Just Beginning...Need my UK fiance' here yesterday.....

[pdmacca 3]

Hello everyone! My name is Dawn my fiance's name is Paul. I'm in the US and he is in the UK. Our ultimate goal is for him to move here. We know I have to file the 129 petition but would love for someone to let us know time-lines etc. We met online almost 4 mths ago and have not met in person; airfare tickets and knowing it would crush us to separate again. I suppose my question is, how much weight is put on meeting in person? Also, can he come here before the process is completed? Should he come on a tourist visa first to meet? Thank you so much for helping.

Dawn

[LoriT 16]

It is required that you meet in person when you file your I-129F. You must show pictures of the two of you together.

Good luck on your journey. My fiance is also from England. We filed our petition on Oct. 22. We expect that he will be here around July 1st if that gives you any idea of a timeline.

Read the guides, the timelines and use Visa Journey. It's a huge help!!!

[canadian_wife 1,822]

A lot of weight is put on meeting in person, as in you MUST meet in person before you petition for your fiance. If you do not, your petition will be rejected (as you must show proof of having met in person) and they keep the filing fee

he may visit, admittance and duration of stay is up to the border agent at the time of crossing.

Look at 8 - 12 months for a total from petitioning to visa

Good luck

[Boiler 45,516]

Meet first, you go and see him, he comes and sees you, whatever works best.

Then take it from there, you are jumping too far ahead.

Edited November 3, 2010 by Boiler

[SuperDuper! 230]

Once again, the Boiler shows up with a brilliant insight. Why can't more VJ'ers be JUST LIKE HIM?! (especially 40K+ posters).

[Anh map 2,098]

See below taken from the fiance(e) petition instructions:

Who May File Form I-129F

You may file this petition if:

1. You are a U.S. citizen, and

2. You and your fiancé(e) intend to marry within 90 days of your fiancé(e) entering the United States, and are both free to marry, and have met in person within two years before your filing of this petition

I suggest that you read through the K1 Guide here on VisaJourney. It's a great introduction to the process.

Welcome to VJ

[pdmacca 3]

It is required that you meet in person when you file your I-129F. You must show pictures of the two of you together.

Good luck on your journey. My fiance is also from England. We filed our petition on Oct. 22. We expect that he will be here around July 1st if that gives you any idea of a timeline.

Read the guides, the timelines and use Visa Journey. It's a huge help!!!

Thank you Lori for your help. It is great to know you are in a similar process. Perhaps we can stay in touch on here. Thanks again.

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[LoriT 16]

Thank you Lori for your help. It is great to know you are in a similar process. Perhaps we can stay in touch on here. Thanks again.

it's always nice to have someone else in the same position. I'd love to keep in touch!!! Best of luck

[Boiler 45,516]

You should also take into consideration that moving to the UK will be a much quicker process than moving to the US.

[Kristy S 13]

i would have to agree with boiler about moving over there, if i didn't have 3 kids i would definitely have done just that. my fiance is from the uk as well, our receipt date is july 6th, and at this point looking like he'll be here around mid february if we're lucky.

[SLP1023 0]

My Fiance is also from the UK. You have to meet in person, and it sounds like you're thinking a bit ahead at this point. Meet in person first, and go from there. He can come here and you can go there during the process. My fiance has come to visit twice since we applied.

Service Center ....California

Consulate.............London

I-129F sent...........06/15/10

I-129F NOA1........06/22/10

Check Cashed.........06/25/10

Touch ...................06/30/10

I-129F RFE...........

I-129F NOA2.........

NVC Received......

NVC left..................

Consulate rec.......

Packet 3 rec...........

Packet 3 sent.........

Packet 4 rec...........

Interview date.........

Interview result.......

Visa rec....................

POE .........................

Marriage..................

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[Liam and Kara 6]

Hi Guys

Permanent Resident living now in the USA original from UK.

Ye you have to defo meet in person, the more the better with loads

of pictures and confirmation of contact between you both, keep everything.

We started our process back in Dec 2008 and from start to finish it took 12 months

roughly....as previously said it would be quicker moving to the UK lol although

there are in my case anyway more benefits for moving here.

Good luck to you both keep strong it is all worth it in the end.

[kennym 275]

Hello everyone! My name is Dawn my fiance's name is Paul. I'm in the US and he is in the UK. Our ultimate goal is for him to move here. We know I have to file the 129 petition but would love for someone to let us know time-lines etc. We met online almost 4 mths ago and have not met in person; airfare tickets and knowing it would crush us to separate again. I suppose my question is, how much weight is put on meeting in person? Also, can he come here before the process is completed? Should he come on a tourist visa first to meet? Thank you so much for helping.

Dawn

Dawn you have got to think this thru...

You are in love with someone you've never met.. How is that even possible? Thats the question everyone is going to ask you.. The USCIS, the Embassy, the POE...

This process is lengthy, involved and very specific rules, designed to prevent fraud... You wont be able to get around the basic requirements? But ask yourself how you would consider marrying a person you've never met in-person... Nevermind the Visa Process Rules, there is a fundamental relationship issue that is being overlooked..

Kenny

Edited November 3, 2010 by kennym

[kjenkins86 5]

It is absolutely no one's business what you decide to do, however since you started a topic that everyone can see, most people ate going to comment before they address the question that you're asking.

How in the world do you decide to marry someone you have never met, too fairy tale. He is allowed to visit the US just as much as you are allowed to visit the UK. I would suggest you two visit each other at least ONCE, meet his family, have him meet yours and then decide where to go from there. The k1 is meant to be a quicker process than the cr1, however it can be a major headache dealing with uscis, the cost is never ending, even after he comes. So decide if you really want to go through with this for someone you have never met.

The only way uscis accepts you two jot ever meeting, is unless its an arranged marriage and you have to show proof that its an arranged marriage.

Welcome to vj and best of luck on your journey!