k1 visa vietnam red flag only 4 months before getting engaged

[luckytxn 2,264]

On 8/18/2019 at 5:54 AM, cyclone27 said:

Engagement ceremony no big deal in Vietnam. 

 

I’d say it was very quick from meet to enagement, but you plan on a few more visits so more FaceTime certainly helps. Curious why the rush?

 

You should  prepare a family tree for both you and your fiancé - more than likely they will ask for it.

 

On 8/18/2019 at 5:18 PM, axlaxl said:

Thanks everyone for all the inputs regarding my concern.

There was no separation, just an abrupt divorce the day I found out my ex-wife cheated on me for the third time.  So I ended it to save me the headache later on.

So everyone thinks that the speeds of the proposal (2 months) and the actual engagement ceremony (4 months) were rather short and quick? I did explain in the narrative I included in K1 form that it was a hasty decision but a sound one because we both love each other for our mirrored personalities and we both experienced the trauma of being cheated on by our previous spouses.  Btw, I did not file K1 petition until August after my third trip to VN if that helps the situation, which is 8 months after knowing my fiancee.  Also for the third trip which my son traveled with me to VN and where we all got along really well with each other including my fiancee's son, lots of pictures were taken with the 4 of us at different locations.  I'm hopeful that the adjudicator will focus more on the time all four of all spent with each other during the visit and focus less on the speed of our relationship.    

Anyway, I would hate it if my case became weak due to the speed of the proposal and the engagement ceremony.  It's bad judgment for two people who are in love to slow things down on purpose just for the sake of successfully applying for K1 visa even though we are sure of our feelings for each other.  I also plan to make 2 more trips to VN before the interview if that helps enforce the nature of our genuine relationship.  I also plan to be at the interview with my fiancee.   

 

On a side note, for the petition, the new revised 11/7/2018 stated that I was to submit only 1 copy of passport photo, which I did just that.  But I heard that 2 copies were required.  Would I get RFE for this for not submitting 2 copies of passport photos?  Does USCIS currently still allow petitioners to submit RFE like before because I read somewhere that said RFE will only be issued at the discretion of the adjudicator and that adjudicator can reject the petition without issuing RFE?  Any input is appreciated.  

My wife and I had a similar timeline in that we met and soon after engaged and met even sooner I put in a K-1. We had an engagement party as we had to for the family and it was expected. This was all about 10 years ago though. It seems that you both will be together a bit more than we did so that is good. Just keep lots of proof and take lots of pics. Definitely take Cyclones advice and prepare the family tree for both families. Good luck.

Edited August 21, 2019 by luckytxn

[axlaxl 0]

Luckytxn,

What info do I include on the family tree?  Phone numbers and addresses of my relatives and sisters and parents in USA and Vietnam?  Same with my fiancee? Does the Family tree need to be notarized?  The family tree is for the interview stage right? Thanks.  

[luckytxn 2,264]

On 8/21/2019 at 2:20 PM, axlaxl said:

Luckytxn,

What info do I include on the family tree?  Phone numbers and addresses of my relatives and sisters and parents in USA and Vietnam?  Same with my fiancee? Does the Family tree need to be notarized?  The family tree is for the interview stage right? Thanks.  

I didn't need one but that seems correct. This is just a proactive action just in case if after the interview they give a blue sheet asking for one. Just trying to stay one step ahead. I personally think you will be fine as it seems you are doing everything right so far.