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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Nigeria
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Has anyone had an i-601 waiver approved without strong arguments/reasons for hardships if their fiance cannot come to the states?

I have many arguments of why it would be a hardship for me to move, but besides the normal "not wanting to be apart" (considering I've lived 27 years here without him), I have no reasons for why I couldn't get along without him here.

Has anyone been approved without these arguments?

Thanks for any info or any advice!

Our Journey:
04/19/2014- Met online
10/2014- Visited Nigeria and he proposed!!!! 
02/28/2015- Sent I-129F petition
03/05/2015- NOA1
09/2015- Visited Nigeria again!!!
10/28/2015- NOA2 (237 day wait at TSC)
11/13/2015- Sent to NVC
11/27/2015- Arrived at Embassy
06/2016- Third visit to Nigeria!
06/15/2016- Interview, given option to file I-601 waiver.
08/16/2016- Waiver submitted (no lawyer).
11/21/2016- Waiver approved with expedite.
01/2017- Embassy requested interview. 
04/2017- Fourth visit to Nigeria.  K1 officially denied. 
04/25/2017- NOA1 for 2nd K1.
07/27/2017- Case transferred to TSC.
11/17/2017- Case transferred back to CSC.
01/16/2018- NOA2!! (266 day wait)
03/08/2018- Interview (AP)
05/03/2018- VISA APPROVAL!!!
05/14/2018- Visa issued
05/18/2018- Visa picked up
05/25/2018- HE'S HOME!!! 💙💙💙


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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Nigeria
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Has anyone had an i-601 waiver approved without strong arguments/reasons for hardships if their fiance cannot come to the states?

I have many arguments of why it would be a hardship for me to move, but besides the normal "not wanting to be apart" (considering I've lived 27 years here without him), I have no reasons for why I couldn't get along without him here.

Has anyone been approved without these arguments?

Thanks for any info or any advice!

I would go on over to http://immigrate2us.net/forum/content.php

It's very hard for K1's to prove hardship since you aren't married and get waiver approved. Most lawyers even advise get married.

Can I ask are you sure you need a waiver? How do you know you need a waiver?

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Wales
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I am going to disagree as it is extremely rare for a well prepared waiver not to be approved assumig the reason i is required is not exceptionally egregarious.

Do you have a Lawyer?

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Nigeria
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I am going to disagree as it is extremely rare for a well prepared waiver not to be approved assumig the reason i is required is not exceptionally egregarious.

Do you have a Lawyer?

I disagree as well... I-601 waivers are actually overwhelmingly approved (79.6%).

Reference: https://www.mmhpc.com/2015/05/a-look-at-the-numbers-i-601-i-601a-waivers/

No, I am going to do this independently. I am aware of the risks but I have no financial means to hire a lawyer for thousands of dollars. I am taking my time, I've researched and I'm continuing to research and I am trying to be as prepared as possible. I've also spoken with people that have gone about this and successfully obtained an approval without a lawyer. I know it's not suggested but it's the only option I have!

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Our Journey:
04/19/2014- Met online
10/2014- Visited Nigeria and he proposed!!!! 
02/28/2015- Sent I-129F petition
03/05/2015- NOA1
09/2015- Visited Nigeria again!!!
10/28/2015- NOA2 (237 day wait at TSC)
11/13/2015- Sent to NVC
11/27/2015- Arrived at Embassy
06/2016- Third visit to Nigeria!
06/15/2016- Interview, given option to file I-601 waiver.
08/16/2016- Waiver submitted (no lawyer).
11/21/2016- Waiver approved with expedite.
01/2017- Embassy requested interview. 
04/2017- Fourth visit to Nigeria.  K1 officially denied. 
04/25/2017- NOA1 for 2nd K1.
07/27/2017- Case transferred to TSC.
11/17/2017- Case transferred back to CSC.
01/16/2018- NOA2!! (266 day wait)
03/08/2018- Interview (AP)
05/03/2018- VISA APPROVAL!!!
05/14/2018- Visa issued
05/18/2018- Visa picked up
05/25/2018- HE'S HOME!!! 💙💙💙


God has given me a great knowledgebase through research and other members here on VJ.  Please do not hesitate to reach out if I can be of any assistance to you! 

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Nigeria
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I would go on over to http://immigrate2us.net/forum/content.php

It's very hard for K1's to prove hardship since you aren't married and get waiver approved. Most lawyers even advise get married.

Can I ask are you sure you need a waiver? How do you know you need a waiver?

Yes, I've visited that site and they seem to be more familiar with the waivers more so than VJ.

Hoping this process will move along smoothly!

And unless the Lord and His infinite mercy intervene, we will need a waiver.

Our Journey:
04/19/2014- Met online
10/2014- Visited Nigeria and he proposed!!!! 
02/28/2015- Sent I-129F petition
03/05/2015- NOA1
09/2015- Visited Nigeria again!!!
10/28/2015- NOA2 (237 day wait at TSC)
11/13/2015- Sent to NVC
11/27/2015- Arrived at Embassy
06/2016- Third visit to Nigeria!
06/15/2016- Interview, given option to file I-601 waiver.
08/16/2016- Waiver submitted (no lawyer).
11/21/2016- Waiver approved with expedite.
01/2017- Embassy requested interview. 
04/2017- Fourth visit to Nigeria.  K1 officially denied. 
04/25/2017- NOA1 for 2nd K1.
07/27/2017- Case transferred to TSC.
11/17/2017- Case transferred back to CSC.
01/16/2018- NOA2!! (266 day wait)
03/08/2018- Interview (AP)
05/03/2018- VISA APPROVAL!!!
05/14/2018- Visa issued
05/18/2018- Visa picked up
05/25/2018- HE'S HOME!!! 💙💙💙


God has given me a great knowledgebase through research and other members here on VJ.  Please do not hesitate to reach out if I can be of any assistance to you! 

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Wales
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Many DIY

What issues do you have?

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Nigeria
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That's just not going to cut it for a waiver

With all due respect and although it's difficult to understand tone of voice through a message-please know I am not being rude when I say this.

I don't want the generalized opinion of the majority of VJ that have gained their knowledge from reading what others post.

I was asking if anyone has been approved without the specific hardships or if anyone has any specific information regarding the topic.

Unless you've gotten a waiver denied without them or been approved without them, or are VERY familiar with the ins-and-outs of a case with either of these, I'm just not up for the generic answer.

Our Journey:
04/19/2014- Met online
10/2014- Visited Nigeria and he proposed!!!! 
02/28/2015- Sent I-129F petition
03/05/2015- NOA1
09/2015- Visited Nigeria again!!!
10/28/2015- NOA2 (237 day wait at TSC)
11/13/2015- Sent to NVC
11/27/2015- Arrived at Embassy
06/2016- Third visit to Nigeria!
06/15/2016- Interview, given option to file I-601 waiver.
08/16/2016- Waiver submitted (no lawyer).
11/21/2016- Waiver approved with expedite.
01/2017- Embassy requested interview. 
04/2017- Fourth visit to Nigeria.  K1 officially denied. 
04/25/2017- NOA1 for 2nd K1.
07/27/2017- Case transferred to TSC.
11/17/2017- Case transferred back to CSC.
01/16/2018- NOA2!! (266 day wait)
03/08/2018- Interview (AP)
05/03/2018- VISA APPROVAL!!!
05/14/2018- Visa issued
05/18/2018- Visa picked up
05/25/2018- HE'S HOME!!! 💙💙💙


God has given me a great knowledgebase through research and other members here on VJ.  Please do not hesitate to reach out if I can be of any assistance to you! 

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Wales
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If its a simple overstay I would not be worried.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Nigeria
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If its a simple overstay I would not be worried.

I messaged you :)

Our Journey:
04/19/2014- Met online
10/2014- Visited Nigeria and he proposed!!!! 
02/28/2015- Sent I-129F petition
03/05/2015- NOA1
09/2015- Visited Nigeria again!!!
10/28/2015- NOA2 (237 day wait at TSC)
11/13/2015- Sent to NVC
11/27/2015- Arrived at Embassy
06/2016- Third visit to Nigeria!
06/15/2016- Interview, given option to file I-601 waiver.
08/16/2016- Waiver submitted (no lawyer).
11/21/2016- Waiver approved with expedite.
01/2017- Embassy requested interview. 
04/2017- Fourth visit to Nigeria.  K1 officially denied. 
04/25/2017- NOA1 for 2nd K1.
07/27/2017- Case transferred to TSC.
11/17/2017- Case transferred back to CSC.
01/16/2018- NOA2!! (266 day wait)
03/08/2018- Interview (AP)
05/03/2018- VISA APPROVAL!!!
05/14/2018- Visa issued
05/18/2018- Visa picked up
05/25/2018- HE'S HOME!!! 💙💙💙


God has given me a great knowledgebase through research and other members here on VJ.  Please do not hesitate to reach out if I can be of any assistance to you! 

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Mexico
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As mentioned above, I think as long as your waiver is well-prepared, you should be good.

11/06: Husband EWI from Mexico
11/08: Started dating

11/11: Husband got deported
1/11/14: Got married
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5/28/15: INTERVIEW - denied

6/8/15: I-601/I-212 waivers received

11/17/15: I-601/I-212 waivers APPROVED

12/11/15: HUBBY HOME!! :dance:

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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You quoted a high approval rate for the waivers, but ask yourself from what countries? Then you would know whether this is gonna be successful

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Nigeria
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You quoted a high approval rate for the waivers, but ask yourself from what countries? Then you would know whether this is gonna be successful

That is the overall statistics from USCIS...

Our Journey:
04/19/2014- Met online
10/2014- Visited Nigeria and he proposed!!!! 
02/28/2015- Sent I-129F petition
03/05/2015- NOA1
09/2015- Visited Nigeria again!!!
10/28/2015- NOA2 (237 day wait at TSC)
11/13/2015- Sent to NVC
11/27/2015- Arrived at Embassy
06/2016- Third visit to Nigeria!
06/15/2016- Interview, given option to file I-601 waiver.
08/16/2016- Waiver submitted (no lawyer).
11/21/2016- Waiver approved with expedite.
01/2017- Embassy requested interview. 
04/2017- Fourth visit to Nigeria.  K1 officially denied. 
04/25/2017- NOA1 for 2nd K1.
07/27/2017- Case transferred to TSC.
11/17/2017- Case transferred back to CSC.
01/16/2018- NOA2!! (266 day wait)
03/08/2018- Interview (AP)
05/03/2018- VISA APPROVAL!!!
05/14/2018- Visa issued
05/18/2018- Visa picked up
05/25/2018- HE'S HOME!!! 💙💙💙


God has given me a great knowledgebase through research and other members here on VJ.  Please do not hesitate to reach out if I can be of any assistance to you! 

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Wales
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You quoted a high approval rate for the waivers, but ask yourself from what countries? Then you would know whether this is gonna be successful

Why is that relevant?

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Filed: Other Country: Canada
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With all due respect and although it's difficult to understand tone of voice through a message-please know I am not being rude when I say this.

I don't want the generalized opinion of the majority of VJ that have gained their knowledge from reading what others post.

I was asking if anyone has been approved without the specific hardships or if anyone has any specific information regarding the topic.

Unless you've gotten a waiver denied without them or been approved without them, or are VERY familiar with the ins-and-outs of a case with either of these, I'm just not up for the generic answer.

Well on this board we are allowed to voice our opinions regardless.

All that you can do is try

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