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Yes, K-1 is the smarter choice you can "try out" your Fiance(e) for 90 days and then decide to marry or not. You also get to decide when to AOS.

Am I missing something? Are there other posts that have been made by the OP that suggest or imply wife's friend is a scammer or a fraud and have been deleted? There are many members on this forum that have huge age gaps. Should we assume that all of there relationships are scams as well? Most wide age gap relationships I have seen on this forum are from the Philippine's but I have also seen them from countries posting on this forum.

Playing devils advocate here, why isn't anyone questioning what is this US senior citizen intentions with entering a relationship with a 35 year old? What does he have to offer this 35 year old Phillipina other than what has been mentioned by a few in prior post's (green card). We are applauding this senior citizen for being on top of his game by having a PRENUP and manipulating, abusing, this 35 year old women from the Philippine's who left her country, family and friends for a better life in USA. I have never been to the Philippine's but have heard most Philippine's live in poverty. Perhaps this is the biggest factor motivating this 35 year old Plillipina and not a green card. What is the US senior citizen biggest factor? Who is doing the scamming???????

Top 10 Reasons to Consider Becoming a US Citizen

By Katherine at Legal Language
Posted on 03/04/2011
In Citizenship, Immigration

Once you have a US green card, it can be continually renewed — becoming a US citizen is never required.

However, becoming a US citizen can offer many advantages to permanent residents. Check out 10 reasons why it may be the right choice for you!

If You Become a US Citizen, You Will: 1. Have the right to vote.

Lawful permanent residents are not exempt from US laws, taxes and other political measures. Think about becoming a US citizen in order to vote on political representatives as well as local, state and federal ballot measures.

2. Be able to run for public office.

As a matter of fact, why not run for a political office yourself? You may not be able to be the president, but becoming a US citizen permits you to hold numerous public offices — just look at Arnold Schwarzenegger.

3. Be eligible for federal employment or benefits.

If you want a career with the government, it’s possible — but you have to be a US citizen. And you may have to act fast — some government agencies do not consider new US citizens eligible for certain careers or benefits if they do not start the naturalization process within six months of their eligibility to do so.

4. Be able to travel abroad for long periods of time.

Many green card holders travel frequently, especially if many of their family members are in other countries. But if permanent residents spend more than six months a year traveling, they might not be admitted back into the United States — their green card may be considered “abandoned” and they will have to start the immigration process all over again. One of the perks of becoming a US citizen? You can travel for as long as you want with no restrictions!

5. Not be deported.

It doesn’t just happen to undocumented immigrants — permanent residents are eligible for deportation, and it doesn’t even have to be a very serious offense. Some believe that courts are harder on non-US citizens, and non-citizen immigrants and permanent residents don’t have as many options to take a plea bargain or do jail time or community service.

6. Be able to sponsor your family for green cards.

Becoming a US citizen means you can sponsor relatives for a green card — everyone from your parents and siblings to your spouse. Additionally, if you have children under the age of 18 in your custody, they will automatically become citizens along with you.

7. Benefit from US tax laws.

If your spouse is also a US citizen, you can bequeath real estate to him or her that will be exempt from property taxes. US tax laws also allow other free exchanges of real estate between married US citizens.

8. Become eligible for free money.

Would you like to apply for university scholarships or be eligible for in-state college tuition? Perhaps you want to try and get a government grant or monetary award. Many of these options are available only to US citizens.

9. Become a US passport holder.

Only US citizens can get US passports, a coveted travel document. When you travel abroad with a US passport, you’ll be supported by US Embassies or Consulates if you need any assistance.

10. Not necessarily have to give up your current citizenship.

While it’s true that the US has new citizens renounce their previous citizenships in taking the Oath of Allegiance during naturalization ceremonies, you can ask to omit that part of the oath if you want to retain your previous citizenship as well. While dual citizenship used to be banned in the United States, the Supreme Court struck down those laws — so if it’s the only thing keeping you from becoming a US citizen, it may be time to reconsider!

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My original intent was to get married in Albania but we ran out of time. I went to the American embassy to obtain a sworn notarized statement stating that I was legally able to marry. My fiancée at the time went to her city government to obtain paperwork to legally get married in Albania but city officials wanted my original birth certificate notarized with a particular apostile from my birth country. These documents would have had to been received and reviewed by city officials and approved before a license to get married is issued. There is also a waiting period before the license is issued. Hence, we ran out of time. We had a big engagement party at a hall. I returned to the states and applied for K1 visa. Nothing was ever mentioned about our attempt to marry in Albania. I even used the $50 receipt from the US Embassy for the notarized statement as proof of being in Albania. If you are not LEGALLY married I don't believe you have anything to worry about.

"Two weeks before she moved to the USA, she told me she had been raped two years ago and ended up having a kid. She suffers from a medical disorder where she loses concioussness, I have seen it. I was in a state of shock, but since I was in love and I guess not seeing straight from shock. I cried and decided to make it work. She moved to the USA and we got married in Vegas."

• She told you two weeks before she moved to the USA about her being raped and conceiving a baby from the rape.

The entire time line is not known. How did you meet? How long was the courtship? When did she tell you about her "medical condition"? How long did you wait before getting married? After you accepted the fact she had been raped and had a child did you make any palns/arrangements to bring child over legally?

The K-1 Flow chart and Step-by-Step Guide to getting a Social Security Number (SSN) needs to be updated by VisaJourney.com to reflect use of electronic I-94 to obtain initial SS # (no longer need to wait two weeks to obtain) and flowchart indicating to go back to SS office to change name from maiden to married name. From reading several prior post and my experience, SS office does not want to change SS card maiden name to married name until EAD is issued or temp green card is issued.

My experience:

• Fiancee arrived 10-14-2014
• Went to SS office and obtained SS# on 10-16-2014
• Married on 12-14-2014
• Returned to SS office per "K-1 flowchart" to change name from maiden name to married name on 12-16-2014. Was told by SS agent that name could not be changed until EAD or temp green card received. I asked if he was sure and he replied 100%.
• Retuned on 12-18-2014 after confirming what I read on VisaJourney was correct. Spoke with same person who now needed to ask a supervisor after being shown flowchart from VisaJourney. Supervisor said that name change can take place and to wait 2-3 weeks for new card.
• Returned on 01-22-2015 because we never received new card. Spoke with another agent who stated that system shows the name change occurred but since I-94 is now expired "the system" will not allow her to issue a new card. We have to come back once my fiancée receives her EAD.

Bottom line, you don't have to wait 2 weeks to get SS # and I would suggest to wait after receiving EAD or temp green card to change name from maiden to married name. I don't know what the benefit of doing the name change prior to the EAD of temp green card is. We were able to get a joint bank account and charge card with just providing the SS#.

I filled out all of the forms/letters of intent for my Albanian fiancée and petition was approved. Good luck.

Fiancee had interview August 7th in Tirana, Albania and was issued a 221 (g) Refusal letter asking for additional information of ongoing relationship. We submitted additional proof of ongoing relationship on August 15th and Embassy received the proof on August 18th. I checked the CEAC website this morning and our case is now under "Administrative Processing" as of August 20th.

Is this another hurdle (more bad news) or normal procedure? Is there anything I need to be concerned about?

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

USMSBOW - Thank you for your reply. I will answer your question with facts inwhich you are familiar with. To file I-129 (Petition for Alien Fiance(e) you must be a 1) U.S. Citizen 2) Intend to marry within 90 days and both free to marry 3) have met in person within 2 years before filing petition.

We have meet the requirements of the Department of Homeland Security. I can't find any requirements or stipulation in the I-129F Form or any official website of how long a petioner is required to know their fiance(e) or how many days are required to be spent together before filing. So is a month together appropriate? 2 months together appropriate? 1 week appropriate? Subjective per consular officer discretion.

Not being a smart _ _ _.

Boiler the point is what maybe "quality" to you maybe irrelevant to me and vise versa. Other than the airline tickets, travel reservations and photographs the rest of the proof for an going relationship is subjective.

In packet 3 (email) from American Embassy in Tirana, Albania (page 3 of 6)

12. EVIDENCE OF RELATIONSHIP to your U.S. citizen fiance(e). Evidence of relationship to petitioner, such as photographs, correspondence, or phone calls, which should clearly show petitioner and beneficiary; or other evidence of relationship over time. Evidence that the petitioner visited Albania, such as ticket stubs or travel reservations.

I believe we fullfilled this requirement but obviously will send in "additional proof".

Fiancee had interview this morning in Tirana, Albania and was issued a 221 (g) Refusal letter asking for additional information of ongoing relationship. We submitted greeting card that I mailed to her and she mailed to me, updated letters of intent to marry, Skpye logs, Viber logs and Facebook logs and engagement pictures and other pictures. We have been communicating back and forth since 11/2013 so just a sampling of different days and different months were submitted for Skype, Viber and Facebook.

What else can be submitted other than additional Skype, Viber, and Facebook logs and 2 additional cards that i have received in the mail from her. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Hello, I am engaged to an Albanian lady and would like to apply for a Fiancee Visa. I am being advised by several Albanian nationals (friends) in Michigan that the American Embassy in Tirana does not grant any Fiancee Visa's. Is this true, can anyone validate or disclaim this statement. Thank you in advance.