Does a short term relationship effect k1 visa approval?

[FB14 14]

Hello Vjers,

From reading different postings, I'm curious to know as to whether or not the time frame of a couple's relationship will effect one's k1 visa. Also, how recent should the petitioner's visit be to their fiances country? I think it's really unfair that our relationships are being judged by consulate officers who could be denying real lovers from being together. It's very frustrating and nerve wrecking to know that there's a possibility that you just might not be able to be with your loved one.

[WaitingToExhale 3]

ummm they dont have a specific period u have to be in a relationship for but they do say u must have physically seen partner in last 2 years.also the we have to consider that even for us length of time in a relationship does lend a certain degree of confidence in the couple.that said i believe that this is also true for CO.but also just as important is proof of on going relationship...unfortunately jamaica is tabled as a high visa fraud country and so our odds are different than say maybe a UK or canadian embassy...

this is a long and hard process and is not for the weak of heart and it is made even longer and harder because people uses people for personal gain...not just in JA but other countries too where the benificiary only wants green card and so will either "fool up" petitioner or "pay off" petitioner" and this is where "the good suffers with the bad" comes in...saying all this to say that is why someone has the say so on whether or not we be with our loved ones...sometimes they get it right,alot of times they dont...

goodluck on ur visajourney and keep tha faith!

[SlimT&R 2]

ummm they dont have a specific period u have to be in a relationship for but they do say u must have physically seen partner in last 2 years.also the we have to consider that even for us length of time in a relationship does lend a certain degree of confidence in the couple.that said i believe that this is also true for CO.but also just as important is proof of on going relationship...unfortunately jamaica is tabled as a high visa fraud country and so our odds are different than say maybe a UK or canadian embassy...

this is a long and hard process and is not for the weak of heart and it is made even longer and harder because people uses people for personal gain...not just in JA but other countries too where the benificiary only wants green card and so will either "fool up" petitioner or "pay off" petitioner" and this is where "the good suffers with the bad" comes in...saying all this to say that is why someone has the say so on whether or not we be with our loved ones...sometimes they get it right,alot of times they dont...

goodluck on ur visajourney and keep tha faith!

Well said WTE. You cannot look at this process frivolously. It is always a good idea to get to know someone before such a serious move. Giving that you can know your neighbor all your life, marry him and things don't work out. But still give every situation some thought and time. (Yeah I been reading the Effects of Major Family Changes section Wow!

[JG&JB4L 2]

I just wanted to add that it may be in your best interest to make up for the short time of your relationship. To do this make sure that you can inundate them with tons of evidence to prove the relationship. Items you may consider are phone logs, emails, cards, letters, proof of trips (including items which may indicate an itinerary such as hotels stayed at, cars rented, etc), proof of wedding plans (even if tentative), pictures (of course), and any another items which will bolster your case. Hang in there, we're all in this together