There should be a VIP line for K1 processing

[Jeikun 65]

I would be cool with a fee increase across the board to better fund K-1 and CR-1/IR-1 visa processing. But not a fee-based expedite. They sit on a desk untouched much longer than necessary, the USCIS is fee-based, so if an agreement for everyone to pay more for more guaranteed attention for those visa types would be cool.

[rin and john 71]

A k-1 visa IS a visa you apply for at the consulate and come to the US and then file AOS. That's what it is...

Yes, but it takes you through USCIS for several months, then through the embassy, then through USCIS again. In a high percentage of foreigner-to-LPR cases, this does not happen. By letting the embassy handle the visa pre-USCIS involvement, not only would the process be shorter for loved ones to get to the USA, but the workload on USCIS would be reduced making the process more efficient.

[brr5 6]

Having gone through the process and now having my fiancee here, I have to say the wait was worth it and no I wouldn't shorten the process any. I believe that with the wait came a better since of the expectations of my fiancee as we continued to Skype twice daily and we had a lot of questions that still needed to be discussed. I believe the wait made us stronger for it.

Bob

[samy + janet aly 9]

If it only actually worked like this that would be great.

LOL...i agree with you.

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

Yes, but it takes you through USCIS for several months, then through the embassy, then through USCIS again. In a high percentage of foreigner-to-LPR cases, this does not happen. By letting the embassy handle the visa pre-USCIS involvement, not only would the process be shorter for loved ones to get to the USA, but the workload on USCIS would be reduced making the process more efficient.

Why would they do that when they've already gotten rid of DCF is most countries? It seems they are trying to reduce the number of embassy staff that deal with immigration issues.

[rin and john 71]

Why would they do that when they've already gotten rid of DCF is most countries? It seems they are trying to reduce the number of embassy staff that deal with immigration issues.

Whether the embassy issues a K1 visa before USCIS petition approval or after will not change the number of visas issued nor the workload at the embassy. DCF is different as it did require more work being done outside the USA.

[liberty23456 15]

Totally right in this one... the time apart, on a k1 or a cr1 visa will make a couple stronger... or fall apart. That is the whole point of this long process if you ask me. I believe they could have made this process shorter but they want to see which couples are truthful and which ones are not!

Most couples will fail after x amount of time spent together. Being apart puts the relationship on hold and very little is happening during that time. So most couples will survive the waiting time because of their beautiful dreams and expectations and many will fail once they are finally together because they didn't spend enough time together before or they changed during the wait. The whole concept of K1 visa with people meeting each other only for few weeks, then being separated for many months and then forced to marry in 90 days is a big cause of marriage failure.

[liberty23456 15]

I would disagree. I don't see why anyone would want to rush into a lifetime commitment with someone who is unable to withstand the slightest shake in the ground.

You seem to like the theory that inflicting pain is a good test of strength. You might get some result that way, but you will cause damage too.

[liberty23456 15]

The stress is part of the process. Those who can't handle it should never consider marrying a foreigner or should instead move to the country of residence of their loved ones. I don't mean it callously. IMHO people need to understand, evaluate and ponder the consequences of their decisions before they make them. Those whom the stress of the wait is enough to break up a relationship should never consider marrying a foreigner.

And you are making the rules? You decide that stress should be part of the process. Who are you to tell me how much stress I should endure when marrying a foreigner?

[JohnR! 5,495]

And you are making the rules? You decide that stress should be part of the process. Who are you to tell me how much stress I should endure when marrying a foreigner?

I am not making the rules and I do not decide that stress should be a part of the process. In fact, those who stress with the process, decide that stress should be a part of the process by opting to initiate the very process they later resent. Many do not stress about the process for they know it is simply a matter of time and bureaucracy. IMHO people need to understand, evaluate and ponder the consequences of their decisions before they make them instead of jumping into a situation they are not prepared to face emotionally.I guess it would make sense if marriage involved only mature adults.

Edited February 27, 2013 by Gegel

[Jeikun 65]

Being able to endure stress, and wishing you had to endure less stress are not mutually exclusive.

[rin and john 71]

Being able to endure stress, and wishing you had to endure less stress are not mutually exclusive.

Fixxored.

[Jeikun 65]

Fixxored.

How do you figure? You think they ARE mutually exclusive? So you enjoy all the stress in your life and wouldn't lessen any of it if possible, because if you wanted to it would mean you couldn't handle it? I don't follow.

[rin and john 71]

How do you figure? You think they ARE mutually exclusive? So you enjoy all the stress in your life and wouldn't lessen any of it if possible, because if you wanted to it would mean you couldn't handle it? I don't follow.

Two items 1) ability to handle stress; 2) desire to have stress. They are separate issues, thus mutually exclusive; i.e. independent of each other; they stand alone. Things which are "not mutually exclusive" are inter-related; i.e. dependent on each other.

At least that is what I meant. I get your point either way and agree with you.

Edited February 27, 2013 by rin and john

[Bayareaguy 156]

Two items 1) ability to handle stress; 2) desire to have stress. They are separate issues, thus mutually exclusive; i.e. independent of each other; they stand alone. Things which are "not mutually exclusive" are inter-related; i.e. dependent on each other.

At least that is what I meant. I get your point either way and agree with you.

No.