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The K-1 Visa is provided for the rightful reason of bringing foreign fiancés of citizens united in the United States to America for marriage. The couple must satisfy conditions such as their relationship and the intent to marry to be eligible for this visa. A petition for a visa can be started upon filing Form I-129F, which starts the process of requesting a visa. Once the petition is approved, the applicant will be called for a visa interview of the relationship, and intentions are established during this interview. They will have to produce all the documents needed for the relationship and financial stability of the parties involved. They have to get married within 90 days of entry to the US. During this time, they can apply for adjustment of status and later get conditional residency.
The parties must be legally free to marry and have a valid romantic relationship.
The couple must intend to marry within 90 days of the date of the fiancé(e)'s entry into the U.S.
An alien fiancé(e) of a US citizen should also prove their financial stability, usually by submitting to the USCIS Form I-864 Affidavit of Support to prove they can support their fiancé(e).
The applicant should be a resident of the United States. Evidence of citizenship, such as a passport or birth certificate, should be provided.
The U.S. citizen files Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), with the USCIS to begin the visa process.
Once the petition is reviewed and approved by the USCIS, it forwards it to the appropriate U.S. embassy or consulate in the fiancé(e)’s home country.
The fiancé(e) makes an appointment and undergoes a visa interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate. During the interview, the couple must present all the necessary documents and answer questions about the relationship.
Once a K-1 Visa is issued to the fiancé(e), entry into the U.S. can occur. Marriage to a U.S. citizen must occur within 90 days of entrance, or her visa will no longer be valid.
The fiancé(e) visa process is usually rather complex. Facts from an attorney make all the difference in the world throughout the process. Below are the key benefits of hiring a fiancé(e) visa attorney:
Applying for a fiancé(e) visa involves much paperwork. An attorney ascertains that the forms are correctly completed and forwarded, preventing costly mistakes that can delay your application.
The attorneys check your eligibility regarding your case and advise on precisely how to prepare for the visa interview. For example, when the marriage appears invalid, the attorney will assist in presenting evidence that supports its validity.
On the other hand, for some complications, from a history of being denied visas to even the complexity of the legal matter, an attorney could guide one in handling the record. For example, if a couple was denied because they did not present enough proof of their relationship, the attorney may help them gather additional evidence to support their case.
Take, for example, a husband/wife whose fiancé(é) was previously convicted of a crime. The attorney can advise on approaching this during the application process and minimize potential concerns raised during the interview.
Hiring an attorney specializing in a fiancé(e) visa can ease one’s mind and greatly increase the chances of a successful application, allowing the couple to focus on their future.
In this process of a fiancé(e) visa, there are several potential problems that one will generally go through. Among the most common is waiting for a long time, as the trend of appetite for fiancé(e) visas has grown backlogged for processing, mistakes in the specification of requirements and requirements of documentation, and paper errors that might delay or even compromise one’s application. Many applicants also find it difficult to conveniently prepare for the visa interview, hence anxiety and uncertainty.
At US Visa Pathway, we apply our knowledge and experience to make these challenges easier to overcome. Our experienced team clearly explains the fiancé(e) visa requirements so that you understand every step along this process. We also help you write a very careful application preparation that minimizes errors and speeds up processing time.
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