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Is living with your partner a red flag for K-1 visa?

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RaiRuq   0

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My fiance and I filed back in June for a K-1 and just got our I-129F approved a week back. Now in the process of DQ but I just have a slight worry. My fiance is in the UK, and I joined him in November to complete my Masters in the UK. I hold a 1-year student visa in the UK, and my program ends in September. But that means that we have been virtually living together for the past 3 months. My Affidavit of Support is going to be joint with my parents since I'm domiciled under them and paid the most recent taxes as their dependant. We haven't gotten married, and our plan was to have our ceremony in the US right after my course ended. Would the Embassy say something about this?

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There is no "DQ" for K-1s.  NVC will assign a DOS case number, then forward the case to the consulate.  Living together is not a red flag. If anything, it shows more time together. 

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Crazy Cat   41,814

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16 minutes ago, RaiRuq said:

My Affidavit of Support is going to be joint with my parents since I'm domiciled under them and paid the most recent taxes as their dependant.

I have never heard of doing it like that....

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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RaiRuq   0

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1 minute ago, Crazy Cat said:

I have never heard of doing it like that....

Its form I-864A. This is what is listed under USCIS https://www.uscis.gov/i-864a.

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3 minutes ago, RaiRuq said:

Its form I-864A. This is what is listed under USCIS https://www.uscis.gov/i-864a.

That is not applicable for fiancé visas. That is for spousal visas. 
 

K1 needs I-134.

 

 

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Crazy Cat   41,814

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4 minutes ago, RaiRuq said:

Its form I-864A. This is what is listed under USCIS https://www.uscis.gov/i-864a.

You are mixing up the K-1 process with the spousal visa process.  Have you read the K-1 guides here on Visa Journey?

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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4 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

You are mixing up the K-1 process with the spousal visa process.  Have you read the K-1 guides here on Visa Journey?

I am aware of the process, but definitely mixed up the forms. Thanks. 

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2 minutes ago, RaiRuq said:

I am aware of the process, but definitely mixed up the forms. Thanks. 

There are some very good guides here for a K-1. Tips, guide, and flowsheet.....

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Why did you go for the K?

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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4 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Why did you go for the K?

Fiance is holds a Pakistani passport and cant travel to the US without a visa. My parents are unable to travel to the UK for health reasons - we have been planning our wedding in the US for a long time. Our plan is to settle there after getting married.

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1 minute ago, RaiRuq said:

Fiance is holds a Pakistani passport and cant travel to the US without a visa. My parents are unable to travel to the UK for health reasons - we have been planning our wedding in the US for a long time. Our plan is to settle there after getting married.

Probably looking at AP longer than normal, certainly complicates matters.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Your whole process would be so much different and cheaper if you would have married in the UK and then have the religious ceremony with your family in the US once you were there...but you are almost there with your K1 so you may as well move on.   

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Quite the opposite of a red flag: my now-husband and I lived together during the filing process and all worked out well.

Shows commitment and therefore, less of a worry for USCIS and the officer who will interview you. 

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