b2/k1 problem
Apr 13th 2010, 4:26 am
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Re: b2/k1 problem
Hi,
I would like some advice as to what to do in my current immigration problem. I have made a huge error of judgement and it is clearly going to come back to bite me.
I made an application for a b2 visa, the reasons for travel were valid ie for tourism purposes. However, I declined to mention that I know someone in US, when I actually do. The reasons I didn't mention the person are personal. We started talking over the internet last year in May and we met this year in January. Fast forward a few months now, this person wishes to marry me and apply for a K visa. I think me not mentioning their name on the b2 visa application, which by the way, was refused anyway, will cause major problems. How do I get around this?
I would like some advice as to what to do in my current immigration problem. I have made a huge error of judgement and it is clearly going to come back to bite me.
I made an application for a b2 visa, the reasons for travel were valid ie for tourism purposes. However, I declined to mention that I know someone in US, when I actually do. The reasons I didn't mention the person are personal. We started talking over the internet last year in May and we met this year in January. Fast forward a few months now, this person wishes to marry me and apply for a K visa. I think me not mentioning their name on the b2 visa application, which by the way, was refused anyway, will cause major problems. How do I get around this?
In the future, you should post your K-1 related questions in the US Marriage-Based visa forum.
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Last edited by Noorah101; Apr 13th 2010 at 4:30 am. Reason: changed "will" to "should"
Apr 13th 2010, 4:56 am
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Re: b2/k1 problem
Thank you very much for that little bit of confidence. I suppose I am just worried that they will ask why I didn't put him on the any persons I know in US, list in the B2 application. I honestly did not think it was even necessary to supply his details.
I think I will be able to cope with the rest of the hurdles because I know my reasons for getting married to him are genuine. I have no need for a green card lol If he lived in Zimbabwe, i'd move there..
I think I will be able to cope with the rest of the hurdles because I know my reasons for getting married to him are genuine. I have no need for a green card lol If he lived in Zimbabwe, i'd move there..
You'll get there - you are genuine and you are doing it the right way. Have your fiance sign up for BE too so he can come on and ask questions about his end of things (the I-129F petition). That way you can both come to the site and use the resources available to help you with your application.
Apr 13th 2010, 5:13 am
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Re: b2/k1 problem
I strongly doubt the B2 will even come up.
You'll get there - you are genuine and you are doing it the right way. Have your fiance sign up for BE too so he can come on and ask questions about his end of things (the I-129F petition). That way you can both come to the site and use the resources available to help you with your application.
You'll get there - you are genuine and you are doing it the right way. Have your fiance sign up for BE too so he can come on and ask questions about his end of things (the I-129F petition). That way you can both come to the site and use the resources available to help you with your application.
Just to give you a quick update, given that the B2 was refused and I am in a state of panic, we are most likely getting a lawyer to help with the next visa application.
Apr 13th 2010, 5:21 am
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Re: b2/k1 problem
That is actually a really good idea. I'll speak to him tonight and get him to register. Otherwise, i'll just set up an account for him so that he knows he can use it to ask as many questions as he wants and get some guidance on filling out the application form.
Just to give you a quick update, given that the B2 was refused and I am in a state of panic, we are most likely getting a lawyer to help with the next visa application.
Just to give you a quick update, given that the B2 was refused and I am in a state of panic, we are most likely getting a lawyer to help with the next visa application.
Last edited by SultanOfSwing; Apr 13th 2010 at 6:28 am. Reason: clarity
Apr 13th 2010, 5:26 am
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Re: b2/k1 problem
we met this year in January
A bit worrying.
Apr 13th 2010, 5:31 am
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I looked through the paperwork and it doesn't seem too daunting, but I think having a lawyer helping out will give me peace of mind. I contacted one yesterday and I mentioned this B2 issue..I did tell him that I failed to mention my fiance's name. He aahh'd and umm'd which got me even more worried. I spoke to a few solicitors today and some legal advisors and they said that it shouldn't be an issue really.
Apr 13th 2010, 5:33 am
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Apr 13th 2010, 6:13 am
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Re: b2/k1 problem
I missed something...
Are those people US immigration attorneys? If not, I don't see how their opinion matters..
Apr 13th 2010, 6:22 am
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I thought it was just a joke! We had been talking about the OP naturalising as a British Citizen earlier in the thead and both she and I referred to her as naturalising as a Brit.
I often say to people that 'I've applied to become a Yank' as a bit of a laugh - but I'm sure the govt will prefer to keep referring to me as 'limey'
I often say to people that 'I've applied to become a Yank' as a bit of a laugh - but I'm sure the govt will prefer to keep referring to me as 'limey'
Apr 13th 2010, 6:24 am
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Re: b2/k1 problem
SOS,
What's this about "circumstances making a meeting prohibitive"?
Regards, JEff
What's this about "circumstances making a meeting prohibitive"?
Regards, JEff
Apr 13th 2010, 6:30 am
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Re: b2/k1 problem
My post was a badly worded bag of shite! I went back and edited it to try to make it more sensible.
Sorry
