You have indicated that you intend to live in the US permanently; that will make it difficult for you to obtain a visitor's visa.
An email from your partner isn't going to convince anyone. It does appear that the K1 is your best option.
You have indicated that you intend to live in the US permanently; that will make it difficult for you to obtain a visitor's visa.
An email from your partner isn't going to convince anyone. It does appear that the K1 is your best option.
Thanks Dogmatique for replying.
I told them we are just in planning stage but not yet. We have yet to be together for 2 years and I know applying for K1 we have to be together for 2 years. Meaning it is impossible for us to meet and spend time with each other for another 1 year until I got K1? I mean I can't just go there for 3 months and get married right.
Can I apply for waiver?
You can apply, it's unlikely to be granted. We don't have a "courtship" exemption to the prohibition on using non-immigrant visas for those who intend to reside here.
Haha.. Okay, I understand what you mean. Thanks.
You do not have to be together for 2 years for a K1. You do have to have met within the last 2 years.
Read this: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encycloped...hapter2-6.html
You have any idea how long will the approval take after the petition has been done under with my circumstances?
Looking at we do not have any other choice besides get married. May I know which is the best option so that I can be in US easier and less paperwork in future?
1. Get K1 and marry in US.
2. Marry in my country and we apply for immigrant visa for spouse?
Thank you guys!
The K1 process has been streamlined to the point where the majority of people won't even need an attorney unless there are complications.
Start here! http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigra...ypes_2994.html
Since you have 22CFR41.122(e)(3) on your record, it would be in your best interest to consult an US immigration attorney on any future immigration filings.