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Yes you need the marriage certificate as well as your divorce decree. This will show the date you got married and the date you got divorced.

This will be required for both you and your USA fiance (if either of you have been married before).

WHOA WAIT THE HELL A MINUTE

Are you saying - that out of my 150 photos of us meeting in Macau, Hong Kong, and in the PHilippines - all of them are invalid because Im not holding up a newspaper?!?!

I have dinner receipts

Visa receipts

Grocery shopping receipts

Every receipt of any kind was done - all with date and time on them

Don't freak out, be calm and review everything before you send it. If you second guess anything just ask. That's what we are all here for.

Match photo with receipt (dates) and that is meeting proof in the last 2 years.

Photos in general are just proof that you met, doesn't prove when.

Affidavits from friends in pictures with you confirming dates would also work.

Passport dates with hotel receipts, plane tickets with dates, anything that shows a date within the last 2 years.

Don't over embellish. Send just what is needed to prove that you met within the last 2 years in person.

Engagement ring receipt and picture with her wearing it, use your imagination. It's pretty basic.

Only the foreign country embassy needs to accept co-sponsors.

I believe you must wait 5 years to apply for citizenship.

https://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/citizenship-through-naturalization

• You have been a permanent resident for at least 5 years and meet all other eligibility requirements, please visit our Path to Citizenship page for more information.
• You have been a permanent resident for 3 years or more and meet all eligibility requirements to file as a spouse of a U.S. citizen, please visit our Naturalization for Spouses of U.S. Citizens page for more information.

She s still a lawful permanent resident even with expired green card it's not a problem . Instead of paying money for renewal she can file uscis form N-400 application for naturalization . Most lawfull resident apply for naturalization after their green card expired

This is good advice. Just to add my opinion.... I would bring her to stay with you first. She only requires a state identification card or drivers license to fly. After she is in Florida with you, apply for her Naturalization (I would include that she only speaks Spanish and is suffering from Dementia) this may help expedite the process and alert them to the fact that she will need assistance. Once she has her Citizenship, apply for her US passport which can be rushed (for an additional fee) and then off to Colombia. I hope this helps. Wishing you and your family the very best.

My exwife (we married in 2002, divorced in 2005) has been married/divorced once after me... Had a baby in a live in relatiinship 2 years ago.

However she works and has never contacted me for support in the last 10 years even though I am on the hook with an i-864

I'm not aware that she has had any public assistance during those years.

I am wondering if during the application of a K1 visa in 2016 if anything from that last relationship shows up.. and if so what could be the results? Could they deny me a new k1 if they found out that my ex went on food stamps during that time? She has told me that she has not... But I am wondering.

Or would they just have me on the hook for two women now?

I make well over the 125% threshold.

Congratulations!

You divorced her and she remarried. You shouldn't be responsible for her since it has been over 10 years (2002 to 2016 =14 years). Public assistance won't be an issue.

You have the right to bring your new Fiance on a K1, but just be sure that she knows about your previous marriage(s) and can answer any questions they may ask her at the interview

Be sure to answer honestly on all the forms relating to your previous marriage(s) and I864. You may want to dig up all your old paperwork now and get refreshed with the proper dates.

Good Luck!

Good Evening,

I have done constant research to the answers of my questions online but won't feel completely comfortable until I've had sound advice from people that have actually successfully completed the Visa proces. Any willing to offer the same can continue reading below.

I am currently in the US on my tourist visa that is good for six months. I work from home for a company back in my home country in the Caribbean and I have been here for about 4 months visiting my boyfriend. He proposed recently and we were planning on getting married and filing the necessary applications before my tourist visa expired in December so that I can stay here legally. Hurricane Matthew completely destroyed my parents property back home so we had to send the money we put aside for the filing back home to my family and that's not even a portion of what is actually needed to assist them and we will have to wait to save the money again.

The issue here now is that my boyfriend is urging me to stay because there is nothing for me to go back home to and we can file after we have gathered the money. So my question is if we are unable to gather the money before my tourist visa expires in December to get married and file, can I remain in the USA until we are ready to file the I130 and 1485 concurrently and what are the risks involved.

Please anybody that has experienced or knows somebody that has been in this situation and has gotten out offer me advice on the right steps to take? It will be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!!! ?

First let me apologize for some of the what I consider "rude" and not useful comments. Also, Congratulations on your engagement and I'm truly sorry Hurricane Matthew effected your family.

You came on a tourist visa and you did NOT have the intent to marry.(In this case) You can get married now and adjust your status from tourist to permanent resident.

YES, you will technically be "out of status" after your tourist visa expires but your allowed to stay while your Adjustment of Status is being processed.

You will not be deported, just keep a copy of your marriage license and AOS (Adjustment Of Status) confirmation letter on you (just in case).

Feel free to message me anytime.

Yes, but all of this will happen AFTER the interview. She will have the k1 visa on her passport by then.

In India, as far as I understand, you still have to sign marriage papers in court to finish the entire legal marriage process.

Should I present this information to uscis? Or mumbai embassy?

In my opinion your fine. Your Religious Ceremony is taking place AFTER her interview. You are NOT getting legally married in India and she will have no problem using her K1. Just stick to the truth. You are her Fiance until you LEGALLY marry in the USA.

If you are at all concerned then you should do what YOU feel is best for YOU. Cancel K1, legally marry in India and apply for the CR1. She may have a problem using her tourist visa because of your intent to marry either way.

Just FYI, my now husband and I had a small religious ceremony in Egypt and we had no problems following through with our K1 visa.

Congratulations and Good luck!

I used a K1 fiance visa for my first husband who was from Egypt. Marriage didn't work out so we divorced (2005 to 2011).

I met a wonderful man who happened to also be from Egypt and I had no problems bringing him on a K1 fiance visa - now happily married since 2014 to current.

As long as your new man knows all about your past marriage and can answer any questions the embassy may have, you will be just fine. Good luck to you both.

P.S. I am not sure of his religion but if he is Muslim then you must wait at least 3 months after your marriage before you can "be together".

The last I heard no money can be sent OUT of Egypt unless its through a bank to bank wire transfer. I would contact the Egyptian Embassy here in the USA and ask what your options would be, without giving your personal information.

Good Luck.

Sorry to give bad news but I did just that with alot of proof (letters from employers, check stubs, etc.) that I made currently well above the poverty guideline and they requested a co-sponsor. Unfortunately my last 2 years taxes did not meet the guidelines so they do care that the petitioner did not meet the poverty guidelines for the last two to three years in tax returns.

I returned the RFE and provided transcripts for the last three years for the petitioner and a co-sponsors tax transcript for only the last year with bank statements on monthly total deposits to prove he currently makes above the poverty guidelines and we were finally approved.

Good luck. This was my personal experience as outlined below.

My husband came on K1....AOS filed, still pending....received EAD today and his category is C09.

Thanks for sharing!

Send a letter to cancel the previous K1. Include all important information, etc.

You can apply for your new fiance no problem. Note: A US citizen is only allowed two Fiance visas in a lifetime. I dont think the first application counts because it was not completed but I can't be certain about that.

Don't offer more information than requested. Be truthful of course. Make sure your new fiance knows all about the last one in the event she is questioned. Better you have everything on the table.

Good luck.

I will just give you my current expierence. On paper and by proof I made more than enough to sponsor my husband BUT they only look at your past three years taxes. They didn't care that I had hard times last year and am now making above the poverty level. They based thier decision on my last years taxes only. I had to find a co-sponsor to complete my husbands AOS (adjustment of status from K1).

Good luck on your journey!

Thank you, this was very helpful to him. His situation isnt one I agree with but its his not mine. As always VJ 'ers are the best!

Hey guys....I'm asking this for a family friend.

His work authorization and drivers license will expire in August and he hasn't received any information about his AOS yet. Can he renew his work authorization until he receives either his green card or a denial?

Thanks in advance for any help.

My first K1 visa I had met my fiance only once and it was not a problem. Just be sure to provide proof of an ongoing relationship. Include pictures of your meeting, what you did, etc. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Your only required to meet once within 2 years of filing for your visa. Good luck.

Thanks . I have posted step by step in my signature. I will post the embassy review once my fiance arrives per his request. My timeline is also up to date.

Asalamu alaikum, Peace be to all of you....

Just wanted to update and say that my Fiance finally received his Visa. He will be here in less than 5 days.

Alhamdulillah!

1 year and 4 months from start to finish. I would do it all over again for him, for the Love of my life.

Many prayers and best wishes for each and everyone of you.

With great gratitude, Melody and Tarek

Salamu alaikum,

You CAN do K1. I don't know why all the negative comments about K1. This is my 2nd K1 Visa from EGYPT and although it took longer than expected it is almost finished. We are awaiting the visa anyday now. It isn't easy but if you are truly in love it is WORTH the wait. Allah has a plan for you and everything will be as it should. InshaAllah. I also have kids from my previous marriage, 17 and 6. My Fiance and I are only 1 year apart in age difference so I'm not sure about that being a red flag for you. You should definetly talk about your options and have her read up on VJ and ask questions. The more you know the easier the decision. We are all here to help. You can see my timeline below.

Salam

We are currrently at 1 year and 4 months and we hope for the visa to be printed anyday now.

I applied for a K1 back in 2005 and it took 8 months from start to arrival in the US. It will really depend on your circumstances, location, etc. Good luck and be sure to learn the "lingo" here on VJ. Its very helpful and will save you alot of trouble.

This is wrong of you on so many levels. He may think that you are someone that you are not. You have lied from the very beginning and committed fraud. You must tell him now and be prepared for the consequences.

APPROVED Finally but of course he is on AP. He was up all the night and day so when he is fresh and awake I will deliver a detailed account of his visit to the Embassy for everyone.

ALHAMDULILLAH (THANK GOD)

Now just praying for a speedy AP!

Elchelle: My Fiance almost said the exact same thing as you did. I understand that everyone has filed and is waiting for one reason or another but I agree that waiting for your loved one is very difficult on all of us. All of these situations are in need of timely handling and it just doesn't seem to be any ryme or reason to how and when they are scheduling these interviews.

We are at the mercy of the Embassy and the instability of Egypt. Patience and Faith have been the only things that have given me the hope that ONE DAY, I will be reunited with my love and my life can finally resume. Currently it has been on hold for much longer that anticipated.

Wishing and praying for us all.