You can get married and apply for an Adjustment of Status to become a Legal Permanent Resident while on a Visitors Visa so long as you did not intend to do so when you entered the US on your Visitors Visa. It all comes down to what your true intent…
Both the K1 Fiance Visa and CR1 Marriage Visa are good options for couples who wish to marry and live together in The United States. Which one is best for you depends on your personal circumstances. Here is a quick summary of the basic differences between the two: K1 Fiance…
CR1 and IR1 Marriage Visa processing times remain long. Currently, most CR1 Marriage Visa applications are getting their initial USCIS approvals in about 12-14 months on average. Of course, this does not mean that the visa will be issued this quickly. Once approved by USCIS, every application must then be…
The process for obtaining a K1 Fiance Visa for same sex couples is the same as for anyone else. Our office works with many same sex couples who wish to get married and live together and we are pleased to do so. The proof requirements for a K1 Fiance Visa…
USCIS requires that a couple applying for a K1 Fiance Visa demonstrate that they have met in person within a 2 year period preceding the filing of their K1 Fiance Visa application and proof of a genuine relationship. At a minimum, you should be prepared to submit evidence that you…
K1 Fiance Visa processing times continue to improve. Currently, most K1 Fiance Visa applications are getting their initial USCIS approvals in about 6-8 months on average. Of course, this does not mean the visa will be issued this quickly. Every application must then be sent to the US Embassy closest…
The filing fees for various Family Based Visas have increased as of April, 1, 2024. The new USCIS filing fees are as follows: The USCIS filing fee for a K1 Fiance Visa, form I-129 is now $675. The USCIS filing fee for a CR1 Marriage Visa, form I-130 is $675.…
Recently we received some good news from the US Embassy in Manila, Philippines. They are processing K1 Fiance Visas! Its not back to normal yet, but cases are being processed and happy couples are getting their visas. As best as I can tell at this time, the Embassy is prioritizing interviews based on…
Today, many Immigration clients search for and hire an Attorney from the internet. In my case, I would say that many if not most of my clients don’t ever meet me in person. They live or work all over the United States and around the world. Use of the internet has made the process…
Covid continues to impact the processing times for spouses who are in the US and apply for an Adjustment Of Status to Legal Permanent Residency. Processing times for Adjusting Status (AOS) have always varied depending on your location in the United States and the USCIS Service Center assigned to review…