AleGwi

Leave it out and get of my thread "pal" I don't have time for petty cynical comments like that... It was a bit of a light hearted joke/rant that most people on here can understand or relate to. No need for your serious, more holy than thou routine.
FYI, I do have the flu vac, people have the OPTION to have it in the US as in the UK. So yeah, it's a stupid requirement to REQUIRE it for AOS and to hold up such a big process like this on the basis that MY evidence isn't enough and have to pay circa $90 for a transcription of 1 flu shot!
If the old lady knows what's good for her, she'd have already got the shot! By the way, that was another joke.......

This is all true. I just get the impression from the OP's responses and posts that there is a whiff of naivety and to a certain extent, potential denial. After all, I'm sure he wouldn't be the first man to fall for a pretty face and empty promises "we can be together, if only we marry soon or you petition for me. Otherwise, I will have to return to my own country forever"
Yes, I realise these are a lot of assumptions. But a lot of people here have expressed how it looks and how it might be perceived moving forward. And yes, none of us know the situation. But you are unfortunately proof that the OP simply MUST NOT rule out out any foul play.
It is with a heavy heart that I hear you fell victim to this also. However, I'm sure you learned a great deal from it and have moved on or will eventually move on. I merely wished to add my two cents in hopes that it might offer a different dimension to the warnings posted before me. It's really none of my business but I'd hate it if this guy who seems alright was getting taken for a ride, and no one could convince him to even just consider the possibility of something sinister going on.
It would be an extremely difficult dilemma to be in if there were any doubts. However, not a life ending one. Life would go on if the OP suddenly thought "hmm I love her, but come to think of it, it does sound fishy!" If only enough for him to actually communicate that thought to his 'fiancée' that could ultimately be a sign of whether it is a legitimate relationship or not. Being able to communicate any concerns or fears openly with each other. That is something only the two of them, well he, can discover. Simply by trying it...
We are just here to offer experiences and yeah, offer a certain degree of advice and different opinions so that the OP can collate all of that and make an informed decision.

This is all true. I just get the impression from the OP's responses and posts that there is a whiff of naivety and to a certain extent, potential denial. After all, I'm sure he wouldn't be the first man to fall for a pretty face and empty promises "we can be together, if only we marry soon or you petition for me. Otherwise, I will have to return to my own country forever"
Yes, I realise these are a lot of assumptions. But a lot of people here have expressed how it looks and how it might be perceived moving forward. And yes, none of us know the situation. But you are unfortunately proof that the OP simply MUST NOT rule out out any foul play.
It is with a heavy heart that I hear you fell victim to this also. However, I'm sure you learned a great deal from it and have moved on or will eventually move on. I merely wished to add my two cents in hopes that it might offer a different dimension to the warnings posted before me. It's really none of my business but I'd hate it if this guy who seems alright was getting taken for a ride, and no one could convince him to even just consider the possibility of something sinister going on.
It would be an extremely difficult dilemma to be in if there were any doubts. However, not a life ending one. Life would go on if the OP suddenly thought "hmm I love her, but come to think of it, it does sound fishy!" If only enough for him to actually communicate that thought to his 'fiancée' that could ultimately be a sign of whether it is a legitimate relationship or not. Being able to communicate any concerns or fears openly with each other. That is something only the two of them, well he, can discover. Simply by trying it...
We are just here to offer experiences and yeah, offer a certain degree of advice and different opinions so that the OP can collate all of that and make an informed decision.

Red flags galore.
Came to USA to marry one chap, didn't marry for whatever reason. Meets new guy just before stay expires. You are going to need some pretty amazing relationship evidence to pull this one off. Your proof of meeting is going to be her ticket/passport stamp into the USA on her K1, at the moment.
If you think you have a hardship waiver case (highly unlikely to get an expedite for hardship sans fiancé - how did you cope in the time before you met her a few weeks ago?), have you checked out the I-134 and I-864? If you are low income you may need to find a joint sponsor.

I think there are arguments for both sides.
Yes you/we have worked so hard before and been committed and gone through all of this together learning to trust each other and love each other whilst so far apart. It's hard!
However, the downside is how long have potential K1 applicants (who will ultimately marry) really spent "together" not just two week holidays here and there but actually spent time together and LIVED together everyday. This can make or break couple in my past experience. It's great until people move in together and then can be even better! Or terribly irritating.
For this reason, I took 3 months sabbatical and went and LIVED with my fiancée this year for 90 days from May until mid August. Before that the longest time we spent together as a couple was 3 weeks. As before that it was study abroad, we weren't together so it doesn't really count.
Living together day in, day out for that 3 months taught me a lot about her and her me, we learned a lot about our relationship and were happy safe in the knowledge that we are for keeps. Despite kicking off at each other now and again arguing like there's no tomorrow. Usual relationship stuff! Thankfully, in that three months, that happened less than can be counted on one hand.
Then she came here for 6 weeks in September. Again, day in day out pretty much in each other's pockets. I don't even think we had one bust up during that time. The good thing is, during that three months. I learnt a lot about her that I wouldn't have know until after we married. I know what pushes her buttons. I know ALLL her had points, and it love her still just fine and have also worked out how to react to her bad points as she has with me. No one is perfect, but I suspect a lot of relationships break down fast once they start learning these things (as any relationship could) difference is, with this process people might not find those things out until they're married!

I think there are arguments for both sides.
Yes you/we have worked so hard before and been committed and gone through all of this together learning to trust each other and love each other whilst so far apart. It's hard!
However, the downside is how long have potential K1 applicants (who will ultimately marry) really spent "together" not just two week holidays here and there but actually spent time together and LIVED together everyday. This can make or break couple in my past experience. It's great until people move in together and then can be even better! Or terribly irritating.
For this reason, I took 3 months sabbatical and went and LIVED with my fiancée this year for 90 days from May until mid August. Before that the longest time we spent together as a couple was 3 weeks. As before that it was study abroad, we weren't together so it doesn't really count.
Living together day in, day out for that 3 months taught me a lot about her and her me, we learned a lot about our relationship and were happy safe in the knowledge that we are for keeps. Despite kicking off at each other now and again arguing like there's no tomorrow. Usual relationship stuff! Thankfully, in that three months, that happened less than can be counted on one hand.
Then she came here for 6 weeks in September. Again, day in day out pretty much in each other's pockets. I don't even think we had one bust up during that time. The good thing is, during that three months. I learnt a lot about her that I wouldn't have know until after we married. I know what pushes her buttons. I know ALLL her had points, and it love her still just fine and have also worked out how to react to her bad points as she has with me. No one is perfect, but I suspect a lot of relationships break down fast once they start learning these things (as any relationship could) difference is, with this process people might not find those things out until they're married!

No need to thank but thank you for acknowledging. This whole process is tricky and sucks and you have to be VERY lucky to not have at least one part of the process that you feel like there is no way out of or no way to resolve. Mine came about 2/3 weeks ago and whilst it wasn't the same as yours, it was equally as frustrating and 'lost cause' worthy. But then, SOMETHING, something just clicks and your figure it out. Because you have to, you work so hard for this and to be together. You make it your priority and give it he'll, give it everything you've got and you will work it out and come through the other end! And as cliché as it sounds, it makes it feel sooo much more accomplished when you do crack it. Almost as good as when the process is over and you are together I'd imagine. Although I'm still just waiting for my interview now so nothing I can do to speed that up. Almost there though, just got to keep reminding.
I wish you all the luck in the world, I have no doubt you will have your "eureka" moment soon I'm just sorry I can't offer any advise for your predicament.

Just out of curiosity, how did you get to speak to an actual human at the embassy? You're not the chosen one are you?

With regard to the wait times. I don't think anyone could say. Literally every case is different. Some quicker than others in some parts and some taking forever. Sorry

I regret that I cannot answer your questions confidently. However, I would like to offer some reassurance that I do not think those two mistakes will effect you.
The first mistake (the overstay) seems to have been dealt with now and should not make a difference. - if it does, this will be at your interview and as long as you explain the mistake and show any documentation supporting this (receipt for the $500 etc.) you should be ok.
Your second mistake isn't really a mistake I don't think. You don't need a fiancé visa (K1) because you say you are already married. So as long as you have filed for a Spouse visa (K3) I'd imagine everything is ok.
I'm not 100% sure! but I think you will be ok

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