Meeting once enough?

[Misfit122 0]

Hello, I was wondering if meeting one time would be enough for a k1 visa. I know 1 meeting in a 2 year period is enough to apply but I'm worried that one time meeting won't be enough. My fiancee is from Lebanon and we are 2 years apart in age. We talk everyday via text and video chat. We first started dating in the beginning of April of this year, we met online. 

Edited September 11, 2019 by Misfit122

[SalishSea 16,746]

3 minutes ago, Misfit122 said:

Hello, I was wondering if meeting one time would be enough for a k1 visa. I know 1 meeting in a 2 year period is enough to apply but I'm worried that one time meeting won't be enough. My fiancee is from Lebanon and we are 2 years apart in age. We talk everyday via text and video chat. We first started dating in the beginning of April of this year, we met online. 

K-1s for MENA countries can be tough.  One meeting will be adequate for a petition approval, but likely not for a consular approval.  

[flfreddy 92]

You need to meet more than 1 to prove bonavide relationshp

[Misfit122 0]

I was hoping one would be enough since we both don't have much money and I have bad anxiety, so traveling isn't exactly a thing I can do.

Edited September 12, 2019 by Misfit122

[SalishSea 16,746]

Just now, Misfit122 said:

I was hoping one would be enough since we both don't have much money and I have bad anxiety, so traveling isn't exactly a thing I can do.

Then you'll have an uphill battle.  Consulates are not interested in such barriers to developing bona fide relationships.

 

Immigration requires lots of time and money.

[Misfit122 0]

2 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Then you'll have an uphill battle.  Consulates are not interested in such barriers to developing bona fide relationships.

 

Immigration requires lots of time and money.

Yes, unfortunately. My parents are going to sponser him since I don't make enough money. 

Edited September 12, 2019 by Misfit122

[Just Paul 4,591]

The more visits the better.

 

4 minutes ago, Misfit122 said:

we both don't have much money

How do you intended to support your wife for the first 6 to 8 months?

[Misfit122 0]

3 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

The more visits the better.

 

How do you intended to support your wife for the first 6 to 8 months?

Well, he plans to keep working and saving as much as possible beforehand and until he can get a work visa, we'll be staying with my parents. I'm the wife by the way.

Edited September 12, 2019 by Misfit122

[Just Paul 4,591]

1 minute ago, Misfit122 said:

Well, he plans to keep working and saving as much as possible beforehand and until he can get a work visa, we'll be staying with my parents. 

you might want to consider a spousal visa.  It is cheaper overall and he doesn't have to wait to work or travel.

[Misfit122 0]

Just now, Paul & Mary said:

you might want to consider a spousal visa.  It is cheaper overall and he doesn't have to wait to work or travel.

I wonder if we'd have a better chance through that. 

[Just Paul 4,591]

Just now, Misfit122 said:

I wonder if we'd have a better chance through that. 

A big advantage of a spousal is that if it is refused you can appeal it.   A K1 refusal can not be appealed if refused.

[payxibka 10,044]

43 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

A big advantage of a spousal is that if it is refused you can appeal it.   A K1 refusal can not be appealed if refused.

Once the i129f is returned stateside you cannot appeal

[iwir 337]

If money is the constraint,  spousal Visa is your best bet

[SalishSea 16,746]

3 hours ago, iwir said:

If money is the constraint,  spousal Visa is your best bet

Slightly cheaper.  The OP has many issues here, not the least of which is the fact that with only one visit, a MENA country and no viable means of support, approval will be wrought with hurdles.  Like AP.

Edited September 12, 2019 by Jorgedig

[Misfit122 0]

We also talked to a lawyer and she said she will take care of all the paper work. I really don't want us to waste money on a lawyer if the chances of us getting approved are low.