Long enough relationship? (split thread)

[Johanne 0]

hi guys. any advise? my fiance is in military and he will be leaving bahrain in oct this year. do you think 9 months relationship is enough to apply for fiance visa? he's been in bahrain since aug 2015 shore duty. we used to see each other everyday and we've met each other's family and relatives. thank you in advance for the answers.

[karito731 1]

When we submited our K1 visa application we had talk for internet for 6 months and met in person for only 3 months and it work out good.

I think what's important is that you have met in person the last 2 years.

[Pitaya 2,577]

hi guys. any advise? my fiance is in military and he will be leaving bahrain in oct this year. do you think 9 months relationship is enough to apply for fiance visa? he's been in bahrain since aug 2015 shore duty. we used to see each other everyday and we've met each other's family and relatives. thank you in advance for the answers.

Do you meet the USCIS criteria for I-129F petition filing?:

Who May File Form I-129F?

You may file this petition if you are a U.S. citizen and:

1. You and your fiancé(e):

   a. Intend to marry within 90 days of your fiancé's admission to United States and you are both free to marry; b. Have met in person within 2 years before filing this petition, unless you establish that either:

   (1) The requirement to meet your fiancé(e) in person would violate strict and long-established customs of your or your fiancé(e)'s foreign culture or social practice; or

   (2) The requirement to meet your fiancé(e) in person would result in extreme hardship to you.

REF: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-129finstr.pdf

[GloryAbdell 3]

Honestly it is nerve wrecking to be apart. We have had a relationship for 4 months- met once for roughly 10'days and due to my office responsibilities and time constraints it is a bit hard to travel again in a. Short time. We got engaged and we speak everyday for as long and as many times as we can. Should we be concerned? Like all of us we can't wait to be living together and getting married.