K1 visa I thought they took in order !

[payxibka 10,047]

3 minutes ago, GaryK said:

Ok, now I understand what you mean.  However, why would a short courtship not be vetted closely by the uscis?  Isn't it part of their process to confirm the validity of the relationship?  If I meet Sally for 15 minutes, propose and she accepts and then I submit a petition, that isn't going to raise the antennae of the uscis even a little?  Versus, say, a relationship that has lasted a year or more?

 

I am not suggesting an outright denial here but I have to think the uscis might take some extra time looking at a two week relationship.  They might even take a longer look at a two week relationship and there is a significant age difference (ex:  she's 18, he's 60).

They do none of that.  That is the consulates job.  The USCIS simply adjudicates eligibility to apply.  As an aside, how would the USCIS know that you are only in a 2 week relationship?  

 

FWIW, I am not far from your age difference example 

Edited April 17, 2019 by payxibka

[Rusk Marcotte 20]

Now we have been dating 7 months ! We waited 3 before starting process ! 

[Cryssiekins 976]

1 minute ago, Rusk Marcotte said:

Now we have been dating 7 months ! We waited 3 before starting process ! 

You’re still going to be waiting for some time.  No part of this process is fast, or cheap.  Having patience is going to be important.  

[Rusk Marcotte 20]

42 minutes ago, stacyt said:

We have all been waiting, some longer than others...having previous marriages, children, other dependents, and millions of other factors can make the wait longer. Last year it was 8-10 months of wait. I've done it in 8 months total and that was pretty fast. You've filed not so long ago...if anything,  you will need a lot of patience, because here is some news for you: once you two get married, you need to file EAD and Advance Travel Parole, along with Green card. Your wife will not be able to travel outside the country before she has her EAD/AP, which is about 7 months waiting time. GC comes I about 1+ year for most of us. So it's just a beginning my friend  

Yes but once here and she starts working time will fly we will be together that’s all that matters ! 

[payxibka 10,047]

Just now, Rusk Marcotte said:

Yes but once here and she starts working time will fly we will be together that’s all that matters ! 

Have a plan for the time frame from entry to EAD, it drove my ex "inansane" and I mean that literally not figuratively 

[geowrian 22,338]

12 minutes ago, Rusk Marcotte said:

I am 61years old she is 48 yrs old ! She has 2 grown children the youngest is 16 yrs old ! They are going to tell me who I love ! Bullshit ! I know what my feelings are ! I feel her feelings for me !

Nobody is telling you who you love or not. But USCIS and DOS will determine the petitioner's eligibility to petition and the beneficiary's eligibility for a visa. These are separate matters (love and immigration).

 

11 minutes ago, GaryK said:

Ok, now I understand what you mean.  However, why would a short courtship not be vetted closely by the uscis?  Isn't it part of their process to confirm the validity of the relationship?  If I meet Sally for 15 minutes, propose and she accepts and then I submit a petition, that isn't going to raise the antennae of the uscis even a little?  Versus, say, a relationship that has lasted a year or more?

 

I am not suggesting an outright denial here but I have to think the uscis might take some extra time looking at a two week relationship.  They might even take a longer look at a two week relationship and there is a significant age difference (ex:  she's 18, he's 60).

USCIS does not review the validity of the relationship for an I-129F. No relationship evidence is even requested with the petition (check the instructions...nothing is requested). They are just reviewing the petitioner's eligibility under the law to petition the beneficiary.

DOS handles visas, which will assess eligibility for the visa, including the validity of the relationship.

Note that this is separate from providing relationship evidence with the petition ("frontloading"), which may or may not be useful at the embassy stage to assist in making any determination for the visa.

Edited April 17, 2019 by geowrian

[Rusk Marcotte 20]

I am not complaining I was just trying to figure how this works and why some get pulled before others ! Are they do 4-5 at a time to pull records and see that everything is in order ! Then when they get all the info back make a decision and forward it on

[payxibka 10,047]

1 minute ago, Rusk Marcotte said:

I am not complaining I was just trying to figure how this works and why some get pulled before others ! Are they do 4-5 at a time to pull records and see that everything is in order ! Then when they get all the info back make a decision and forward it on

Some they can clear immediately and make a decision,  others require additional procedures and they make the needed inquiries and move on until they get a response 

[stacyt 209]

21 minutes ago, Rusk Marcotte said:

Yes but once here and she starts working time will fly we will be together that’s all that matters ! 

Totally agree, the time will fly. You have mentioned that she will want to visit her daughter. She won't be able to do so for about 7 months after you apply. She won't be able to work either. 

 

Also, all I'm saying about red flags is that the more things there is to look into, the longer it may take. Kids, divorces, short meetings etc. May delay things, especially if 2 or more factors combined. 

[Rusk Marcotte 20]

2 minutes ago, stacyt said:

Totally agree, the time will fly. You have mentioned that she will want to visit her daughter. She won't be able to do so for about 7 months after you apply. She won't be able to work either. 

 

Also, all I'm saying about red flags is that the more things there is to look into, the longer it may take. Kids, divorces, short meetings etc. May delay things, especially if 2 or more factors combined. 

Well the divorces have been a long time ! I know I will file for her green card , early parole and to work all at once ! So if it’s 7 months that’s fine 

[Islandlifer 30]

I was approved in less than 3 months lol

[payxibka 10,047]

3 minutes ago, stacyt said:

 

Also, all I'm saying about red flags is that the more things there is to look into, the longer it may take. Kids, divorces, short meetings etc. May delay things, especially if 2 or more factors combined. 

How?  Please explain further 

[stacyt 209]

Just now, payxibka said:

How?  Please explain further 

Being divorced, especially both people means having appropriate documents to show that divorce has been legally finalized by the time of dating/proposal - takes time.

Kids mean additional dependants - additional check of financial eligibility.

Proposing after a few days of meeting means an additional check of secondary evidence to make sure the relationship is real. 

 

The more straightforward the case is, the smoother it goes (from all I've seen). I may be mistaken - would love to hear everyone's input.

[Rusk Marcotte 20]

How because we will do things and enjoy our time together ! 

[Rusk Marcotte 20]

1 minute ago, stacyt said:

Being divorced, especially both people means having appropriate documents to show that divorce has been legally finalized by the time of dating/proposal - takes time.

Kids mean additional dependants - additional check of financial eligibility.

Proposing after a few days of meeting means an additional check of secondary evidence to make sure the relationship is real. 

 

The more straightforward the case is, the smoother it goes (from all I've seen). I may be mistaken - would love to hear everyone's input.

One child is 24 yrs old the other is 16 yrs old and graduates next month ! Money is not a issue ! Only one child can come ! So they have no reason to hold it up after they check everything!