US Immigration from Bangladesh

Hi everyone,

I'm 24, from Bangladesh, and I've been in a committed long-distance relationship for more than 4 years with my fiance, who is 74 and lives in the U.S. I know our age gap might seem unusual to some, but what we share is real love, built on deep connection, trust, and emotional support. I'm here because I need guidance; not just with the visa and immigration process, but also with the future of my personal life.

We met online and have talked almost every day since. We've stayed connected through long video calls, shared small gifts, and planned for a future together. We were preparing to apply for the K-1 fiance visa soon and had plans to finally meet in person. But recently, everything changed. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. It s not operable, but the doctors said it's treatable with chemotherapy.

His lawyer said he will request a waiver for the in-person meeting requirement (since travel likely won t be possible for him) and submit a request to expedite the visa process due to his condition. We haven't started the process yet. We are trying to stay hopeful, but everything feels uncertain now.

Over these years, I've made personal sacrifices to stay committed to this relationship emotionally, mentally, and in terms of life choices. I don't regret it, but now I'm scared. I had so many dreams of building a life with him. I still want to be with him, to support him, and if possible, continue my future in the U.S. and grow my career. But everything feels fragile.

What I'm hoping to learn:

Has anyone successfully expedited a K-1 visa due to a medical emergency?

How realistic is it to get the in-person meeting requirement waived?

What kind of evidence helps prove a long-distance relationship is genuine if we haven't met yet?

What are the chances (realistically, percentage-wise) that a K-1 visa would be approved in a case like ours, long-distance, no in-person meeting yet, and serious medical condition involved?

And more personally: what would you do in my situation? How do you stay emotionally strong when your future suddenly feels so uncertain?

If anyone has been through something similar, or can offer kind advice or encouragement, I'd be truly grateful. This relationship has meant everything to me, and I'm just trying to do the right thing in a very difficult moment.

Please don't judge my relationship based on your personal view because I can promise you that it's a genuine relationship based on love and respect. And I'm not here to convince you that.

Thank you so much for reading.

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The I-130 for my mother is approved and we re now at the NVC stage. My father s full name <Deleted> is on the I-130 and marriage certificate, but his passport and ID now use an abbreviated form <Deleted> due to new national ID rules in our country. Will this name difference cause issues at NVC, and should we submit an affidavit to confirm it s the same person?

Interview Date: 04-16-2025

My N400 interview was scheduled in the morning (10:15 am) at the Detroit field Office located in Troy, MI. It was about an hour drive from our home. I started at 8 anticipating heavy traffic on the freeway. Eventually it took almost 90 minutes to reach - there were two accidents plus weekday morning traffic.

Checking in: They are pretty strict about not letting you in more than 30 minutes before the interview time. So I had to hang around a bit in the first floor of the building, saw people busy with their last minute preparation of the civic test.

After the security, I had to check in at a desk by handing over the interview letter. Photo taken and finger print scanned. The person wrote a number on the interview letter and instructed me to wait until the number is called.

In less than 10 minute, a number (2 less than mine) was being called to its assigned room number. So I became alert, thinking my turn would come up any minute. At the same time I noticed nobody was showing up for that number. After a while the Immigration Officer came out and called my name. It seemed she knew my face from the picture taken at the front desk a while ago, because she was directly pointing towards me. Confused, I followed her. She asked me in an unhappy and serious tone, what was my number. After I told mine, she told they made a mistake. I apologized ( I wasn't sure what to do) and she assured me everything is fine.

Interview: It was very smooth. The officer was highly professional and cordial during the whole process.

The interview took less than 15 minutes. Started with Civics test, followed by English reading and writing.
Q1. What does the constitution do?
Q2. What is the capital of your state?
Q3. Why did the colonists came to America?
Q4. Who is the President of the United States now?
Q5. Name one war fought by USA in the 1900s.
Q6. Name one of the federalist writers.

Reading: When is the President's day?
Writing: President's Day is in February.

Then the N400 form was reviewed by confirming the personal details, such as marriage, profession, kids, taxes, travel etc, followed by almost all yes/no questions.

Then, in the tab, I was told to confirm if the informations/changes made by the officer were correct in my N400 application and sign the document.

Finally the officer congratulated me and handed over a copy of the Interview Result which also stated 'Congratulations! Your case is recommended for Approval.' In less than a minute I received notification of these updates in my online USCIS account.

Notice of oath ceremony received by the end of the day. Scheduled on 05-12-2025

Overall the experience was pleasant. Very happy to reach the end of my 15 year-long immigration journey. I am thankful to the members for putting down their experiences here which were enormously helpful for my interview preparation.

I am writing to formally request a review of my sister's wrongful deportation from the United States and the subsequent visa denial based on that decision. I believe that the deportation was the result of false accusations and misinterpretation of facts by the port authorities at the time of her arrival. This decision has caused significant emotional and financial hardship for my family and me.

My sister previously visited the United States multiple times from 2002 to 2007 without any legal issues. However, during her last attempt to enter the U.S. several years ago on a visitor visa, she was deported by a port officer without justification or strong evidence. At the time of her deportation, she was not given a fair opportunity to present evidence or defend herself against these allegations. Due to the traumatic experience, she did not immediately disclose the details to our family. However, this wrongful decision recently led to her immigrant visa refusal, further separating our family, including my aging mother, who is highly dependent on her. The emotional toll on my family has been severe.

Recently, after discussing the incident with my sister, we identified key points from her conversation with the port officer during her deportation:

1. Overstaying in the U.S.: She never overstayed her visa. On one occasion, she remained in the U.S. for an extended period with USCIS approval. We can provide official documentation to confirm that her stay was legally authorized.

2. Working in the U.S.: She has never been employed in the U.S. and has no history of unauthorized work.

3. Fraudulent Employment Details: She was wrongly accused of misrepresenting her employer s information. The company she listed in her application is a legitimate entity, both in her home country and in the United States. We have sufficient proof, including business registration documents, tax records, and employment verification, to confirm its validity.

It is deeply concerning that my family must suffer due to what appears to be an unfair and unjust decision made by the port authority.

I am seeking your advise/comments or suggestion what would be our next steps, as it is critical for our family s well-being.

Thank you for your time and consideration.