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May 2024 I-130 Filers
poh replied to Alinefeliciano's topic in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports
Anticipate more delays with US consulates and embassies staff being fired all over the world. -
It all boils down to what was or appears to be the intent when arriving US with the type of non immigration visa. I suppose if the non k-1 fiance came to "live" with you on each occasion then that may seem in the eyes of the Customs and Immigration that the person is not here for vacation or a visit as a tourist. Instead of her visiting many occasions, aoply for K-1 ASAP. It allows 90 days to figure out if marriage meant for you two while in US legally. The K-1 is for that purpose. If she keeps visiting maybe next time stay at a hotel and keep receipts.
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OldUser reacted to a post in a topic:
Supporting evidence for AOS following K1 marriage?
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As soon as your K-1 fiance arrived in US you should have gone straight to the SS office and applied for SSN. It should be in the visa journey step by step guide.
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PGA reacted to a post in a topic:
Fiance or Marriage Visa in 2025 ? Pros and cons?
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Crazy Cat reacted to a post in a topic:
Fiance or Marriage Visa in 2025 ? Pros and cons?
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They have more accurate insight then any of us whose not in the immigration law.
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poh reacted to a post in a topic:
Fiance or Marriage Visa in 2025 ? Pros and cons?
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We'll because changing are coming and not in full effect now. https://youtu.be/bIHsKXd56SE?si=RFs0AV-SoWXUvH5X
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Mello3 reacted to a post in a topic:
Fiance or Marriage Visa in 2025 ? Pros and cons?
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Well now with anti-immigration Trump polices it may take longer. For example, some interviews were waived but now interviews are required.
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OldUser reacted to a post in a topic:
Fiance or Marriage Visa in 2025 ? Pros and cons?
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poh reacted to a post in a topic:
Fiance or Marriage Visa in 2025 ? Pros and cons?
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olle reacted to a post in a topic:
Fiance or Marriage Visa in 2025 ? Pros and cons?
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Besides the cost and paperwork, One aspect of K-1 is that it gives you chance to get to know more of your finance before getting married and allow them to see if US is the place they want to be WITH you. If you got married already in their country then most likely you have to visit them back and forth until their CR1 is approved. Will this arrangement allow you to get to know each other better for lifetime relationship? Yes K-1 is more of a longer route and costs more but you get to be together quicker. CR1 you'll be not together for maybe a year or more. It a longer process to be together and one less interview and some paperwork but which usually you can reuse the same supporting documents you used for earlier application so more of copy and paste and photo copying. I think CR1 is more for people already decided to settle down together and have a existing long term relationship but ultimately you have to use your best judgement and not be influenced by anyone including your fiance. Love can be blind and influences your judgement so becareful.
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Edward and Jaycel reacted to a post in a topic:
Supporting evidence for AOS following K1 marriage?
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Well, simply think of it this way. You got here on a temporary visa to get married. What do you need to show to the immigration officer who've seen it all that your marriage is real? What makes your marriage real vs a fake one? Simply put prove to them without a doubt that your marriage is bons fida. Start from there and you be ok. Include much as you can some examples are photos of you spending time together with family and friends and not just selfies, affidavit from as much people you know about your relationship, joint health/car insurance, bank joint accounts, joint lease/mortgage agreements, setup authorized user credit card account for someone new to the country with no credit history , joint car purchases, gift receipt to your spouse, joint tax filing documents, CERTIFIED copy of marriage certificate , etc.
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May 2024 I-130 Filers
poh replied to Alinefeliciano's topic in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports
Just submitted i-130 online for wife's sibling 5/30/24. Very long 10-15 years wait to go...,🙄 -
ToNhi reacted to a post in a topic:
Đính Hôn/Dam Hoi/Engagement Party Evidence (K-1 Visa)
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Bring pictures to interview if any. Most important is with k-1 visa you get officially married in US before visa expires.
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K1visaHopeful reacted to a post in a topic:
Confused about steps after marriage
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We used an available officent for $90. It's fast and no need to go through the slow court system.
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OldUser reacted to a post in a topic:
Confused about steps after marriage
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Yeah. You will need social security number to apply for driver license, open bank account and such so best to get it as your spouse enters Port of entry but it's not detrimental that wasn't done early. Get it as soon as you can and let things work out itself. Since you didn't get it before marriage you saved yourself a trip to the Ssn office to update the name on the card. Let it fall where it may.
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Ceremony is just a ceremony and unlike in other countries not an actually marriage. Its more like a party where you meet each member of your relatives and accept gifts then later family and friends gather to introduce the engaged couple and eat, drink and accept gifts and take lots of pictures with each person that came to see you.
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In my opinion Marriage ceremony wouldn't count as a bona fida marriage. A actually legal Vietnamese marriage certification would count as bona fida. I had my marriage ceremony in Vietnam with my wife's family and friends. We didn't file any paperwork in Vietnam to register our marriage at the local government office. Once the wife arrived in US after 90 days we files for marriage license and officially got married in the US. Technically my wife isn't married in the eyes of the Vietnam government since paperwork wasn't filed there. She could marry another Vietnamese guy I suppose. Lol. Don't overthink it. K-1 would be your option if not officially married in Vietnam. At the k-1 visa interview they may ask you if you got engaged or had a ceremony. My wife answered that she was engaged and had a ceremony only. One requirement for k-1 visa is your Vietnamese wife submit a single status certificate saying she not married.
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poh reacted to a post in a topic:
I-130 May 2022 filers for Parents
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People like this making it difficult for other Vietnamese to immigrate to US. That's why Vietnam is considered high fraud country and honest Vietnamese people don't have it easy.
