I have never been in the US before (applying for Visa K1)

[fjm1991 0]

Hello there, we are new to this process and we want to apply for the Visa K1. My concern is that I've never been in the US ever before, not even outside of Argentina (my homeland) would it be a red flag when we present the Form I-129F? we've been 4 years together and she came to my country twice already. Thanks in advance.

[Girl from Celebes 588]

Hello there, we are new to this process and we want to apply for the Visa K1. My concern is that I've never been in the US ever before, not even outside of Argentina (my homeland) would it be a red flag when we present the Form I-129F? we've been 4 years together and she came to my country twice already. Thanks in advance.

No, there is no red flags about never being in the US before. You should be just fine. Make sure you read the guide on Visa Journey and ask questions if you do not understand the whole process. People here are will gladly to help your immigration process. Good luck!

[Marco&Bettina 502]

Hello there, we are new to this process and we want to apply for the Visa K1. My concern is that I've never been in the US ever before, not even outside of Argentina (my homeland) would it be a red flag when we present the Form I-129F? we've been 4 years together and she came to my country twice already. Thanks in advance.

It will not raise red flags. However, you shouldn't just assume you will like it there. I recommend a visit.

[chiggins82 88]

I agree with Marco&Bettina You should have no problems visa-wise not visiting the US, but I am sure it would help you both if you visited the US before moving. I know it isn't always possible, but if you can make it happen, I would try. If you can't make a visit happen, then try not to worry about it and think of it as an exciting adventure (Getting married and moving to a new country!) and keep an open mind about things.

Good luck!

[ISLANDBOY 21]

Have you started to gather your information and documents of her visits, pictures etc?

[Enigma23 68]

Also for the K-1 you have to have seen each other physically in the previous two years before you apply... you didn't say when she last came to see you.

Edited August 7, 2014 by Enigma23

[CowBoE 429]

Hello there, we are new to this process and we want to apply for the Visa K1. My concern is that I've never been in the US ever before, not even outside of Argentina (my homeland) would it be a red flag when we present the Form I-129F? we've been 4 years together and she came to my country twice already. Thanks in advance.

So sounds like she is the US Citizen, then it should not be a problem.

However, I know she has visited you twice, but the physical meeting has to be

within the past 2 years and you guys have to have proof (plane tickets, passport visa/stamps, pictures, etc.)

Edited August 7, 2014 by DualityOneness

[fjm1991 0]

Thanks, I am glad I won't have problems with that, and she is here by my side right now until september 22th when she must return to the US after been 90 days in my country , I have plenty of proofs (pictures from her first visit 2012 and her second visit 2014, chat logs, skype screenshots, bank transactions, flight tickets, letters, recets, etc.) I just have to organize everything.

[sweet cakes 326]

Hello there, we are new to this process and we want to apply for the Visa K1. My concern is that I've never been in the US ever before, not even outside of Argentina (my homeland) would it be a red flag when we present the Form I-129F? we've been 4 years together and she came to my country twice already. Thanks in advance.

Definitely not a red flag, as long as you both are legally free to marry upon filing the I-129f.

Check out the guides for more info on how to assemble the I-129f:

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1tips

All the best to your immigration journey!

Edited August 7, 2014 by sweet cakes

[CowBoE 429]

Thanks, I am glad I won't have problems with that, and she is here by my side right now until september 22th when she must return to the US after been 90 days in my country , I have plenty of proofs (pictures from her first visit 2012 and her second visit 2014, chat logs, skype screenshots, bank transactions, flight tickets, letters, recets, etc.) I just have to organize everything.

You and fiancee should really read over the following on (I-129F/K1 visa).

It will save you time and headache later. Yes, it's a lot of information,

and I'm 9 months into this, and I am still going back and reading some of these.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/300-general-k1-guides-and-info/

http://www.visajourney.com/content/examples

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/220499-k-1-petition-information/

And double and triple check everything for accuracy and completeness,

because any glitch can mean weeks of delay.

Good luck.

[Tina Marnia 7]

Best wishes......make sure you have everything needed for your affidavit of support

Four years of relationship is very good!!.......

[ryna 132]

Hello there, we are new to this process and we want to apply for the Visa K1. My concern is that I've never been in the US ever before, not even outside of Argentina (my homeland) would it be a red flag when we present the Form I-129F? we've been 4 years together and she came to my country twice already. Thanks in advance.

My (now-)wife had never been to the U.S. or even out of Colombia before we filed for her K-1. I went there to visit her several times before (and after) filing the I-129F. Your never having been in the U.S. or leaving Argentina will not affect your K-1 process. As long as the two of you have been together sometime, somewhere during the last 2 years, you will be OK.

And, if you could visit the U.S., it would be great for your own personal peace of mind, but understand that it can't always be done. Those from Visa Waiver Program countries/Canada have far easier paths to visit the U.S. than others do.

The process will seem like it is taking forever but relax and everything will be OK. Best of luck!

[Adrian-Gloria 43]

Congratulations che! Me and my fiance have been dating for 4 years as well and we applied for a fiance k-1 in May, I've been to the U.S. a lot of times and you'll love it (she's lived here in Guate with me as well). We're planning on joining the military I move up and get the GC to get a solid foundation for our marriage.

So, if you have any questions, don't doubt on asking, we're all in the same boat, so feel free to ask!

Te cuidas,

Adrian

[JIJourney 96]

You will love USA!

[nobbie 105]

Don't know how the previous poster can make comments like "you will love USA", you don't know, you really ought to try and visit first. You may not like it, I don't particularly, I would live in many other places first, so try and visit.