matosborne

I came to this community to learn about the whole process and have not yet reached a point where we can start our application.

So far i have been in a relationship with my partner for almost 2 years conducting most of it through varies means, Internet, phone, text messages and emails. Our longest period apart has been 12 months and that was really hard to deal with, however it made us so much stronger and in love.

my thoughts to you is to take every opportunity you can to spend time together, communication is the key!

Do everyday things together as much as possible like cooking dinner while talking on the phone, one of my favourites is to watch a movie while on skype. talk and laugh about whats going in the film. Due to timezone difference we are often sleeping while the other is awake. Setup skype calls so you can watch each other sleep. Being able to say Goodnight at the end of the day and morning when you wake is worth so much.

Do write emails everytime you are thinking about each other and share your thoughts and feelings (happy and sad).

If you celebrate and socialise with friends remember to send a quick sms letting them know you're having fun and thinking of them.

These are just a few examples and things i have found to help when you are missing your loved one.

Stay strong and be happy that you have found each other

I have no idea what the overstay thing is i just want to make sure we are doing everything correctly to make this transition as smooth as possible. I just wished i had saved my flight cards from when we first met and recorded all the dates of our relationship milestones. I had no idea it would all be needed for a visa application 2 years in the future.

I am slowly getting to grips with some of the abbreviations used as that alone is causing no end of confusion.

It's like a rabbit hole this. Once you find the hole you have no idea how deep it goes

Thank you for the responces guys this really helps me to make sense of it all. I will plan to fly out to her asap and explore the K-1 process in more detail from here on out.

When i first looked at it i was confused as to why it stated the different types for fiancee's and spouses. It seemed crazy to me that there is a visa form to apply to enter the US and marry your partner for spouses. if you are already married and have a spouse then why do you need permission from the K1? I would have thought there was a different process for fiances and/or spouses but it seems like it's the same system right?

Thank you metalgear thats a great help and answers the first part of my question.

now do you or anyone know if we can create and file our I-129F application whilst we are together in the US?

Hello Community, So i found myself here seeking help and advice on the visa process and after reading through some of the information available i am very over whelmed and confused.

My fiancee and i have spent in total 3.5 months living together and although i have asked her to marry me she is telling me she's not quite ready after recently divorcing her ex husband. She needs a little more time living together before stepping into marriage again.

My question is if i fly out to her under the visa waiver program and she agrees to proceed with the wedding and start the K1 process can we do this while i am visiting her or do i have to return home before the process can start?

I understand that to enter the US with the intention to marry under the VWP is illegal but thats not what we would be trying to do. I would return home before my 90days expires and then continue the process whilst back in Europe and await the K1 approval to return to the US and marry.

Or do we have to stay in our respective countries and submit the application and not allowed to enter untill approval?

I hope there's someone who can help and appreciate any advice given.