Concerns Relationship Moving Too Fast for K1 Visa Approval

[Zzyzx 106]

20 hours ago, Fippsie said:

I think it will cause red flags that you met on a dating website and plan on marrying before even meeting. Looks like a wedding simply for immigration. 

 

Also you say you will only be able to visit once during the process because of finances.. the visa process is VERY expensive. are you sure you want to invest more than half a grand before even having met? I‘d say wait a few months and see how it is. if you of course don‘t care that you might waste 600$, apply the sooner the better. It‘s a long process.

Won't cause red flags at the Manila Embassy.  This is the norm in the Philippines.  For the most part the embassy is fairly easy as far as K-1 visas are concerned.  The key is having all your paperwork in order and barring nothing unusual in your case, the chance of approval is very good.  

 

5 hours ago, ZachTX said:

Thanks everyone for the input.

 

I'm committed to seeing this through with her. I know this will be a trying process for us but it will also be a good strength-building experience for our relationship.

 

In less than 3 weeks we will be meeting each other - the excitement is building with each passing day for her and myself!

I know you are excited and really want to see this work out.  However I would caution you not to put the cart before the horse.  Make sure you go into this with the mindset of looking for any possible red flag.  Plus on the lookout for any inaccuracies about what she has told you so far.  Talking online is one thing, but being with someone in person can be a completely different ball game, especially if one or both parties weren't completely honest about things while chatting or even video calling online.  It would be a good idea to do some research and connect with ex-pats that are in the Philippines so you will have a better idea of what you are getting into.  For starters head over the the regional forum dedicated to the Philippines on here.  Good luck!             

[Nitas_man 3,100]

21 hours ago, ZachTX said:

First post on here for me - I've been lurking on VJ for a few weeks now and have found the community to be informative and supportive.

 

I met my girlfriend, a Filipina, on an international dating website (Christian Filipina) on January 24 of this year. We instantly hit it off and found a very high level of compatibility - within the first two weeks, we had already video chatted close to a total of 30 hours. I soon after booked a trip to Manila and will be spending about 13 days with her in late March and early April. I'll be meeting her relatives and friends, too, while there with her (she has already video chatted with my parents and myself). When I originally booked the trip, I knew it was going to be for the woman I was going to pursue (not 100% sure it was going to be her at that time); however, I soon realized the trip would be for her exclusively.

 

We both have been serious in our intentions and conversations from nearly the beginning and began discussing the visa process (I brought it up) soon after the relationship began. If our feelings for each other our confirmed in person, we plan on getting engaged when I'm there in March and then I'll file the petition when I return in April. Due to job requirements and the expense of travelling to the Philippines, our 13 days together next month will likely be the only time we get to meet in person during this process. Given current USCIS petition processing times, it will likely be late Fall before the case is sent to the embassy in Manila. We will have known each other about 9 months or so by the time she has her visa interview.

 

My concerns are:

 

• Is the fast-paced nature of our relationship likely to be a concern for the embassy when reviewing our application?
  • Met online in January, meet in person and get engaged in March, file in April
• Will the embassy scrutinize details of our relationship - such as when we first said I love you, intimate topics of conversation, etc. - in regards to the length of the relationship and could this have a negative impact?

 

I appreciate any insight. Other than these potential concerns, there aren't any anticipated complications for the process. I'm single, never married, no kids as is she. I'm 30 and she is 27.

Well

 

Allow me to share.  Hopefully it makes you feel better LOL

We planned our wedding and met in person (2) days before our wedding day.  That was (11) years and (2) kiddos ago.  I returned and filed after having met (once) and getting married and I don't feel that we were scrutinized at all.

I think you'll be fine, and best of luck!

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

1 hour ago, TBoneTX said:

Nine inappropriate posts or quotes thereof have been removed.  Stick precisely to the OP's immigration question, or administrative action will be forthcoming.

 

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So how was mine inappropriate? I just gave the OP some pointers that he needs to know.

[Umka36 781]

As mentioned by others, the Philippines is not a difficult embassy for K1. May want to drop by the Philippines region forums for more information/advice.

 

While you may not be asking for relationship advice, just be aware of the culture you are getting your self into.

 

 

[COUSA 8]

On 2/28/2018 at 2:25 PM, Chris Duffy said:

This will be no issue with US Embassy in Manila

Sometimes I wonder if the Manila US Embassy employees aren't happy to help someone leave the PI. 

[Naz2020 40]

I am worried about the quick relationship status, too.  We met through Bumble when my fiance was in Istanbul on a business trip in Oct. We met on the same date we matched in Bumble. We spend 10 days together (he even postponed his flight in order to be with me, we did not want to separate from each other  ) After went backing to the US, we have been in touch every day and chats, voice calls and video calls. Then for Christmas and new year, he again travelled to Istanbul and stayed with me for 2 weeks. During these 2 weeks, he proposed to me and I said YES!! 
We hung out with his Turkish  partner and his family and my friends, too 

We filed our case on Feb and provided whatever needed for being in a genuine relationshıp. 

I'm a bit worried if they consider it as a quick one. But we are not in our 20s. We know what we want in our partner and Love does not know any time frames. 

 

 

Edited February 11, 2020 by Naz2020