K1 visa question

[Jb1 11]

Anyone here filipina that got approved for K1? I just want to know the chances of this getting approved. Its a stressful situation.

[geowrian 22,337]

My fiance is, and there are many, many Filipinos on VJ. It is even be the most common nationality here by far (416 K1s from Philippines in the last year, compared to 239 from the UK, the 2nd highest here). Welcome.

 

Besides a general "the odds are pretty good", it's really up to the individual's circumstances. Does your fiance meet the requirements for the I-129F petition (including meeting at least once within the past 2 years)? Do you have proof of a bona fide relationship? Can you meet the other requirements & obtain the necessary documentation? Do you have any red flags? Have you been denied multiple visas in the past? All those factors, and more, play into the result.

 

That said, unless there is a reason for denial, generally K-1s are approved for real relationships. I can't say it always happens, but it's a rare occurrence that somebody who qualifies for a K-1 and has a valid relationship is denied.

Edited February 12, 2017 by geowrian

[Jb1 11]

we have 7 photos of eachother for the petition and she has a passport with stamps and i have a copy of my orders so we have proof of when and where we met. We have proof of ongoing relationship from facebook chat messages and sge has receipts of money i sent to her. Also she has proof of an engagement "congratulations" message from my mother that she printed out..you think i have a good chance?

[geowrian 22,337]

1 minute ago, Jb1 said:

we have 7 photos of eachother for the petition and she has a passport with stamps and i have a copy of my orders so we have proof of when and where we met. We have proof of ongoing relationship from facebook chat messages and sge has receipts of money i sent to her. Also she has proof of an engagement "congratulations" message from my mother that she printed out..you think i have a good chance?

The passport stamps are fine. Photos together are fine as long as they can be verified to be within the 2 year prior to filing of the I-129F. Boarding passes are good, too. It sounds like you're good there.

 

The ongoing relationship piece will be necessary for the K-1 visa, not the I-129F. Facebook chats and such are good. The more you have, the better (but be reasonable). Money being sent isn't proof of a relationship. Anybody can send money to somebody else. If you do any video chats (i.e. Skype or similar), screenshots can be nice as well. That said, they will want proof between the time of filing the I-129F and the K-1 interview as well (to ensure it's an ongoing relationship...and you didn't break up or something and still try to get the visa).

 

Just read through this guide for some tips on valid documentation.

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

 

Manila isn't a particularly difficult embassy. I wouldn't worry too much.

[Gregory&Dyn 113]

To keep it simple, every situation is different. Even so, The Philippines (historically) has been a very easy country from which to get a successful K1. Keep in mind that there are multiple layers of bureaucracy to sort through in the Philippines, but nothing that should prove overwhelming and impossible. You can PM me for additional guidance. Happy to help.

 

• First, make sure you are both eligible for the K1. Begin here (http://www.visajourney.com/content/guides/).
• From the link above, select K1 Fiancé Visa Guide. Read. Read. Read.
• Subscribe to the Philippines forum(s) and get involved (http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/)
• When you finally submit your I-129F petition, front-load it with evidence. There is no such thing as too much.
  • EXAMPLES: Passport stamps / Boarding Passes / Tickets of Travel / Hotel Receipts / Photos / Phone Logs / Messaging Logs

 

Can you successfully answer YES to the following questions?

1. Are you and your fiancé legally free to marry?

2. Does your income meet / exceed the federal U.S. poverty guidelines by 125%

3. Assuming you are filing soon, have you and your fiancé personally met within the last two years?

4. If either of you were married before, do you have supporting documentation showing the marriages were annulled / dissolved?

 

If you answered YES to the questions above, and there are no hidden / pending legal issues preventing you from petitioning, you are good to go.

[Jb1 11]

Haha thank you, its just hard since im in yhe military, i cant really easily travel to the Philippines for tourism reasons to get more proof of relationship. And ita hard to proceed with marriage plans until this visa gets approved so im stressing out a little bit. We have proof of a relationship but we dont have to many pictures, only a handful but we definitely have proof of ongoing relationship. Everyone says manila is pretty easy to get approved but still, i would just like to know how easy

[geowrian 22,337]

24 minutes ago, Jb1 said:

Haha thank you, its just hard since im in yhe military, i cant really easily travel to the Philippines for tourism reasons to get more proof of relationship. And ita hard to proceed with marriage plans until this visa gets approved so im stressing out a little bit. We have proof of a relationship but we dont have to many pictures, only a handful but we definitely have proof of ongoing relationship. Everyone says manila is pretty easy to get approved but still, i would just like to know how easy

Nobody can answer "how easy". That's relative. What I would call easy might be hard for somebody else. But it is an "easier" one IMHO.

 

Front loading evidence of a valid relationship isn't needed for Manila. It usually doesn't hurt, but it's not actually necessary like some embassies.

[Gregory&Dyn 113]

Keep in mind that photos are considered secondary forms of evidence. They are very helpful, and will likely be reviewed during the interview, but for the sake of petition approval, just a a few are needed.

[Jb1 11]

So what is considered primary proof 

[Ethel Joy 15]

Got approved last week @manila embassy  it's easy when everything is ready specially the documents and the person itself is aware of everything about you. Good luck

[Jb1 11]

Congratulations! Im really glad to hear that. Gives me more hope. 

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

Shouldn't stress, Philippines is a fairly simple embassy to process through. Just have everything in order using the guides here and you should be fine.

[Ethel Joy 15]

You're very much welcome. What Stressed  me out is the Medical ??? but all and all Just keep the faith and Pray. Keep busy getting the documents needed.Visit Thier website and it'll help you prepare of everything you must bring. 

 

P.S: No electronic Devices are allowed.

[Jb1 11]

Really, no electronics. Thank you for that 

[Jb1 11]

How long does it take to know youve been approved after the interview?