cancelled 2 K1's

[andy desai 3]

It does make sense... you cant keep on filing for K1 every other year and get non-immigrants in the country... remember all K1 applicants are eligible to adjust their status.. and once they do that.. they are eligible for citizenship. the government cant promote people in filing K1 again and again.. if you are filing K1, then better get it right the first time. When you are 100% assured that you are in love only then file it....

[payxibka 10,047]

You cannot file for a K1 anymore as per IMBRA Law. Imbra Law states that you can apply for K1 only once in your lifetime... However you can keep applying for Spouse visas but not K1. K1 is only a one time deal.

If this was remotely true then my wife would not be here.....

[payxibka 10,047]

remember all K1 applicants are eligible to adjust their status.. and once they do that.. they are eligible for citizenship. the government cant promote people in filing K1 again and again..

They are eligible to adjust ONLY if they marry the petitioner...

They are eligible for citizenship ONLY if after 3 years they have remained married to the same USC for 3 years, or they have been an LPR for 5 years.

Sometime in this process the K-1 visa holder would have had to get the 2 year conditions REMOVED from there residency.

So your theory of a K-1 every other year simpkly does not fly....

[mox 298]

While the posts of "take it easy" or "wait until you're in love!" are mostly well intentioned, I believe what the poster is asking for, and what would be more helpful, is information on how future filings will be affected by his previous filings.

Experiences of people who have filed multiple K-1's would be beneficial to the OP. For instance, has anyone ever actually had their petition for an exception to the 2-year rule denied?

"andy desai," as fwaguy can attest to, your understanding of the K-1 process and IMBRA law is incorrect. There is no hard and fast limit to the number of petitions a USC may file. MANY people have filed multiple K-1's, and many have been approved. Check the instructions on the I-129F for more information on the restrictions on applying for subsequent K-1's. It really is that easy.

[alexlei 0]

maybe there is someone out there just waiting for you... just wait for the right time...

[ccndyeth 0]

yEAH you're right I think it's better if you just file for a K3 visa.. hence there will be no problem with the embassy if you apply for another K1..

[payxibka 10,047]

yEAH you're right I think it's better if you just file for a K3 visa.. hence there will be no problem with the embassy if you apply for another K1..

Embassy is not the problem it is the USCIS that decides the multiple filing question....

[mkg265 2]

I wonder if by now the OP has filled for another K-1 visa? I'm guessing so.

[Old Dominion 26]

In both cases, OP withdrew the petition before it was adjudicated. In effect, they did not exist. USCIS has accepted third petitions in cases like this. Committing to overseas men/women is a tricky process that can easily end in disappointment. So, OP, give yourself time and learn from your experience. Your request for a waiver under IMBRA will do the job, so long as marriage agencies are not involved in matching you.

[pushbrk 13,116]

In both cases, OP withdrew the petition before it was adjudicated. In effect, they did not exist. USCIS has accepted third petitions in cases like this. Committing to overseas men/women is a tricky process that can easily end in disappointment. So, OP, give yourself time and learn from your experience. Your request for a waiver under IMBRA will do the job, so long as marriage agencies are not involved in matching you.

Actually it doesn't matter if an IMB was used or not except to answer one question differently on the petition. IMBRA doesn't prohibit the use of International Marriage Brokers, nor are the filing limitations it imposes different when and IMB is used or not used.

[Old Dominion 26]

In both cases, OP withdrew the petition before it was adjudicated. In effect, they did not exist. USCIS has accepted third petitions in cases like this. Committing to overseas men/women is a tricky process that can easily end in disappointment. So, OP, give yourself time and learn from your experience. Your request for a waiver under IMBRA will do the job, so long as marriage agencies are not involved in matching you.

Actually it doesn't matter if an IMB was used or not except to answer one question differently on the petition. IMBRA doesn't prohibit the use of International Marriage Brokers, nor are the filing limitations it imposes different when and IMB is used or not used.

I stand corrected. Anyway, two previous K-1 petitions that were never adjudicated won't be held against him.

[payxibka 10,047]

In both cases, OP withdrew the petition before it was adjudicated. In effect, they did not exist. USCIS has accepted third petitions in cases like this. Committing to overseas men/women is a tricky process that can easily end in disappointment. So, OP, give yourself time and learn from your experience. Your request for a waiver under IMBRA will do the job, so long as marriage agencies are not involved in matching you.

Actually it doesn't matter if an IMB was used or not except to answer one question differently on the petition. IMBRA doesn't prohibit the use of International Marriage Brokers, nor are the filing limitations it imposes different when and IMB is used or not used.

I stand corrected. Anyway, two previous K-1 petitions that were never adjudicated won't be held against him.

Whether or not two previous petitions will or won't be held against them is a decision of the USCIS

The law actually states that IMBRA imposes limitations on the number of petitions a petitioner for a K nonimmigrant visa for an alien fiancé(e) (K-1) may file or have approved without seeking a waiver of the application of those limitations. If the petitioner has filed two or more K-1 visa petitions at any time in the past, or previously had a K-1 visa petition approved within two years prior to the filing of the current petition, the petitioner must request a waiver. These limitations do not apply to petitioners for a K nonimmigrant visa for an alien spouse (K-3).

[pushbrk 13,116]

In both cases, OP withdrew the petition before it was adjudicated. In effect, they did not exist. USCIS has accepted third petitions in cases like this. Committing to overseas men/women is a tricky process that can easily end in disappointment. So, OP, give yourself time and learn from your experience. Your request for a waiver under IMBRA will do the job, so long as marriage agencies are not involved in matching you.

Actually it doesn't matter if an IMB was used or not except to answer one question differently on the petition. IMBRA doesn't prohibit the use of International Marriage Brokers, nor are the filing limitations it imposes different when and IMB is used or not used.

I stand corrected. Anyway, two previous K-1 petitions that were never adjudicated won't be held against him.

Whether or not two previous petitions will or won't be held against them is a decision of the USCIS

The law actually states that IMBRA imposes limitations on the number of petitions a petitioner for a K nonimmigrant visa for an alien fiancé(e) (K-1) may file or have approved without seeking a waiver of the application of those limitations. If the petitioner has filed two or more K-1 visa petitions at any time in the past, or previously had a K-1 visa petition approved within two years prior to the filing of the current petition, the petitioner must request a waiver. These limitations do not apply to petitioners for a K nonimmigrant visa for an alien spouse (K-3).

Exactly. Whether the requirement to request a waiver constitutes "being held against him" is in the eye of the beholder. I would expect the waiver to be granted though.

[WROCLAW 0]

good luck

[jsnearline 2]

Here's what the form intstructions say...

2. Filing Limitations on K Nonimmigrant Petitioners.

If you have filed two or more K-1 visa petitions at any time in the past or previously had a K-1 visa petition approved within two years prior to the filing of this petition, you must apply for a waiver. To request a waiver you must submit a written request with this petition accompanied by documentation of your claim to the waiver. If you have committed a violent offense against a person or persons, USCIS may not grant such a waiver unless you can demonstrate that extraordinary circumstances exist. For details regarding those circumstances, see Item 7.B. of these instructions.