SalishSea

They’re known for being an unnecessary expense. Most people with uncomplicated cases have the aptitude to complete and submit immigration forms solo.

I’ve seen an RFE for a BC of a person born in UK/Ireland maybe once in all of my years reading VJ (9). Yes it was dumb, but an isolated occurrence for sure. There is literally no reason to pay money to a company like Boundless. We did a K-1 (in 2018 it made sense- now I would 100% do a CR-1) from a similarly low-fraud consulate. Did not experience any of the frustrations you seem to be having. Anyone with at least a high school education level of literacy should be able to read and complete the forms adequately. And for questions that arise (which there will be), there is VJ. This is a DIY site.

Why bother with affidavits from family? You’re just making things more complicated for yourself. Ireland is a low fraud country for US immigration, your petition packet does not need such fluff.

Obviously the next step is to respond to the RFE. Have you done that?

It is not a chance-based process. Definitely a risk.

Perhaps going forward, try to only use official sources for info about how to fill out forms for immigration.

“Engagement certificate” is not a thing. The issue with the last names could possibly result in an RFE or a denial. You likely won’t know for several months.

As it’s an additional form requiring adjudication, it absolutely adds time to the overall process.

And yet this info, copy/pasted by an official source by the OP, directly contradicts you: “Other people can assist you with your visa application. Note that under U.S. law (22 C.F.R. 41.103) you must electronically sign and submit your own application unless you qualify for an exemption. Even if someone else helped you complete the application, you (the applicant) must click the "Sign Application" button, or your application may not be accepted.” YOU are the one perpetuating incorrect info in this thread.

Who says 6 months before expiration? I’ve never seen anyone say that on VJ.

I mean either you could afford the fee, or not……that’s kind of the whole point of being able to apply for a waiver.

@Marieke H

I assume so. The state tax return is not relevant or required though.

No one in this thread said that. Assisting someone is fine. Signing “for” someone is forgery, so don’t do that. And like I said, there is no sponsorship or “invitation letter” for tourist visas, which is another misconception we see here regularly. No, she needs to sign it. Do not forge someone else’s signature on a US govt form.

The joint sponsor does their own I-864 with their own supporting documentation. It is totally separate from the main sponsor/petitioner’s packet.

Well let us know how it goes, good luck.

She/he won’t be able to live with you until either type of visa is approved. The CR-1 has many advantages. And you will want to start figuring out a joint sponsor or a US based job.

It’s not unethical. Your choice to get engaged right after meeting for the first time absolutely screams of marriage fraud. That is not a normal relationship progression, and you’ve got the added issue of a high-fraud consulate. The burden of proof to demonstrate that it isn’t a ‘green card marriage’ is on YOU. Getting engaged when you don’t really know someone and have not spent a decent amount of time with them is a huge red flag, and rightly so. Also- “knowing/dating online” doesn’t count. And if you think you’ll just go back for a quick trip and marry, you’re in for another denial. You need to spend significant time together and have a real marriage if you want your gf to get an immigrant visa. Maybe even consider moving there for awhile.

Consular officers are by law required to evaluate each visitor visa applicants in terms of potential to immigrate. This is why ties to home are important.

It’s not us she has to convince of that- it’s the CO.

Please come back in April and tell us how that worked out for you 😉

Make sure you have a solid plan in place for her health insurance, since she will not be eligible for Medicare.

How do you qualify for Medicare? Even your mom at 58 doesn’t qualify. Minimum age is 65.

She applies herself- there is no visitor visa sponsorship. What are her ties to Jamaica? That will entirely impact whether she’s approved or denied.

How will her dependents have changed by then? Why are you doing a K-1? If money is an issue, it would have been much smarter to do a CR-1 so that you would have a green card when arriving. With a K-1, you may not be able to work for up to a year.