SHOCKED!!!

[Cedric - Evalyn 0]

Hey everyone,

I met my girlfriend online, lol like most others on here i guess... and yeah, we've been talking about how i'm gonna get there to stay. Same again, naïve as hell, thinking i can just go there, get married and stay... NOT!!!

Since she has two girls, i'm wanting to move to the US to live with her, but i can't figure out what the best and fastest option is.

I'm from belgium, she's from TN, we met online in september 08, visited her in october, november and will see her this christmas, wahoo!!!!! omg, i cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any suggestions would be very welcome!

Thx in advance,

Cedric

[DanielParul 50]

Welcome to VJ. Read Guides to get an idea of the various options you have. All the best!

[Stinky Monkey 1]

My opinion would be to go down the K1 route fiance visa, and file as soon as possible, you are looking at around a 7 month time frame if there are no problems and everything goes through smoothly

Good luck

[Cedric - Evalyn 0]

My opinion would be to go down the K1 route fiance visa, and file as soon as possible, you are looking at around a 7 month time frame if there are no problems and everything goes through smoothly

Good luck

Hey thx, i assumed K1 would be the best way, i did look at the guides and it looked the best option, so she has to file that right? one more problem, she was married but has been seperated for a while now, not devorced yet, what about that, does she have to wait a while before she can file the K1?

[Stinky Monkey 1]

My opinion would be to go down the K1 route fiance visa, and file as soon as possible, you are looking at around a 7 month time frame if there are no problems and everything goes through smoothly

Good luck

Hey thx, i assumed K1 would be the best way, i did look at the guides and it looked the best option, so she has to file that right? one more problem, she was married but has been seperated for a while now, not devorced yet, what about that, does she have to wait a while before she can file the K1?

Yep sorry to say when you file for the K1 you have to be free to marry, so you will have to wait till the divorce is final, and yes she will file the petition

thats a bummer, hope the divorce comes through soon

[ThaitoUSA 15]

She is not eligible to petition for the visa i.e. file the I-129F until she is free to marry. I would presume that would require being divorced first.

[Cedric - Evalyn 0]

I know, that's a HUGE bummer, but that's the way it is now, and we cant change anything about it... hope it goes fast, that's all...

But, another question, everytime you get a visa waiver you can stay for 90 days right, every single time?? you can keep on doing that?

[Stinky Monkey 1]

I know, that's a HUGE bummer, but that's the way it is now, and we cant change anything about it... hope it goes fast, that's all...

But, another question, everytime you get a visa waiver you can stay for 90 days right, every single time?? you can keep on doing that?

yes you can stay for 90 days, but do not abuse this

You have to be in your own country for longer than in the USA, you can not just stay 90 days return home and go back all the time as you will get denied entry at POE at some stage if you keep doing this, this is just for visits and not prolonged stays. You can always try and apply for a 6 month visa.

[Cham 3]

I will also add she has to make enough not just for you and her but for 4 people since she has 2 girls as well...

OTHERWISE she will need a cosponser

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

I know, that's a HUGE bummer, but that's the way it is now, and we cant change anything about it... hope it goes fast, that's all...

But, another question, everytime you get a visa waiver you can stay for 90 days right, every single time?? you can keep on doing that?

It's a visitor program, so you need to be outside the US for more time per year than you are inside. Other than that yes, generally they give you 90 days each time. However, it is totally up to the immigration officer at the airport; they can give you less, or even refuse you entry if they suspect you'll stay (so it is generally better to say you are going for a holiday/ to visit friends than to say you are visiting your fiancee- always be truthful, but don't volunteer too much info!). For example, I was almost refused entry once because I was flying to the US for the sixth time in the same year, even though each time was for 2 weeks or less; in the end they let me in, but gave me a stamp for only 10 days (one day past the date on my return ticket).

[diadromous mermaid 36]

Is she a US citizen?

Hey everyone,

I met my girlfriend online, lol like most others on here i guess... and yeah, we've been talking about how i'm gonna get there to stay. Same again, naïve as hell, thinking i can just go there, get married and stay... NOT!!!

Since she has two girls, i'm wanting to move to the US to live with her, but i can't figure out what the best and fastest option is.

I'm from belgium, she's from TN, we met online in september 08, visited her in october, november and will see her this christmas, wahoo!!!!! omg, i cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any suggestions would be very welcome!

Thx in advance,

Cedric

[Fred N Emilia 0]

My fiancee also has 2 kids a boy and a girl. Started K1 already and included kids in petition already. Go the K1 route.

Goodluck to you!

[tomaranshabibti 0]

My opinion would be to go down the K1 route fiance visa, and file as soon as possible, you are looking at around a 7 month time frame if there are no problems and everything goes through smoothly

Good luck

Hey thx, i assumed K1 would be the best way, i did look at the guides and it looked the best option, so she has to file that right? one more problem, she was married but has been seperated for a while now, not devorced yet, what about that, does she have to wait a while before she can file the K1?

Has to have copy of divorce decree and then it can be filed can't have a husband on paper and a finance no matter how long separated

[David Allen 3]

If you two are planning on getting married - then she's going to have to go though the official divorce anyway whether it's K1 or K3 - so she may as well start the proceedings asap. Other than that - you could see if getting in through a work visa was possible - if your goal is just to be near her.

Unfortunately there aren't really any shortcuts - so talk with her and make your plans accordingly. Read up and follow the rules... it may take a little while, but it's worth it in the long run.

Best of luck.

My opinion would be to go down the K1 route fiance visa, and file as soon as possible, you are looking at around a 7 month time frame if there are no problems and everything goes through smoothly

Good luck

Hey thx, i assumed K1 would be the best way, i did look at the guides and it looked the best option, so she has to file that right? one more problem, she was married but has been seperated for a while now, not devorced yet, what about that, does she have to wait a while before she can file the K1?

[myperfectflaw 11]

My opinion would be to go down the K1 route fiance visa, and file as soon as possible, you are looking at around a 7 month time frame if there are no problems and everything goes through smoothly

Good luck

Hey thx, i assumed K1 would be the best way, i did look at the guides and it looked the best option, so she has to file that right? one more problem, she was married but has been seperated for a while now, not devorced yet, what about that, does she have to wait a while before she can file the K1?

Be aware also that not only does she need to be divorced, but some states also require a set amount of time after the divorce is final before the person is allowed to marry again. If her state is one of those, she technically cannot file the paperwork before that period is up, as she must be free to marry when it's filed. Don't forget to check for this before you spend the money on this process!