K1 visa filing. We met once for 3 weeks, filed the application just a few weeks ago.

[winternev 1]

My fiance and I have an age gap, and we both have only met for 3 weeks once. We have an attorney and thinks we have a strong case. I'm just here cuz I'm curious about what you guys think, is meeting once enough? 

Edited Monday at 02:45 PM by winternev
Edited the title for clarity.

[OldUser 9,641]

The more you meet the better, of course.

 

What's more important, is it going to be a strong marriage if you only spent total of 3 weeks together? 

Edited Monday at 02:51 PM by OldUser

[winternev 1]

12 minutes ago, OldUser said:

The more you meet the better, of course.

 

What's more important, is it going to be a strong marriage if you only spent total of 3 weeks together? 

We were dating for 7 months before meeting up in person. It was the best 3 weeks of my life, and been so in love with each other more since then. Our attorney reassured us that our case is strong. 

Still, a part of me thinks we should still meet again soon, but I also don't want to pressure him as it definitely is not cheap to come here. 

Edited Monday at 03:03 PM by winternev
Added more details for clarity.

[mam521 2,489]

21 minutes ago, winternev said:

My fiance and I have an age gap

What's the gap?

[Boiler 47,346]

Why only once?

[OldUser 9,641]

25 minutes ago, winternev said:

We were dating for 7 months before meeting up in person. It was the best 3 weeks of my life, and been so in love with each other more since then. Our attorney reassured us that our case is strong. 

Still, a part of me thinks we should still meet again soon, but I also don't want to pressure him as it definitely is not cheap to come here. 

Sorry, didn't realize you're beneficiary. Now a lot of this makes sense. Still, as an immigrant coming on K-1, there's going to be a period of time when your US citizen fiancé and later spouse will have almost absolute control over your immigration status. You need to ensure they won't stop process due to issues in relationship or financial problems. I'd take time to know your other half as much as you could before committing to this difficult process.

 

If the lawyer is a real lawyer (searchable on AILA), not a paralegal, then sure, listen to their advice.

 

Best of luck!

 

 

Edited Monday at 03:25 PM by OldUser

[smilingstone 534]

7 months dating and 3 weeks in person is objectively not a strong case. 

 

Anyone here would advise you to spend more time meeting before filing. Not only will this strengthen your case, but also allow you to experience more time being with the petitioner. 

 

Also, please consider the fact that when you visit, you are in vacation mode. Even if you aren't doing anything extravagant, you aren't worried about working, money, responsibilities. Once you arrive on a K1, marry and adjust, that changes. Your real married life will not be the same as a 3 week trip. You need to be absolutely certain that this person will not only support you emotionally and financially during this time, but also won't take advantage of you being entirely dependent on them. 

[Carpe Vinum 2,332]

It is common in the Philippines. Many approved after only one visit. Not optimal of course. Best of luck.