havent met in person for 3 years

[fayriebaby 21]

Hi good day to all, my fiance is planning to file for k1 visa but the thing is the last the we saw each other was in 2011 due to his complications with work, and we didnt even have copies of our hotel stays and other recipts back then but we do have a lot of pictures together with families and friends. weve been together for 5 years now. any suggestions on what things should we do? Thanks much appreciated

[lost_at_sea 995]

If you haven't met in the last 2 years, you're not eligible to file the I-129f. You'll have to meet again (make sure to document it well!) and then file your petition.

Your topic says you haven't met in 3 years, but you say you last saw each other in 2011 (2 years ago) - what dates specifically? If it was December 2011, you still have time (just).

Edited December 3, 2013 by lost_at_sea

[aleful 1,905]

ditto

he can't now because you have to have met In the last 2 years. so meet as soon as possible, get all the evidence you can

[fayriebaby 21]

If you haven't met in the last 2 years, you're not eligible to file the I-129f. You'll have to meet again (make sure to document it well!) and then file your petition.

Your topic says you haven't met in 3 years, but you say you last saw each other in 2011 (2 years ago) - what dates specifically? If it was December 2011, you still have time (just).

Hi lost_at_sea, We met around may 2011.

[lost_at_sea 995]

Hi lost_at_sea, We met around may 2011.

Okay. So, that means you're not eligible to file any more. Better plan a vacation! Remember to keep copies of boarding passes, hotel receipts etc. this time around and then your filing will be more straight-forward.

[fayriebaby 21]

Okay. So, that means you're not eligible to file any more. Better plan a vacation! Remember to keep copies of boarding passes, hotel receipts etc. this time around and then your filing will be more straight-forward.

Then i think we just have to get married here then. Is it possible to apply spousal visa ahead of time? So we can both go in US at the same time? Because hes planning to have a vacation next may by then we can get married.

[lost_at_sea 995]

Then i think we just have to get married here then. Is it possible to apply spousal visa ahead of time? So we can both go in US at the same time? Because hes planning to have a vacation next may by then we can get married.

No. You have to actually be married to apply for the spousal visa (CR-1 via the I-130 petition).

If you got married when you see each other next, then you can file the I-130 for CR-1. You'll not be able to file the I-129f for K1 anymore, just to be clear.

The I-129f for K1 is currently still processing more quickly than the I-130 for CR-1 (although that could change). The K1 route is taking 6 - 9 months, the CR-1 is taking 9 - 16 months, or there abouts.

[SparklePony 238]

If he can go there to marry you, then why not just have the trip, not marry, and use the evidence from that trip to file the I-129F?

[christeen 966]

He needs to go over there before Either visa is filed... Once you have met in person again, whenever that is, you can either file the for the K1 or if you get married in the visit, file the CR1. But nothing can be filed till you have another visit.

[baron555 934]

Hi good day to all, my fiance is planning to file for k1 visa but the thing is the last the we saw each other was in 2011 due to his complications with work, and we didnt even have copies of our hotel stays and other recipts back then but we do have a lot of pictures together with families and friends. weve been together for 5 years now. any suggestions on what things should we do? Thanks much appreciated

You need to meet in person somewhere....can be for only a few minutes between flights in some airport....but you need to meet in person.

Your petition will be denied if you don't.

[godlove 29]

Hi good day to all, my fiance is planning to file for k1 visa but the thing is the last the we saw each other was in 2011 due to his complications with work, and we didnt even have copies of our hotel stays and other recipts back then but we do have a lot of pictures together with families and friends. weve been together for 5 years now. any suggestions on what things should we do? Thanks much appreciated

You just have to find a way for both of you to meet each other or you will not be eligible to file the 1-129f and even if you decide to marry both of you have to be present for the ceremony. I don't understand how you two can go for that long without seeing each in real life and you have been in a relationship for 5 years.

[Ketsuban 1,034]

You just have to find a way for both of you to meet each other or you will not be eligible to file the 1-129f and even if you decide to marry both of you have to be present for the ceremony. I don't understand how you two can go for that long without seeing each in real life and you have been in a relationship for 5 years.

Well, money for one thing can be a huge barrier. I couldn't meet my husband for the first 5 years of our relationship because we were kids in school

[AmyWrites 593]

Good news is you'll see him again soon!

Bad news is you HAVE to see him again soon before filing. End of story.

[Love For Ever 0]

you need meet for the last 2 years; is bettre go meet again and file i129f ;and send all proof ; flighst tickets; passport copies; emails; fotos toghter with familie;2 lettre intent to marry when you in USA ;ittiniraries; .... good luck

[David & Diana R 1,005]

Hi good day to all, my fiance is planning to file for k1 visa but the thing is the last the we saw each other was in 2011 due to his complications with work, and we didnt even have copies of our hotel stays and other recipts back then but we do have a lot of pictures together with families and friends. weve been together for 5 years now. any suggestions on what things should we do? Thanks much appreciated

You MUST meet within 2 years...no exceptions. Answer: Meet each other and document evedence of a bona fide relationship. Do not waste your time and money applying at this point.

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