Beginning the K1 Visa process.....

[joventud3 0]

Hello Everyone,

I am sure this post has been written many different ways before, so I will at least attempt to add a little humor to make it a little easier. I am so glad that I found this website just as I am beginning the K1 visa process. This is an incredible community and I look forward to working with everyone here. Since I have a couple questions it seems that numbering them is the most efficient way to receive answers so I will go with that method.

My background info..

US citizen (no baggage)

never been married

have been living in Mexico for a year with Fiancee (teaching English) and will be here til December

My fiancee

Mexican Citizen (no baggage)

never been married

holds tourist visa to US

Hopefully this is a pretty forward case....We want to get married and live in the US and we would like to be apart as little time as possible..

#1 Is the K1 visa our best option?

#2 Is a lawyer needed?

#3 I can clearly begin my I-129F packet here, but can I send it to the US from here?

Thanks All....

Ps. Just remembered the humor thing, hopefully you guys can add some in your responses...

[payxibka 10,045]

Hello Everyone,

I am sure this post has been written many different ways before, so I will at least attempt to add a little humor to make it a little easier. I am so glad that I found this website just as I am beginning the K1 visa process. This is an incredible community and I look forward to working with everyone here. Since I have a couple questions it seems that numbering them is the most efficient way to receive answers so I will go with that method.

My background info..

US citizen (no baggage)

never been married

have been living in Mexico for a year with Fiancee (teaching English) and will be here til December

My fiancee

Mexican Citizen (no baggage)

never been married

holds tourist visa to US

Hopefully this is a pretty forward case....We want to get married and live in the US and we would like to be apart as little time as possible..

#1 Is the K1 visa our best option?

#2 Is a lawyer needed?

#3 I can clearly begin my I-129F packet here, but can I send it to the US from here?

Thanks All....

Ps. Just remembered the humor thing, hopefully you guys can add some in your responses...

#1) maybe, if you want to marry in the USA.. otherwise you can marry in Mexico and file for a spousal visa directly to the consulate

#2) most likely not, however your choice

#3) yes

[joventud3 0]

#3) yes

So you can definitely send in your I-129F from abroad?

Are there any cons to being outside of the US when completing, sending, and waiting for the reply of your I-129 packet?

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

You need a US mailing address for the K1- ie you can send stuff to them from abroad, but they will only send stuff to a US address afaik. So a friend or family member who can forward stuff to you.

I think your best option, as payxibka mentions, would be to marry asap and file for a CR-1 spousal visa directly with the US embassy. This process is called DCF and if you can do it soon, she may have her visa by December when you return, and it means immediate greencard (= ability to work and travel), plus is cheaper than a K1.

One way or the other, financial sponsorship may be an issue- do you have a co-sponsor lined up, or assets to cover that?

[joventud3 0]

You need a US mailing address for the K1- ie you can send stuff to them from abroad, but they will only send stuff to a US address afaik. So a friend or family member who can forward stuff to you.

I think your best option, as payxibka mentions, would be to marry asap and file for a CR-1 spousal visa directly with the US embassy. This process is called DCF and if you can do it soon, she may have her visa by December when you return, and it means immediate greencard (= ability to work and travel), plus is cheaper than a K1.

One way or the other, financial sponsorship may be an issue- do you have a co-sponsor lined up, or assets to cover that?

I have my parents address and my parents have agreed to be my co-sponsor.

I have always heard that the best root to bring a fiance to the US is the K1 visa. I am not too familiar with the others. I guess I always thought that through the K1 visa only the US governemnt is involved and if you marry outside (in my case Mexico) it would be more complicated. Would the K1 be primarily for people who want to get married in the US?

However since I have not started any process I am open to suggestions!

Thanks!