to survive or support, I'd cut and run.)

As for red flags , when I was to visit for the first time I can say there were no concerns what so ever . We enjoyed our time spent together and nothing was hidden from each other. Family and friends are well aware of our relationship, but I can also appreciate your input 

[Summerbrezz07 12]

5 minutes ago, DaveAndAnastasia said:

I'd recommend asking in the India subforum , but my impression is that Mumbai is at the very least, not among the easier consulates.

 

5 minutes ago, DaveAndAnastasia said:

I'd recommend asking in the India subforum , but my impression is that Mumbai is at the very least, not among the easier consulates.

Any insight as to why you feel that way about the consultation in Mumbai?

[DaveAndAnastasia 2,079]

Just now, Summerbrezz07 said:

 

Any insight as to why you feel that way about the [consulate] in Mumbai?

I remember a non-trivial number of posters with Indian beneficiaries here who have had difficulties and ended up with extended administrative processing post-interview or a denial over the two or so years I've been here. I don't know how typical they were, just that it seemed common enough that I remember it.

[Summerbrezz07 12]

1 minute ago, DaveAndAnastasia said:

I remember a non-trivial number of posters with Indian beneficiaries here who have had difficulties and ended up with extended administrative processing post-interview or a denial over the two or so years I've been here. I don't know how typical they were, just that it seemed common enough that I remember it.

Thanks ...any info I can receive concerning the process is always helpful. 

[geowrian 22,335]

Mumbai has been becoming increasing more strict with relationships and public charge issues lately. AP for a couple months after interview isn't uncommon either. Here's a thread to look through if you're interested.

 

[Summerbrezz07 12]

15 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Mumbai has been becoming increasing more strict with relationships and public charge issues lately. AP for a couple months after interview isn't uncommon either. Here's a thread to look through if you're interested.

 

Thank you....I will read through all the information

[JFH 12,189]

*~*~*procedural question moved from “progress reports” to “process and procedures”*~*~*

[NYCruiser 423]

4 hours ago, Summerbrezz07 said:

 

Any insight as to why you feel that way about the consultation in Mumbai?

There is a lot of fraud with India and the subcontinent, that;s why. You can google a series of videos where movie people visit Embassies the world over and you see the document fraud and desperation of Indians wanting to leave India.

Google: UK Border Force 2018 Episode 2. (as an example of a Western Country.)