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Hello all,

 

I know for the K1 that they require at least one meeting within 2 years, but sometimes it's uncertain how strict they are, when it comes to proving a bonafide relationship. 

 

Me and my fiancee met once in November, 2023, and got engaged then. Now, our K1 embassy interview at Manila is scheduled for August, 2024.

 

So, my question, do you think they'll want more than that one meeting, or should a buy a plane ticket?

 

Thanks

Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Posted

Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
Timeline
Posted

You are correct, the K-1 requires having met each other in person at least once within the last 2 years. You fulfill that requirement and do not need to plan for another meeting.

I-129F Shipped: 6/8/2024

I-129F NOA1: 6/10/2024

I-129F NOA2: 9/10/2024

Sent to NVC: 11/5/2024

NVC Received: 11/25/2024

Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned: 11/25/2024

NVC Left: 12/2/2024

Consulate Received:

Interview Date:    
Interview Result:    
Visa Received:    
US Entry:    
Marriage:

 

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Sweden
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Posted
8 hours ago, Spicy Chickenjoy said:

You are correct, the K-1 requires having met each other in person at least once within the last 2 years. You fulfill that requirement and do not need to plan for another meeting.

The "one meeting in the last two years" rule is to get your petition approved. For the K-1 visa, it can take A LOT more than that to get approved, depending on the embassy. OP is going through an easy embassy and might be fine with just one visit, while at other embassies you still get denied even after having met multiple times. 

OP: I would visit again. You'll know each other better the more time you spend together in person. Not only does it strengthen your relationship, but it also gives you an even better chance at a visa approval.

K-1: 12-22-2015 - 09-07-2016

AP: 12-20-2016 - 04-07-2017

EAD: 01-18-2017 - 05-30-2017

AOS: 12-20-2016 - 07-26-2017

ROC: 04-22-2019 - 04-22-2020
Naturalization: 05-01-2020 - 03-16-2021

U.S. passport: 03-30-2021 - 05-08-2021

En livstid i krig. Göteborg killed it. Epic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBs3G1PvyfM&ab_channel=Sabaton

 

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Posted (edited)
25 minutes ago, Scandi said:

The "one meeting in the last two years" rule is to get your petition approved. For the K-1 visa, it can take A LOT more than that to get approved, depending on the embassy. OP is going through an easy embassy and might be fine with just one visit, while at other embassies you still get denied even after having met multiple times. 

OP: I would visit again. You'll know each other better the more time you spend together in person. Not only does it strengthen your relationship, but it also gives you an even better chance at a visa approval.

Yes, you are right. But his question was specifically about the meeting requirement. Of course more visits are better, especially to maintain the relationship.

Edited by Spicy Chickenjoy

I-129F Shipped: 6/8/2024

I-129F NOA1: 6/10/2024

I-129F NOA2: 9/10/2024

Sent to NVC: 11/5/2024

NVC Received: 11/25/2024

Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned: 11/25/2024

NVC Left: 12/2/2024

Consulate Received:

Interview Date:    
Interview Result:    
Visa Received:    
US Entry:    
Marriage:

 

Posted

My main concern is that I don't want to give them many reasons to deny the K1 at the interview, but if I thought it would add any significant weight to the decision, I would definitely go there again. But seeing as they don't even let the petitioners inside for the interview... 

 

Ultimately, the issue may be more of an economical one for me, as flying to Manila isn't a cheap endeavor, or it's a minimum of $1200 dollars just for the flight, then tack on the accommodations, etc. 

 

All things considered, I hope that the people at the embassy responsible for making the K1 approvals aren't oblivious or apathetic to the emotional, financial, and time investment that's involved, just to get to the interview stage... I also can't imagine that the levels of visa fraud are all that significant, considering how difficult they make the process, but perhaps they do that to specifically deter people...

 

Anyway, as they say, time will tell. ✌🏼🥴

 
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