Can I process my K1 visa in the US ?

[mk13 0]

My fiancee put in a petition for a K1 visa in Aug 2011 at the Vermont Service Center. Our 5 months awaiting period is almost up and we are very hopeful that it will be approved.

I was granted a visitors visa while the petition is still pending. I am currently in the US on holidays with my fiancee

I live and work in Ghana but the long distance between me and my fiancee is breaking down our relationship so i have decided not to leave her alone again.

1. I want to know if there is any option for me to process my K1 visa in the US if the petition is approved ?

2. Can I send my documents to the embassy in Ghana and only go back to Ghana when the interview is due ?

3. Should I just forget about the fiancee visa and go ahead with our planned marriage here in the US then apply for Change os status as a spouse of a US citizen.

Im confused, please help.

[together4evr 360]

If you have decided not to leave then your only option is to get married

withdraw the K1

Apply for AOS--fee is about 1100 dollars

I have to ask...How did Ghana get approved for a visitors visa with a fiance? OMG I am impressed. Please tell me how you did it.

Thank you

And Good Luck

[bigdog 376]

Get married pay $ again, withdraw your K-1. Good Luck.

[canadian_wife 1,822]

My fiancee put in a petition for a K1 visa in Aug 2011 at the Vermont Service Center. Our 5 months awaiting period is almost up and we are very hopeful that it will be approved.

I was granted a visitors visa while the petition is still pending. I am currently in the US on holidays with my fiancee

I live and work in Ghana but the long distance between me and my fiancee is breaking down our relationship so i have decided not to leave her alone again.

1. I want to know if there is any option for me to process my K1 visa in the US if the petition is approved ?

2. Can I send my documents to the embassy in Ghana and only go back to Ghana when the interview is due ?

3. Should I just forget about the fiancee visa and go ahead with our planned marriage here in the US then apply for Change os status as a spouse of a US citizen.

Im confused, please help.

To answer your questions.

1. NO

2. you may stay in the US as long as you are authorized. Having a K-1 and being in the US doesn't mean you can stay longer

3. If you choose to marry, you start again.

Good luck

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

1. No

2. Depends. You can stay as long as you are allowed by the CBP, usually 6 months. You need to be careful not to get an overstay. Remember the medical needs to be done before the interview too.

3. Yes-ish. You can withdraw the K1, get married and file for AOS. As you had a K1 in the works, they may not believe that you had no immigrant intent when you came on the tourist visa. Were you asked any questions upon entry on the B2?

[Sapphire Moon 25]

My fiancee put in a petition for a K1 visa in Aug 2011 at the Vermont Service Center. Our 5 months awaiting period is almost up and we are very hopeful that it will be approved.

I was granted a visitors visa while the petition is still pending. I am currently in the US on holidays with my fiancee

I live and work in Ghana but the long distance between me and my fiancee is breaking down our relationship so i have decided not to leave her alone again.

1. I want to know if there is any option for me to process my K1 visa in the US if the petition is approved ?

2. Can I send my documents to the embassy in Ghana and only go back to Ghana when the interview is due ?

3. Should I just forget about the fiancee visa and go ahead with our planned marriage here in the US then apply for Change os status as a spouse of a US citizen.

Im confused, please help.

How did you accomplish getting approved for a tourist visa to see your fiancee? My fiance is in Ghana and went he couldnt get a tourist visa (3xs he tried). I heard its near impossible to get approved for a tourist visa when they know your significant other is in the states, the consulate told my fiance that he needs a fiance visa.

But back to your original question, as another poster suggested, since you are already here in the states. Get married, withdraw the I-130 and file for AOS.

If you have decided not to leave then your only option is to get married

withdraw the K1

Apply for AOS--fee is about 1100 dollars

I have to ask...How did Ghana get approved for a visitors visa with a fiance? OMG I am impressed. Please tell me how you did it.

Thank you

And Good Luck

That was the same thing I wondered too!! How did the OP get approved for a tourist visa! I am also hoping that he shares how he did it!!

[mk13 0]

I was also initially worried that I may be refused a visitors visa since I had a pending k1 petition. I called the the department of state to inquire if I could apply for a visitor's visa with a pending petition and they said I could so I applied and it was granted. No question was asked about my petition during the visa interview.