Evidence of Relationship Required for CR-1 Visa?

[aaron2020 11,651]

2 minutes ago, volatilecerberus said:

That's the thing I'm vary wary about because of how quickly the travel ban was implemented, and how much higher the costs would be to delay the process of being together. 

This is also a very costly process to repeatedly schedule short trips for the sake of proving that we're legitimate. The US tends to be very firm about these things, and I don't mind if we have to do 1-2 trips to show to officials that we're a couple.

 

It's not a bad idea to consider, but keep in mind how the USA travel ban had quickly stopped years' worth of processing. 

The ban started March 2020.  You have had a LDR for 4 years.  Don't blame the ban for the 3 years where you didn't meet.  

[mushroomspore 3,044]

4 minutes ago, volatilecerberus said:

That's the thing I'm vary wary about because of how quickly the travel ban was implemented, and how much higher the costs would be to delay the process of being together. 

This is also a very costly process to repeatedly schedule short trips for the sake of proving that we're legitimate. The US tends to be very firm about these things, and I don't mind if we have to do 1-2 trips to show to officials that we're a couple.

 

It's not a bad idea to consider, but keep in mind how the USA travel ban had quickly stopped years' worth of processing. 

Well, it is what it is. Even without COVID, international relationships involve separation time, delays and a lot of legal research. These are federal laws, not mere "suggestions" for people to follow. Immigration records are also permanent. It is extremely important for people to fully understand the process and all its details before embarking on it. If you've been with your significant other for 4 years, then you had plenty of time before COVID to get at least 1 or 2 visits under your belt. As aaron2020 pointed out, online marriages complicate the US immigration process, not make it easier. 

[William Overbeck 10]

Just now, aaron2020 said:

To bring a spouse to the US, you would need to meet the financial requirements of the I-864.  You will have to make at least 125% of the poverty level for your family and the intending immigrant or have a Joint Sponsor who is willing to take financial responsibility for your husband (a big ask of a family member or friend).

The immigration process will cost $2,000 or more.

Before COVID, it was about $200-$300 for a roundtrip ticket from Spain to most major US cities.  

If you can't afford to meet, then you are not going to be able to help him immigrate to the US.

That's no problem with having to meet! It's just that it's a very costly process to do several travels. From how our last president implemented the travel ban, I'm more wary of how much of years' worth of K1 visas and how the approving processes have been halted. And is continuing at a very slow rate. 

 

The amount is no trifle! I'm very confident that we have the savings that we need.  We also found some airlines that'll help us with getting him over here. 

[William Overbeck 10]

Just now, mushroomspore said:

Well, it is what it is. Even without COVID, international relationships involve separation time, delays and a lot of legal research. These are federal laws, not mere "suggestions" for people to follow. Immigration records are also permanent. It is extremely important for people to fully understand the process and all its details before embarking on it. If you've been with your significant other for 4 years, then you had plenty of time before COVID to get at least 1 or 2 visits under your belt. As aaron2020 pointed out, online marriages complicate the US immigration process, not make it easier. 

I appreciate your input! I've actually said in my other posts that money was an issue while we were still getting to know each other. As marriages take time to consider, so does putting a lot of wealth into short-term trips for the sake of proving that your relationship as real as the next person on the internet isn't a bot. I'm very sure that this still would've been an issue during the beginning of those 4 years. If we did have lots of wealth as you have, I'm sure it wouldn't be an issue.  Thank the Lord, it's not the case anymore! It's a matter of knowing what requirements are opinionated or goes by the actual book. 

[aaron2020 11,651]

1 minute ago, volatilecerberus said:

That's no problem with having to meet! It's just that it's a very costly process to do several travels. From how our last president implemented the travel ban, I'm more wary of how much of years' worth of K1 visas and how the approving processes have been halted. And is continuing at a very slow rate. 

 

The amount is no trifle! I'm very confident that we have the savings that we need.  We also found some airlines that'll help us with getting him over here. 

 

 

You are coming up with nonsense excuses.  

Go meet and develop your relationship evidence to file properly as many posters have advised you.

Good luck.  

[Crazy Cat 41,899]

28 minutes ago, volatilecerberus said:

Thank you for your input though, we're going to look at the online marriage process further.

An online marriage seems to be useless for immigration since you can't file for a spousal visa until after you have been in the presence of each other. 

Edited February 24, 2021 by Lucky Cat

[aaron2020 11,651]

3 minutes ago, volatilecerberus said:

Thank the Lord, it's not the case anymore! It's a matter of knowing what requirements are opinionated or goes by the actual book. 

What are you talking about?  That makes zero sense.  

 

What every experienced posters have said is "not the case anymore?"  You know what matters?  You know what requirements are "opinionated or ges by the actual book?"  

Edited February 24, 2021 by aaron2020

[Boiler 45,557]

1 minute ago, volatilecerberus said:

I appreciate your input! I've actually said in my other posts that money was an issue while we were still getting to know each other. As marriages take time to consider, so does putting a lot of wealth into short-term trips for the sake of proving that your relationship as real as the next person on the internet isn't a bot. I'm very sure that this still would've been an issue during the beginning of those 4 years. If we did have lots of wealth as you have, I'm sure it wouldn't be an issue.  Thank the Lord, it's not the case anymore! It's a matter of knowing what requirements are opinionated or goes by the actual book. 

From Spain the obvious place to meet would be Mexico, if he wants to carry  on to the US he would need top spend 2 weeks quarantine and then can use the VWP to enter.

 

Many on here have used this or similar routes.

[William Overbeck 10]

Just now, Lucky Cat said:

An online marriage seems to be useless for immigration since you can't file for a spousal visa until after you have been in the presence of each other. 

Thanks for your input!

Just now, aaron2020 said:

What are you talking about?  That makes zero sense.  

I'm actually not sure what you're referring to? 

[Crazy Cat 41,899]

7 minutes ago, volatilecerberus said:

It's just that it's a very costly process to do several travels.

The entire immigration process is very, very costly.  In fact, it requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and.....money.  

[William Overbeck 10]

Just now, Boiler said:

From Spain the obvious place to meet would be Mexico, if he wants to carry  on to the US he would need top spend 2 weeks quarantine and then can use the VWP to enter.

 

Many on here have used this or similar routes.

Thank you for this information! You've had the most helpful reply so far.

[Crazy Cat 41,899]

4 minutes ago, volatilecerberus said:

Thank the Lord, it's not the case anymore! It's a matter of knowing what requirements are opinionated or goes by the actual book. 

What are you talking about????

[mushroomspore 3,044]

5 minutes ago, volatilecerberus said:

I appreciate your input! I've actually said in my other posts that money was an issue while we were still getting to know each other. As marriages take time to consider, so does putting a lot of wealth into short-term trips for the sake of proving that your relationship as real as the next person on the internet isn't a bot. I'm very sure that this still would've been an issue during the beginning of those 4 years. If we did have lots of wealth as you have, I'm sure it wouldn't be an issue.  Thank the Lord, it's not the case anymore! It's a matter of knowing what requirements are opinionated or goes by the actual book. 

There is no such thing as "opinionated requirements". They are all legal requirements.

[William Overbeck 10]

2 minutes ago, aaron2020 said:

 

 

You are coming up with nonsense excuses.  

Go meet and develop your relationship evidence to file properly as many posters have advised you.

Good luck.  

I'm not sure what you're talking about.

 

Have you been through this process before? 

Just now, Lucky Cat said:

The entire immigration process is very, very costly.  In fact, it requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and.....money.  

We're willing to go through with that.  I'm not sure why it's very intimidating for some. 

Just now, mushroomspore said:

There is no such thing as "opinionated requirements". They are all legal requirements.

That's valid, my dude. Most of the places that I've asked has been giving misinformation or confusing the K1/CR-1 visas together when they're different. That's why I'm also asking here, to avoid that. 

[mushroomspore 3,044]

1 minute ago, volatilecerberus said:

I'm not sure what you're talking about.

 

Have you been through this process before? 

We're willing to go through with that.  I'm not sure why it's very intimidating for some. 

That's valid, my dude. Most of the places that I've asked has been giving misinformation or confusing the K1/CR-1 visas together when they're different. That's why I'm also asking here, to avoid that. 

I strongly recommend avoiding K1 (too long and too cumbersome). Read this link: 

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