Impact from previous K-1 filed 6 years ago?

[Grant PDX 183]

I'm a newbie to this website, and have found it very helpful. Although I'd sent my petition prior to finding the site, it's encouraging to see everyone else in the same boat and I know I'm not the only one waiting (and waiting, and waiting).

But I am not a total newbie to the process. 6 years ago I filed for a visa for my then-fiance and brought her and her son to the US in 2006 from the Philippines. We had another child... but have since gotten divorced, after nearly 5 years of marriage.

Once separated I went online and began chatting with other folks and met and "fell in love" with another filipina. After several months of chatting I traveled to the Philippines, spent a week with her, and her and my friends and family. I believe our application is complete and solid (I did the 6 year ago application without help and it seemed to sail through, and I've followed the same basic process so far this time).

My question is this: Has anyone else done this multiple times, and has the first visa complicated the second? I don't know if I am on the same 6-7 month timeline as first time filers, or if there is some other path I find myself on.

I appreciate any feedback.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I'm a newbie to this website, and have found it very helpful. Although I'd sent my petition prior to finding the site, it's encouraging to see everyone else in the same boat and I know I'm not the only one waiting (and waiting, and waiting).

But I am not a total newbie to the process. 6 years ago I filed for a visa for my then-fiance and brought her and her son to the US in 2006 from the Philippines. We had another child... but have since gotten divorced, after nearly 5 years of marriage.

Once separated I went online and began chatting with other folks and met and "fell in love" with another filipina. After several months of chatting I traveled to the Philippines, spent a week with her, and her and my friends and family. I believe our application is complete and solid (I did the 6 year ago application without help and it seemed to sail through, and I've followed the same basic process so far this time).

My question is this: Has anyone else done this multiple times, and has the first visa complicated the second? I don't know if I am on the same 6-7 month timeline as first time filers, or if there is some other path I find myself on.

I appreciate any feedback.

There are a number of effects this has, but nothing that will cause a denial. When asked if youhave previously filed for another immigrant youhave to say yes and give details where needed.

IF your ex-wife is not a citizen yet AND she is still in the USA AND she has not worked 40 quarters, then she is still covered by the I-864 and you must claim her in your family size along with her child AND your child for all affidavits of support. YOUR child will be claimed in the family size no matter what.

Be sure she is aware of all this as they WILL probably ask her about it at the interview.

[Grant PDX 183]

Thanks Gary and Alla, to quickly address a couple of those items. My ex is now a US Citizen. I adopted her son from previous relationship. And I have custody of that son and the one we had together. My current family size is 3 (those two boys are my only children). Affidavit of Support requirements won't be an issue, luckily my income would cover any necessary amount.

My fiance knows everything about the situation, I was clear when we met online that I was not yet divorced, but was in process. The divorce was final over a month before we met in person. She has had a fair amount of camera time with my 2 boys (ages 5 and 6) and frankly, the look on her face when she first saw them helped seal the deal. I have kept nothing from her and she should be fine with any discussion in the interview.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Thanks Gary and Alla, to quickly address a couple of those items. My ex is now a US Citizen. I adopted her son from previous relationship. And I have custody of that son and the one we had together. My current family size is 3 (those two boys are my only children). Affidavit of Support requirements won't be an issue, luckily my income would cover any necessary amount.

My fiance knows everything about the situation, I was clear when we met online that I was not yet divorced, but was in process. The divorce was final over a month before we met in person. She has had a fair amount of camera time with my 2 boys (ages 5 and 6) and frankly, the look on her face when she first saw them helped seal the deal. I have kept nothing from her and she should be fine with any discussion in the interview.

You are good to go!