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

[geowrian 22,338]

20 minutes ago, Jenny80 said:

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

He applies for a tourist visa and shows his ties to remain in Ghana.

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/gh/gh-niv-visaapply.asp

 

Once you meet, then you can start the process for a K-1 if you are engaged.

[JE57 239]

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 think without meeting in person your chances or getting him to the USA are less than 0.1% and in my opinion it isn't worth even trying.   Even getting married and then applying for a spousal visa with only one visit would be a challenge from that country.   The country is difficult because the rate of Fraud from that country is considered to be very high. 

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If your future husband is particularly well off and well established in Ghana with exceptionally strong links then he *might* be approved for a B2 tourist visa.  That would let him visit you in the USA and return back to Ghana.   The cost of applying is $160 and unless he has exceptionally strong ties to Ghana then his chance of denial is high.  If he does apply then make sure that he does NOTHING that would mis-represent his intent.   Better to be totally honest and get denied then to deceive or attempt to deceive during the interview and end up causing significant problems for a future application.  

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I'm sorry you have anxiety when you 'travel'  however, as mentioned above that may be treatable with appropriate drugs.  If you are trying to use that as a reason then I'd have to ask if it's really OK with your future husband that you will never see his country or meet his family in person? 

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I would suggest that the closest place that you could meet him and spend some in person time with him would be Belize.   He doesn't require a visa to enter there and neither would you.  It would not be a long flight for you and once there it is a tropical paradise in some of the resorts.  Not cheap for sure but avoids you taking a super stressful flight to Africa and facing an environment that you are unfamiliar with.   Only caution if you go this route is to make sure that his flights do not involve a layover in the USA as he would not be allowed to transit in the USA without a transit visa that he is unlikely to get if he can't get a B2. 

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Him applying for a B2 is not going to hurt your subsequent chances for  a K-1 or CR1 so long as he is honest in his responses.

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Good luck with your surgery and Thank God for cancer in remission

[Brittani 484]

4 hours ago, Jenny80 said:

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.

Yes, this is one of the main requirements. 

[Jeanne Adil 1,651]

He is unlikely to get tourist visa from Ghana as high fraud country

and he is unlikely to get a K1 for the same reason

at this point get your surgery and start the healing process

then, when you are able to travel, go to meet him

unforuately you really need multiple trips and face time with him to be approved in Ghana embassy for a K1

also, don't try going and marrying on 1st visit,  denial will happen

 

you have gotten the best advice here 

you can not start the process for him to come without meeting him (;probalby several times)

also be aware if you are unable to work because of your illness, you need cosponsor to support both of you and themselves according to the 125% poverty guidelines

and on K1 it takes quite a long time to process the other applications and pay fees to allow him to work

you need to check USCIS site and see all that is envolved with a K1 or any other visa like CR1 which is spouse

[uMo Mas 2]

Ask him to apply for tourist visa, B2 visa and he can come and visit u in US.

[Boiler 45,911]

Well we do not know his details but somebody cultivating a relationship in such a situation is unlikely to also be somebody who would qualify for a B Visa.

[Jeanne Adil 1,651]

18 minutes ago, uMo Mas said:

Ask him to apply for tourist visa, B2 visa and he can come and visit u in US.

not going to happen for someone from Ghana especially if he was lucky enough to get it and POE officer asked who he would viist and he said gf or financee 

you are advising a person to do something that would result in a ban 

[Boiler 45,911]

3 minutes ago, adil-rafa said:

not going to happen for someone from Ghana especially if he was lucky enough to get it and POE officer asked who he would viist and he said gf or financee 

you are advising a person to do something that would result in a ban 

Lots of people visit GF's in the US, I did, not a ban issue.

 

I also used to say visiting GF, did so many times.

[NYCruiser 423]

8 hours ago, Jenny80 said:

He's from Accra Ghana

Ohh. This is a High Fraud Country, so be very careful. Please. You have to meet him in person, and preferably more than two to three times. Preferably marry and live in Ghana for a couple of years before applying for him to come here. With your medical situation and healthcare in Ghana....not sure.

He probably will not get a visa to visit you.....so sorry....

[John & Rose 7,239]

Find another country you can meet him in.  Canada or Mexico would be closer for you and that may relieve some of the stress of travel.  You will have to meet before filing so figure out the easiest and least stressful way to do that.

 

As stated, Ghana is a very high fraud country so he will most likely not get a tourist visa.  The K-1 is also VERY difficult there without proof of many visits and a long relationship.  Visas are difficult to get there but not impossible.  Unfortunately you will have to have better proof there than most other parts of the world.

Edited November 13, 2017 by John & Rose

[Gregory&Dyn 113]

In an effort to confirm what others have already mentioned, and to shed new light on a few concerns, let me share.

 

1. It is an ABSOLUTE requirement that you meet physically at least once within two years of filing for the K1.

 

2. Ghana is a country rich in fraud. All other hurdles aside, you have a severely intense ride ahead of you even in ideal conditions. Perfect K1's have been denied many, many times simply because of the beneficiary's country-of-origin. 

 

3. Waivers are extremely rare. While I would never discourage somebody from trying, be prepared. That means do your homework. If you are asking if it is a requirement to visit physically, then you are in the baby stages of researching. You're not prepared...yet. Read. Read some more and then read again. Ask questions. Visit forums relevant to his country and your situation. Talk to folks who have already gone through the process. Learn from them. 

 

4. Your medical condition will likely not warrant a waiver of any sort. I'm not trying to discourage you, but simply to guide you to find a successful alternative.

 

5. If all else fails, wait. If you are both in love then waiting another year won't matter. It will be challenging, but not impossible. I waited five years for my fiancé. It is a tough sacrifice, but well worth it.

 

6. Ask him to apply for a visitor visa to the U.S. or meet him in Mexico or Canada. Doing so keeps you close to home and still allows you meet K1 requirements. If you do meet, document it. Evidence is paramount to a successful K1. Visit the forums here for guidance and direction on applying.

 

Good luck to you both.

[John & Rose 7,239]

2 hours ago, Boiler said:

Lots of people visit GF's in the US, I did, not a ban issue.

 

I also used to say visiting GF, did so many times.

The issue is not the visit, it is because he is from Ghana and Ghana is a very high fraud area.  A tourist visa will be incredibly difficult to get from there.

[John & Rose 7,239]

2 hours ago, adil-rafa said:

not going to happen for someone from Ghana especially if he was lucky enough to get it and POE officer asked who he would viist and he said gf or financee 

you are advising a person to do something that would result in a ban 

It isn't a ban issue.  It is possible to get a tourist visa to visit a GF or fiancee.  It would result in a difficult situation if they got married during the tourist visit.  That may be considered visa fraud.

[Boiler 45,911]

44 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

The issue is not the visit, it is because he is from Ghana and Ghana is a very high fraud area.  A tourist visa will be incredibly difficult to get from there.

I know, as I have mentioned.

42 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

It isn't a ban issue.  It is possible to get a tourist visa to visit a GF or fiancee.  It would result in a difficult situation if they got married during the tourist visit.  That may be considered visa fraud.

You can marry as a visitor, I think you are referring to planning to stay prior to entry.,

[Jeanne Adil 1,651]

 

Section 212 (a)(6)(C) states:

(i) In general.-Any alien who, by fraud or willfully misrepresenting a material fact, seeks to procure (or has sought to procure or has procured) a visa, other documentation, or admission into the United States or other benefit provided under this Act is inadmissible.

The inadmissibility that results from this violation of immigration law is a lifetime bar to entry.

 

so, if the Ghana resident says not coming to visit financee he is commiting fraud

and if, at interview in Ghana he says going to visit my financee,   he will not get the tourist visa as this is Ghana / they rarely approve tourist, K1 and even CR1