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Do I need to meet fiance before he comes to US and marry before 90 days

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Do I need to physically meet my fiance before we marry? We have been together online for one year. The reason I'm asking is because I'm in cancer remission and need severe umbilical hernia surgery. He's amazing and the love of my life. Can't wait to get to hug him.

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Of all the countries you could have said in the World Ghana is going to be difficult for a normal K-1 or spousal visa let alone one under special conditions of never having met in person.  In short, I

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How old is this man and how old are yiu?? I would be very careful and cautious of this relationship if I were you. Any man who wants to marry you without meeting is a red flag as well. Also if they do

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Let him travel.

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Yes

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yes if he is coming to the states and you plan to file for a fiance visa (k1 visa) it is a must that you visit him and it is required that you have met at least 1 time in 2 years but we here on VJ will always encourage people meet more than 1 time because of our experience but many people have online relationships but before marriage you must meet in person because some times people live double lives and it has happened to many people on VJ

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Let him travel.

“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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1 minute ago, Jenny80 said:

I'm in cancer remission need umbilical hernia repair and severe anxiety when I travel. Is there any way I don't need to meet my fiance personally before he comes to US and we get married 

The criteria for filing for a K1 visa is you have met in person within the last two years. There are FEW exceptions to this rule....from what I have read... hospitalized paraplegia and religious restrictions regarding meeting. I realize that your medical condition is fragile but unfortunately, it probably will not meet the criteria for exemption. 

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1 minute ago, Latonia said:

yes if he is coming to the states and you plan to file for a fiance visa (k1 visa) it is a must that you visit him and it is required that you have met at least 1 time in 2 years but we here on VJ will always encourage people meet more than 1 time because of our experience but many people have online relationships but before marriage you must meet in person because some times people live double lives and it has happened to many people on VJ

Thank you for your insight. How about me not being able to travel because medical needs and restrictions 

 

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If the mountain can not go to Mohammed...

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What country is he from?  If it is not a VWP country, has he attempted to obtain a visitor's visa to visit you here?

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01/2017- Embassy requested interview. 
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 Sorry you need surgery, but  I'm glad you kicked cancer in the butt.

unfortunately yes, that is a requirement. Honestly, why wouldn't you want to meet before taking he very big step of marrying someone? I know you've been dating online for a year, but it is very different once you're together, in person. Like others have mentioned, if your fiance can travel to you then that is what you should do. it will be difficult or relatively easy depending on the country of origin. Filing a K1 without at least one meeting would be a waste of money and time, and depending on the country, usually more than one visit is usually advised. 

 

 

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21 minutes ago, Jenny80 said:

Thank you for your insight. How about me not being able to travel because medical needs and restrictions

Except for the most extreme cases, no.

 

If you can truly show that you are medically unable to meet anywhere in the world, then you can apply for a waiver. But this is an extremely rarely approved condition. You need hard proof that neither are able to meet anywhere, and to show this.  She needs proof that she can't meet you (just one US tourist visa attempt likely won't cut it), and you need proof that you can't go anywhere, even like driving to Mexico or Canada (or taking a cruise!). It's a very high bar to meet.

Timelines:

ROC:

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7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

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AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

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I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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1 hour ago, Jenny80 said:

Thank you for your insight. How about me not being able to travel because medical needs and restrictions 

 

 

Unlikely.  For example, you can always meet after your surgeries take place.  My mother also beat cancer this year, she's flown to visit us and is coming again within the week.  

 

As for anxiety, have your doctor prescribe a Xanax for travel.  That is a pretty common issue.

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7/2019-12/2019 (Yes, 16- 21 months) Estimated time to interview MSP office.

 

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57 minutes ago, Dianalorena said:

 Sorry you need surgery, but  I'm glad you kicked cancer in the butt.

unfortunately yes, that is a requirement. Honestly, why wouldn't you want to meet before taking he very big step of marrying someone? I know you've been dating online for a year, but it is very different once you're together, in person. Like others have mentioned, if your fiance can travel to you then that is what you should do. it will be difficult or relatively easy depending on the country of origin. Filing a K1 without at least one meeting would be a waste of money and time, and depending on the country, usually more than one visit is usually advised. 

 

 

What I'm trying to really know if he can come meet me and how do I get the process started.. he's in Ghana

 
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