Options while awaiting K-1 approval

[CyberSamurai013 69]

I was curious if anyone knows what options there may be for us to be together while awaiting approval of the K-1. I assume none as they use the passports, etc

[MalaysianGirl 26]

Perhaps the USC going to Russia? Or both parties meeting in a third country?

[Tater&Bugger 3]

Have you had your interview and thats why they have your passport? If so then you should be getting your passport back within a couple weeks anyways then you are free to make the move.

[CyberSamurai013 69]

No, just starting the process and trying to cover all the bases regarding questions we have. Sucks to be apart for 6 months. I am in Russia with her now but time is slipping by...

[mandyu1 5]

I was curious if anyone knows what options there may be for us to be together while awaiting approval of the K-1. I assume none as they use the passports, etc

As others have suggested maybe meeting in another country, but if your fiance requires a visa to visit there it may be difficult to obtain or time consuming. She could apply for a visitor visa to come to the USA, however there is no guarantee that they will approve her or let her in, she would would need to show strong ties that she will be returning to Russia to wait out the k1 process.

[CyberSamurai013 69]

What are the general requirements for "strong ties to return" and would it endanger the K-1 process in any way?

[Penny Lane 8,159]

What are the general requirements for "strong ties to return" and would it endanger the K-1 process in any way?

Strong ties include, but aren't limited to things such as:

A letter from her employer stating when she is expected back to work after her visit

Her name on a lease, showing she has a home in her country

Proof of enrollment in school

[mandyu1 5]

What are the general requirements for "strong ties to return" and would it endanger the K-1 process in any way?

As stated a letter from an employer, school enrollment, lease agreement, also bank statements showing funds in her account. Anything you can think of that would prove to someone she would be returning. And no this does not endanger the k1 at all, there have been some people who have managed to get thru the borders while a k1 was in process and they had no problems getting their application approved. Also, if she is approved for the visitor visa, be sure she brings all that evidence of strong ties with her so show when she arrives because they may request that. There is also a risk of them not allowing her to enter once she arrives, although she may be approved for the visa, it is always at the discretion of the border officer to allow her to enter (not trying to scare you), but if she had strong evidence and brings it with her she should not have any problems.

[Chris_Жанна 11]

What are the general requirements for "strong ties to return" and would it endanger the K-1 process in any way?

Financial, social, school, utility bills, letter from employer stating they expect your s/o back to work at a certain date, children that will not be traveling with them, etc....

The more evidence you can muster up the better, but even still, the C.O. can deny for whatever reason he/she sees fit. And no, it will not effect your K-1 petition. It's a 50/50 chance, if you can absorb the $141.00 (I think thats the new price may be a little more or less) for a tourist visa.

On another note, My wife had a tourist visa before we did the K-1, she was able to stay with me during the wait, she never had a problem going through POE's @ JFK.

*This has been our experience, other ppl may have a different opinion on this, think about it, do some research and then make your decision.

Good luck!

[CyberSamurai013 69]

She has about 5 years of university in linguistics and teaching English as a foreign language. I was looking at the possibility of her obtaining a student or exchange visa of some kind as well.

[bigbob 0]

I would like my fiance and our children to spend as much time with me as possible in the US. Our sons (5 years and 18 months, US passport holders) will most likely travel with my fiance and my father to the US as a group before she receives her K-1. I understands she must return to Italy for her appointment at the consulate there for her interview, will she have issues getting into the states while accompanying our kids? Anyone have experience in this situation?