K1 visa soon to be 18

[Tahoma 2,291]

We started our k1 visa process when I was 17. Just submit a minor's marriage consent form (from the state where you're going to marry)along with other i-129f requirements. We got the NOA2 (approval notice) 4 months after we got the NOA1 (Receipt Notice). My embassy interview was 24 days after I turned 18, and we were approved! And we just filed our AOS. I met another VJ member who also has the same experience and she just received her conditional greencard. No worries! You won't even need a lawyer. Good luck!

Thanks for sharing your experience.

By the way, did the CFO ask you to submit the Filipino "Consent to Marry of a Person Under Age" document?

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

No Dan.

Tim, Dan is correct. We filed our K1 when I was 17, got the approval notice 4 months after the receipt notice and is approved at USEM interview. I met another VJ member with the same experience. She even had prior k1 petition (filed by her ex-fiance),which was approved after a few months but she cancelled later on. Her 2nd fiance (now husband) filed her i-129f and got approved in 5 months! Her AOS was approved too and she has her conditional green card now.

Pretty good multi-posting for a nOOb. I would say you have done this before.

[Ban Hammer 13,112]

Pretty good multi-posting for a nOOb. I would say you have done this before.

noted - passed up the chain for review.

[sunandmoon 450]

We started our k1 visa process when I was 17. Just submit a minor's marriage consent form (from the state where you're going to marry)along with other i-129f requirements. We got the NOA2 (approval notice) 4 months after we got the NOA1 (Receipt Notice). My embassy interview was 24 days after I turned 18, and we were approved! And we just filed our AOS. I met another VJ member who also has the same experience and she just received her conditional greencard. No worries! You won't even need a lawyer. Good luck!

just curious how's that done for a person who is a citizen of and residing in another country?

[Hank_ 9,174]

Doesn't matter where you are a citizen or where you reside in regards to getting married in a certain state all that is necessary is that you meet their requirements for getting a marriage license.

[actob99 156]

the USCIS does not regulate marriages, but they do set requirements for filing a petition. when filing the petition you both must be free to marry.

in the Philippines the age of consent is 18.

http://travel.state.gov/law/citizenship/citizenship_757.html

it's best to wait till she's 18 to file the I-129f.

I agree with this statement regardless of what the 129F states. Bottom line is you can't marry in the Phils until age 18 and I wouldn't bother taking the chance to possibly being tagged in a negative way.. DOes it happen, absolutely. Anything can be done for a price. Just wait it out the few months util she is 18 and then there is no questions. If you can't wait, get a lawyer who is a professional in these cases...

And I support your decision to find a young girl. Do what you think is right and makes the both of you happy!!!!

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

BTW, make sure she always has a chaperon with her. One of the typical scams is for the local constabulary to break through the door, and you suddenly "discover" you are alone with an underage girl. After you hand over all your cash and belongings, they might give you a ride to the airport, if you are lucky.

[hoy123 2]

I agree with this statement regardless of what the 129F states. Bottom line is you can't marry in the Phils until age 18 and I wouldn't bother taking the chance to possibly being tagged in a negative way.

You should read the post a little more closely we dont plan to marry in the phils.That link gives information towards anyone that wants to get married in the phils. We are planning to get married when she is 18, we just want to start the proccess

Edited January 20, 2012 by hoy123

[hoy123 2]

BTW, make sure she always has a chaperon with her. One of the typical scams is for the local constabulary to break through the door, and you suddenly "discover" you are alone with an underage girl. After you hand over all your cash and belongings, they might give you a ride to the airport, if you are lucky.

This thread is about filing for a K1 visa..lets try and stay on track here, thanks

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

This thread is about filing for a K1 visa..lets try and stay on track here, thanks

Remember: Chaperon, and no hanky-panky until she is 18.

[hoy123 2]

Remember: Chaperon, and no hanky-panky until she is 18.

ok troll

[Messybrownhair 251]

Just my opinion but whats the rush? Just wait the few months and file it on her bday.. then there will be absolutely no issue. 7 months is a good assumption but thats not set in stone, it could be less.. a lot of people got i129f approvals in 1-3 months too (though unusual). I know you will say you dont want to wait, and thats understandable.. all im saying is that if you are really worried about this then just wait it out.. either way, goodluck!

[rlogan 2,036]

Good luck to you and congratulations hoy123. Just ignore envy and spite.

Using the search function, this has come up before and it does look like the solution is the consent to marry from the parents.

In before the lock!