K-1 Visa, and sending money to fiance~~~

[jimnlena 8]

I wired money several times to my SO. And was appoved in 97 days, so I do not think that is an issue.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I wired money several times to my SO. And was appoved in 97 days, so I do not think that is an issue.

It would never be an issue for the USCIS for petition approval. It is not needed information and they simply do not care. It CAN make a difference (BAD) at some consulates for the visa interview. I doubt it would have any impact, good or bad, at the consulate in Kiev. I had my evidence of money transfers and they just were not even interested to look at it.

[aeb2009 0]

wht was your RFE for? it's almost been 3 months since you sent it back.

It was for an updated I129F Part C. For serving in the armed forces, or convicted by a court of law. None of which apply to me.

When I received this, I thought it was going to be quickly approved, but alas is not the case.

[jwk2003 3]

I was searching through the forums and couldn't find an answer, so I'm posting a question here. (Mods: If there is a better forum, please move.)

I have been in my relationship for 4 years now, and we chose to get married, so we started the K-1 visa process in March 2009, CSC. Anyways, It has been a long time, and still waiting on NOA2, and it seems that my background check is causing a problem, of which I have no idea. Clean record, no arrests, nothing. Then I was talking with a friend, and they asked about if I had sent money to my fiance. So, yes, I have sent money directly to my fiance on many occasions. Mostly when I was travelling on vacation, wiring the money there and taking advantage of a good exchange rate was a good idea at the time I thought. There were also other times when I sent my SO money just to help make life easier for her.

So has anyone had this "Sending Money" issue come up at any time in their visa journey? If so, big issue, no issue, anything?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts / opinions!

Aaron

I doubt that sending money is going to be an issue because I have been sending around $100 a month for almost a year now - no issues what-so-ever...

[Old Dominion 26]

Sending money is of no concern to USCIS. I would suggest that USCIS was just starting to review your petition when it sent the RFE, and then it got put back in the pile.

[Malarie 0]

It was my understanding that SENDING money to your foreign SO was not an issue, however, if you are RECEIVING money from your SO this could raise some eyebrows as it could look like the foreign SO is paying the USC $$ for the marriage (green card)

[pushbrk 12,890]

It was my understanding that SENDING money to your foreign SO was not an issue, however, if you are RECEIVING money from your SO this could raise some eyebrows as it could look like the foreign SO is paying the USC $$ for the marriage (green card)

Your understanding was incomplete. It can hurt both ways. Do it, of course but don't think of it as evidence of a bonafide relationship.

[Malarie 0]

I have not ever done it and will not .... it was just something I read before in the MENA forum.

[SuperDuper! 230]

It was my understanding that SENDING money to your foreign SO was not an issue, however, if you are RECEIVING money from your SO this could raise some eyebrows as it could look like the foreign SO is paying the USC $$ for the marriage (green card)

Your understanding was incomplete. It can hurt both ways. Do it, of course but don't think of it as evidence of a bonafide relationship.

I really don't understand your reasoning. We see sending money to the beneficiary AS part of a bonafide relationship. In the Phils, it is culturally appropriate for the American to send a little something on a regular basis to help his wife/fiancee and family there. If your family was starving in a 3rd world country and you didn't send them some money for rice, then such indifference would be evidence of a lack of love and care in the relationship. CO likes to see evidence ofongoing love and care, in cards, emails, chats, pics, and yes, some financial support, too. Cheers.

[Filipina Lover 1]

I don't think sending money would cause a problem, I think they should know that people in the Philippines have a hard life.

I don't think they have the right to get information from Western Union.

Who doesn't send money. They better not be causing a problem because of sending money to help someone in need.

I don't see why someone who is a good US citizen should have any delays for any reason, we have the right to marry who we want to marry.

[pushbrk 12,890]

It was my understanding that SENDING money to your foreign SO was not an issue, however, if you are RECEIVING money from your SO this could raise some eyebrows as it could look like the foreign SO is paying the USC $$ for the marriage (green card)

Your understanding was incomplete. It can hurt both ways. Do it, of course but don't think of it as evidence of a bonafide relationship.

I really don't understand your reasoning. We see sending money to the beneficiary AS part of a bonafide relationship. In the Phils, it is culturally appropriate for the American to send a little something on a regular basis to help his wife/fiancee and family there. If your family was starving in a 3rd world country and you didn't send them some money for rice, then such indifference would be evidence of a lack of love and care in the relationship. CO likes to see evidence ofongoing love and care, in cards, emails, chats, pics, and yes, some financial support, too. Cheers.

My reasoning stems fromthe fact that the side of the bona fides primarily in question for fiance(e) and spouse visa cases is how genuine the foreigner is. When cases are denied for bona fides, they are almost always due to a finding that the relationship was entered into by the foreigner to derive an immigration benefit, rather than for genuine motives. Receiving money from the USC, doesn't help the foreigner show bona fides and CAN be used against them. There's nothing wrong with sending money but if you don't have a lot more other evidence of bona fides (enough that you don't need to use money transfer evidence) then the money transfers are more likely to hurt than help.

[rbresse21 0]

It would help if she kept the receipts from the money you sent her. My fiance had all the western union receipts, it helped during the interview process. Good Luck..

[keithNvaleria 0]

I have sent money on a regular basis for 5 years. My fiance lived in abject poverty, with 2 kids to feed and no family support. When I met her; she had didly squat. I put them into a respectable house and gave her an ATM card, which was with a separate checking account that I opened for just that purpose. When I wanted her to have money; I just used my computer to transfer money in. For well over 4 years, she has shown responsibility with that card, in being frugal and never violating my trust. It is part of our long term relationship and I intend to be up front about it. I think that the difference would be, that if your relationship is fairly new and you were sending tons of money and had little else to show an ongoing relationship, then yes there should be flags and flashing red lights. In our eyes, we are already a family. Now we are just doing the paperwork.

[George&Hazel 1]

Since you are assuming financial responsibility of your loved one. It helps to show that you can support them in affidavit of support. In the end a great deal would come down to. Is it socially accepted or expected in that country?

[aeb2009 0]

Sending money is of no concern to USCIS. I would suggest that USCIS was just starting to review your petition when it sent the RFE, and then it got put back in the pile.

That is what I thought too, and guessed it would have ended up in a "smaller" pile, instead I might have gotten pushed back to the end of the line~~~~

I don't think sending money would be a big issue as well, especially at the USCIS level, maybe something at the interview level?? But I do agree it would tie into the affidavit of support at the consulate level.

Thanks to everyone for their input! I appreciate all the feedback / opinions / and support!

Aaron