K1 Visa with Cuban Fiancee what happens if we don't marry

[thekatocat 0]

Hello, I've enjoyed reading everyone's post thanks in advance for any advice.

I recently returned from my vacation (non-licensed) to Cuba where I was traveling with my Cuban American friend. I promptly met her family and fell in love with her sister, Jane(who has a 6 yr old daughter). Though its only been several weeks since we have met I am convinced that I want a relationship with her and most likely marriage. I am starting the K1 and K2 process but have some questions. I expect the process to be lengthy (9 months or so) but have some questions regarding what may happen upon successful immigration.

I know we have 90 days to get married. But as she and her child are Cuban, what repercussion will there be (if any) if I wait more than ninety days to get married or for whatever reason, the long term relationship fails. (I don't think she and her daughter would get deported; rather her immigration status would then be adjusted, is this true?) any one with similar experiences?

As I met her through my friend, I am sure that our feelings and motivations are genuine. I am prepared to take the financial risks and emotional risks, as well as she, and provide financial support while she gets adjusted. I have sufficient but complex financial means and for this reason desire a longer waiting period than the ninety days allowed once reunited.

Any advice would be appreciated.

[Mononoke28 135]

One of the conditions for a K1 visa is to marry within 90 days of entering the US, so if you plan to file for this type of visa you have to get married within 90 days. If you don't marry within that time frame your fiancée will be out status and you may have some issues with the USCIS when filing for AOS.

If you're not sure if the relationship will last for you to even get married within 90 days of her arrival, then the best thing is to give it time and get to know each other before you even file for a K1.

Diana

[Jasman0717 9]

One of the conditions for a K1 visa is to marry within 90 days of entering the US, so if you plan to file for this type of visa you have to get married within 90 days. If you don't marry within that time frame your fiancée will be out status and you may have some issues with the USCIS when filing for AOS.

If you're not sure if the relationship will last for you to even get married within 90 days of her arrival, then the best thing is to give it time and get to know each other before you even file for a K1.

Diana

Good advice

[Chica Yeyé 41]

One of the conditions for a K1 visa is to marry within 90 days of entering the US, so if you plan to file for this type of visa you have to get married within 90 days. If you don't marry within that time frame your fiancée will be out status and you may have some issues with the USCIS when filing for AOS.

If you're not sure if the relationship will last for you to even get married within 90 days of her arrival, then the best thing is to give it time and get to know each other before you even file for a K1.

Diana

WORD. A K-1 visa is not a "let's try see if this would work" visa.

[thekatocat 0]

One of the conditions for a K1 visa is to marry within 90 days of entering the US, so if you plan to file for this type of visa you have to get married within 90 days. If you don't marry within that time frame your fiancée will be out status and you may have some issues with the USCIS when filing for AOS.

If you're not sure if the relationship will last for you to even get married within 90 days of her arrival, then the best thing is to give it time and get to know each other before you even file for a K1.

Diana

WORD. A K-1 visa is not a "let's try see if this would work" visa.

Please allow me to clarify, the question I'm asking specifically is: seeing how my fiancee is Cuban and Cubans have, right or wrong, different immigration policies/priorities, would she and her daughter be able to apply for different status once she has arrived with out risk of deportation. (i.e. I don't believe in the legal institution of marriage but intend for her to be my common-law wife) Any Cubans out there who may have greater knowledge?

[Pablo4883 0]

What applies to Cuba generally does not apply to the rest of the world, and here's why. Any other K1 beneficiary would be required to leave the U.S after a three month period, a K1 beneficiary from Cuba who enters the U.S, regardless of the Visa that was obtained, or how they managed to get here, can apply for a green card after one year, and cannot be deported back to Cuba. Do some research on the Cuban Adjustment Act and some other immigration laws directly concerning Cuba, as it is a totally different ballgame as you will realize down the road...

[mitch.snyder 0]

One of the conditions for a K1 visa is to marry within 90 days of entering the US, so if you plan to file for this type of visa you have to get married within 90 days. If you don't marry within that time frame your fiancée will be out status and you may have some issues with the USCIS when filing for AOS.

If you're not sure if the relationship will last for you to even get married within 90 days of her arrival, then the best thing is to give it time and get to know each other before you even file for a K1.

Diana

WORD. A K-1 visa is not a "let's try see if this would work" visa.

Please allow me to clarify, the question I'm asking specifically is: seeing how my fiancee is Cuban and Cubans have, right or wrong, different immigration policies/priorities, would she and her daughter be able to apply for different status once she has arrived with out risk of deportation. (i.e. I don't believe in the legal institution of marriage but intend for her to be my common-law wife) Any Cubans out there who may have greater knowledge?

Judging on what you're saying you don't want a relationship with this women, you just want to get her a green card.... I'm sorry if that sounds harsh but if you don't believe in the institution of marriage why bother applying for a visa that is based upon marriage?? Don't clutter up the system with applications which will slow down the processing time for people who genuinely want to do things legally!!!

Edited September 20, 2009 by mitch.snyder

[Justine+David 218]

^^ Amen. You're not going to find much support in a forum devoted to people who are waiting months and months to be with their loved ones.