Filing K1 visa (merged topics)

[JL08 0]

Hello, 

My boyfriend (we have known each other for 7 yts) and I will be meeting in december in the PHILIPPINES for the first time. And he is planning to bring me to US by K1 visa.

 

Im currently working here in SINGAPORE for more than 2 yrs.

 

I just want to know what are chances of getting approved if we apply here in singapore than in the philippines.

 

What are the things we shoulf take note off.

sorry all new to this

 

thank you very much 😊

[Just Paul 4,595]

You can interview in Singapore if you will still have legal status there.  Not a big issue.

[JL08 0]

3 hours ago, Paul & Mary said:

You can interview in Singapore if you will still have legal status there.  Not a big issue.

Will it be easier to apply here in SG than the philippines ?

[Just Paul 4,595]

3 hours ago, JL08 said:

Will it be easier to apply here in SG than the philippines ?

It shouldn't be easier, rather you have to meet both the requirements of the Singapore Embassy and the Philippine Embassy (like a cenomar).  The good news is you can avoid the Philippine's CFO class.

[JL08 0]

Hello 

My bf is just wondering if filing K1 visa in the philippines would make the process faster or it would be the same if he file in the US. He will be visiting for the first time in december.

Im working in Singapore so i would prefer the interview will be in SG.

 

Any thoughts?

[Hank_ 9,174]

1 minute ago, JL08 said:

Hello 

My bf is just wondering if filing K1 visa in the philippines would make the process faster or it would be the same if he file in the US. He will be visiting for the first time in december.

Im working in Singapore so i would prefer the interview will be in SG.

 

Any thoughts?

K-1 I-129F petition can only be filed in the USA by a USC .. what country your process your actual visa application has no bearing.

 

Being you are working in Singapore it would make sense for you to complete the application there, once the petition has been approved at USCIS.

[Falcon Cara 378]

37 minutes ago, JL08 said:

Hello 

My bf is just wondering if filing K1 visa in the philippines would make the process faster or it would be the same if he file in the US. He will be visiting for the first time in december.

Im working in Singapore so i would prefer the interview will be in SG.

 

Any thoughts?

First time visiting the Philippines in December or first time meeting you in person in December?

[cywrainide 21]

1. File the visa after you have met (if it is the first time you are going to meet.) as it is a requirement to have met at least once within two years of filing. And also be sure with each other that you would want to file for a K1

 

2. Your Fiance cannot file the K1 in the Philippines unless he is there on a permanent residency through direct consular filing, it makes the most legal sense for him to file it from the United States. If not done through direct consular filing (which cannot be done if he doesn't 'reside' in the PH), you need to mail the packet to an american address which would obviously cost more in mailing fees from the PH compared to mailing it domestically in the US 

 

3. Once filing the packet and if you have stated that your current residence is in Singapore, the case will be routed to the USEM in Singapore for you to continue the rest of your case

 

Good luck!

[Hank_ 9,174]

9 minutes ago, cywrainide said:

1. File the visa after you have met (if it is the first time you are going to meet.) as it is a requirement to have met at least once within two years of filing. And also be sure with each other that you would want to file for a K1

 

2. Your Fiance cannot file the K1 in the Philippines unless he is there on a permanent residency through direct consular filing, it makes the most legal sense for him to file it from the United States. If not done through direct consular filing (which cannot be done if he doesn't 'reside' in the PH), you need to mail the packet to an american address which would obviously cost more in mailing fees from the PH compared to mailing it domestically in the US 

 

3. Once filing the packet and if you have stated that your current residence is in Singapore, the case will be routed to the USEM in Singapore for you to continue the rest of your case

 

Good luck!

 

 

Note: Form I-129F cannot be filed at a U.S. Embassy, Consulate, or USCIS office abroad.

[JL08 0]

52 minutes ago, cywrainide said:

1. File the visa after you have met (if it is the first time you are going to meet.) as it is a requirement to have met at least once within two years of filing. And also be sure with each other that you would want to file for a K1

 

2. Your Fiance cannot file the K1 in the Philippines unless he is there on a permanent residency through direct consular filing, it makes the most legal sense for him to file it from the United States. If not done through direct consular filing (which cannot be done if he doesn't 'reside' in the PH), you need to mail the packet to an american address which would obviously cost more in mailing fees from the PH compared to mailing it domestically in the US 

 

3. Once filing the packet and if you have stated that your current residence is in Singapore, the case will be routed to the USEM in Singapore for you to continue the rest of your case

 

Good luck!

Thank you very much 😊

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 hour ago, cywrainide said:

1. File the visa after you have met (if it is the first time you are going to meet.) as it is a requirement to have met at least once within two years of filing. And also be sure with each other that you would want to file for a K1

 

2. Your Fiance cannot file the K1 in the Philippines unless he is there on a permanent residency through direct consular filing, it makes the most legal sense for him to file it from the United States. If not done through direct consular filing (which cannot be done if he doesn't 'reside' in the PH), you need to mail the packet to an american address which would obviously cost more in mailing fees from the PH compared to mailing it domestically in the US 

 

3. Once filing the packet and if you have stated that your current residence is in Singapore, the case will be routed to the USEM in Singapore for you to continue the rest of your case

 

Good luck!

The abbreviation for the US Embassy in Manila is USEM and is NOT the signifier for the US Embassy in Singapore.

[payxibka 10,045]

31 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

The abbreviation for the US Embassy in Manila is USEM and is NOT the signifier for the US Embassy in Singapore.

In this forum,  but it can be US EMbassy generically in other forums 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

27 minutes ago, payxibka said:

In this forum,  but it can be US EMbassy generically in other forums 

That I have yet to see. It's confusing at best. Every embassy has a signifier like the Philippines.  

[payxibka 10,045]

17 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

That I have yet to see. It's confusing at best. Every embassy has a signifier like the Philippines.  

What is the signifier for Moscow?  USEM?

[Talako 785]

33 minutes ago, payxibka said:

What is the signifier for Moscow?  USEM?

There are at least 18 more like that:  Muscat, Minsk, Manama, Madrid...  

Edited July 25, 2019 by Talako