Timeline between meeting and I-129F

[ovahimba 0]

I have known my fiance now for three months. We have emailed and talked often, almost daily on the internet. A couple weeks ago we spent a week together in her home city in China doing various tourist things. We love each other very much.

My questions is, would reviewers see 3 months as too short of time to have known each other before marriage. Would it have an effect on the application approval? Has anyone heard of this being a problem?

Normally 3 months is short time, but a US citizen I could marry anytime. But as it is, I have to deal with a 6 month+ process, so I opted to start now. Thanks for any input.

[KarenCee 3]

It states that you must have met within a 2 year timeframe. I'm not sure the USCIS cares when that meeting took place as long as it is within 2 years.

[heishe 2]

I think USCIS doesn't judge, as long as you've met in the two year period. The embassy will want you to demonstrate you've got a real relationship. Save pictures and letters and such for that.

[filipina616 0]

they didnt care, me we just met online and then after 3 months we met personally and then as he came home in the USA he filed my I129 already. so i am here with him now and married .

[Mew 0]

See http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;hl=red+flags

http://www.ilw.com/articles/2006,0323-ellis.shtm

I don't think this would be an issue as far as USCIS goes - they only check for the basic requirements: petitioner must be a USC; petitioner and beneficiary must have met within the last 2 years and they must be free to marry, and of course intend to do so. So you must be prepared for the interview - having lots of evidence of ongoing relationship.

Also, it's advisable to get input from others going through the same embassy as you. Try the regional forum.

[mybackpages 0]

A quick plunge into marriage is a red flag for the consulates, but that's not going to be issue for you. A 3 month courtship may seem short, but this process will add months to your engagement. Send in that petition and start waiting like the rest of us

[rosyanne 0]

I have known my fiance now for three months. We have emailed and talked often, almost daily on the internet. A couple weeks ago we spent a week together in her home city in China doing various tourist things. We love each other very much.

My questions is, would reviewers see 3 months as too short of time to have known each other before marriage. Would it have an effect on the application approval? Has anyone heard of this being a problem?

Normally 3 months is short time, but a US citizen I could marry anytime. But as it is, I have to deal with a 6 month+ process, so I opted to start now. Thanks for any input.

It will not cost you anytime problem. In fact I know someone who applied after they met three months. And she is in US for a year now.

Expect 6-11 months for the entire process tho... good luck!

[Ladylethal 12]

It shouldn't affect your case with USCIS, but it might be brought up at the interview.

[Cassie 8]

It shouldn't affect your case with USCIS, but it might be brought up at the interview.

I agree, be prepared for questions like that at the interview. My officer seemed surprised that we got engaged after the second time we had met in person, and asked a number of follow up questions (have you met his family, did he meet yours, etc etc).

[wayno 9]

You need to have met within 2 years of sending the petition? I have been with my GF for 3 1/2 so I guess a K1 is out of the question?

[Mew 0]

You need to have met within 2 years of sending the petition? I have been with my GF for 3 1/2 so I guess a K1 is out of the question?

You need to have met within *at least* the past 2 years. If you send the petition, you'd include evidence of having met according to such timeframe.

See: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k1guide - for more info.

[wayno 9]

You need to have met within 2 years of sending the petition? I have been with my GF for 3 1/2 so I guess a K1 is out of the question?

You need to have met within *at least* the past 2 years. If you send the petition, you'd include evidence of having met according to such timeframe.

See: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k1guide - for more info.

Oh I fel like an idiot

I confused met (as in first getting to know someone) for met (actually being with someone). i understand now.

[Mew 0]

You need to have met within 2 years of sending the petition? I have been with my GF for 3 1/2 so I guess a K1 is out of the question?

You need to have met within *at least* the past 2 years. If you send the petition, you'd include evidence of having met according to such timeframe.

See: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k1guide - for more info.

Oh I fel like an idiot

I confused met (as in first getting to know someone) for met (actually being with someone). i understand now.

It'd be "met" as in "seeing someone in person" You also have to answer IMBRA questions and explain how you "met" as in "getting to know someone" if you used a marriage broker as per the legal definition.

[missycuk2 0]

It wont matter, all that matters is that you love each other ! good luck !