Here are some sample cases of denial and approval for K-1's

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Guy didn't have to go to Iraq to meet - was approved.

USCIS admin

Guy was on disability (was getting SSI) - was not approved.

Another USCIS admin

Both cases - evidence (or lack of) dictated which way they decided.

Here is an interesting case where the Muslim petitioner was denied because of not meeting in the 2yr requirement - and the reason USCIS almost always denies this reasoning (Based on Islamic law):

Last USCIS link

The AAO notes that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has experience with similar applications and relies on information provided by Imam Islamic Foundation of North America, which states:

It is declared that according to Islamic Law and practices, any adult Muslim boy or girl are not allowed to date or meet his/her partner before marriage.

However, for finalizing the decision of maniage, it is permissible for both to see each other in the presence of their families.

Go here if you want to read more.

(and remember The burden of proof in these proceedings rests solely with the petitioner. Section 291 of the Act, 8 U.S.C. $ 1361.)

[evilmonkey 2]

Guy didn't have to go to Iraq to meet - was approved.

USCIS admin

Guy was on disability (was getting SSI) - was not approved.

Another USCIS admin

Both cases - evidence (or lack of) dictated which way they decided.

Here is an interesting case where the Muslim petitioner was denied because of not meeting in the 2yr requirement - and the reason USCIS almost always denies this reasoning (Based on Islamic law):

Last USCIS link

Go here if you want to read more.

(and remember The burden of proof in these proceedings rests solely with the petitioner. Section 291 of the Act, 8 U.S.C. $ 1361.)

good informative stuff

Do you think in the case where the petitioner became disabled - if he would have submitted a letter from a hospital or a doctor restricting travel due to medical condition, that would have helped?

just curious as to what your take would be on the above suggestion?

[Bobby+Umit 161]

The way I read that - if he provided more information, they may of accepted it, but then again, they didn't even mention the benificary.

The petitioner would have to prove the benificiary cannot come to visit in the US. (there are some cases like that).

Basically, my take is, you have to exhaust all avenues of (not)meeting the requirement before they will allow it.

[Martyshk 137]

Thanks!

This is quite a read

[evilmonkey 2]

The way I read that - if he provided more information, they may of accepted it, but then again, they didn't even mention the benificary.

The petitioner would have to prove the benificiary cannot come to visit in the US. (there are some cases like that).

Basically, my take is, you have to exhaust all avenues of (not)meeting the requirement before they will allow it.

Thanks!

[Martyshk 137]

After reading bunch of those, it seems that the most common reason for denials is failure to provide proof of having met within 2 years.

It's just strange.... I guess people don't read the guidelines before submitting their petitions

[Nik+Heather 121]

I thought the first one was interesting. I had always thought that the religious prohibition was that both were of the same religion, were marrying within their religion and were abiding by the customs of that religion.

However, the first one seems to be a "We are in love and forbidden to be together" case - opposite to what I had thought before - of different religions and therefore one is not allowed to meet the other because for religious reasons the marriage is considered to be unsuitable. Anyway, I don't envy that couple at all - imagine how difficult things will be for them to get through the embassy - how does she get mail, how does she go to the embassy unaccompanied, how do they communicate to prove bonafide relationship??

[JlovesA 109]

Anyway, I don't envy that couple at all - imagine how difficult things will be for them to get through the embassy - how does she get mail, how does she go to the embassy unaccompanied, how do they communicate to prove bonafide relationship??

Exactly, it certainly puts things in perspective. We're quick to complain about the process because it's long and difficult, but it's nowhere near as difficult as some couples have it.

[Anh map 2,098]

Interesting stuff. Seems the threat of imminent danger that meeting would present was the tipping point.

[HannahP 119]

Yikes, wouldn't want to be married to this guy.

[EandR 0]

Yikes, wouldn't want to be married to this guy.

What I find most interesting there is that the petitioner is unable to travel to see his fiancee, but it never mentions whether the beneficiary can come and see him or not...

[payxibka 10,045]

What I find most interesting there is that the petitioner is unable to travel to see his fiancee, but it never mentions whether the beneficiary can come and see him or not...

That would require a visa..

[MRStee 19]

Thanks for sharing. This was interesting.

[Audy_Rob 26]

I think in the first case there is the problem of how she will get to the interview at the Embassy but additionally won't her family prohibit her from traveling even if she does get the Visa?

[jgvmd1968 0]

I think in the first case there is the problem of how she will get to the interview at the Embassy but additionally won't her family prohibit her from traveling even if she does get the Visa?

Basically she has to abscond.