Unofficial Wedding party when applying for K-1 Visa

[Going through 5,671]

1 minute ago, Suzanr said:

Well its not my idea idea to doing this cz i even ask my fiance if its ok or no? Or maybe we should just take the notes n the wedding pics too? But he just sent it awy. I told him to give me time to find out more info but he still send it. And yeah i know about some case where people get accepted and like i said before, i call uscis not just today but i call them like a week ago to make sure if its fine. But then i read more bad news than good news today 😕

USCIS customer service really just answers basic general questions about the process, what forms to file, etc.  Most of them (not all) really have no clue about the immigration process other than what can readily be found on their own website.  It is the L2 (Tier 2) officers that are able to give more concise info over the phone.

 

Sending in photos where you "dressed as bride and groom", and then a letter pointing out that there are more photos where you appear as "bride and groom" is going to certainly make a CO view you as "too married" for the K1.

 

Hopefully, you didn't refer to your intended as "my husband" in your letter as well?

[Suzanr 8]

5 minutes ago, Going through said:

USCIS customer service really just answers basic general questions about the process, what forms to file, etc.  Most of them (not all) really have no clue about the immigration process other than what can readily be found on their own website.  It is the L2 (Tier 2) officers that are able to give more concise info over the phone.

 

Sending in photos where you "dressed as bride and groom", and then a letter pointing out that there are more photos where you appear as "bride and groom" is going to certainly make a CO view you as "too married" for the K1.

 

Hopefully, you didn't refer to your intended as "my husband" in your letter as well?

Omg i wish i could stop my fiance to not send it last night. Now i had to get married and file the CR-1 visa which is means my fiance has to come back here and do all this stuff and then be apart for around 12-17 months 😞😞

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

  You can try to proceed with your current k1  ,  remember there are more fees before the interview , like the medical.  If you consider all that money a throw away , go for it ,  I'd say you have less than a 10% of being approved but you may get lucky.   I would just get married with all the paperwork and file a CR1 and consider the K1 a lesson learned.  The K1 really isn't faster anymore even if it does get approved the first pass, 

[Unlockable 7,314]

7 minutes ago, Suzanr said:

Omg i wish i could stop my fiance to not send it last night. Now i had to get married and file the CR-1 visa which is means my fiance has to come back here and do all this stuff and then be apart for around 12-17 months 😞😞

Did he just send it off last night? Was it by traceable mail service (certified, registered?). If so, he may be able to do a stop delivery.

[Suzanr 8]

Just now, NuestraUnion said:

Did he just send it off last night? Was it by traceable mail service (certified, registered?). If so, he may be able to do a stop delivery.

Yes, its trough post office but they said they cant stop the mail 😭😭

[Suzanr 8]

12 minutes ago, NigeriaorBust said:

  You can try to proceed with your current k1  ,  remember there are more fees before the interview , like the medical.  If you consider all that money a throw away , go for it ,  I'd say you have less than a 10% of being approved but you may get lucky.   I would just get married with all the paperwork and file a CR1 and consider the K1 a lesson learned.  The K1 really isn't faster anymore even if it does get approved the first pass, 

So are u saying that if they want to reject it, then they will reject it in the interview and not now? 

[Gregor Hanston 44]

If he sent it USPS he can put a stop to the package and have it sent back to him. It cost me about $13 US and they don't even have a clue where mine is. It's a just in case it pops up again.

 

https://retail-pi.usps.com/retailpi/actions/index.action

 

 

Edited August 7, 2018 by Gregor Hanston

[Daniela M_______ 410]

39 minutes ago, Suzanr said:

Well its not my idea idea to doing this cz i even ask my fiance if its ok or no? Or maybe we should just take the notes n the wedding pics too? But he just sent it awy. I told him to give me time to find out more info but he still send it. And yeah i know about some case where people get accepted and like i said before, i call uscis not just today but i call them like a week ago to make sure if its fine. But then i read more bad news than good news today 😕

I'm sorry but this is the exact reason why immigration process and paperwork can't be rushed. You need to have all the information and ask all the doubts before filling. Research should be done before not after.

 

Indeed this is a very bad situation, you'll be for sure rejected, and even if you withdraw it, you still paid $535 just for the rush. I would follow the advice the experienced members here already give you: withdraw the application, get married legally and apply for a spouse visa instead.

 

Symbolic ceremonies can be a real problem for immigration processes, you have to be VERY clear about the information you provide and not let a space for doubt in any way. This misunderstandings might lead even to a fraudulent suspicious by the CO later at the interview. It's better to do things the right way and disclose all the information.

 

 

[Suzanr 8]

3 minutes ago, Daniela M_______ said:

I'm sorry but this is the exact reason why immigration process and paperwork can't be rushed. You need to have all the information and ask all the doubts before filling. Research should be done before not after.

 

Indeed this is a very bad situation, you'll be for sure rejected, and even if you withdraw it, you still paid $535 just for the rush. I would follow the advice the experienced members here already give you: withdraw the application, get married legally and apply for a spouse visa instead.

 

Symbolic ceremonies can be a real problem for immigration processes, you have to be VERY clear about the information you provide and not let a space for doubt in any way. This misunderstandings might lead even to a fraudulent suspicious by the CO later at the interview. It's better to do things the right way and disclose all the information.

 

 

What does "withdrawal" mean? And what happens if i dont withdrawal the petition? Thx for your advice 

[Daniela M_______ 410]

1 minute ago, Suzanr said:

What does "withdrawal" mean? And what happens if i dont withdrawal the petition? Thx for your advice  

I think, not sure, that you can call USCIS once they receive the case and ask for a withdrawal, meaning you no longer want to keep the ongoing process.

 

I know that people who got divorce after filling or maybe if they break up (case K1) have to do this just to notify the process is no longer taking place because well the relationship ended. If you don't, then it would go its natural way and after 6-8 months you might get RFEs or a straight denial on the case (or if you are very lucky, approval but later it most likely be denied at interview). Either way the record of the filling will be available for USCIS and if you decide to file again under spouse visa, you'll have to disclosure and explain what happened with this K1 application.

 

Again I'm not sure about withdrawal process so maybe wait for more experienced comments.

[Jaquelly 1,647]

11 minutes ago, Suzanr said:

What does "withdrawal" mean? And what happens if i dont withdrawal the petition? Thx for your advice 

If you do not withdraw it, you will be forced to wait until they either approve or deny it. If they deny it, they won't let you try to fix it, you will have to let it die and then get married to file the spousal visa.

[Suzanr 8]

4 minutes ago, Daniela M_______ said:

I think, not sure, that you can call USCIS once they receive the case and ask for a withdrawal, meaning you no longer want to keep the ongoing process.

 

I know that people who got divorce after filling or maybe if they break up (case K1) have to do this just to notify the process is no longer taking place because well the relationship ended. If you don't, then it would go its natural way and after 6-8 months you might get RFEs or a straight denial on the case (or if you are very lucky, approval but later it most likely be denied at interview). Either way the record of the filling will be available for USCIS and if you decide to file again under spouse visa, you'll have to disclosure and explain what happened with this K1 application.

 

Again I'm not sure about withdrawal process so maybe wait for more experienced comments.

Ok thankyou so much

[Kiolas 103]

@Suzanr Since you (or your fiance) had already paid the fee, the worst scenario - you will get a denial of the I-129F petition (and, possibly, USCIS may acuse you of misrepresentation, as someone stated this earlier). You provided the explanation that the party was not an official party. In my opinion, you have a slim chance to get approved.

 

I agree with previous responses of VJ members that your case got complicated due to these pictures and unofficial wedding ceremony.

However, I believe you still have a chance, although very-very slim.

 

Someone asked you already here, in which country your ceremony took place? This is an important question because in some countries even unofficial marriage ceremony may be considered as marriage for USCIS.

[Suzanr 8]

Just now, Jaquelly said:

If you do not withdraw it, you will be forced to wait until they either approve or deny it. If they deny it, they won't let you try to fix it, you will have to let it die and then get married to file the spousal visa.

Oh okay now i understand. Thanks alot! ☺️☺️

[Loren Y 2,755]

If you just sent it out, stop payment on the check before it gets too the lockbox. That's where they pull the check and cash it. If the check is no good they will send the whole petition back to you for non payment. Then fix the mistake, and send it again with a good check. I would be on the phone to the bank right now to stop payment, and hopefully get the whole package returned to you.