Will travelling to another country affect my application for K1 visa for my fiancée?

I intend to file for a K1 visa for my fiancée after a year. We started our relationship in 2007. I have visited and regularly communicate with her through emails and phone calls. We are planning to meet and take a vacation in one of the Caribbean islands. I would like to inquire if this would affect my application for a K1 visa.
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Answered By: Reza Athari & Associates, PLLC
No it will not. As a matter of fact, it will increase your chance of approval.

Answer Applies to: Nevada
Replied: 11/12/2011

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Answered By: Feldman Feldman & Associates, PC
No, that will only help your case. Take pictures and have fun and keep the visas showing you traveled to the same country.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/4/2011

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Answered By: Philip M. Zyne, P.A.
This will have no effect upon the K-1 petition.

Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 11/4/2011

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Answered By: The Law Offices of Kristy Qiu
No as long as the island you're thinking about is NOT cuba.

Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 11/4/2011

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Answered By: Fong & Associates
Your international travels for vacations do not negatively affect the K-1 visa application. Please note that she should be applying at her home consulate.

Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 11/4/2011

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Answered By: Law Offices of Grinberg and Segal
You can meet your fianc anywhere you would like. It is in your best interests to meet in person and see one another as much as possible. It will only help your case that you vacationed together. I highly recommend that you save the records related to this travel including invoices, receipts, photographs, etc.

Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 11/4/2011

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Answered By: Perez Immigration Law Firm
No, travelling will not affect the visa.

Answer Applies to: Tennessee
Replied: 11/3/2011

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Answered By: Cardenas Law Firm
From what youve described, it sounds like over the years youve spent a considerable amount of time with your fiance. This is exactly what you need to have to support a good application to get your fiance a K1 visa. The trip to the Caribbean together will only help that application more. Take pictures, save the receipts of all your travel expenses and enjoy the time together.

Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 11/3/2011

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Answered By: Law Offices of Kenneth Wincorn P.C.
The more time you spend with her will better the chance of the relationship being view as legitimate.

Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 11/3/2011

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