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Why hasn't your lawyer explained any of this to you? What exactly has he done, except take your money?

Personally, I believe the whole immigration process is rather flawed - not just K1. Many people are denied visas for ridiculous reasons and other people are given visas who probably should never get one. Many people in other countries are put down and made to feel inferior due our governments policies. Furthermore, many people who are considered illegal often come into the country through a legal process - however, laws are strict and complicated and many times these people don't realize the consequences of overstaying their visa or I-94.
I do not enjoy a government official looking through my private photos and conversations to determine whether I'm in a legit relationship. It's an invasion of privacy. But it's the system and process that we currently have so I will do what I need to do if that is how I can be with the man I love.
Everyone has their own path to love. We all hope that being with the people we love will bring more happiness into our lives. Our goal should be to help as many people obtain this happiness. Happy people are better people, thus making their community, our country and our world a slightly better place.
There is really no need for judgement or bitterness.

TOTALLY DIFFERENT BALL OF WAX, filing an in-country waiver while you are not separated from your family... IMHO.
As for Level of Arguments.... this work was essentially stolen from Hake Hardship Scale. Google Hake Hardship Scale if its not in the Research links here, and read the article carefully. While he is talking about a J waiver, the standard is "exceptional hardship" which is even more difficult than "extreme hardship". The principle is the same. Evaluate your hardships and articulate them in a way the adjudicator can say YES>
I did read your HSL and it needs work, actually a lot of work and it would not hurt you to speak with an attorney if you feel you cannot do the research or grasp the concept.
And lastly WHY he needs the waiver is key... if its criminal hardships must be more severe and you need to do a lot of work to develop "mitigating" circumstances and spell them out.

Lets not pick apart every answer. The OP wants to know if they can get married and continue with the K-1 Visa. Aztec said no. I'm pretty sure OP gets the picture.