cr1 CR1 rejection probability

[ovi666 7]

Hello everyone. A friend of mine (Pakistani citizen) hooked up online on a dating platform with an Amrican citizen (Somali born, moved to US in 96) some 10 days ago. Things moved quickly for them and now and the girl is coming to Pakistan at the end of april to get married.

 

His question is that how much is the probability in his scenario that his CR1 visa will get rejected? And what can he do to minimize this happening?

[Liam2021 582]

10 minutes ago, Ovais KHAN said:

some 10 days ago. Things moved quickly for them and now and the girl is coming to Pakistan at the end of april to get married

They decided to get married after getting to know each other online only 10 days? This will not looking good in any circumstance.

[Boiler 45,359]

Take their time?

[ovi666 7]

7 minutes ago, Liam2021 said:

They decided to get married after getting to know each other online only 10 days? This will not looking good in any circumstance.

What would you recommend?

6 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Take their time?

Shes gonnna come to Pakistan at the end of April yesh

[Crazy Cat 41,634]

31 minutes ago, Ovais KHAN said:

Hello everyone. A friend of mine (Pakistani citizen) hooked up online on a dating platform with an Amrican citizen (Somali born, moved to US in 96) some 10 days ago. Things moved quickly for them and now and the girl is coming to Pakistan at the end of april to get married.

 

His question is that how much is the probability in his scenario that his CR1 visa will get rejected? And what can he do to minimize this happening?

Not a wise decision to get married on the first visit to Pakistan....or anywhere. Something seems odd here.  This case is starting with big red flags.  

Edited March 22, 2021 by Lucky Cat

[Boiler 45,359]

Plenty of visits, plenty of time together, usual stuff.

[Leah Mbugua 0]

will definitely not look good on paper

[neca 166]

17 hours ago, Ovais KHAN said:

And what can he do to minimize this happening?

As others have said, he'll want to spend more time with her. You can look up other peoples' experiences here on the forums, it's a great place to see what works and what hasn't. Something like this doesn't seem like it's going to work, unfortunately.

 

A longer relationship where they have more ties to each other and have visited each other multiple times/have done more things together is a place to start.

[SalishSea 17,751]

18 hours ago, Ovais KHAN said:

Hello everyone. A friend of mine (Pakistani citizen) hooked up online on a dating platform with an Amrican citizen (Somali born, moved to US in 96) some 10 days ago. Things moved quickly for them and now and the girl is coming to Pakistan at the end of april to get married.

 

His question is that how much is the probability in his scenario that his CR1 visa will get rejected? And what can he do to minimize this happening?

Highly likely it will be denied after perhaps years in AP.  And rightly so.

 

Sorry, but marrying someone you "hooked up with online on a dating platform" after ten days SCREAMS green card fraud.

[davidvs 337]

10 days of talking online and they want to get married? I'm sorry, but that makes zero sense. 

Edited March 23, 2021 by davidvs

[Pat&Vince 97]

21 hours ago, Ovais KHAN said:

Hello everyone. A friend of mine (Pakistani citizen) hooked up online on a dating platform with an Amrican citizen (Somali born, moved to US in 96) some 10 days ago. Things moved quickly for them and now and the girl is coming to Pakistan at the end of april to get married.

 

His question is that how much is the probability in his scenario that his CR1 visa will get rejected? And what can he do to minimize this happening?

 

"asking for a friend"  Hmmm, for realz?

 

Joking aside, as well as cultural traditions aside, this won't look very good in the eye of an immigration officer reviewing the case, to be blunt with you. (see responses above)

 

Anyway, best of luck to you (and or your friend)

 

[LBX 44]

On 3/22/2021 at 2:13 PM, Ovais KHAN said:

Hello everyone. A friend of mine (Pakistani citizen) hooked up online on a dating platform with an Amrican citizen (Somali born, moved to US in 96) some 10 days ago. Things moved quickly for them and now and the girl is coming to Pakistan at the end of april to get married.

 

His question is that how much is the probability in his scenario that his CR1 visa will get rejected? And what can he do to minimize this happening?

About a year ago, while visiting my wife, I had to get my passport renewed at the US Embassy and overheard a visa interview of a guy that married a USC after hocking up on FaceBook.  I believe they got married after 6 months on her first trip to Ghana.  The CO wasn't buying it was a genuine relationship - DENIED.

 

Your friend has two big RED FLAGS.

 

1.  Marriage after less that 2 months of meeting.  - While that can happen, we all know it takes time to know someone.  I have seen some argue that love does strange things  but personally, I don't really think the CO's are interested in whether a couple loves each other.  Rather, they are more focused on if the marriage is genuine.  It's hard to prove a genuine marriage after such a short period and in fact, the US uses a 2 year timeline to feel comfortable about a marriage. That's why you get a conditional approval if your marriage is under 2 years.

 

2. They met online. - Nothing wrong with that in and of itself.  But that in combination of deciding to get married after 10 days of knowing each other "online" means he will have to overcome the question as to whether he was fishing for any USC he could catch to get to the US.

 

So your friend has to answer - How he will prove his 10 day online romance was real enough to lead to marriage in a month?  And he already knows it will be difficult to prove that's why you are here asking.  He is not even married yet and he is worrying about his prospects of getting a visa approved.  If it doesn't feel right then the chances of denial will be high.   

 

Like others stated I think the likelihood is very high that their application will be denied or be in AP for awhile until immigrations is comfortable that enough time has passed to prove the marriage is genuine. 

 

My advise - they should take their time.   Let his wife-to-be visit a couple of times - meet his family, take pictures, spend time together and get to know each other and build a story, because that's what the CO will be looking for during the interview.  A "properly done" genuine marriage is hardly difficult to prove. 

 

But it's their decision - there are always surprises.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

[pm5k 129]

On 3/23/2021 at 10:44 AM, Pat&Vince said:

 

"asking for a friend"  Hmmm, for realz?

 

 

 

  

On 3/24/2021 at 5:31 PM, LBX said:

 

 

Your friend has two big RED FLAGS.

 

 

 

In another post, the OP says it is his wife.  So obviously one of the posts is not accurate

Edited June 25, 2021 by pm5k
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