id like to see k1 process made harder

[kevin@anna 7]

we have allready done the k1 etc etc.we are now removing conditions.i for one would like to see this whole process more stringent than it already is.we have our circle of friends whom are all k1 holders and ive closely watched all of them and there marriages.first,i would like to see more up front than just meeting 1 time within 2 years.second,this 90 day to marry must be extended to at least double (180 days)third,i believe that the income levels of pationers should be much higher than 125% of poverty level.we all have to admit the process is already long.uscis can only do so much when it comes to paperwork and background checks.but in all reality it is up to the petioner and the k1 visa holder to make a marriage that will last a lifetime.im gonna stick my neck out here and say i personally believe that only 40% of these marriages last any length of time.dont get me wrong i am happily married to a wonderful women and weve been together now a full 2 years.but looking back it sure was very tough.any comments welcome?

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Wait, so you're done, but you think it should be made harder for people in the future than it was for you?

[kevin@anna 7]

yes i do.the whole process needs changed and or updated

[realizment 18]

Im a bit confused, you say you would like to see it made harder but at the end of your post say it was very tough, which it is for all of us going trough it now and longing to be with the people we love.. The only part i really agree with you on is the 90 day should be extended to allow people plan a wedding better.. As for income levels, well i understand it and see why its put in place, but should money really rule over love? Im sure its a lot easier to make a statement such as make it harder when you already have completed the process.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

yes i do.the whole process needs changed and or updated

Why? You have listed no good reasons. All you did was make up some statistics.

I'm sorry, you have to realize you're a part of a forum full of people still going through the process and still finding it very difficult, stressful and emotionally draining. To have someone who is finished come on and say for no good reason that the process should be made even MORE difficult is a bit of a slap in the face, I imagine.

Edited September 10, 2011 by Coconuts

[realizment 18]

So do you feel it should of been harder for you? Would you have preferred that?

[vacrimefighter 10]

I would like to see (180 days) instead of the 90 days myself.

I met my future wife through the internet dating service, and met her many times over the year.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reports that “…marriages arranged through [mail order bride] services would appear to have a lower divorce rate than the nation as a whole, fully 80 percent of these marriages having lasted over the years for which reports are available.” The USCIS also reports that “… mail-order bride and e-mail correspondence services result in 4,000 to 6,000 marriages between U.S. men and foreign brides each year.”

[kevin@anna 7]

it coulda been harder for us.im not to concerned about that.it took us almost 2 years from the time we began to the time my wife arrived here.

[realizment 18]

Well your concerned about that, shes there now !! lol I lived with my fiance for over 2 years give or take the times i came back to renew visas. We been together almost 4 years. And now im home waiting to be back together.. As for the 90 days, yes i agree with you an extension would be nice there to give people more time to plan a big ceremony!

[Dave and Kinnari 31]

Why? You have listed no good reasons. All you did was make up some statistics.

I'm sorry, you have to realize you're a part of a forum full of people still going through the process and still finding it very difficult, stressful and emotionally draining. To have someone who is finished come on and say for no good reason that the process should be made even MORE difficult is a bit of a slap in the face, I imagine.

Good Post.

The OP contradicts himself by saying it should be tougher and than at the end says the process is tough. Which is it?

Making up some statistics without any credible evidence to back it up it quite erroneous as well.

Breakdown the word assume...you get my point. Post some legit facts and cite them to back up your claim.

I agree with the extension of 180 days. In the US, it's quite difficult to plan an average wedding in that time. 90 days, good lord your asking for an overload of work to throw a decent wedding in that amount of time!

Edited September 10, 2011 by Dave and Kinnari

[Love Eth 14]

I am not wondering that the process is really hard. The worst part of it, while waiting for AP, even NOA2; you have no idea what will be the result. After this long process, waiting almost 4 weeks for the AP at the embassy is more than frustrating. What really annoys me is a lady or a guy paid from my tax and sitting in a nice office, decided who and when I should have to marry. The thing is I just want to state that there are a lot of people their life is on halt waiting and waiting and waiting for the USCIS, NVC, and USE. Mine is almost on pause at least for a year. I hope my fiancée will push the play button at the POE very soon; when……… that is what I don't know. But it is in the good wish of the officer that sits behind those windows.

Good Luck.

Edited September 10, 2011 by Love Eth

[together4evr 360]

i think the income requirements should be higher to marry because this is not a cheap process. Supporting family is expensive in USA. Some people make a little money and save a lot. Some people make a lot of money and save none. Both these people could qualify. I think people need to love themselves and value themselves before they can love another person. I think any people choosing to get married need to be able to depend on each other to be provided for. I think 18000 is not enough money to live in most of USA. In Egypt I would be rich!! I think if you love someone then you try and make sure you can provide for them.

I am against co-sponsers. If you cannot afford a spouse then do not get one right now. Love will not pay your bills. Love will not fee the children. I think co-sponsors place responsibility onto a kind hearted person and in the usa at least 40% of marriage fail. This is very dangerous for the kind co-sponsor who just wanted to help a couple in love be together.

I think everyone needs to meet in person many times. Not just once within 2 years. I think it should be 3 times in 2 years.

But, I think this process needs to be quicker once all those rules are in place. I feel the 6 month wait for uscis is a waste of my time and money...and I value both. I pay for a service today and I want that service delivered soon. I do not want it to sit in a pile waiting for someone to decide to pick it up. It takes an hour to go thru a completed packet and approved it. USCIS needs to have higher productivity levels or get new employees. Many people need jobs right now and I bet if they advertised work from home positions many of our foreigner spouses would excel in this area. Since we have all been thru this nad know how important it is then I believe we would work hard and quick to approve or deny cases. I believe uscis should have a salary tier. If you complete 7 applications in one day you will get 140 dollars. if you complete 10 in one day then you will get 200 dollars. if you are only able to complete 1 in a day then you do not get paid till you have a day over 7. I think people would work much harder if they know they will get 20 bucks for each completed application (and that is denied or approved).

[sara..... 371]

im sorry but i feel the process is already hard enough and many good couples end up taking a beating over it

sara

[together4evr 360]

it coulda been harder for us.im not to concerned about that.it took us almost 2 years from the time we began to the time my wife arrived here.

yourtime line says 9 almost 10 months from noa1 to visa. Am I missing something?

[Dave and Kinnari 31]

I think everyone needs to meet in person many times. Not just once within 2 years. I think it should be 3 times in 2 years.

Hmm...so what about culturally based marriages? Like mine for example...it was arranged. What do you say about that?

Edited September 10, 2011 by Dave and Kinnari