Applying for K1 after removal proceeding

[Bribri 0]

Hi everyone,

I was involved in a removal proceeding late last year which was terminated without prejudice. I promptly left the country to not stay there illegally and applied for an F-1 visa to continue my studies but was unsuccessful.

Last month, my girlfriend whom I've been seeing for the past year came to visit me for several weeks and we decided to get married! We got our parents' approvals and now are considering what our options are. I would like to get a K1 visa to marry her in the States but am a bit worried about my history. Would my involvement in a removal proceeding kill my chances for successfully obtaining a K1? Thank you for all your help!

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

When you say you "decided to get married"- did you actually marry, or did you get engaged?

You will likely need a waiver, but it depends on why you were in removal proceedings and why it was cancelled.

[Bribri 0]

When you say you "decided to get married"- did you actually marry, or did you get engaged?

You will likely need a waiver, but it depends on why you were in removal proceedings and why it was cancelled.

Thank you for the response. We got engaged and are still working out the details for our wedding.

I was in a removal proceeding because the company my mom invested in through EB5 couldn't complete the requirements needed to obtain a (permanent) green card. I was listed as a dependent under my mom.