is a week visit a red flag?

[ash&ot2012 3]

Welcome ! Same here, going through Cyprus. Finally one other 9ja K1 member going through Cyprus.

Been the lone wolf for quite a while here. North or South ?

Second time around for us, first round unfortunately a refusal and our case was returned.

Starting over.

Since you do not have any other red flags I think you may be ok but would suggest another visit,

preferably be there at the interview. They are pretty good about petitioners being there.

While you are there take pics and submit them at the interview.

Hope you already send lots of relationship evidence with your petition.

It should not be too long until your NOA2, then about 1-2 months at NVC and about 3 weeks from there to interview.

Best wishes and speedy approval, you both look like a cute couple.

Hi, my fiance is from North Cyprus. What part are u from? Thanks for the wishes i wish the same for u guys :-).

[livindadream 156]

Again your information is bad and not correct.

Not meeting in person within the last 2 years is incorrect. Filing the 129-f within the 2 years with proof is Correct.

Have you other things to do?

I'm not sure why you're following me around this forum to try to discredit me...you were wrong about your assumption in your last comment and you are wrong again.

Who is Eligible to File?

You must also have met with your fiancé (e) in person within the last two years prior beginning the K-1 Visa Petition process (filing the I-129F).

What I said:

The requirements of a K-1 are that you have been visited by your fiancé within the last two years.

Edited December 15, 2013 by AYOsGirl

[yaof 0]

I honestly don't think this is a red flag, I'm from Ghana which is also a high fraud country, someone had a similar situation but was still approved, read this link on the ghana portal, it will give u some hope and assurance http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/459138-visa-approved-am-totally-speechless/?fromsearch=1

[ash&ot2012 3]

Welcome ! Same here, going through Cyprus. Finally one other 9ja K1 member going through Cyprus.

Been the lone wolf for quite a while here. North or South ?

Second time around for us, first round unfortunately a refusal and our case was returned.

Starting over.

Since you do not have any other red flags I think you may be ok but would suggest another visit,

preferably be there at the interview. They are pretty good about petitioners being there.

While you are there take pics and submit them at the interview.

Hope you already send lots of relationship evidence with your petition.

It should not be too long until your NOA2, then about 1-2 months at NVC and about 3 weeks from there to interview.

Best wishes and speedy approval, you both look like a cute coup

I live in the Northern Part and you? can you please tell the reason for your refusal? it could be of help to us.I pray it works out fine for you this time..thanks.

[Ketsuban 1,034]

I'm not sure why you're following me around this forum to try to discredit me...you were wrong about your assumption in your last comment and you are wrong again.

Who is Eligible to File?

You must also have met with your fiancé (e) in person within the last two years prior beginning the K-1 Visa Petition process (filing the I-129F).

What I said:

The requirements of a K-1 are that you have been visited by your fiancé within the last two years.

It's weird, I've noticed a lot of troll accounts recently. I don't care to go back and see how long that user has been around, but I guess there must be something in the water this weekend!

[Ketsuban 1,034]

Again your information is bad and not correct.

Not meeting in person within the last 2 years is incorrect. Filing the 129-f within the 2 years with proof is Correct.

Have you other things to do?

What's the difference between the two scenarios stated?

[livindadream 156]

It's weird, I've noticed a lot of troll accounts recently. I don't care to go back and see how long that user has been around, but I guess there must be something in the water this weekend!

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

It's weird, I've noticed a lot of troll accounts recently. I don't care to go back and see how long that user has been around, but I guess there must be something in the water this weekend!

Longer than you ..

Edited December 15, 2013 by Gowon

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

I have "read" of at least one couple that was successful with one visit in Nigeria.

I'm still on the fence on whether or not Lagos deserves her notorious label. They do in fact issue visas spanning all the spectrums, tourist, K1, CR1, students etc

IMHO it's in preparation from the very get go. My only gripe with Lagos is them not allowing petitioners to attend the interviews.

Good luck.

[Togbega II 25]

Its interesting to read the various responses from fellow VJ members.

My fiancee and i were in a relationship for 2 years 9 months and she visited only ONCE spending 7 DAYS with me in Ghana. It was not an issue. The CO was rather focused on evidence of on-going relationship. Meeting in person at least within 2 years is the criteria and not the duration of the meeting nor number of meetings.

[islandgal 74]

Hello every one, i met my fiancee online 2012 oct. and she visited April 2013 for just a week ,she could not stay long due her work.we are both worried if that would be a red flag..anyone with same experience? please share your thoughts and advise. thanks

Yes...red flag, especially how you met and being that you're from Nigeria. Despite this, anything is possible. I've seen it here.

[Shiobhan 235]

Hmmm interesting

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Having met within 2 years of filing the petition is the requirement. Short and few visits are on the

fraud referral sheet that they go by as guidelines and the CO can make a discretionary judgment call on

and either approve or refuse. How each couple wants to gamble with that is their decision.

Since they have met this is not an issue for the OP.

I know a lady personally who visited for one weekend (Nigeria) and they were approved.

Her boss initially told her she can have off and then changed her mind.

She was able to convince the CO with an employer letter that she can't have more days off or would

risk getting fired.

The CO approved them. He came, they married and after 2 months he took off to another state.

End of story on that one.

It depends all on your overall red flags, a good (front loaded) petition and the perspective of the CO

on that particular day with any particular couple. It is part being well prepared and part luck of the draw.

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

Having met within 2 years of filing the petition is the requirement. Short and few visits are on the

fraud referral sheet that they go by as guidelines and the CO can make a discretionary judgment call on

and either approve or refuse. How each couple wants to gamble with that is their decision.

Since they have met this is not an issue for the OP.

I know a lady personally who visited for one weekend (Nigeria) and they were approved.

Her boss initially told her she can have off and then changed her mind.

She was able to convince the CO with an employer letter that she can't have more days off or would

risk getting fired.

The CO approved them. He came, they married and after 2 months he took off to another state.

End of story on that one.

It depends all on your overall red flags, a good (front loaded) petition and the perspective of the CO

on that particular day with any particular couple. It is part being well prepared and part luck of the draw.

Shiver me timbers that was a quick one

[dwheels76 5,468]

Shiver me timbers that was a quick one

Na wa o, abi. u dey say "Shiver me timbers". LOL