Does it matter what state my Attorney works from or lives in if I want to obtain a Fiance Visa or a Marriage Visa? ………NO, not at all. Immigration law is governed by Federal Law and for this reason, any licensed Attorney can practice Immigration law from any state in…
Everyone applying for a K1 Fiance Visa have to file Fiance Visa Forms. To apply for a K1 Fiance Visa, you will have to file an I-129F Petition for Alien Fiance(e) along with a G-325A Biographic Information form for both the Petitioner and Beneficiary (the future husband and wife). These…
Congratulations! The recent Supreme Court’s ruling against The Defense of Marriage Act gives married gay couples all the federal benefits and rights that straight married couples are entitled to, which presumably should include the right to apply for a K1 Fiance Visa, a CR1/IR1 Marriage visa and Legal Permanent Residency…
Processing times for a K1 Fiance Visa explained: The average wait time for a K1 Fiance visa fluctuates a bit from time to time, but on average, you can expect to receive your K1 Fiance Visa in about 6-8 months from the date that you first filed your application forms…
Filipino fiances with a K1 Fiance visa who plan to leave the Philippines to settle permanently in the United States are required to register with the Commission on Filipinos Overseas. Part of its registration requirements is attendance in the Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) to prepare them for settlement overseas. Country-specific…
The minor children of a parent who has applied for a fiance visa can come to the United States with their parent or follow at a later date. As children of a fiance visa holder, they qualify for K2 Visas. In order to obtain a K2 visa, the minor children must be…
The Fiance Visa interview is essentially the last step in the process of obtaining a K1 Fiance Visa. Most clients are understandably nervous for their interview because they don’t know what to fully expect. It may be the first time that the client has worked with the US Embassy or Consulate or spoken…
When applying for a Fiance Visa, both the Petitioner and the Beneficiary (the couple) should submit signed personal letters describing how they met and fell in love and further state their intent to get married within 90 days after the beneficiary fiance arrives in the US. The fiance visa is granted to those couples…
Is Getting a K1 Fiance Visa faster than a CR1 Marriage Visa? Typically yes, but consider the following…. Based on my experience, the processing times for a K1 Fiance Visa and a CR1 or IR1 Marriage Visa are relatively close. I would say that it now takes about 7-8 months to obtain a…
To successfully petition a fiance for a fiance visa, you should be able to show that your earn 125% above the poverty guideline for your size family. I say 125% because this is the number you will need to show when you petition your fiance for their Legal Permanent Residency…