starting the immigration process with added complications...

[doris 0]

I'm a Nzer, and my Fiance is a US Citizen. It is nto a matter of when we get married but just which way we go... there are so many options and I just want the one of least resistance..... our biggest problem is that I have 2 historic criminal convictions that may have an input into my visa being accepted or declined. From the information of various sites I have been sourcing all I know is that there are a number of ways to do this, but we are more interested in getting myself into the States and then getting married. I read that this is possible if I apply for a visitors visa. What I want to know is this correct and how do I go about applying for the waiver so that it is acepted at the same time as my visa?? We would prefer that either the K1 or K3 visa is processed vias the states. Currently he is of no assistance at the moment as he is deployed overseas.... Basically I am just overwhelmed by everything and am looking for some advise from the been there, done that, got the T Shirt brigade...

Thanks... Doris

[Linababe 0]

  doris said:

I'm a Nzer, and my Fiance is a US Citizen. It is nto a matter of when we get married but just which way we go... there are so many options and I just want the one of least resistance..... our biggest problem is that I have 2 historic criminal convictions that may have an input into my visa being accepted or declined. From the information of various sites I have been sourcing all I know is that there are a number of ways to do this, but we are more interested in getting myself into the States and then getting married. I read that this is possible if I apply for a visitors visa. What I want to know is this correct and how do I go about applying for the waiver so that it is acepted at the same time as my visa?? We would prefer that either the K1 or K3 visa is processed vias the states. Currently he is of no assistance at the moment as he is deployed overseas.... Basically I am just overwhelmed by everything and am looking for some advise from the been there, done that, got the T Shirt brigade...

Thanks... Doris

Please read the guidelines on this forum http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=300

You are allowed to go to states on a visit and get married ONLY if it was a spur of the moment decision and stay to do your AOS but be ready to prove that you arraived in the states with NO INTENTION to get married, however you asking if this is possible means you have intent so I would NOT recommend that at all. It is your choice which visa you go for the k1 or the k3 in both cases you will have to spend some time apart while waiting for the process. All I suggest is do your research. As to the criminal convictions... I cant help ya there sorry.

Lina (UKC)

[doris 0]

Thanks linababe....

as soon as I saw your reply I slapped myself in the head in realisation that you were correct... duhh to me Anyway I think it may be a better investment to hire an immigration attorney to do all the legwork so if anyone has any reccomendations they would be most welcome....

Thanks again for this website... its a great thing you have going here... I have been able to source so much just from the home page... Keep up the good work

Doris XxX

[kaydee457 13]

  doris said:

I'm a Nzer, and my Fiance is a US Citizen. It is nto a matter of when we get married but just which way we go... there are so many options and I just want the one of least resistance..... our biggest problem is that I have 2 historic criminal convictions that may have an input into my visa being accepted or declined. From the information of various sites I have been sourcing all I know is that there are a number of ways to do this, but we are more interested in getting myself into the States and then getting married. I read that this is possible if I apply for a visitors visa. What I want to know is this correct and how do I go about applying for the waiver so that it is acepted at the same time as my visa?? We would prefer that either the K1 or K3 visa is processed vias the states. Currently he is of no assistance at the moment as he is deployed overseas.... Basically I am just overwhelmed by everything and am looking for some advise from the been there, done that, got the T Shirt brigade...

Thanks... Doris

Firstly, what are the convictions you have? They may not be of any consequence to the Visa Process and there are people here that can tell you if they are or not.

Secondly, you cannot "do" a K1 or K3 whilst in the states. You must process this visa via your local in-country U.S. Consulate.

Thirdly, I don't know what "waiver" you're referring to. If, as the previous poster alluded to, you have intent to enter the U.S. and marry and subsequently apply for residency you'll have an impossible case to prove and will likely be denied.

That option is usually reserved for those people that have travelled here on tourists visa's or business visa's and have over time come to know an american and subsequently married (not necessarily impromtu).

In your case it wouldn't be too hard to figure out that you and your military friend met whilst he was overseas and therefore you entered the U.S. intending to circumvent the immigration laws via marriage.

[meauxna 15]

New Zealand, you say?

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...custom&page=dcf

Consider this carefully, and/or ask the lawyers about it. If they are unfamiliar with the concept, don't despair but think twice!

good luck with your case!

[Fandango 1,440]

  doris said:

Thanks linababe....

as soon as I saw your reply I slapped myself in the head in realisation that you were correct... duhh to me Anyway I think it may be a better investment to hire an immigration attorney to do all the legwork so if anyone has any reccomendations they would be most welcome....

Thanks again for this website... its a great thing you have going here... I have been able to source so much just from the home page... Keep up the good work

Doris XxX

Doris, one of the lawyers who advertises on this site gives 1000 discount on fees to anyone in the Military.....

nope, got that wrong...what they offer is free filing fees up to $1000

http://www.myimmigrationlawyer.net/

still better than a kick in the azz

[rebeccajo 14]

Previous criminal convictions could impact the ability to even get a visitor's visa. So depending on what and when they were, flying in and getting married may not even be a realistic possiblity.

[Ladylethal 12]

Depending on your criminal record it might be a good idea to hire an attorney.

To enter the US on a visitor visa and getting married will raise suspicious that you had planned this ahead, and you´d have trouble at the AOS, and could even be sent back home.

[doris 0]

Hey there Guys....Our hearfelt thanks to you all for your replies... a decision has been reached... hiring an attorney and going for it..... Beacuse if there is one consistant thing I have learnt through all the hours spent on researching the immigration sites is that the biggest hold up comes from not giving enough information and having your application sent back.... so all I can say is that is in your best interest in the long run to pay for an attorney... and let them get on with what they know best..... Unfortunately we can overcomplicate this process because of our emotional investment and I know that this is going to seem trite but have patience..... I suppose I am lucky because I have no other choice but to have patience as my man does not demob until Decmeber. At least we can use this time to get the attorney onto the case and get a bit of a head start for us and in the meantime we can concentrate on our relationship.....

So again if you can GET AN ATTORNEY TO DO IT FOR YOU...... everything comes with a cost and sacrafice it just depends on what you are willing to pay and do....

The Warmest of Blessings and Good Luck to everyone who is in the immigration system and thanks for this brilliant website... its been a God Send

Doris. XxX