Might as well start my VISA Journey Journal Here

[davidjr74 0]

And I wanna keep this journal from start to finish for you guys. First of all I am looking to getting the K-3 Visa for my soon to be spouse. We are not yet married. We plan on getting married in her country, the Philippines, in June. There seems to be some experienced members here so my first big question is if I can start the FORM I-130 ahead of time without being married yet? I wanna know if I can jumpstart this process. With my last visit my fiance receieved the Affidavit from the Embassy (legal contract to marriage) and thats it we haven't even gotten the Marriage liscense yet.

I am really confused actually and looking for guidance...if I'm not mistaken the process goes something like this (very simplified)...

1. Form I-130
2. Then Form I-797
3. Form I-129

[Jon and Krissy 452]

And I wanna keep this journal from start to finish for you guys. First of all I am looking to getting the K-3 Visa for my soon to be spouse. We are not yet married. We plan on getting married in her country, the Philippines, in June. There seems to be some experienced members here so my first big question is if I can start the FORM I-130 ahead of time without being married yet? I wanna know if I can jumpstart this process. With my last visit my fiance receieved the Affidavit from the Embassy (legal contract to marriage) and thats it we haven't even gotten the Marriage liscense yet.

I am really confused actually and looking for guidance...if I'm not mistaken the process goes something like this (very simplified)...

1. Form I-130

2. Then Form I-797

3. Form I-129

A good place to start is the Guides link at the top of this page. Or click here.

[NikLR 13,227]

No you cannot srart until after marriage. The petition requires a marriage certificate to be sent.