Feeling stuck. Long Distance Struggles... Any other immigration options for me??

[JoshandSarah 52]

My Fiancé and I are not doing great and im worried it might end. We aren’t married just yet. Getting back into New Zealand is almost impossible right now with the COVID restrictions there ATLEAST until April-May. 

Is there any other option anybody could suggest for me, changing status of some kind if that’s even possible?? 
 

Thank you 🙏 

[Verrou 1,898]

Unfortunately if you come with k-1 nothing you can do. U can’t change status with k-1 and 90 days from your entry you will be out of status 

[MarJhi 912]

9 minutes ago, JoshandSarah said:

My Fiancé and I are not doing great and im worried it might end. We aren’t married just yet. Getting back into New Zealand is almost impossible right now with the COVID restrictions there ATLEAST until April-May. 

Is there any other option anybody could suggest for me, changing status of some kind if that’s even possible?? 
 

Thank you 🙏 

Well according to your timeline your fiance entered the US  a month ago, so you have 2 months to figure out the issue (if you don't know what it is already). I am assuming you are the petitioner and your fiance is the beneficiary? I am not sure what kind of status change you would be looking for other than having the clock run out. Sounds like you are wanting to fix it, is it fixable?  

 

Visa Received :	2021-12-18
US Entry :	2021-12-23

[powerpuff 5,888]

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[Crazy Cat 39,206]

22 minutes ago, JoshandSarah said:

My Fiancé and I are not doing great and im worried it might end. We aren’t married just yet. Getting back into New Zealand is almost impossible right now with the COVID restrictions there ATLEAST until April-May. 

Is there any other option anybody could suggest for me, changing status of some kind if that’s even possible?? 
 

Thank you 🙏 

With a K-1, you are extremely limited.  

https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-us-citizens/visas-for-fiancees-of-us-citizens#:~:text=K-1 and K-2,violation of U.S. immigration law.

 

[Boiler 43,419]

Mexico? Do need think you need a visa and would be nice to hang out

[Dashinka 23,229]

Sorry it is not working out for you and your fiancé.  Do the restrictions for entering NZ apply to NZ citizens? 

[Rocio0010 5,561]

So sorry it's not working out. Unfortunately a k-1 visa does not allow to change your status in another way. You have to marry within the 90 days, otherwise you'd be out of status.

I don't think countries are denying entry to their own citizens.

[Boiler 43,419]

NZ has been a bit weird 

[Crazy Cat 39,206]

4 minutes ago, Boiler said:

NZ has been a bit weird 

"Our World In Data" shows that Omicron makes up only 45% of all Covid cases.  If true, that means it will several weeks before the virus starts winding down, imo.  In comparison, it shows a 97% Omicron prevalence. 

[SteveInBostonI130 3,319]

41 minutes ago, Dashinka said:

Sorry it is not working out for you and your fiancé.  Do the restrictions for entering NZ apply to NZ citizens? 

 

I think NZ has a registry system for booking quarantine accomodations in advance.  No one, even NZ citizens, can travel back without that booking confirmation.  Apparently it's a long waiting list.

[CMJuilland 484]

I’m very sorry it’s difficult for you guys right now.  Like others have said, unfortunately, there is no other avenue than adjusting status through your fiancé after getting married. 

It’s an adjustment at the beginning (not only immigration-wise…).  If you think there is any chance that you guys can still make it, I would try.  It would be a shame if the non-citizen went back to NZ to regret it as the immigration wait times will most likely not go down anytime soon… 

 

[SteveInBostonI130 3,319]

@JoshandSarah, have you contacted authorities in NZ for special consideration?  I hope a K1 relationship going awry and threat of loss of immigration/visa status would qualify as urgent.  

[Daisy.Chain 317]

1 hour ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

 

I think NZ has a registry system for booking quarantine accomodations in advance.  No one, even NZ citizens, can travel back without that booking confirmation.  Apparently it's a long waiting list.

I heard that once a person waits and finally gets into NZ (even a citizen) there is a mandatory quarantine (under armed guard) where the people entering are forced to pay for a two-week quarantine in a fancy hotel. 

[JoshandSarah 52]

1 hour ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

@JoshandSarah, have you contacted authorities in NZ for special consideration?  I hope a K1 relationship going awry and threat of loss of immigration/visa status would qualify as urgent.  

@SteveInBostonI130 Hi Steve, 

 

can you explain this to me??