does a previous overstay affect getting approved for the k1 visa?

[tammy-josty 0]

Hello!!I am new to this website and wanted to hear some experiences&advices..I ve met my Fiancee in april 2007 and he proposed in september 2008(on my birthday on the Lincoln memorial steps-very corny!!)..we just sent in our application to the Vermont office.

I legally entered the US with the VWP(I m an italian citizen)and did not intend on staying. Went there to help my best friend(and maitre of honor)to settle into her new home(she was stationed in Aviano Air force base where i worked)and wanted to leave on may 10th(got there Feb 1st.)but then one day..while I was in Washington switching trains ..I met him and the rest..is history!!!Now I am in Italy awaiting for the process to go trought because we didnt want to marry right away and plan a typical italian-hispanic wedding with time to allow my 20 member family to travel to the US and be part of it>

I do have a huge concern..I was wondering if the fact that I overstayed will affect the process and what should we do?I stayed more than a year but just because I fell in love with him(and still are)..This is the first time we are apart and its only been one month since I last seen him..Im praying to be strong but I hope someone out there can giveme a good advice.

Thank you

[*Giuly and Rocky* 0]

Hello!!I am new to this website and wanted to hear some experiences&advices..I ve met my Fiancee in april 2007 and he proposed in september 2008(on my birthday on the Lincoln memorial steps-very corny!!)..we just sent in our application to the Vermont office.

I legally entered the US with the VWP(I m an italian citizen)and did not intend on staying. Went there to help my best friend(and maitre of honor)to settle into her new home(she was stationed in Aviano Air force base where i worked)and wanted to leave on may 10th(got there Feb 1st.)but then one day..while I was in Washington switching trains ..I met him and the rest..is history!!!Now I am in Italy awaiting for the process to go trought because we didnt want to marry right away and plan a typical italian-hispanic wedding with time to allow my 20 member family to travel to the US and be part of it>

I do have a huge concern..I was wondering if the fact that I overstayed will affect the process and what should we do?I stayed more than a year but just because I fell in love with him(and still are)..This is the first time we are apart and its only been one month since I last seen him..Im praying to be strong but I hope someone out there can giveme a good advice.

Thank you

Ciao! You may wanna post this on the Waiver section of this forum...they are very helpfull there! Also you should tell us if you overstayed more than 180 days...in that case you will probably need to file a waiver at the interview after your I 129F is approved at VSC... Anyways can you give us some more details?!

[toma1 10]

I stayed more than a year but just because I fell in love with him(and still are)..

That's just so Italian/romantic.... hehe... but seriously, it depends on how long you overstayed. I hope you don't mean that you overstayed more than a year...

[Johny E. 0]

It seems like u overstayed your visa by more than a year. If that is the case your k1 visa will be denied at the day of the interview. You can then apply for a 601 waiver (this is if you "only" overstayed your visa). Its a long process so be prepared to wait. Sorry!

[1HappyGuy 45]

I would suggest you contact the U.S. embassy in Italy and explain your situation. It's going to be a while before your case is sent to them so you might as well find out now what the best steps to take to correct this problem.

Best of luck, but you might have a problem that will take time to correct.

[tammy-josty 0]

thank you for your answear..my fiancee didnt send in the application when he said he did..i got uspset becauseit takes time so the sooner the better..he anted to surprise me and wants to get married in italy!!!yay!!i ve been walkin on clouds literally ever since!!i always wanted to marry in this italian town on a hill and have a reception in an italian villa i used to visit when i was little!!!so he s coming next month and we are tying the knot finally!!im so happy!!

after we get married we have to file for the i-130 right?

[Dakine 26]

thank you for your answear..my fiancee didnt send in the application when he said he did..i got uspset becauseit takes time so the sooner the better..he anted to surprise me and wants to get married in italy!!!yay!!i ve been walkin on clouds literally ever since!!i always wanted to marry in this italian town on a hill and have a reception in an italian villa i used to visit when i was little!!!so he s coming next month and we are tying the knot finally!!im so happy!!

after we get married we have to file for the i-130 right?

I'd check to see if you are banned from reentering the US before you do anything.