K1 Filed but have changed mind

[bemydruidess 0]

Hi all,

My fiance and I have filed for our K1 visa but have only gotten as far as the NOA1 step.

I am currently visiting him from the UK on an ESTA and our circumstances have changed, we would like me to stay here.

Is it possible to cancel the K1 and go straight ahead and get married, before filing for AOS?

[Unlockable 7,314]

Yes you sure can.

And fyi, you are a while away from AOS.

Good luck to you.

[bemydruidess 0]

So rather than return home I can stay here?

Thanks

[Unshakable Faith 493]

So rather than return home I can stay here?

Thanks

You can marry and adjust status without going home, yes- as long as you are currently in the US. Edited May 14, 2016 by FN&KO

[Unidentified 2,930]

So rather than return home I can stay here?

Thanks

You should write to USCIS and let them know you're withdrawing your application.

Doubt you can just stay there. You should research what it takes for you to stay in the UK, visa's etc.

Lol, ignore what I just said. Don't know how I could read your first post so completely wrong.

Just be aware that you might have a tougher time later on AOS or ROC because you are adjusting from ESTA since that's technically not the right way of doing it. It's not fraud since you realized after coming here you wanted to go that route but they might question it so just be prepared for that.

Edited May 14, 2016 by Maria&Seve

[IguanaCouple 26]

IF you're already in the U.S. THEN

pull the K-1 petition, get married and AOS; /* B-1, F-1, ESTA AOSs de facto may attract more scrutiny and may take longer */

ELSE IF you are still in the UK and are planning to fly to the U.S. to get married

You will be committing visa fraud and risk serious consequences;

[Ortolan 381]

She's in the U.S. now. They've decided to marry while she's here now. That's her question.