Multiple K1's

[jmana 2]

I had my first K1 visa 15 years ago, we were both too young to be married, and we divorced 6 years later because we had both changed so much that there was no way to stay together. She was Ukrainian. She had obtained her citizenship prior to the divorce. Fast forward 7 years and I decided to try again. This time with a Russian girl. She wasn't exactly compatible with me, but I thought we could make it work as we were both single parents and were willing to make it work. Well it didn't, she became really homesick, and that combined with our differences created a huge rift and she decided we should divorce and go back home. We had made it to the AOS stage, but she never made it to the interview stage. I wasn't looking to do this again, but I ended up meeting an awesome woman that I adore. She is also a single mother. We have the same interests, and great chemistry. Now the conundrum. This will be my 3rd k1. It's been more than 2 years since the 2nd k1, but I'll be over the 2 lifetime limit. Anyone else ever find themselves in this situation? I know I can do a waiver, but what are my chances? I could also do a k3, but apparently that is treated the same as a k1 in terms of the limit. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

The waiver request is very simple and all you do is write a sentence or two and your chances are good if you don't have a criminal history.

Enter ' multiple filing waiver request sample letter' into the VJ search feature to get some examples.

Forget the K3, it will be administratively closed at NVC and is no longer viable, you would

then follow the I-130 path. No waiver is needed for the CR1.

[sumehra29 22]

You don't need a waiver for a cr1 you could always do that one

[jmana 2]

What is the difference between a CR1 and a K3?

[Zedayn 485]

I had my first K1 visa 15 years ago, we were both too young to be married, and we divorced 6 years later because we had both changed so much that there was no way to stay together. She was Ukrainian. She had obtained her citizenship prior to the divorce. Fast forward 7 years and I decided to try again. This time with a Russian girl. She wasn't exactly compatible with me, but I thought we could make it work as we were both single parents and were willing to make it work. Well it didn't, she became really homesick, and that combined with our differences created a huge rift and she decided we should divorce and go back home. We had made it to the AOS stage, but she never made it to the interview stage. I wasn't looking to do this again, but I ended up meeting an awesome woman that I adore. She is also a single mother. We have the same interests, and great chemistry. Now the conundrum. This will be my 3rd k1. It's been more than 2 years since the 2nd k1, but I'll be over the 2 lifetime limit. Anyone else ever find themselves in this situation? I know I can do a waiver, but what are my chances? I could also do a k3, but apparently that is treated the same as a k1 in terms of the limit. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

If you want to do another K-1, you will need to submit a waiver request. It's just a simple letter asking for the waiver, and usually it's accepted. So I would say your chances are good of getting another K-1.

I had to also submit a waiver request for my wife, and I was approved no problem.

Here is an example of the waiver request letter that I sent:

RE: General Waiver for multiple filers

To Whom It May Concern:

In compliance with the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act (IMBRA), I respectfully request a waiver on the filing limitations in connection with my current petition. A waiver is appropriate in my circumstance because I have no criminal history with regard to the “specified crimes” under IMBRA.

I have one prior approved Form I-129F for [NAME], receipt number [RECEIPT #]. This petition was approved on [DATE], and resulted in...

Evidence to support this waiver includes:

[YOUR EVIDENCE]

Thank you for your kind consideration of my request.

Sincerely,

Explain what happened with your previous petitions, and include evidence to support it.

Edited September 10, 2015 by Zedayn