K1 visa cancelation (consequences)

[interested 0]

I am from Illinois. My finance, from Barraquilla, Colombia, and I broke up and I sent letters of cancelation to the place I sent my original application in California and another one to the American Embassy in Bogota. Two weeks later, my finace emailed me and said she had come into the United States anyway. After some questioning, I found out she never really wanted to marry me anyway and that she wasn't coming to Illinois to marry me. Of course, I was pretty shaken up but I have recovered. I have tried contacting USCIS, ICE, and other agencies but there are no emails and the phone numbers where I am supposed to get a live person just have me on hold for 20, 30, 40 minutes before I give up. I've tried INFOPASS but my category (visa cancelation isn't listed). However, my question is: how will this effect my future chances of finding a woman outside the United States? I don't know what to do? If I find another girlfriend I want to marry, will I get penalized? If there are penalties, what are they? Will someone help with information and anything else I might need to resolve my problem. Thanks!

[Gemmie 142]

I don't know how you're supposed to report her.

But:

However, my question is: how will this effect my future chances of finding a woman outside the United States?

Perhaps it's more important to focus on *how* you got scammed rather than simply worrying about finding a foreign spouse.

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

I am from Illinois. My finance, from Barraquilla, Colombia, and I broke up and I sent letters of cancelation to the place I sent my original application in California and another one to the American Embassy in Bogota. Two weeks later, my finace emailed me and said she had come into the United States anyway. After some questioning, I found out she never really wanted to marry me anyway and that she wasn't coming to Illinois to marry me. Of course, I was pretty shaken up but I have recovered. I have tried contacting USCIS, ICE, and other agencies but there are no emails and the phone numbers where I am supposed to get a live person just have me on hold for 20, 30, 40 minutes before I give up. I've tried INFOPASS but my category (visa cancelation isn't listed). However, my question is: how will this effect my future chances of finding a woman outside the United States? I don't know what to do? If I find another girlfriend I want to marry, will I get penalized? If there are penalties, what are they? Will someone help with information and anything else I might need to resolve my problem. Thanks!

Her K1 was issued. Under IMBRA, that's the only one you get without a waiver for two years, presuming it's the only one you've ever petitioned for. Not a big deal, since waivers for filing limitations are usually granted unless there was obvious fraud or other problems on the part of the petitioner.

As for your ex-fiancee, her K1 expired the moment she entered the US. After that, she was in the US conditionally on an I-94 that expires in 90 days. Unless she marries you - the person who originally petitioned for her - then she will be out of status, and in the US illegally. There isn't anything you or ICE can do to her until the 90 day period is up. Unless she overstays she hasn't actually broken any laws yet. It would help if you knew what date she entered the US, but it's probably sufficient if you know what day she confirmed to you that she entered the US with her K1. Count off the 90 days, and then send a letter (signature notarized would be a good idea) to ICE and USCIS letting them know you did NOT marry the fiancee you petitioned for and sponsored. Be sure to include the NVC/Embassy case number. I think that should be enough. Just guessing though...

Unfortunately, I don't think this gets you off the hook for sponsorship. Technically, you could still be obligated if she collects any public benefits. Fortunately, the I-134 is about as legally enforceable as a note scribbled on a paper towel.

Good luck!

[TimandJoyce 1]

Unfortunately, I don't think this gets you off the hook for sponsorship. Technically, you could still be obligated if she collects any public benefits. Fortunately, the I-134 is about as legally enforceable as a note scribbled on a paper towel.

Good luck!

Definitely check into that!! Now, I'm not an expert, how ever, I would imagine that the 1-34 was bound because the two of you should be marrying, but I really could be wrong about this. Contact your congress or senator as well, perhaps they'll know what you need to do. You have to cut ties!

So sorry that this happened. But at least it did beforeyou married and not after. Give yourself a break from worrying how it would affect future applications. Maybe you'll just meet the right one in the good ole USA and won't need to deal with it!!

[interested 0]

I don't know how you're supposed to report her.

But:

However, my question is: how will this effect my future chances of finding a woman outside the United States?

Perhaps it's more important to focus on *how* you got scammed rather than simply worrying about finding a foreign spouse.

I don't know how you're supposed to report her.

But:

However, my question is: how will this effect my future chances of finding a woman outside the United States?

Perhaps it's more important to focus on *how* you got scammed rather than simply worrying about finding a foreign spouse.

I got scammed because I was stupid, and she was good, plain and simple............

[brlukath 1]

Fortunately, the I-134 is about as legally enforceable as a note scribbled on a paper towel.

Good luck!

This says it all.

[bhajishah 4]

sure it seemseasier find someone outside of united states 4 ya, seeing how the ones inside tend to RUNAWAY!

[Surf2Salsa 0]

I am from Illinois. My finance, from Barraquilla, Colombia, and I broke up and I sent letters of cancelation to the place I sent my original application in California and another one to the American Embassy in Bogota. Two weeks later, my finace emailed me and said she had come into the United States anyway. After some questioning, I found out she never really wanted to marry me anyway and that she wasn't coming to Illinois to marry me. Of course, I was pretty shaken up but I have recovered. I have tried contacting USCIS, ICE, and other agencies but there are no emails and the phone numbers where I am supposed to get a live person just have me on hold for 20, 30, 40 minutes before I give up. I've tried INFOPASS but my category (visa cancelation isn't listed). However, my question is: how will this effect my future chances of finding a woman outside the United States? I don't know what to do? If I find another girlfriend I want to marry, will I get penalized? If there are penalties, what are they? Will someone help with information and anything else I might need to resolve my problem. Thanks!

Sorry to hear that.

And it's a good thing you didn't find out after marriage.

It's good that you're thinking ahead and beginning to think smart.

As has been posted, technically she is not out of status until the 90 days after entry.

I don't know what other members might suggest, a notarized letter to California or an ICE office stating that the engagement is off?

A second notarized letter on the 91st day stating no marriage took place?

But be cautious, she knows where you live and maybe work, you don't, you have no idea where she could be.

Be careful you don't get set up again, this time for a restraining order, you could even get kicked out of your own home/apartment by a hasty judge and a great actress.

In addition I believe domestic violence qualifies her for adjustment of status without marrying you.

Good luck and be careful

[interested 0]

Unfortunately, I don't think this gets you off the hook for sponsorship. Technically, you could still be obligated if she collects any public benefits. Fortunately, the I-134 is about as legally enforceable as a note scribbled on a paper towel.

Good luck!

Definitely check into that!! Now, I'm not an expert, how ever, I would imagine that the 1-34 was bound because the two of you should be marrying, but I really could be wrong about this. Contact your congress or senator as well, perhaps they'll know what you need to do. You have to cut ties!

So sorry that this happened. But at least it did beforeyou married and not after. Give yourself a break from worrying how it would affect future applications. Maybe you'll just meet the right one in the good ole USA and won't need to deal with it!!

[interested 0]

I am from Illinois. My finance, from Barraquilla, Colombia, and I broke up and I sent letters of cancelation to the place I sent my original application in California and another one to the American Embassy in Bogota. Two weeks later, my finace emailed me and said she had come into the United States anyway. After some questioning, I found out she never really wanted to marry me anyway and that she wasn't coming to Illinois to marry me. Of course, I was pretty shaken up but I have recovered. I have tried contacting USCIS, ICE, and other agencies but there are no emails and the phone numbers where I am supposed to get a live person just have me on hold for 20, 30, 40 minutes before I give up. I've tried INFOPASS but my category (visa cancelation isn't listed). However, my question is: how will this effect my future chances of finding a woman outside the United States? I don't know what to do? If I find another girlfriend I want to marry, will I get penalized? If there are penalties, what are they? Will someone help with information and anything else I might need to resolve my problem. Thanks!

Sorry to hear that.

And it's a good thing you didn't find out after marriage.

It's good that you're thinking ahead and beginning to think smart.

As has been posted, technically she is not out of status until the 90 days after entry.

I don't know what other members might suggest, a notarized letter to California or an ICE office stating that the engagement is off?

A second notarized letter on the 91st day stating no marriage took place?

But be cautious, she knows where you live and maybe work, you don't, you have no idea where she could be.

Be careful you don't get set up again, this time for a restraining order, you could even get kicked out of your own home/apartment by a hasty judge and a great actress.

In addition I believe domestic violence qualifies her for adjustment of status without marrying you.

Good luck and be careful

I have an email address and physical address to the National Visa Center but I can't get an email address or physical address for ICE or the USCIS. Can anyone help me with the addresses? Thanks!

[Nik+Heather 121]

I am from Illinois. My finance, from Barraquilla, Colombia, and I broke up and I sent letters of cancelation to the place I sent my original application in California and another one to the American Embassy in Bogota. Two weeks later, my finace emailed me and said she had come into the United States anyway. After some questioning, I found out she never really wanted to marry me anyway and that she wasn't coming to Illinois to marry me. Of course, I was pretty shaken up but I have recovered. I have tried contacting USCIS, ICE, and other agencies but there are no emails and the phone numbers where I am supposed to get a live person just have me on hold for 20, 30, 40 minutes before I give up. I've tried INFOPASS but my category (visa cancelation isn't listed). However, my question is: how will this effect my future chances of finding a woman outside the United States? I don't know what to do? If I find another girlfriend I want to marry, will I get penalized? If there are penalties, what are they? Will someone help with information and anything else I might need to resolve my problem. Thanks!

Sorry to hear that.

And it's a good thing you didn't find out after marriage.

It's good that you're thinking ahead and beginning to think smart.

As has been posted, technically she is not out of status until the 90 days after entry.

I don't know what other members might suggest, a notarized letter to California or an ICE office stating that the engagement is off?

A second notarized letter on the 91st day stating no marriage took place?

But be cautious, she knows where you live and maybe work, you don't, you have no idea where she could be.

Be careful you don't get set up again, this time for a restraining order, you could even get kicked out of your own home/apartment by a hasty judge and a great actress.

In addition I believe domestic violence qualifies her for adjustment of status without marrying you.

Good luck and be careful

I have an email address and physical address to the National Visa Center but I can't get an email address or physical address for ICE or the USCIS. Can anyone help me with the addresses? Thanks!

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[Danu 19]

As far as I am aware the I-134 is NOT a binding contract. You only become bound once you do AOS, because her status would be illegal at the point she runs over the 90 days, so you are not on the hook to take care of her as she is no longer suppose to be here because you did NOT get married, so you should have no worries on that end. Its just if you did AOS and the I-8whatever it is that it binds you to repay, the I-134 is just to make sure you can actually sponsor your spouse (no point in bringing them to get married to be denied at AOS if you can't meet the requirments)

As for penalties, you would have to do an IMBRA if you file in the next 2 years or if you have filed for 2 aliens at this point. As mentioned by someone else, these are frequently handed out as its just a waiver for the limitations and its usually not an issue if you didnt just bring someone here to get a green card.

I'm sorry this happened to you.

[Ladylethal 12]

Yes, the I-134 doesn't have the weight the I-864 has, so you won't be bidden to her as far as support goes.

[interested 0]

As far as I am aware the I-134 is NOT a binding contract. You only become bound once you do AOS, because her status would be illegal at the point she runs over the 90 days, so you are not on the hook to take care of her as she is no longer suppose to be here because you did NOT get married, so you should have no worries on that end. Its just if you did AOS and the I-8whatever it is that it binds you to repay, the I-134 is just to make sure you can actually sponsor your spouse (no point in bringing them to get married to be denied at AOS if you can't meet the requirments)

As for penalties, you would have to do an IMBRA if you file in the next 2 years or if you have filed for 2 aliens at this point. As mentioned by someone else, these are frequently handed out as its just a waiver for the limitations and its usually not an issue if you didnt just bring someone here to get a green card.

I'm sorry this happened to you.

Thank you....Can you tell me more about IMBRA? Is it just a form I have to fill out with my explantion of what happened or is it more involved! I'm feeling mightly low these days. I never thought this would happen.

[Ladylethal 12]

And read the FAQs.