US Immigration from Australia

My fiance and I met online in 2012. We decided to meet in Oct/Nov 2014, and since then I have managed to visit every year on the VWP (I am self employed, he is an IC with 3 part time jobs...one reason it's easier for me to travel to the US than for him to come to Aus. He hasn't been able to visit here yet). Four of the trips have been for approx a month, the other two have been 80ish days.

Our end goal is to live together in the US. We've been considering it pretty much since my first visit, but neither of us like to rush into things, plus I've had family and work commitments to sort out here.

Because he works part time in paid work and spends a lot of time working at his parents house and farm in lieu of paying rent, he doesn't earn enough to sponsor me for a K1 or CR1, but his mom can and would be happy to help out.

I've always leaned towards the K1 option, but having read more, we now think CR1 would be our better option.

My main concern with that is in proving a genuine relationship. Most of the guides seem to emphasise shared bank accounts, both names on house deed/rental agreement, etc - none of which apply to us in a long term long distance relationship. I also just don't like the idea of getting married and having to leave, plus the whole changing all my stuff back in Aus to my married name, but honestly, I can just deal with that for a better chance of a visa/cheaper option/ability to work sooner after arrival.

I figure we can't be the only couple who are in this sort of situation, so I figured we'd ask here before making a decision one way or another.

As far as I can tell, our only evidence would be my visits to SC, few photos together and with family and friends (I'm not a huge fan of the camera), conversations over messengers and email, cards sent for birthdays etc, and affidavits from family and friends.

I just worry that this isn't adequate. Any advice?

Hello!

Has anyone had a visa medical in Brisbane? I have been looking online but I can not find a lot of information on it if at all. If you have can you tell me what it was like? I am booking soon for my daughter and I and I just want to check.
Do we need to bring a full medical history like the UK people say that bring?
Also, I had PPD (fine now! no more meds or anything) is this going to be an issue.. since it is a pretty common thing after having a child? I still see my therapist once a month but I honestly really don't need to. It is just kind of a nice habit to talk about my life haha.

Thanks,

Priscilla

Hi everyone

I am preparing for my K1 interview in Sydney next month. I ve noticed that, for some embassies, it is best to bring additional proof of your relationship to the interview. The Sydney consulate has a check list, which doesn t request for additional proof, but I was just wondering whether I should prepare evidence anyways. If anyone has had a recent interview in Australia, could you please share your experience on this issue? Thank you.

Good morning,

I just want to check. Can I apply for a normal police certificate or do I need the finger print one? I have been married prior and changed my name.

I just want to confirm as apparently in Queensland one with fingers prints is $220 which is a lot and if I don't need it I would rather do the cheaper alternative.

Is this correct?
https://www.police.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-10/Police Certificate Name with Fingerprint Search.pdf

Thank you!

9 hours ago, ineedadisplayname said:

First get your SSN and then go and do the courthouse/ordained person wedding and submit the papers for AOS.

It doesn't matter for AOS if you will have/had a big fancy wedding or just a courthouse/ordained person marrying you at home.

Oh, should I apply for my SSN BEFORE I get married and not after? Easy enough just would like clarification on this.