Submit I-129F now or later

[BryanN 2]

Hi All!

 

My (beneficiary) fiancee (Filipina) is currently living and working in UAE.  We met in Dubai recently.

 

She will move back to Philippines late this year.  We would like to start the K-1 process (ie, file I-129F) now (ASAP), but are uncertain if her moving from UAE to Philippines after filing I-129F would cause complications/problems, or not.

 

Thanks for any advice you can provide.

 

Bryan

Edited June 13, 2021 by BryanN

[Just Paul 4,595]

Not an issue to file now.   Just know that you will need to get a police report fro UAE eventually.

[powerpuff 6,626]

Have you considered filing for spousal visa instead? With the current backlog for K-1s from the year+ they haven’t been processed is going to take forever to clear. 

[BryanN 2]

3 hours ago, Paul & Mary said:

Not an issue to file now.   Just know that you will need to get a police report fro UAE eventually.

Thanks!

2 hours ago, powerpuff said:

Have you considered filing for spousal visa instead? With the current backlog for K-1s from the year+ they haven’t been processed is going to take forever to clear. 

Thanks!  We will take a look at that option.

[BryanN 2]

4 hours ago, Paul & Mary said:

Not an issue to file now.   Just know that you will need to get a police report fro UAE eventually.

Follow on question(s)...  so, would we need to worry about timing of the K-1 process vs timing of her move, to make sure the K-1 packet wouldn't go to UAE for processing?  Or, is there some (file update) mechanism to advise the agencies of these details?  Or, would we include some comments (e.g., will be relocating to Philippines on/about mm/dd/yy date) in the I-129F filing somewhere?

 

It just isn't clear to me how to make sure everything aligns, timing-wise, given that the I-129F would contain her UAE address, which will only be accurate for about the next ~5-6 months.

 

Sorry for the 20 questions...  just trying to get a grasp on this would play out, and/or how we would communicate, to make sure packet would be routed to proper embassy.

 

Thanks again!

[Just Paul 4,595]

K1s are pretty backed up right now so if the intention is Manila - I wouldn't worry about that.  You can specify in the I-129F where she intends to interview.  And you can change that if wanted.

[SalishSea 17,771]

14 minutes ago, BryanN said:

will only be accurate for about the next ~5-6 months.

Nothing will happen even with the petition during that timeframe.  There are people with approved petitions who have been waiting over one year for an interview.  You've got a long road ahead.

[BryanN 2]

11 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

K1s are pretty backed up right now so if the intention is Manila - I wouldn't worry about that.  You can specify in the I-129F where she intends to interview.  And you can change that if wanted.

Yeah, I was thinking that it could be quite a while.  Thanks for the additional details!

[BryanN 2]

8 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Nothing will happen even with the petition during that timeframe.  There are people with approved petitions who have been waiting over one year for an interview.  You've got a long road ahead.

Yes, unfortunately, we thought it would be a long road ahead, hence why we want to get the clock (process) started now, and not to wait.

 

Thanks!

[Arsalan111 28]

6 hours ago, BryanN said:

Hi All!

 

My (beneficiary) fiancee (Filipina) is currently living and working in UAE.  We met in Dubai recently.

 

She will move back to Philippines late this year.  We would like to start the K-1 process (ie, file I-129F) now (ASAP), but are uncertain if her moving from UAE to Philippines after filing I-129F would cause complications/problems, or not.

 

Thanks for any advice you can provide.

 

Bryan

There was a case for November filer because i filed in November 2020 too, Well, that was just like yours, fiancee in UAE but Pilipino, she has her interview today in UAE, That's how fast her process was cause UAE embassy don't have backlogs, cant say about Philippines

[Scott-Ilyn 81]

Can your fiancée renew her contract in UAE? If you don’t want to wait a very long time in the Philippines, that would probably be the quickest option.

[JT1990 7]

You'd have to notify them that you're changing countries for the interview, and I believe the Philippines has many K1 visa applicants. If at all possible, try to get it done in the UAE while she lives there.

 

Not your question, but I'd recommend you get your UAE police report while still in the country. You can request it online using the Dubai Police website while still a resident, but once your visa is cancelled you will have to provide fingerprints at the UAE embassy in your home country and wait up to several weeks to get your cert.

[Mike E 11,739]

12 hours ago, BryanN said:

 

Thanks!  We will take a look at that option.

You can file I-129F now and if you change your mind and get married, you can file I-130 and withdraw the I-129F.  I would file I-129F now.  

[Ed&Midori1031 330]

19 hours ago, BryanN said:

Hi All!

 

My (beneficiary) fiancee (Filipina) is currently living and working in UAE.  We met in Dubai recently.

 

She will move back to Philippines late this year.  We would like to start the K-1 process (ie, file I-129F) now (ASAP), but are uncertain if her moving from UAE to Philippines after filing I-129F would cause complications/problems, or not.

 

Thanks for any advice you can provide.

 

Bryan

File as fast as you can.  Highly recommended for your fiance to get a police report from UAE prior to her moving back to PI. 

[BryanN 2]

Wow!  Lots of great comments and suggestions!  Thanks All!

 

Re: Philippines interview vs UAE interview... By having her move back to Philippines, we were thinking we would be removing one potential complicating factor (i.e., work contract).  But, if there is a substantial difference in overall time to complete K-1 process... we might have to reconsider.

 

Re: UAE police report...  thanks for the tips/comments!

 

Thanks again all!