active service men

[moxmid 0]

just wanted to know how hard or easy is it,to file for a K1 visa for my fiancee if im actively serving in the US army, do we go thru more scrutiny?

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

*** Moving from K1 to Military forum for more expert answers ***

Normally they try to make it easier for you, but if you have a high security clearance, there may be some extra hoops./

[Scott and Mhay 57]

It is no different than any other citizen. If you were to deploy or coming back from a deployment, you could expedite the case and be approved faster. Your security clearance has no bearing on the USCIS process. That is something you have to deal with at work and notify your security manager.

Edited October 6, 2012 by Scott and Mhay

[ProudAfrican 5]

just wanted to know how hard or easy is it,to file for a K1 visa for my fiancee if im actively serving in the US army, do we go thru more scrutiny?

Since i came to USA, I have noticed respect and support are given to the military personnel though some people might not agree.If you are serving in Active Duty, you would have a chance to have your process expedited at a certain rate.It won't be so swift as you might want it but there would be consideration and attention to your case and you will probably get your loved one closer to you than other civilian applicant.

Good Luck

NB: I am not an Attorney...

[Pitaya 2,577]

just wanted to know how hard or easy is it,to file for a K1 visa for my fiancee if im actively serving in the US army, do we go thru more scrutiny?

Check out this USCIS link:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=f1a03e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=f1a03e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

Thank you for service to our country.

[Rattlehead 69]

It is no different than any other citizen. If you were to deploy or coming back from a deployment, you could expedite the case and be approved faster. Your security clearance has no bearing on the USCIS process. That is something you have to deal with at work and notify your security manager.

Quoted for truth; this is exactly what I experienced.

[moxmid 0]

thanx so much people really appreciate the response, was getin a bit worried thought i would have to prove a lot more than the normal citizens. just hopin for the best.

[msxixon 0]

my fiance is in the army too. he filed I129F when he was in Afghan on Mar and we just been listed "approved" this morning on USCIS website. that was 7mons 3days and I noticed some other members got that faster than us. So I think it fair to everyone

[moxmid 0]

my fiance is in the army too. he filed I129F when he was in Afghan on Mar and we just been listed "approved" this morning on USCIS website. that was 7mons 3days and I noticed some other members got that faster than us. So I think it fair to everyone

congrats to u. yeah gues its the same to evryone. nwe hope time just flies by cant wait to get my own.

[clive7832 2]

it took me almost 7 months but i was willing because i believe marriage is commitment and patience. i get the the concept people complaining here and there that they been waiting for a long time for there case to be aprooved well if you real love somebody it doesn't matter how long it takes as long as you will be together finally. coming back to you question the process is the same but you can request for expedite but again it depends on case by case i know on friend who actually got approved in 14days!! good luck battle.