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I'm sure this has been posted before and beaten to death, but here's the situtation. I met my fiance and went and visited her in Manila last year. We really enjoyed each other. We are wanting to do the k-1 but doubt we have enough evidence to successfully get it. I want to be sure. We were thinking about doing the b-2 tourist visa so she can come and stay with me for a few weeks and return home for the k-1 process once we file. However, you can't sponsor a "friend" and from what i've read they won't approve her. I am her only source of income at the moment, she does have ties back to the country, she has an 8 year old daughter. Is that enough evidence to show that she wants to return home? Are we just waisting our money trying to get the b-2? We're fine with being open with the process and don't want to lie about it, and we honestly don't want to skip the line and want to do everything correct. any advice? please.
We really want to be together and our immigration system is absolute trash.

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9 minutes ago, kman198 said:

I am her only source of income at the moment,

She will not get a B2 visa.  My advice: Marry, meet outside the US, then start the spousal visa process. 

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
    

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 US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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1 hour ago, kman198 said:

However, you can't sponsor a "friend" and from what i've read they won't approve her

Yes, you can’t sponsor a friend. But the very first thing you need to learn is not to say that she’s “a friend” if she’s your fiancée. I understand it might be customary in the Philippines, but I’m just stating it how immigration might perceive it. 


The B1/ B2 might or might not work. You have nothing to lose other than money. You can always try. 
As to your question about having a kid back in the Philippines, no, that’s not necessarily a strong tie (or not by itself)
 

FROM F1 TO AOS

October 17, 2019 AOS receipt date 

December 09, 2019: Biometric appointment

January 15, 2020 RFE received

January 30, 2020  RFE response sent

Feb 7: EAD approved and interview scheduled

March 18, 2020 Interview cancelled

April 14th 2020: RFE received

April 29, 2020 Approved without interview

May 1, 2020 Card in hand

 

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS

February 1, 2022 package sent

March 28, 2022 Fingerprints reused

July 18, 2023 approval

July 20, 2023 Card in hand

 

N400 

January 30,2023: Online filing

February 4th, 2023: Biometric appointment

June 15th, 2023: Case actively being reviewed

July 11th, 2023: Interview scheduled.

August 30th, 2023: Interview!

August 31st, 2023: Oath ceremony scheduled.

Sept 19th, 2023: Officially a US citizen!

 


 

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36 minutes ago, Daphne . said:

Why do you think you don’t have enough proof for the K1 yet? You met last year, I assume you also have pictures of you 2 together and the boarding passes/passport stamps?


She will very likely not get a tourist visa, many before her have misused a tourist visa to just enter the US and adjust status (even if they had a child/children back home). 

We have been talking for a while, and I had figured they might not approved just having met one time. Yes we do have proof, we met, stayed together in the hotel, we have pictures, receipts, etc. We just wanted to spend some time together during that process and thought that it could only strengthen our case if we could see each other again. it is incredibly more expensive for me to visit her than her visit me, I make the money understandably. So my thought was if we were honest about it, saying we are going to file and not hide the relationship, since i'm her only source of income, the reason for that, not that it matters, is because of the work situation there, they don't allow you to take time off for three weeks to meet someone usually, and it was a terrible job and she was depressed. Fast forward, through the k-1 process I am providing the financial stability as we go through it for the time being, and I'm ok with that, and i'm sure that won't be taken into consideration. Appreciate your feedback. 

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49 minutes ago, kman198 said:

if we state the purpose of her trip is specifically to see me and for evidence for the k-1 fiancé visa, is that acceptable? I know that is a crazy questions, but it's kind of the purpose of the trip. 

Every person who applies to visit the US is already assumed to have intent to stay and adjust status.  Consulate Officers, by law, must reject those who cannot show very strong to home country.  

Right now, the wait time to get a visitor visa interview is 144 days. 

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Posted
13 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

Yes, you can’t sponsor a friend. But the very first thing you need to learn is not to say that she’s “a friend” if she’s your fiancée. I understand it might be customary in the Philippines, but I’m just stating it how immigration might perceive it. 


The B1/ B2 might or might not work. You have nothing to lose other than money. You can always try. 
As to your question about having a kid back in the Philippines, no, that’s not necessarily a strong tie (or not by itself)
 

OK, so from what I've read you cannot sponsor a friend/fiance on the b-2 visa... so what does she do? take it with her to the interview with all the supporting documents? what is that process?

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1 minute ago, kman198 said:

take it with her to the interview with all the supporting documents? what is that process?

Consulate Officer are not required to even look at her evidence.  In fact, we see that quite a lot.  Her situation is a textbook case of what Consulate Officers are trained to deny.  But, it's your money.  She is free to apply.  Just expect to waste a lot of time.

I have already given you my advice.  Good luck.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
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1 hour ago, kman198 said:

if we state the purpose of her trip is specifically to see me and for evidence for the k-1 fiancé visa, is that acceptable?

That would indicate immigrant intent. ...the very thing which could disqualify her.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
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1 minute ago, kman198 said:

that's why i'm here. thanks. this is all completely new to me so that's why I'm here. starting from not knowing anything.

Some of us have been around here for a while.  Your situation is quite common.  Unfortunately, your plan is flawed.  Spending more time together is beneficial for multiple reasons.  However, meeting inside the US is not likely, and a CR-1 spousal visa is a better option, imo.  

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

 
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