K1 visa -Denied

[Soc89 0]

14 hours ago, Daphne . said:

But you 2 have met in person already, right? 

 

• Yes, we had met each other before, around May 2024

 

[Soc89 0]

10 hours ago, smilingstone said:

Your K1 wasn't denied. Your I-129F was, likely due to the response to the RFE not meeting USCIS' request. 

 

Are you not able to travel to the US and marry? You can do this on a tourist visa but you CANNOT then stay to adjust status. If travelling on tourist visa for the purpose of marriage, you MUST then return to your home country to start the spousal visa. 

 

But, it does not sound like your fiance really wants to pursue your relationship. Many of us here have made huge sacrifices during our visa processes. If you have a genuine relationship, then you will find a way to make it work. If one side refuses to make an effort, then I suggest you move on with your life. 

Thank you so much for your detailed explanation and advice. I really appreciate your insights.

 

Yes, we understand that our I-129F was denied, likely due to the RFE response. Traveling on a tourist visa to marry is an option, but we are aware of the restrictions regarding adjusting status in the US.

 

Regarding our relationship, we are still trying to figure out the best way forward. I understand that both sides need to make an effort for it to work. However, if he truly had enough love for me to pursue a CR1 visa but chooses not to, that is his right, and I fully respect his choice. I appreciate your honest perspective😊

[Soc89 0]

3 hours ago, Sam Burns said:

Maybe the age difference is too great and that’s why the interviewer is denying it?

 

• Maybe, but we are still waiting for the official denial letter to know the exact reason. We hope it can be clarified soon😊

 

[Soc89 0]

17 hours ago, carmel34 said:

You can travel and get married in his home country, then file for CR-1.  Or meet in a third country close to his for marriage if the home country is more complicated or takes more time/documents.  Another option is to marry virtually via Utah County online marriage, then meet in person somewhere before filing the I-130 petition to start the CR-1 process.  Good luck!

 

• I appreciate your advice and the helpful options you mentioned. Thank you

 

[appleblossom 4,681]

9 hours ago, Soc89 said:

Traveling on a tourist visa to marry is an option, but we are aware of the restrictions regarding adjusting status in the US.

 

You can travel and marry but then you would return to your home country and apply for a spouse visa via consular processing. AoS woudn't be an option.

 

You haven't answered the questions about the age different or consulate? It could be very important, particularly if you've only met once. You might need to plan another few visits together before re-filing if it's a large difference and/or a high fraud consulate, another denial wouldn't be good.

Edited yesterday at 02:44 PM by appleblossom

[Skyman 340]

On 8/20/2025 at 11:02 PM, appleblossom said:

I was asking about it for any future application. 

Age difference isn't a factor as long as you can show a real relationship. 

[TBoneTX 47,695]

3 hours ago, Skyman said:

Age difference isn't a factor

Depending on the culture and the consulate, it certainly can be a factor.