What is the current K1 timeline for UAE?

[SalishSea 17,970]

4 hours ago, SaltyCaptain592 said:

it’s a matter of how long both sides want to wait. If we decide to speak to them, one of the first questions will be how long is it going to take. I’d rather be 100% transparent and give them truthful information about the timeline so we can make an informed decision to see if that is acceptable to both parties or not and avoid wasting time. 

Be aware that regardless of your religion’s limitations on time spent together in person (dating, as referenced in your thread from last month), it is a requirement to have met in person for both a K-1 and CR-1.  
 

And for high fraud countries (Pakistan is one, and a Pakistani in UAE still “counts”), the bar is raised even higher with regard to the bonafides of the relationship.  
 

Picking out a “match” from a matchmaker lineup and endeavoring to bring them to the United States without putting the normal types of effort into building a relationship does not bode well for visa approval. 
 

Also, if the timeline is your biggest priority, you’d do well to realize that nothing is quick with US immigration.   It will absolutely take several years from petition to visa issuance, full stop.

 

good luck.

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1 hour ago, SalishSea said:

Be aware that regardless of your religion’s limitations on time spent together in person (dating, as referenced in your thread from last month), it is a requirement to have met in person for both a K-1 and CR-1.  
 

And for high fraud countries (Pakistan is one, and a Pakistani in UAE still “counts”), the bar is raised even higher with regard to the bonafides of the relationship.  
 

Picking out a “match” from a matchmaker lineup and endeavoring to bring them to the United States without putting the normal types of effort into building a relationship does not bode well for visa approval. 
 

Also, if the timeline is your biggest priority, you’d do well to realize that nothing is quick with US immigration.   It will absolutely take several years from petition to visa issuance, full stop.

 

good luck.

I completely understand the process. During my last engagement I did indeed go to Pakistan for the engagement and collected proper documents to provide evidence of our relationship. I created my I-129F packet and submitted to USCIS which was accepted and approved then was forwarded to the NVC. The NVC then forwarded my petition to the Islamabad embassy. Honestly we were waiting for the interview when she suddenly decide to ghost. I even wrote an apology and withdrawal letter to the USCIS for wasting their time. I have no intention of fraud but you must understand I lost two years of my life while she already got engaged to someone the week after ghosting me. I want to be 100% transparent with the next prospect if they decide to go through with this. It’s a big commitment from both parties. 

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1 hour ago, SaltyCaptain592 said:

I completely understand the process. During my last engagement I did indeed go to Pakistan for the engagement and collected proper documents to provide evidence of our relationship. I created my I-129F packet and submitted to USCIS which was accepted and approved then was forwarded to the NVC. The NVC then forwarded my petition to the Islamabad embassy. Honestly we were waiting for the interview when she suddenly decide to ghost. I even wrote an apology and withdrawal letter to the USCIS for wasting their time. I have no intention of fraud but you must understand I lost two years of my life while she already got engaged to someone the week after ghosting me. I want to be 100% transparent with the next prospect if they decide to go through with this. It’s a big commitment from both parties. 

Right, I get that.   No one is accusing you of fraud.   We are trying to help you avoid pitfalls though, and your previous experience is a great illustration of this-  it underscores the need to really properly get to know a potential mate before even petitioning her.  

That person’s actions (ghosting you) serve to reinforce the reasons why K-1s are often denied for Pakistan.   That person was obviously in it for reasons other than love and lifetime commitment.   And the fact that you already had a failed situation with someone who was after a green card and a path to the US means the Islamabad consulate will heavily scrutinize your next one.

 

My main advice is to take your time to get to know someone before petitioning them.   Your hurry to get a wife won’t save you any time if she’s put into extended AP because your relationship does not look legit.

 

again, good luck and please let us know how it goes.