So here's my story.... my name is Justin, I'm from Illinois, a lil over a year ago I met the girl I want to spend the rest of my life with, we just knew from the first time we chatted online that we were perfect for each other. Her name is Pitcha, she lives in Bangkok. We chat online all day, every day, yahoo cam, send each other gifts, occasionally call, and so on. About 6 months ago we tried to get a tourist visa so she could come here and we could meet and see where it goes. We did not know much about the visa process and the high percentage of tourist visas getting denied at the time, so of course we got denied. After she got denied I decided to go her. My first time leaving the US and first time ever being on a plane. After my 25 hr journey to the other side of the world, we finally meet, and spend 2 weeks falling more in love than we were before. Was the most amazing experience of my life. The only bad part of my trip was having to leave her standing in the airport with tears pouring from her eyes as she watched me leave, not knowing how long it will be before we meet again. Ok so now my question.......she is separated from her husband, but not legally divorced. They have a daughter and he still takes care of her and her daughter. They remain friendly and civil to each other for the sake of their daughter and their home. They are able to live in an apartment of his workplace since they are still legally married. Here is where it gets complicated..........he knows me and her are happy together and want to marry. but if they legalize the divorce, then he will no longer support her and she will be forced to move and will create problems for her and her daughter. I know the visa process takes a lot of time, so my question is......Can we start the K1 process while she is still married as long as she gets divorced sometime during the process? I just worry that she gets divorced and our K1 visa process takes up to a year and she is having a tough time there for a year. Any info helping our situation would be much appreciated. Thanks for reading.me and Pitcha.jpgme and Pitcha.jpg
No, when filling the K129-f visa, you must attached all papers, which includes her marriage papers and divorce papers, you must to prove both are single and able to get married, in order for the K129 be approved. She better starts her divorce process now, otherwise this will take even longer than you expect. You must have all paperwork ready in order to start the request, after you mail everything it will take 8 to 10 months for her visa to be completed, and she be able to travel to US. Hope this helps.Best luck to you !
Divorce before applying for K1 visa
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No, when filling the K129-f visa, you must attached all papers, which includes her marriage papers and divorce papers, you must to prove both are single and able to get married, in order for the K129 be approved. She better starts her divorce process now, otherwise this will take even longer than you expect. You must have all paperwork ready in order to start the request, after you mail everything it will take 8 to 10 months for her visa to be completed, and she be able to travel to US. Hope this helps.Best luck to you !