QUESTIONS ABOUT FILLING THE PETITION

[EVELYNNE 0]

Good Aftenoon everyone!

Im new in this website and I have a question regarding filling the petition for my boyfriend which lives in the dominican republic. I would like to know what process is faster if filling the petition as a fiance or if we get married and file as a spouse?

Thank you, for your cooperation, I am open for any tips and opinions...

[canadian_wife 1,827]

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Good luck

[EVELYNNE 0]

Good Aftenoon everyone!

Im new in this website and I have a question regarding filling the petition for my boyfriend which lives in the dominican republic. We have been in a relationship for over 12 years (on and off) and finally decided to move on with our relationship. He previously married someone else but it didn't last a yr and finally got divorce. I am us citizen but not sure what is better for us due to the fact that he just divorced and people are telling me that this could consecuences to the inmigration process. It would be really helpfull if someone has been in this situation and can help me out. I have never been married and is the first time and Iam going to file a petition.

My biggest concern is, if I should file as a fiance or get married and file as spouse?

Thank you, for your cooperation, I am open for any tips, advises and opinions...

[Onituan 0]

I'll share with you our case.

I filed for my wife on January 18

as a wife.

both case as a fiance or husband are taking the same time.

So if you are planning to be together just

get married. Finally we have our interview

on Sept 30th. 9 month with a delay

cause we send her old birth certificate and we had to get

a new one and send it again. its very important that you summit all record

regarding your continue relationship

less proof more delay.

as a fiance is F1 as a husband CR1.

God bless

[Samantha78 117]

Good Aftenoon everyone!

Im new in this website and I have a question regarding filling the petition for my boyfriend which lives in the dominican republic. We have been in a relationship for over 12 years (on and off) and finally decided to move on with our relationship. He previously married someone else but it didn't last a yr and finally got divorce. I am us citizen but not sure what is better for us due to the fact that he just divorced and people are telling me that this could consecuences to the inmigration process. It would be really helpfull if someone has been in this situation and can help me out. I have never been married and is the first time and Iam going to file a petition.

My biggest concern is, if I should file as a fiance or get married and file as spouse?

Thank you, for your cooperation, I am open for any tips, advises and opinions...

Either way, whether you file a K1 or K3 they will question the fact he's very recently divorced and now into a new engagement or even more, a marriage. Also, I think it's in your best interest to wait a little longer before going through this process. It's costly, stressful, and serious. You don't want to start unless you're 100%.

There are couples on here, specifically DR visa couples, that have had very ugly interviews and some of the common questions are the fact that one or both have been married or have had children very close to the visa application timeframe.

Whatever you decide, good luck

[P & T 14]

Evelynne,

The homepage of this website has a great chart with info on the various visa type. There are also excellent guides provided to assist you in stepping through the application process. Definitely look over those. They helped me tremendously.

You gave us a quick overview with a few of your details. However, each persons case is unique... Timing and finances play a big part in selecting your path. Financially, one solution (such as marriage first and US entry with privileges) may suit you and your boyfriend better - especially if there was a need to start working/earning or travel quickly. Since you mentioned your fiance's divorce, be aware that timing may play a role too. When I first began researching all these options- the estimated K-1 wait was only a couple of months shorter than the CR-1. I personally chose to go with a K-1 because the DR laws do not permit divorcees to remarry within a certain time period unless they are remarrying the person from whom they recently divorced...... Engaging lawyers for marriage waivers or planning a destination wedding for 'cash poor' me in his country would have been difficult enough. Planning a destination wedding in a third country foreign to both of us just to circumvent the DR laws and get married was more hassle than I desired. So I felt awaiting that 'permission' date to marry and to then have to be at square one filing the CR1 papers was too lengthy a time. I would be happier to file the K-1, get married stateside and then pay the extra $1000 or $2000 to file the AOS, etc... its a trade off since we may not be able to travel abroad for a while once he is here, but I look forward to starting our life together and using the K-1 wait time properly to plan our lifestyle instead of trying to slap some crappy wedding together so I could file a CR1.

[Ban Hammer 13,508]

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[Mrs. Lantigua 6]

Good Aftenoon everyone!

Im new in this website and I have a question regarding filling the petition for my boyfriend which lives in the dominican republic. We have been in a relationship for over 12 years (on and off) and finally decided to move on with our relationship. He previously married someone else but it didn't last a yr and finally got divorce. I am us citizen but not sure what is better for us due to the fact that he just divorced and people are telling me that this could consecuences to the inmigration process. It would be really helpfull if someone has been in this situation and can help me out. I have never been married and is the first time and Iam going to file a petition.

My biggest concern is, if I should file as a fiance or get married and file as spouse?

Thank you, for your cooperation, I am open for any tips, advises and opinions...

My questions is: how long ago did he get divorced??

That makes a big difference in when you are going to file a petition.

[EVELYNNE 0]

My questions is: how long ago did he get divorced??

That makes a big difference in when you are going to file a petition.

He just recently got the papers like a week ago

[Mrs. Lantigua 6]

He just recently got the papers like a week ago

I would wait....they might find it a bit sketchy

[bigdog 376]

More time might benefit the resolution of this.

[Aztec&Taino 144]

In a nutshell... You have a lot of reading to do

You can start at the "Guides" link found at the top of the page and read upon the process for both the fiance(e) visa and the spouse visa. There are differences in both cost and expected processing time. Both visa journey paths have advantages and disadvantages. For instance, the fiance(e) visa path is more expensive, but it tends to be faster. Yet, you also need to consider that your fiance would not be able to work soon after arriving to the US, which would represent additional costs for you (the petitioner).

The spousal visa has the advantage of being less costly and the advantage of being able to work soon after arriving to the US. However, the processing times of the I-130 are (on average) longer than the processing times of the I-129 F. Also, what are your desires? Do you wish to marry in the DR? Do you wish to marry in the US? Do you or do you not mind for your marriage to start by being apart for months? These are very personal questions that you need to consider. Also, you mentioned your "boyfriend" being in the DR. Has he actually proposed? Are you yet at that stage of formalizing your relationship? Consider your options and discuss them with your mate. What works for someone else may not work for you.

Best wishes!

[P & T 14]

......timing may play a role too. When I first began researching all these options- the estimated K-1 wait was only a couple of months shorter than the CR-1. I personally chose to go with a K-1 because the DR laws do not permit divorcees to remarry within a certain time period unless they are remarrying the person from whom they recently divorced...... Engaging lawyers for marriage waivers or planning a destination wedding for 'cash poor' me in his country would have been difficult enough. Planning a destination wedding in a third country foreign to both of us just to circumvent the DR laws and get married was more hassle than I desired. So I felt awaiting that 'permission' date to marry and to then have to be at square one filing the CR1 papers was too lengthy a time. I would be happier to file the K-1, get married stateside and then pay the extra $1000 or $2000 to file the AOS, etc... its a trade off since we may not be able to travel abroad for a while once he is here, but I look forward to starting our life together and using the K-1 wait time properly to plan our lifestyle instead of trying to slap some crappy wedding together so I could file a CR1.

Adding to my previous comment- this may have applied to me, but not have any bearing on your case since he is a man. Still check it out and be sure. As some have indicated, your proof of relationship will become critical due to the awkward timing. Either way, the more time you can spend in RD and document it/show it, the better off you probably will be.If someone is looking with eyes of scrutiny: A couple of visits, a fresh divorce, then hasty marriage followed by one or two occasional visits before it is his day of interview may get bonked as fraudulent in light of the crazy timing you've got ....

It is a personal choice and only you know your/his circumstances. My fiance is not affluent, living in the barrios. Sometimes, crazy ####### starts to happen as your ties to an american become stronger and stronger. You try to build a life together and things that should have been blessed opportunities can cause him to be endangered or certain folks try to tear it down.... We will never turn our back on that part of our life. Just saying that we are a stronger defense as a couple together in the same place versus him still treading water solo in a strong current that wants to drown him every time I leave him in RD. My desire in my heart is to get him out of there as soon as possible.

You must examine your personal situation with how the choices may affect you long term. Average 5-7 months of the K-1 process to get to the Interview Date and be approved or denied. Will you have sufficient convincing evidence of trips, photos, etc. from these 5-7 months to win over your CO? Forget about the heart break and disappointment aspect of a denial that crushes folks. Will you be ok with your K-1 decision if you then need to get married and start the CR1 after being in the hole 7 months doing the K-1? Perhaps the advice from others may be incorporated into a delayed plan? Split the difference, make another visit or two if your finances allow and get married 3 - 4 months from now. Apply on the CR1 and hope for an approval to come 7 months from filing your CR1.

Personal choice chica. Only you and he know why you've been dating 12 years and marrying/dating other people. If you have a damn good story that makes the Embassy CO sit up and pay attention, you might be just fine. Go with your gut. We cant make the decision for you.

FYI - This is what I was referring to above that may not be an obstacle for you because it is a male being the divorced one....

http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/marriage_dr-e.html

4. No person may be married before a prior marriage is dissolved. A divorced woman cannot get married until 10 months after her divorce has become final, unless her intended husband is the same person she has divorced.

The government official performing the civil ceremony has the authority, at the time of the ceremony, to waive any of the above requirements. Such a waiver must be made in writing and outline the basis of the waiver.

[jaz00mine 8]

my divorce was finalized october 6, I petitioned for luis noveber 4th, almost a month later. during our crazy interview that was not even a concern. to add to that i had petitioned for my ex husband also. with that being said every petition is different. im guessing since i the us citizen was teh one that was once married, it was looked at differently. they may look at your situation as divorced for "paper" purposes. not sure how long u should wait i will inbox you who u should reach out to who had a similar situation

best of luck

[Samantha78 117]

Personally I don't think waiting is going to help anything. Interviews in the DR and especially K1 interviews have been pretty bad lately. I would get married and file a CR-1 as there are so many advantages over the K visa, and with the situation being what it is, the interview may be easier also.

I think your advice is on the money. The K1 interviews have been horrific lately.....I wouldn't go through that if they paid me to do it. And given this persons circumstances, I would absolutely think they would be on the same route to a bad interview.