6months into K1, thinking of switching to Spouse Visa ...

[Mike E 11,739]

6 hours ago, GinoNiña said:

 Also while awaiting for the visa, its a good gesture to send monetary help once  in a  while to your  fiancee.

 

 

Transfers of money between the K-1 fiancée and the citizen petitioner can sometimes lead to accusations of fraud.  DoS and/or USCIS can question if either party is going the process for sake of a genuine relationship or for monetary gain.  

[MeG@Am 110]

We are 16 month into our K1 visa application.  We haven't gotten our approval yet.  If we were in your case, we would have changed to spousal visa instead.  It's a much better visa.  We only did the K1 because the time we applied, the processing time is 6-8 months.  I wish we had a crystal ball that time.  LOL

[bolero_pa 34]

I’ve successfully navigated two K1 visas. I wouldn’t switch. It’s always about patience. Assembling a new packet, all the forms and fees, and in the end it only complicates everything. 
 

Also, getting married in the Philippines is never a good idea, especially for women. With no legal avenues for simple divorce, women are screwed. Best avoid Filipino bureaucracy as much as possible as it’s always a nightmare. 

[Palawan 131]

2 hours ago, bolero_pa said:

I’ve successfully navigated two K1 visas. I wouldn’t switch. It’s always about patience. Assembling a new packet, all the forms and fees, and in the end it only complicates everything. 
 

Also, getting married in the Philippines is never a good idea, especially for women. With no legal avenues for simple divorce, women are screwed. Best avoid Filipino bureaucracy as much as possible as it’s always a nightmare. 

Agreed.........

[Ontarkie 14,226]

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