Will previous student visa issue keep my girl from getting her K-1 Visa?

[Trymester3 6]

So, earlier this year I tried to help my girl get a student visa (i.e. I would've been her sponsor and she was going to be living with me), but she got denied.

Then about a month after that, she went to an interview again (with her grandfather as her sponsor), and was denied again. And she was basically told that they would not give her the Visa as they feared that she was just trying to come into the country to come and get married. THIS WAS NOT OUR PLAN AT ALL. If it was, we would've just got married while she was here on a temporary visitor status.

Anyway, this time around we are applying for a K-1 Visa and trying to do everything super legal and right. My question is, will the fact she was denied twice for a student visa in 2012 make it more difficult for her to get a K-1 visa?

[C-ma'am 684]

So, earlier this year I tried to help my girl get a student visa (i.e. I would've been her sponsor and she was going to be living with me), but she got denied.

Then about a month after that, she went to an interview again (with her grandfather as her sponsor), and was denied again. And she was basically told that they would not give her the Visa as they feared that she was just trying to come into the country to come and get married. THIS WAS NOT OUR PLAN AT ALL. If it was, we would've just got married while she was here on a temporary visitor status.

Anyway, this time around we are applying for a K-1 Visa and trying to do everything super legal and right. My question is, will the fact she was denied twice for a student visa in 2012 make it more difficult for her to get a K-1 visa?

In theory, it shouldn't be, because with a K-1 the intent to immigrate is clear; but from what you are saying this is very recent and may play against her. They may see it as if, now that she's exhausted all other resources, she wants to marry ONLY for immigration purposes.

Where is she from?

Edited October 16, 2012 by Celeste & C

[QueenE 174]

Why did they think she was goin to get married? Im think her situation might be considered you guys' red flag, but doesnt necessarily mean you will be denied. I wonder if doing a spousal visa might be better for you guy? Im not sure though.

So, earlier this year I tried to help my girl get a student visa (i.e. I would've been her sponsor and she was going to be living with me), but she got denied.

Then about a month after that, she went to an interview again (with her grandfather as her sponsor), and was denied again. And she was basically told that they would not give her the Visa as they feared that she was just trying to come into the country to come and get married. THIS WAS NOT OUR PLAN AT ALL. If it was, we would've just got married while she was here on a temporary visitor status.

Anyway, this time around we are applying for a K-1 Visa and trying to do everything super legal and right. My question is, will the fact she was denied twice for a student visa in 2012 make it more difficult for her to get a K-1 visa?

[Trymester3 6]

Why did they think she was goin to get married? Im think her situation might be considered you guys' red flag, but doesnt necessarily mean you will be denied. I wonder if doing a spousal visa might be better for you guy? Im not sure though.

She is from Japan and we already been a couple for 7 years next week

[Trymester3 6]

She is from Japan and we already been a couple for 7 years next week

I figure it won't be such a big issue because I'll have tons of evidence showing that we were together for 7 years, but I'm not sure. What's the norm? Has anyone else experience with this?

[C-ma'am 684]

I figure it won't be such a big issue because I'll have tons of evidence showing that we were together for 7 years, but I'm not sure. What's the norm? Has anyone else experience with this?

There's really no norm when it comes to this. Each case is unique and we can only speculate that you should hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

Maybe the interviewing CO won't say anything, maybe they will give her a hard time but approve it anyways... anything can happen.

[Trymester3 6]

There's really no norm when it comes to this. Each case is unique and we can only speculate that you should hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

Maybe the interviewing CO won't say anything, maybe they will give her a hard time but approve it anyways... anything can happen.

Is this one of those things where it would help me to be at the interview with her in person?

[C-ma'am 684]

Maybe, but in that case, I suggest you read the Embassy reviews for Japan, to make sure that they allow the USC at the interview; because not all consulates do.

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=Japan

[Trymester3 6]

Maybe, but in that case, I suggest you read the Embassy reviews for Japan, to make sure that they allow the USC at the interview; because not all consulates do.

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=Japan

I read this 63 page Japan thread on the East Asia section of this site. I recall alot of people said they went with their significant other to the interview. I didn't plan on doing that, but if it might help to show that this whole thing is not some big scam, then I might consider it.

Thanks for your reply Celeste

Edited October 17, 2012 by Trymester3

[C-ma'am 684]

I read this 63 page Japan thread on the East Asia section of this site. I recall alot of people said they went with their significant other to the interview. I didn't plan on doing that, but if it might help to show that this whole thing is not some big scam, then I might consider it.

Thanks for your reply Celeste

You are most welcome. Being there is always a PLUS, so if you can, do it

I really don't think it's a bid deal, but like I said yesterday, prepare of the worst. Being diligent will help you make this process smoother for the two of you.

[baron555 934]

So, earlier this year I tried to help my girl get a student visa (i.e. I would've been her sponsor and she was going to be living with me), but she got denied.

Then about a month after that, she went to an interview again (with her grandfather as her sponsor), and was denied again. And she was basically told that they would not give her the Visa as they feared that she was just trying to come into the country to come and get married. THIS WAS NOT OUR PLAN AT ALL. If it was, we would've just got married while she was here on a temporary visitor status.

Anyway, this time around we are applying for a K-1 Visa and trying to do everything super legal and right. My question is, will the fact she was denied twice for a student visa in 2012 make it more difficult for her to get a K-1 visa?

No, she did nothing wrong. No harm in asking for a visa and being told no and accepting that.

[Trymester3 6]

No, she did nothing wrong. No harm in asking for a visa and being told no and accepting that.

Thank You guys for the information. We will move forward.