K-1 STUCK FOR INTERVIEW

[HannaAT 2]

Hi guys,

 

How are you doing while you expect for embassies to open and have your interview? It has affect my relationship so much, I came to the point where I broke up with my american boyfriend and he decided convice me of not doing it but honestly this is the worst. Plus, we haven't been able to visit each other because the financial situation right know is not good to pay for the ticket,  we rather save that money for our future plans.

 

Is there any other way we can get married and be together faster than through K-1? We thought about getting married in my country but we would have to start a process all over again and wait at least 1 year to finally be together. 

 

This is driving us crazy. 

 

[JEulian 2]

Hi Hanna, 

If you get married in your country you will not be able to adjust status based on a K1 visa, you will have to start a process for a family based green card and it will take 12-15 months... So short answer, your best option is to wait for your interview. 

 

I understand the frustration I am exactly at the same position. 

[NancyNguyen 1,658]

This is a challenge for a real long distance relationship, if you can't be patient, you need to consider your relationship. This is only first start of immigration journey. At this time of pandemic, spousal visa is not guaranteed any faster, if not slower.

 

Edited August 11, 2020 by NancyNguyen

[JeanneAdil 6,606]

and it very much depends on your country as some embassies are hard and do not approve K1 and the people end up getting married and doing CR1 

so,  letting this VJ community know your country and embassy is important

the best advice here is from the people going thru the same embassy as you will go thru 

[Boiler 45,874]

How long would it take him to move to your country?

[SmallTownPA 72]

3 hours ago, HannaAT said:

Plus, we haven't been able to visit each other because the financial situation right know is not good to pay for the ticket,  we rather save that money for our future plans.

No one is able to visit anyone.  Very few K1 are being processed (although a some are).  This is not USCIS picking on you, everyone is in the same boat. 

 

The majority of people are still working.  I actually have two jobs now because I want MORE money.  Where I work, the company has given out TWO $300 bonuses, all overtime is double time, and an additional 40 hours of holiday was granted.  I am expecting a huge bonus soon because (wait for it) I SHOWED UP FOR WORK.  I'm 50 and my only co-morbidity is weight.  I was in HK and Vn in Feb 2020 and in Shenyang and Yiwu in Sept, 2019 so I most likely have had the virus, although I don't care to be tested.

 

I drive for GrubHub 15 hours a week and the number of shops/businesses with HELP WANTED sign's is ridiculous.  If you are not making money, you are not trying. 

 

So your American boyfriend needs to GO TO WORK, save, and once travel opens (Sept seems like a possibility) get a ticket to see you.  I plan on being on the first scheduled flight from JFK->SGN once the list it.

 

Now is the PERFECT time to not only save, but make crazy money.  Seriously.  Tell your boyfriend to get a 2nd or 3rd job and make some crazy money.

Edited August 11, 2020 by SmallTownPA

[HannaAT 2]

6 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

and it very much depends on your country as some embassies are hard and do not approve K1 and the people end up getting married and doing CR1 

so,  letting this VJ community know your country and embassy is important

the best advice here is from the people going thru the same embassy as you will go thru 

Thank you. My country is Dominican Republic. 

[HannaAT 2]

3 hours ago, SmallTownPA said:

No one is able to visit anyone.  Very few K1 are being processed (although a some are).  This is not USCIS picking on you, everyone is in the same boat. 

 

The majority of people are still working.  I actually have two jobs now because I want MORE money.  Where I work, the company has given out TWO $300 bonuses, all overtime is double time, and an additional 40 hours of holiday was granted.  I am expecting a huge bonus soon because (wait for it) I SHOWED UP FOR WORK.  I'm 50 and my only co-morbidity is weight.  I was in HK and Vn in Feb 2020 and in Shenyang and Yiwu in Sept, 2019 so I most likely have had the virus, although I don't care to be tested.

 

I drive for GrubHub 15 hours a week and the number of shops/businesses with HELP WANTED sign's is ridiculous.  If you are not making money, you are not trying. 

 

So your American boyfriend needs to GO TO WORK, save, and once travel opens (Sept seems like a possibility) get a ticket to see you.  I plan on being on the first scheduled flight from JFK->SGN once the list it.

 

Now is the PERFECT time to not only save, but make crazy money.  Seriously.  Tell your boyfriend to get a 2nd or 3rd job and make some crazy money.

We were already approved by USCI, we are just waiting for the final interview. 

 

 He already have 2 jobs! And WE CAN FLIGHT because his US airports are open and mines too, the thing is his jobs won't give him OFF days. 

[HannaAT 2]

5 hours ago, Boiler said:

How long would it take him to move to your country?

What you mean? He won't move here because he doesn't know the language and couldn't be able to find a job. Also, the process so he could be resident here is also expensive and long as well

[Boiler 45,874]

52 minutes ago, HannaAT said:

What you mean? He won't move here because he doesn't know the language and couldn't be able to find a job. Also, the process so he could be resident here is also expensive and long as well

Well to move to my Country is pretty quick so always worth considering the other option.

[Hunkydory97 10]

The stress of waiting can be intense I know that first hand. It also doesn’t help sometimes the news and things can make you go crazy. However, if it’s just the interview part be patient this is a true test if you guys can handle stress thrown your way. As like others have said this is just the start there’s a lot to come after. Good luck ! 

[Trutta 103]

Our embassy has been open a month, but it doesn't matter if USCIS doesn't process the application and send it to them.

[HRQX 4,145]

7 hours ago, HannaAT said:

And WE CAN FLIGHT because his US airports are open and mines too

Have you tried applying for a tourist visa in the past? So that you can at least visit him while you wait. In June 2020, Santo Domingo issued the most US tourist visas in the World!!! https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Statistics/Non-Immigrant-Statistics/MonthlyNIVIssuances/June 2020 - NIV Issuances by Post and Visa Class.pdf 2289 tourist visas

Edited August 12, 2020 by HRQX

[Angela & Brendon 160]

It sounds like you guys are at the final hurdle, so I would advise hanging in there as you probably won't have a super long time to wait. My fiancé and I are in a similar position and I know how mentally draining the whole thing is. Hold in a little longer and I think in the long run you'll be happier you waited. 

[HannaAT 2]

6 hours ago, HRQX said:

Have you tried applying for a tourist visa in the past? So that you can at least visit him while you wait. In June 2020, Santo Domingo issued the most US tourist visas in the World!!! https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Statistics/Non-Immigrant-Statistics/MonthlyNIVIssuances/June 2020 - NIV Issuances by Post and Visa Class.pdf 2289 tourist visas

Thank you! I do have the tourist visa, one less problem.