Establishing Evidence/Credibility For the K-1 Visa

[SalishSea 16,851]

3 hours ago, Centaurus said:

my idea is to be on Viber with her every day or at least 3x per week

Not necessary or useful.

 

 You need one in-person visit in the two years that precedes your application.  

 

It will take around two years.

 

Spousal visa, which is a better visa entirely, will also take two years.   Good luck.

[SalishSea 16,851]

2 hours ago, Centaurus said:

That's in the rules somewhere?

Kind of!

[brii 34]

6 hours ago, Centaurus said:

Ok, my idea is to be on Viber with her every day or at least 3x per week and document the conversations, send tons of selfies, visit her family and take maybe 30 photos or more with family, etc.  With it done that way can it be done in 1 year?

Why does this sound like such a "checklist to get my visa" comment..? Why not just let your GENUINE relationship develop organically and you will automatically have this evidence..?

[Centaurus 10]

4 hours ago, brii said:

Why does this sound like such a "checklist to get my visa" comment..? Why not just let your GENUINE relationship develop organically and you will automatically have this evidence..?

You are straying off topic.  My topic is about my question only.  

[carmel34 3,533]

9 hours ago, Centaurus said:

Got it.  Based on the guidelines, I should apply after we have met in person w/ several photos together, and  perhaps with Viber records, phone records and email records to back it up. 

Evidence of meeting in person, at least once in the two years before filing the I-129F petition for a fiancé visa, plus other required civil documents, is all that you need for a low-fraud country like Hungary.  Best evidence of meeting in person is original boarding passes, passport stamps, hotel receipts, a few photos of the two of you together.  No need for email, phone, or chat records.  As others have said, why not consider a CR-1 spousal visa, as it is far superior and takes about the same amount of time from filing a petition to US entry (1.5 - 2 years)?

[Centaurus 10]

1 minute ago, carmel34 said:

Evidence of meeting in person, at least once in the two years before filing the I-129F petition for a fiancé visa, plus other required civil documents, is all that you need for a low-fraud country like Hungary.  Best evidence of meeting in person is original boarding passes, passport stamps, hotel receipts, a few photos of the two of you together.  No need for email, phone, or chat records.  As others have said, why not consider a CR-1 spousal visa, as it is far superior and takes about the same amount of time from filing a petition to US entry (1.5 - 2 years)?

I've heard it was more difficult a few years ago, curious why it appears better now?  Also, what's your opinion about the initial time before we met in person with the required documentation?  Let's suppose I met her online just 1 month before and hit it off great during a 2 week visit to the point of an on the spot proposal w/ meetings w/ parents in the country etc?

[Palawan 130]

7 minutes ago, carmel34 said:

Evidence of meeting in person, at least once in the two years before filing the I-129F petition for a fiancé visa, plus other required civil documents, is all that you need for a low-fraud country like Hungary.  Best evidence of meeting in person is original boarding passes, passport stamps, hotel receipts, a few photos of the two of you together.  No need for email, phone, or chat records.  As others have said, why not consider a CR-1 spousal visa, as it is far superior and takes about the same amount of time from filing a petition to US entry (1.5 - 2 years)?

Many could and would argue that spousal visa isn't "far superior", that is an opinion.

[Tom.Jen 43]

4 minutes ago, Centaurus said:

I've heard it was more difficult a few years ago, curious why it appears better now?  Also, what's your opinion about the initial time before we met in person with the required documentation?  Let's suppose I met her online just 1 month before and hit it off great during a 2 week visit to the point of an on the spot proposal w/ meetings w/ parents in the country etc?

I'd say it definitely sounds sus and would be a red flag... You haven't even met this person and within 2 months you want to marry them? That's why others suggested to meet at least twice before filing. There's ton of info on this site to look all this up. What's stopping you to go through it and read it like everyone else does?

[Palawan 130]

5 minutes ago, Centaurus said:

I've heard it was more difficult a few years ago, curious why it appears better now?  Also, what's your opinion about the initial time before we met in person with the required documentation?  Let's suppose I met her online just 1 month before and hit it off great during a 2 week visit to the point of an on the spot proposal w/ meetings w/ parents in the country etc?

Pandemic shut or closed caused the backlog

 

When I did my K1 it was approved in 30 days and she was in my country in less than 4 months from Philippines.

 

Now of days there is a backlog on all Fiance and Spousal visas,  You are right a few years ago the K1 was the way to go.  I could of waited 4 months or waited over a year on a spousal visa.

 

What I don't like about doing a Spousal Visa now of days is the long wait time, you marry said person after only meeting them in person after a few days and next year you get divorce due to the log wait time, then you could have your assets being split.

 

 

[Centaurus 10]

4 minutes ago, Tom.Jen said:

I'd say it definitely sounds sus and would be a red flag... You haven't even met this person and within 2 months you want to marry them? That's why others suggested to meet at least twice before filing. There's ton of info on this site to look all this up. What's stopping you to go through it and read it like everyone else does?

What?  You don't believe in love at  first sight?  You need to be a bit less narrow minded it sounds like.

[Tom.Jen 43]

Just now, Centaurus said:

What?  You don't believe in love at  first sight?  You need to be a bit less narrow minded it sounds like.

Don't ask me this. Ask USCIS employees that'll handle your case

[Centaurus 10]

Just now, Tom.Jen said:

Don't ask me this. Ask USCIS employees that'll handle your case

Do you work for USCIS?

[Tom.Jen 43]

3 minutes ago, Centaurus said:

Do you work for USCIS?

You're right, I don't. And I believe no one else here does. So why are you even asking us here for help? Just go ahead and file whatever and however you want. Good luck!

[Crazy Cat 39,561]

45 minutes ago, Centaurus said:

I've heard it was more difficult a few years ago, curious why it appears better now?

Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation.

K-1        
    More expensive than CR-1    
    Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork)    
    Spouse can not leave the US until she/he receives approved Advance Parole (approx 6-8 months)    
    Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 6-8 months)    
    Some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period    
    Spouse will not receive Green Card for many months after Adjustment of Status is filed.
    A K-1 might be a better choice when 18-21 year old children are immigrating also
    In some situations, marriage can affect certain Home country benefits, making a K-1 a better choice   
    A denied K-1 is sent back to USCIS to expire

    The new immigrant cannot file for citizenship until 3 years after Adjustment of Status approval.
    

CR-1
    Less expensive than K-1    
    No Adjustment of Status(I-485, I-131, I-765) required.    
    Spouse can immediately travel outside the US    
    Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival.    
    Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US    
    Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport.
    Spouse has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US.

    The new immigrant can file for citizenship 3 years (minus 90 days) after US entry.
   

 

Edited September 19, 2022 by Crazy Cat

[Palawan 130]

47 minutes ago, Centaurus said:

What?  You don't believe in love at  first sight?  You need to be a bit less narrow minded it sounds like.

I have seen hundred of people file for K1 visa after only meeting one time and some for only a week trip, they were all approved from the Philippines.

 

USCIS follows there own guidelines, they are quit simple for K1 here is the form you file with instruction, very simple and basic.

 

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