Should you explain previous K-1's ?

[2tallbill 4]

My friend Sally (not her real name) filed for a K-1 visa in 2010

with a man from the USA. They were obviously not right for each

other so she left before her visa expired and returned to Ukraine.

Now she found another US man and is about to file for a K-1 again.

What advice do you have regarding explaining the previous K-1

Should she write a letter or not

Thank you for your help in this. I will give her a link to this thread.

Udachi

[canadian_wife 1,822]

She will be asked about it in the interview, she can explain then

Good luck

[Brad and Vika 129]

At some point she will have to explain. Questions 11 and 12 in the I-129f ask if she has ever been to the US, and what her status was while here. Her passport number and name are in the database at State somewhere, and if she is not truthful, she could be denied the visa and banned.

There is no problem at all receiving another K visa, provided she left on time before, and had no criminal charges while here. Disclose everything asked in the application and interview.

[Tintin and Mike 127]

Just be truthful to the CO and mention the unsuccessful previous application. They'll eventually find out about it.

Good luck!

[Pitaya 2,577]

If all goes well with your petition, she may have her opportunity to explain her K-1 history to the CO at her interview.

Edited October 1, 2012 by A&B

[Brad and Vika 129]

I just wanted to add that the Kiev embassy is known to be pretty easy on K visa applicants. Have a look at some of the reviews. You might even find this situation covered. Another suggestion is to have the petitioner/USC attend the interview.

[baron555 934]

My friend Sally (not her real name) filed for a K-1 visa in 2010

with a man from the USA. They were obviously not right for each

other so she left before her visa expired and returned to Ukraine.

Now she found another US man and is about to file for a K-1 again.

What advice do you have regarding explaining the previous K-1

Should she write a letter or not

Thank you for your help in this. I will give her a link to this thread.

Udachi

Just to clarify, she, as the beneficiary, doesn't file anything; the petitioner does the filing.

He will answer the appropriate questions on the 129f form and then she may be asked some questions about it during the interview. I don't see any reason for a letter now.

[djricky4 67]

all she has to do is be prepared to answer any questions that might arise at the interview regarding the previous petition.