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Vistor visa then return and file k-1. Don't overstay. Filing k-1 then visitor visa may look suspicious or raise red flags.

You just met so K-1 to get to know better while in the States.

Sounds like you didn't provide convincing evidence. Just give them more evidence

Once I visited a lawyers office that handles immigration, I saw piles of papers of forms and documents all scattered and clearly visible with confidential information and photos on the desk most likely from many clients. After seeing that I never trust going to a lawyer unless I can't do it myself. Luckily mine was do-able and I did it myself. It's lots of gathering of information and documentation, writing letters and printing and with effort and help from this forum you can do it without lawyers.

Withdraw USCIS Application To withdraw an application with USCIS, you need to write a formal letter requesting the withdrawal. This letter should include your pending case receipt number, full name, date of birth, I-94 details, current address, and a clear reason for the withdrawal. It is important to sign the letter and keep a copy before sending it to USCIS. If your application is still under process and hasn't been approved or denied by USCIS, you can cancel or withdraw it by writing a formal letter to USCIS. If your immigration petition has already been approved by USCIS and the case has been sent to the national visa center (NVC), you can submit a request to withdraw your case to the NVC through an online portal. In cases where the I-130 or I-140 petition has not yet been approved, it is relatively easy to cancel by sending a letter to USCIS, at whichever office is currently handling the petition, informing it of your withdrawal decision. Verification is key, as your signature and the date on the letter authenticate your identity and intention to withdraw, a non-negotiable requirement for USCIS and NVC. After signing, duplicate your withdrawal letter. This copy proves your request, safeguarding against future discrepancies or administrative errors. Send your letter to the USCIS service center or NVC that received your initial application. Utilize certified mail with a return receipt for proof of delivery. If you are withdrawing an OPT application, you should send an information request in Terra Dotta to your assigned ISS advisor to request that your OPT application be cancelled. You should also write a letter to USCIS to request the withdrawal of your OPT. According to 8 CFR § 335.10, an applicant may request, in writing, that his or her application, filed with USCIS, be withdrawn. If USCIS consents to the withdrawal, the application will be denied without further notice to the applicant and without prejudice to any future application.

Unsure what the lawyer is doing but the proper sequence of applications are as follows for K-1 visa marriage: I-129F Petition: K1 Visa: I-485 Petition: I-765 Petition: I-131 Petition: I-751 Petition: N-400 Petition: US citizenship Most likely the filed i-130 will get denied or require additional supporting documentation and go nowhere and cause complications if you don't do anything. You can simply withdraw the application. I hope the lawyer didn't charge you a fee for filing something you don't need. These forms are relatively simple enough for anyone to do it unless your situation is complicated and need help from a seasoned laywer.

Thanks for sharing. I will look into it Glad that you didn't have to use it. , 😁

You might want to include your copy of official IRS tax transcript to show you have means to pay for plane fare and related travel expenses if you are the person paying or whoever is paying. I didn't know if it mattered if I included in the supporting documents but at the interview they took it for review I believe. It didn't take much of my time so I just wrote a simple invitation letter explaining about the trip purpose, duration, location, accomodations and who is paying. Perhaps it helped in convincing them to approve without contacting the sponsor.

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Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I need to read the fine print on these insurance policies. One starts coverage after 7 days from the start date of the policy and has many exclusions.😦 As per the b-2 interview questions. my in-law says it was "easy peasy". I recall these 5 questions or similar: Do you have any children and family in Vietnam? How many in U.S.? How many days are you visiting? Who is paying for the trip? Have you ever traveled to U.S before? Did you apply for Visa before? I think they want to know if they can trust you to return to your home contry and have a place to stay and taken care of in the U.S. good luck it shouldn;t be too hard!

Hi everyone, I live in US and a Vietnamese in-law living in Vietnam was approved a B-2 visitor visa . I want to get traveler's insurance to cover the Vietnamese in-law while visiting U.S. Does anyone have experience with getting one and if so share their experiences?

Anticipate more delays with US consulates and embassies staff being fired all over the world.

It all boils down to what was or appears to be the intent when arriving US with the type of non immigration visa. I suppose if the non k-1 fiance came to "live" with you on each occasion then that may seem in the eyes of the Customs and Immigration that the person is not here for vacation or a visit as a tourist. Instead of her visiting many occasions, aoply for K-1 ASAP. It allows 90 days to figure out if marriage meant for you two while in US legally. The K-1 is for that purpose. If she keeps visiting maybe next time stay at a hotel and keep receipts.

As soon as your K-1 fiance arrived in US you should have gone straight to the SS office and applied for SSN. It should be in the visa journey step by step guide.

They have more accurate insight then any of us whose not in the immigration law.

We'll because changing are coming and not in full effect now. https://youtu.be/bIHsKXd56SE?si=RFs0AV-SoWXUvH5X

Well now with anti-immigration Trump polices it may take longer. For example, some interviews were waived but now interviews are required.

Besides the cost and paperwork, One aspect of K-1 is that it gives you chance to get to know more of your finance before getting married and allow them to see if US is the place they want to be WITH you. If you got married already in their country then most likely you have to visit them back and forth until their CR1 is approved. Will this arrangement allow you to get to know each other better for lifetime relationship? Yes K-1 is more of a longer route and costs more but you get to be together quicker. CR1 you'll be not together for maybe a year or more. It a longer process to be together and one less interview and some paperwork but which usually you can reuse the same supporting documents you used for earlier application so more of copy and paste and photo copying. I think CR1 is more for people already decided to settle down together and have a existing long term relationship but ultimately you have to use your best judgement and not be influenced by anyone including your fiance. Love can be blind and influences your judgement so becareful.

Well, simply think of it this way. You got here on a temporary visa to get married. What do you need to show to the immigration officer who've seen it all that your marriage is real? What makes your marriage real vs a fake one? Simply put prove to them without a doubt that your marriage is bons fida. Start from there and you be ok. Include much as you can some examples are photos of you spending time together with family and friends and not just selfies, affidavit from as much people you know about your relationship, joint health/car insurance, bank joint accounts, joint lease/mortgage agreements, setup authorized user credit card account for someone new to the country with no credit history , joint car purchases, gift receipt to your spouse, joint tax filing documents, CERTIFIED copy of marriage certificate , etc.

Just submitted i-130 online for wife's sibling 5/30/24. Very long 10-15 years wait to go...,🙄

Bring pictures to interview if any. Most important is with k-1 visa you get officially married in US before visa expires.

We used an available officent for $90. It's fast and no need to go through the slow court system.

Yeah. You will need social security number to apply for driver license, open bank account and such so best to get it as your spouse enters Port of entry but it's not detrimental that wasn't done early. Get it as soon as you can and let things work out itself. Since you didn't get it before marriage you saved yourself a trip to the Ssn office to update the name on the card. Let it fall where it may.

Ceremony is just a ceremony and unlike in other countries not an actually marriage. Its more like a party where you meet each member of your relatives and accept gifts then later family and friends gather to introduce the engaged couple and eat, drink and accept gifts and take lots of pictures with each person that came to see you.