K1 is almost impoosible now???

[sjr09 155]

BTW this threat has probably scared the hell out of the OP from all of us here on VJ with our peeing contest being that there has not been another post by the OP on this thread. We may have marginalized her by our collective sharp opinions on this subject. Basically, everyone here wants to help you with what they think is good advice for you.

OP Yes, you can do this by yourself. If you need help then consult a lawyer if you feel it is necessary. Either way a K-1 is not impossible, just look on the home page and you will see almost daily posts by other VJer's of having success with the K-1 visa. If you choose to "go it alone" which many of us here on VJ have (myself included) all the more power to you I think you will find this more rewarding and much more cost effective for you. As you can see you will never have a lack of advice or opinions be it good or bad. It will be your job to discern what is best for you. I think everyone that has responded has had very good points on both sides of the spectrum. In the end as with most things in life it is your choice. Best of luck to you, and welcome.

Thread*, not Threat. I do not proof read...... sorry.

Thread or Threat it's all good just no pee on me! Brah! lol

[Chris_Жанна 11]

BTW this threat has probably scared the hell out of the OP from all of us here on VJ with our peeing contest being that there has not been another post by the OP on this thread. We may have marginalized her by our collective sharp opinions on this subject. Basically, everyone here wants to help you with what they think is good advice for you.

OP Yes, you can do this by yourself. If you need help then consult a lawyer if you feel it is necessary. Either way a K-1 is not impossible, just look on the home page and you will see almost daily posts by other VJer's of having success with the K-1 visa. If you choose to "go it alone" which many of us here on VJ have (myself included) all the more power to you I think you will find this more rewarding and much more cost effective for you. As you can see you will never have a lack of advice or opinions be it good or bad. It will be your job to discern what is best for you. I think everyone that has responded has had very good points on both sides of the spectrum. In the end as with most things in life it is your choice. Best of luck to you, and welcome.

Thread*, not Threat. I do not proof read...... sorry.

Thread or Threat it's all good just no pee on me! Brah! lol

Hahah My aim ain't what it used to be broseph. No promises. lol

[sjr09 155]

To the OP, I agree with the general consensus here that a lawyer is typically not needed for simple cases. I certainly didn't need one for my case. I considered getting one before I started (out of fear) but, looking back, I'm glad I didn't - I didn't need one at all. If your case is fairly straightforward, you should be able to do it yourself if you can follow directions and read. However, if your case is unique and appears to be littered with red flags, maybe you should consult with an attorney, at least for your own piece of mind. It's sound advice to have someone you know and trust to recommend one. If that isn't possible, do some research before picking one (is the lawyer in good standing with the bar assn, etc, etc). I would also be cautious of those who seem to generalize all lawyers; they might be more interested in pushing an agenda and less interested in helping you, at least when it comes to this topic.

This advice -- and that of Kathryn41 earlier -- are the only words above that you should heed in this thread. An added suggestion is to seek the counsel of an immigration attorney who has also served as a consul overseas, on the "review" side of K-1 and other visa applications, in order to learn whether your case indeed carries any potential or actual red flags. Such an attorney can help you tailor your package and the evidence therein so that the consulate may be less likely to give you grief at the interview stage... and, you can pick up crucial interview hints and advice from the same attorney. The posters who flatly say "you do not need an attorney" or "all attorneys are worthless in the K-1 process" are providing exceptionally short-sighted information, indeed with a personal agenda that very well might not mesh with your best interest.

Very True as his attack on my post was for his own personal agenda,this is a pattern/MO with this member on this kind of subject.

Edited August 2, 2009 by sjr09

[sjr09 155]

BTW this threat has probably scared the hell out of the OP from all of us here on VJ with our peeing contest being that there has not been another post by the OP on this thread. We may have marginalized her by our collective sharp opinions on this subject. Basically, everyone here wants to help you with what they think is good advice for you.

OP Yes, you can do this by yourself. If you need help then consult a lawyer if you feel it is necessary. Either way a K-1 is not impossible, just look on the home page and you will see almost daily posts by other VJer's of having success with the K-1 visa. If you choose to "go it alone" which many of us here on VJ have (myself included) all the more power to you I think you will find this more rewarding and much more cost effective for you. As you can see you will never have a lack of advice or opinions be it good or bad. It will be your job to discern what is best for you. I think everyone that has responded has had very good points on both sides of the spectrum. In the end as with most things in life it is your choice. Best of luck to you, and welcome.

Thread*, not Threat. I do not proof read...... sorry.

Thread or Threat it's all good just no pee on me! Brah! lol

Hahah My aim ain't what it used to be broseph. No promises. lol

me toooooo lol