B1 Visa disapproved in Malaysia, interested in K-1 Visa

[Shiloh322 0]

I'm a US citizen corresponding with my girlfriend in Malaysia. We're both the same age 53, met on a Christian dating site and are interested in getting married. She doesn't fit the profile of someone just trying to escape their country for a better life. She has assets in ML, including a house, a good life financially, and family in good shape financially as well. I'm also very financially stable as well with a pension. My girlfriend recently filed for a tourist Visa to come visit me here. She was interviewed at the U.S. embassy in her country and turned down for the tourist Visa because the IM officer interpreted our actions as intending to get married since he saw we met on a dating site. He then advised her to apply for a different Visa. I have no problem with that but am concerned that this is a "black mark" against my girlfriend in the eyes of immigration and may be detrimental in my applying for a Fiancee Visa after my trip to Malaysia. Does anyone have any thoughts on my situation?

[not2us 1]

Neither you nor your girl friend has done anything wrong. And having B-1 visa application denied is not a basis to deny your K-1 petition.

However, be ready with an answer if any question arise during interview. I suggest consulting a reputable immigration attorney.

Edited May 24, 2013 by not2us

[Dogwood_Poet 16]

Nothing to worry about. Sounds pretty straight-forward, so no need for an attorney, just read the guides and feel free to ask questions and you will be fine.

[Lucas&Lucas 4]

Hello .....

I was already married to US citizen when I had B2 visa denied for the first time, when my husband came to my country to spend his vacation and christmas with my family we tried again, and it was denied again !
We had the same suggestion... they said I have ties enough in US to not come back...

We applied to Spouse visa and it was approved !

But since you met her online, you must go to her country to meet her in person, it will be need for the fiancee application...
Save your flight boarding passes, hotel receipts, shop receipts, get pics with her and her family...
Save this to attach as proof with your form !!

And good luck for you two !!

[Ning 619]

I'm a US citizen corresponding with my girlfriend in Malaysia. We're both the same age 53, met on a Christian dating site and are interested in getting married. She doesn't fit the profile of someone just trying to escape their country for a better life. She has assets in ML, including a house, a good life financially, and family in good shape financially as well. I'm also very financially stable as well with a pension. My girlfriend recently filed for a tourist Visa to come visit me here. She was interviewed at the U.S. embassy in her country and turned down for the tourist Visa because the IM officer interpreted our actions as intending to get married since he saw we met on a dating site. He then advised her to apply for a different Visa. I have no problem with that but am concerned that this is a "black mark" against my girlfriend in the eyes of immigration and may be detrimental in my applying for a Fiancee Visa after my trip to Malaysia. Does anyone have any thoughts on my situation?

She probably wouldn't have been issued a tourist visa anyway but when she discussed the real purpose of the trip there was no chance.

However this will have nothing to do with future K 1 if you petition for that type. to do that you must have met in person within the two year period.

A lawyer is not needed and you wont be there at the interview to answer questions. These K 1 cases hinge on the documents and facts surrounding the case. The interview wont be difficult for her. She wont have to worry about the former denial.

[Shiloh322 0]

Thanks everyone for your useful comments and support. I can see this will be a wealth of good information as I navigate the IM process. Very new for both us.