K1, J1 or what? Help please!

[Shannah 0]

Hello!

My fiance comes from Jamaica and has worked in the US for the past 3 summers on a J1 visa. He proposed to me in August, then had to go back to Jamaica to finish college. He wants to work again next summer here, so we aren't sure which visa to apply for, that would allow him to work when he gets here. If we file the F1 and get married, he will have to wait to work. If we file the J1 and get married while he is here it will be visa fraud. Any suggestions? I fly there in January for 2 and a half weeks, but want to wait until we are together in the US to get married! Please help!! Thanks

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from K1 Process & Procedures to What Visa Do I Need - Family Based Immigration forum. 8 duplicate threads removed.

[Shannah 0]

Thank you Ryan for moving my post to the correct board! I am new to this site. Thanks!

[michela21413 7]

rules are marry him down there, or apply for k1.....If he comes up here and you marry him, especially with the question you just asked.... you both will be in trouble. The K-1 you need ample amount of proof to show you guys been together, but no financial questions will be asked....as opposed to marrying him down there and coming up filing the I-130 and so on and so forth.....If you are that anxious...file a K-1 now, and show the proof you have been together.... as far as processing times, not sure for the K-1....don't compare your situation with anyone..... everyone has different service centers....good luck

oh yeah, the process for K-1 isn't as extreme as I-130....and he can focus on school more. when he gets here on a K-1 you have 3 months to get married or he goes back home....I-130 once he is here, HE'S HERE..... So if your relationship is still uncertain even though he proposed....K-1. If you want him and your positively sure I-130

[Shannah 0]

Hi Michela,

Thanks for responding! We definitely want to get married.It is really hard being apart! I don't want to get married there then come back here alone I am thinking the K1 visa is the best option, with him taking off next semester of school so that we can get married then upgrade his status before his managerial position begins again at the summer job here in the US. Then he could finish his schooling here! Thanks again for the help as we begin our "journey"!!