help to decide what visa is to apply

[van1234essa 11]

Well, it can be overcome by a trip to visit. Either way, they need to meet to get married or meet to qualify for the K-1. A trip is inevitable.

Haha you sure are right. I made it sound more dramatic than it is. Sorry.

Yea the two definitely have to visit either way.

[steady-ready 1]

thank u for letting us know! good thing I/we haven't filed any yet. maybe if ever i couldnt visit him there(US) nor he cant visit me here(KSA) we should meet elsewhere probably in our home country to be with our child too.

thank u for letting us know! good thing I/we haven't filed any yet. maybe if ever i couldnt visit him there(US) nor he cant visit me here(KSA) we should meet elsewhere probably in our home country to be with our child too.

[van1234essa 11]

thank u for letting us know! good thing I/we haven't filed any yet. maybe if ever i couldnt visit him there(US) nor he cant visit me here(KSA) we should meet elsewhere probably in our home country to be with our child too.

thank u for letting us know! good thing I/we haven't filed any yet. maybe if ever i couldnt visit him there(US) nor he cant visit me here(KSA) we should meet elsewhere probably in our home country to be with our child too.

Yes do that and then you can file. Just make sure which visa you want. Both have good and 'bad' sides. I can only advise you to read, read, read.. Good luck

[steady-ready 1]

The best Visa is the one you choose. The K-1 & CR-1 both have pros and cons. Have a look at this guide for a quick run down of each. http://www.visajourney.com/content/compare

Some K-1 filers myself included will say if we had to do it again, we would do the CR-1 instead. Don;t be lured by the shorter process time of a K-1. You have additional work and expense when you get here. Additionally, you may find your relationship is scrutinized more heavily when filing for a K-1.

Read the guide, ask questions, take your time.

thank you!

[steady-ready 1]

thanks a lot dear! it'll be a long journey for us still have to wait and plan and see.. thanks for being part of this journey..

[NathanAndLiza 2]

Well its obvious that you've both met since you had his baby. I was in your shoes though and countries are different. An annulment can take some time and there are statue of limitations when it comes to annulments. Its much harder to prove an annulment rather than just getting a divorce and annulments are very expensive. I was married to a japanese woman for almost for years and my statue of limitations were running out. based on the state of California, i think its either 4 years or 5 year limitation before you can file for an annulment and anytime after the statue of limitations is up, the harder it gets for an annulment. annulments can take up to more than a year. In the state of California, a divorce can take between 6 month's up to a year. I couldn't petition my fiance last year because i was still married till a judge signed my divorce on November 19th 2013. There is a mandatory cool down period that I wasn't happy about. exactly 6 month's and 1 day. This cooldown period allows married couples to think and give some time if they want to go through the divorce. After 6 month's and 1 day, the calender stops and your case will be set for review to be looked at by a judge to sign the divorce. This doesn't happen right away. after the cooldown period, it can take a judge between 2-5 month's to sign your divorce.. its a depressing situation.......My timeline for my divorce....Feb 28th, my ex-wife was served the divorce papers and signed on the same day. the day your spouse is served is when the cooldown period starts. From Feb 28th to August 29th was the end of the cooldown period. Finally a judge signed and stamped my divorce November 19, 2013. As you now know, it almost took 9 month's. From my experience unless your marriage is fake there are 6 facts to prove: You were force upon to get married, Physical incapacity basically, it means that 1 of the spouses or partners was physically incapable of “consummating” the relationship) and the incapacity continues and appears to be “incurable.” Fraud just to get a greencard, Unsound mind: either party was of “unsound mind” or unable to understand the nature of the marriage or domestic partnership, including the obligations that come with it, Incestuous: when the people who are married or in a registered domestic partnership are close blood relatives; or A prior marriage or a domestic partnership, the person you married is or was under age, Bigamous: where a spouse or domestic partner is already married to or in a registered domestic partnership with someone else. these are all the facts to get an annulment. I understand you want to be together with him but if you want to be with him, you'll have to grow patient and do everything the right way. I say get divorced right away. The sooner the better.

[steady-ready 1]

its sound like it'll not be easy and it will take some time for things to be ok. however, i cannot file a divorce rather than annullment because it is not practiced in our country.

Well its obvious that you've both met since you had his baby. I was in your shoes though and countries are different. An annulment can take some time and there are statue of limitations when it comes to annulments. Its much harder to prove an annulment rather than just getting a divorce and annulments are very expensive. I was married to a japanese woman for almost for years and my statue of limitations were running out. based on the state of California, i think its either 4 years or 5 year limitation before you can file for an annulment and anytime after the statue of limitations is up, the harder it gets for an annulment. annulments can take up to more than a year. In the state of California, a divorce can take between 6 month's up to a year. I couldn't petition my fiance last year because i was still married till a judge signed my divorce on November 19th 2013. There is a mandatory cool down period that I wasn't happy about. exactly 6 month's and 1 day. This cooldown period allows married couples to think and give some time if they want to go through the divorce. After 6 month's and 1 day, the calender stops and your case will be set for review to be looked at by a judge to sign the divorce. This doesn't happen right away. after the cooldown period, it can take a judge between 2-5 month's to sign your divorce.. its a depressing situation.......My timeline for my divorce....Feb 28th, my ex-wife was served the divorce papers and signed on the same day. the day your spouse is served is when the cooldown period starts. From Feb 28th to August 29th was the end of the cooldown period. Finally a judge signed and stamped my divorce November 19, 2013. As you now know, it almost took 9 month's. From my experience unless your marriage is fake there are 6 facts to prove: You were force upon to get married, Physical incapacity basically, it means that 1 of the spouses or partners was physically incapable of consummating the relationship) and the incapacity continues and appears to be incurable. Fraud just to get a greencard, Unsound mind: either party was of unsound mind or unable to understand the nature of the marriage or domestic partnership, including the obligations that come with it, Incestuous: when the people who are married or in a registered domestic partnership are close blood relatives; or A prior marriage or a domestic partnership, the person you married is or was under age, Bigamous: where a spouse or domestic partner is already married to or in a registered domestic partnership with someone else. these are all the facts to get an annulment. I understand you want to be together with him but if you want to be with him, you'll have to grow patient and do everything the right way. I say get divorced right away. The sooner the better.

[Cathi 5,748]

Well its obvious that you've both met since you had his baby. I was in your shoes though and countries are different. An annulment can take some time and there are statue of limitations when it comes to annulments. Its much harder to prove an annulment rather than just getting a divorce and annulments are very expensive. I was married to a japanese woman for almost for years and my statue of limitations were running out. based on the state of California, i think its either 4 years or 5 year limitation before you can file for an annulment and anytime after the statue of limitations is up, the harder it gets for an annulment. annulments can take up to more than a year. In the state of California, a divorce can take between 6 month's up to a year. I couldn't petition my fiance last year because i was still married till a judge signed my divorce on November 19th 2013. There is a mandatory cool down period that I wasn't happy about. exactly 6 month's and 1 day. This cooldown period allows married couples to think and give some time if they want to go through the divorce. After 6 month's and 1 day, the calender stops and your case will be set for review to be looked at by a judge to sign the divorce. This doesn't happen right away. after the cooldown period, it can take a judge between 2-5 month's to sign your divorce.. its a depressing situation.......My timeline for my divorce....Feb 28th, my ex-wife was served the divorce papers and signed on the same day. the day your spouse is served is when the cooldown period starts. From Feb 28th to August 29th was the end of the cooldown period. Finally a judge signed and stamped my divorce November 19, 2013. As you now know, it almost took 9 month's. From my experience unless your marriage is fake there are 6 facts to prove: You were force upon to get married, Physical incapacity basically, it means that 1 of the spouses or partners was physically incapable of consummating the relationship) and the incapacity continues and appears to be incurable. Fraud just to get a greencard, Unsound mind: either party was of unsound mind or unable to understand the nature of the marriage or domestic partnership, including the obligations that come with it, Incestuous: when the people who are married or in a registered domestic partnership are close blood relatives; or A prior marriage or a domestic partnership, the person you married is or was under age, Bigamous: where a spouse or domestic partner is already married to or in a registered domestic partnership with someone else. these are all the facts to get an annulment. I understand you want to be together with him but if you want to be with him, you'll have to grow patient and do everything the right way. I say get divorced right away. The sooner the better.

The last time they met was more than 2 years ago

[steady-ready 1]

yes . so what are u trying to say?

The last time they met was more than 2 years ago

[Asia 2,498]

yes . so what are u trying to say?

She's trying to say that if you want to follow K-1 route, you have to meet again before you fill the papers.

[steady-ready 1]

She's trying to say that if you want to follow K-1 route, you have to meet again before you fill the papers.

yeah, i figured it out. i just dont want to mislead her message, i think im too sensitive haha! thanks.

[NathanAndLiza 2]

I see now, some countries forbidden divorces so in your case yhe quicker you start the annulment, the faster it will go. Don't delay the process. You will need to file a K1 visa afterwards of your annulment is signed.

[steady-ready 1]

it was filed a year ago, all i need to do is to wait for it for the mean time.however, can i apply for a tourist visa just in case itll be delayed ?

[steady-ready 1]

I see now, some countries forbidden divorces so in your case yhe quicker you start the annulment, the faster it will go. Don't delay the process. You will need to file a K1 visa afterwards of your annulment is signed.

[NathanAndLiza 2]

Ohhh wow a year ago? Do you know the processing times till its complete? Its a good thing that your applying for a tour visa. Were all going through tough times but all we can do is wait. After 8 months of struggling with my divorce, finally ive submitted my petition for my fiance. Keep your head up and stay strong.