start of k1 visa procedure

[Falloumaily 2]

i am new to this group i am senegalese and my wife is american we want to start our k1 visa procedure? we need help we this is where to start thank you

[Verrou 1,899]

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/80-k-1-fiancee-visa-process-amp-procedures/

[davidvs 320]

Are you already married? If so, you will be doing a CR1/IR1 visa, not a K1.

[Crazy Cat 39,261]

1 hour ago, Falloumaily said:

i am new to this group i am senegalese and my wife is american we want to start our k1 visa procedure? we need help we this is where to start thank you

K-1 visas are not for married couples.  Your wife needs to join us here.

[Crazy Cat 39,261]

*****Moved to the IR-1/CR-1 forum as OP states "My wife......".

[SteveInBostonI130 3,319]

1 hour ago, Falloumaily said:

i am new to this group i am senegalese and my wife is american we want to start our k1 visa procedure? we need help we this is where to start thank you

 

 

K1 is for fiance.  That is, people who ARE NOT married.

 

CR1 or IR1 (depending on length of marriage) is for married couples.  There are guides here on VisaJourney:

 

https://www.visajourney.com/ir1-spouse-visa-overview/

 

 

 

[SalishSea 16,774]

1 hour ago, Falloumaily said:

i am new to this group i am senegalese and my wife is american we want to start our k1 visa procedure? we need help we this is where to start thank you

If married, you’re not eligible for that visa.   
 

You both have lots and lots of reading to do.

[Sammy_2496 116]

Since you are already married, you cant get a K1 visa. You need to apply for a CR1 visa

[JeanneAdil 6,202]

Your USC wife should join the group as there is a lot of information she needs and guides here to follow

At this point it is the USC who does the petition and needs to follow the proper steps with supporting docments for the CR1 spouse visa

If u are not married , u must stop referring to her as your wife as the CO seeing this at interview will think u are married and deny k1 saying "too married for K1"  costing u a lot of time and additional money

 

From Africa countries she needs to spend quality time with u to have what immigration calls a "real relationship"  ;;if married,a bona fida marriage"

 

BTW K1 is the more expensive visa to pursue

[Crazy Cat 39,261]

Do NOT use the term "Wife" until you are married.  That can create a lot of problems.  

Edited July 13, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Crazy Cat 39,261]

*****Moved back to the K-1 Process and Procedures forum******

Just now, Falloumaily said:

we are not married this is my fiance

Do not submit any evidence which refers to "wife".

[Crazy Cat 39,261]

Just now, Falloumaily said:

yes that's it we spent time he came to turkey to visit me once we spent time on watchappp etc we have a lot in common

Have you been actually  together in the last 2 years?

1 minute ago, Falloumaily said:

yes that's it we spent time he came to turkey to visit me once we spent time on watchappp etc we have a lot in common

He needs to join us here for this discussion.

[Falloumaily 2]

4 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Avez-vous été réellement ensemble au cours des 2 dernières années ?

Il doit nous rejoindre ici pour cette discussion.

yes we were together there is the proof of the photo phone call and many others I just want to know which process and faster for us

[davidvs 320]

1 hour ago, Falloumaily said:

Salut la famille  on c'est pas marié legalment c des fiançailles  

Thank you for clarifying. As others have said, STOP referring to her as your wife. If you do, this will cause many issues down the road.

 

Have you had any formal engagement ceremonies?

If yes, please describe them. 

I ask, because often, US immigration will consider certain types of engagement ceremonies as a marriage and will not allow you to pursue a K-1 visa.

It may be a much better plan to marry now and go for a CR1/IR1 visa.

 

 

 

[SalishSea 16,774]

1 hour ago, Falloumaily said:

yes we were together there is the proof of the photo phone call and many others I just want to know which process and faster for us

Neither is fast.  Both processes will take at least two years from start to finish.  For high fraud countries/red flags, spousal process may be better.

 

If you've been persisting in referring to fiance as "wife," your K-1 could well be denied.