New Relationship Started before the previous marriage officially ended. K1- Visa

[Aki_Kieran 2]

Hi guys, my fiancé’s K1 interview is coming up. We’ve noticed a red flag, and I don’t know what to do at this point. I’ll share the time line. 

 

- I was separated with my ex husband around July 2019, however, there was no legal document for this separation. Divorce request were submitted in the early 2020. 

- I met my fiancé on the internet in December of 2020. 

- I met my fiancé in June of 2023 for the first time. 

- The final divorce decree came in Oct 2023 due to COVID, a lot of cases were waiting to be processed.

- Petition filed in December 2023. 

 

So according to the time line, I met my fiancé before the previous marriage officially ended. Will this affect his visa? How should I address this to the CO? 

 

The reason for the previous marriage to end was because my ex-husband was barely home, and never took responsibility. We also have a baby together, he grew abusive towards the baby, I found out when our baby was 2 years old. He spanked the baby’s butt till purple dots and bruises appeared. I kicked him out of the house and refused to have him stay with our baby alone. 

[JeanneAdil 6,489]

not an issue 

they want to see real relationship and income to support 

[Aki_Kieran 2]

11 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

not an issue 

they want to see real relationship and income to support 

Thank you so much!

[ScarletWitch6x 62]

If asked just tell them the truth

 

Officers are more concerned with background checks, ensuring the relationship is bonafide, that both parties are legally able and willing to marry, and making sure the foreign spouse will not become a public charge. 

[Boiler 45,445]

That is very speedy processing, which Consulate?

[Aki_Kieran 2]

13 hours ago, Boiler said:

That is very speedy processing, which Consulate?

It’s the Guangzhou, China colsulate

13 hours ago, ScarletWitch6x said:

If asked just tell them the truth

 

Officers are more concerned with background checks, ensuring the relationship is bonafide, that both parties are legally able and willing to marry, and making sure the foreign spouse will not become a public charge. 

Thank you, this makes me less worried

[SalishSea 17,802]

As long as the petition was filed after divorce was final, not a problem.

[Joyoussinger 1,425]

My husband was still married when we met, although he had not seen his wife in decades. They just never bothered to divorce. He got the divorce and we sent in the I-129F. It wasn't a problem at all. No one ever even mentioned it.

[Aki_Kieran 2]

16 hours ago, Joyoussinger said:

My husband was still married when we met, although he had not seen his wife in decades. They just never bothered to divorce. He got the divorce and we sent in the I-129F. It wasn't a problem at all. No one ever even mentioned it.

Thank you for the information. This makes me less concerned. 

[Aki_Kieran 2]

19 hours ago, SalishSea said:

As long as the petition was filed after divorce was final, not a problem.

Thank you!