A few questions (K1 VISA)

[W199 333]

5 minutes ago, Timothy V said:

 

So what I'm hearing is that her parents could die while she is here and she would be in a position where she cannot legally leave to attend a funeral? That does change the calculus a bit. I guess my hesitation to the CR1 is I wanted to marry her here as traveling over there right now is difficult (mostly again to childcare issues x won't allow a visa for the kiddo). 

She could apply for emergency advanced parole and get that very quickly if successful..

Edited May 15, 2023 by W199

[SalishSea 17,829]

Just now, Timothy V said:

Could I do the following: 

 

Submit 192F to at least start the clock, then work on trying to get the logistics together to visit and get married? If married change to CR1. I understand the clock resets at that point again but at least that way if I am unable to marry her there quickly and or it falls through I have a buffer zone? 

Gotta talk to her too of course 🤣

I thought money was tight??

 

If you marry after filing an I-129F, you start over completely with a petition for a spouse.

[Boiler 45,505]

1 minute ago, Timothy V said:

Could I do the following: 

 

Submit 192F to at least start the clock, then work on trying to get the logistics together to visit and get married? If married change to CR1. I understand the clock resets at that point again but at least that way if I am unable to marry her there quickly and or it falls through I have a buffer zone? 

Gotta talk to her too of course 🤣

You could, I have seen quite a few people abandon the K1 process

[SalishSea 17,829]

1 minute ago, W199 said:

She could apply for emergency advanced parole and get that very quickly if successful..

That is a gamble, and can’t be relied upon at this stage in the planning process.

[Timothy V 2]

2 minutes ago, SalishSea said:

She could leave at any time, but without Advance Parole, she will have abandoned her GC process.   The K-1 visa itself is a single-entry.   You’d be starting over.

 

Do you mean that she has a child?   I must have missed that.   Having children under 21 that you want to bring would be a positive factor for K-1.

Negative I got the kiddo in this situation. 

[Timothy V 2]

4 minutes ago, SalishSea said:

I thought money was tight??

 

If you marry after filing an I-129F, you start over completely with a petition for a spouse.

It is but it's more the time off work and plane ticket that kills. Basically 3,500 USD to get over there and cover bills for two weeks. (Mortgage health insurance ECT) 

 

The bigger issue no one to watch my kiddo. My mom has lupus and is caring for a family member with aggressive cancer so her watching my daughter for 2-3 weeks is a big ask. 

Edited May 15, 2023 by Timothy V

[Timothy V 2]

My understanding is that CR1 and K1 have similar wait times. The advantage of CR-1 is cost and more benefits given quicker ?

[SalishSea 17,829]

2 minutes ago, Timothy V said:

My understanding is that CR1 and K1 have similar wait times. The advantage of CR-1 is cost and more benefits given quicker ?

Yes, because there is no adjustment of status.   She could work immediately upon arriving.

 

Your child couldn’t stay with the ex if you travelled?

[Lemonslice 4,841]

14 minutes ago, Timothy V said:

It is but it's more the time off work and plane ticket that kills. Basically 3,500 USD to get over there and cover bills for two weeks. (Mortgage health insurance ECT) 

 

The bigger issue no one to watch my kiddo. My mom has lupus and is caring for a family member with aggressive cancer so her watching my daughter for 2-3 weeks is a big ask. 

You could marry online and do a shorter visit to meet in person and be able to file.

Big wedding celebration later.

 

Having a green card on arrival is a huge plus.

[Timothy V 2]

1 minute ago, SalishSea said:

Yes, because there is no adjustment of status.   She could work immediately upon arriving.

 

Your child couldn’t stay with the ex if you travelled?

Unfortunately not, my x works on the days I usually work. Her family is not present. I think I may approach a few close friends and get a collation together. 2 weeks plus travel time could work with good coordination of multiple people.

[Timothy V 2]

4 minutes ago, Lemonslice said:

You could marry online and do a shorter visit to meet in person and be able to file.

Big wedding celebration later.

 

Having a green card on arrival is a huge plus.

A very practical approach. Goes against some my romantic notions but hell this could work. 

[Lemonslice 4,841]

1 minute ago, Timothy V said:

A very practical approach. Goes against some my romantic notions but hell this could work. 

You could still have the most romantic celebration later.  Or be the most romantic husband forever.  15 years here and I'm still getting breakfast in bed every weekend...

 

[Timothy V 2]

1 minute ago, Lemonslice said:

You could still have the most romantic celebration later.  Or be the most romantic husband forever.  15 years here and I'm still getting breakfast in bed every weekend...

 

Thank you for this 😊. Seriously, thank you all for helping me plan this! 

[Timothy V 2]

I looked at USCIS website and its listing similar wait to times to the K1 visa process. My question is the fact that I will only be able to visit my wife sporadically going to count against me? Will they view this as "not a real marriage." The logistical factors prevent me living in the Philippines and or staying very long when I visit. So i would hate to marry her then get denied based on the above listed reasons (logistics, $$$ ect). 

[SalishSea 17,829]

3 minutes ago, Timothy V said:

I looked at USCIS website and its listing similar wait to times to the K1 visa process. My question is the fact that I will only be able to visit my wife sporadically going to count against me? Will they view this as "not a real marriage." The logistical factors prevent me living in the Philippines and or staying very long when I visit. So i would hate to marry her then get denied based on the above listed reasons (logistics, $$$ ect). 

Not much of an issue for Philippines, AFAIK.   It is a big problem for other consulates.