Married when first met & In Person Meetings

[Curt & Raksmey 0]

Couple questions I was wondering.

 

I was married to a Russian woman(Already in US, only did AOS), we separated in May of 2016, we didn't divorce until Oct of 2017 since there really was no rush to do it. I started talking to my Cambodian gf in May of 2017, so I was still married when we started talking and during our first meeting in Oct 2017. I was wondering if there would be any issues because of this?

 

Also we're meeting again in Feb of 2017, after that I'd like to start the K-1 Process. Should we have more than 2 meetings though? I also plan to come back to Cambodia for her interview since I've read it helps a lot if the petitioner is present at the interview.

Edited November 20, 2017 by Curt & Raksmey

[WandY 430]

I've spent some time in Cambodia and looked into the visa rules, etc. It's a tough embassy b/c of fraud, sex trafficking, etc. It looks like you don't have a big age difference - that's good. Be at the interview - very important. Be prepared for a rough interview, but you're probably OK. Good luck. Cambodian people are awesome - love the country and culture.

 

[AussieTam 48]

 I was still technically married for 2 years while my now Husband and I were dating . I had been seperated but the divorce was difficult. Divorces take time and immigration know that . As long as you are divorced and free to marry when you apply for K1 you will be fine .

[Curt & Raksmey 0]

16 hours ago, WandY said:

I've spent some time in Cambodia and looked into the visa rules, etc. It's a tough embassy b/c of fraud, sex trafficking, etc. It looks like you don't have a big age difference - that's good. Be at the interview - very important. Be prepared for a rough interview, but you're probably OK. Good luck. Cambodian people are awesome - love the country and culture.

 

I'm 35 and she's 24, so not the huge age difference they're use to seeing lol. It really is a beautiful country, I loved it there. If I didn't have work and my son I'd stay longer.

 

34 minutes ago, AussieTam said:

 I was still technically married for 2 years while my now Husband and I were dating . I had been seperated but the divorce was difficult. Divorces take time and immigration know that . As long as you are divorced and free to marry when you apply for K1 you will be fine .

Thanks, that makes me feel a lot better. My divorce we very difficult as well since my ex was asking an unreasonable amount of alimony that took a while to fight.