Every Petitioner applying for a K1 Fiance visa must demonstrated that he or she earns at least 125% above the poverty guidelines for whatever size family they will become. For a salaried employee, this requirement is generally met by providing a letter of employment which states what the petitioners job title and annual income…
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Scheduling a K1 Fiance Visa Interview Appointment with the US Embassy in Manila, Philippines
You can schedule your K1 Fiance Visa interview at the US Embassy in Manila, Philippines by simply calling the Manila Visa Information and Appointment Service Center at (632) 976-8500, (632) 976-8501 or (632) 976-8502. Callers in the US can call the center at (703) 520-2235. You can also schedule your interview appointment online…
Basic Overview of the K1 Fiance Visa Interview
The K1 Fiance Visa interview is the last step in the K1 Fiance Visa application process. At the K1 Fiance Visa interview, the US Embassy Official will make a determination as to eligibility of the intended Beneficiary as well as the legitimacy of the relationship. A review of the Fiance’s medical history and criminal…
Proofing a genuine relationship for a K1 Fiance Visa
In order to obtain a K1 Fiance Visa, you will need to demonstrate that you have a genuine loving relationship and that you wish and intend to get married. To proof that you have such a relationship, you will need to submit evidence to USCIS and the US Embassy convincing…
Finding Forms for a K1 Fiance Visa
There is no requirement that you hire an Attorney to prepare and submit your application for a K1 Fiance Visa, but I don’t recommend it. I think the chances of making a mistake if you don’t have prior experience submitting such an application would be high. Nevertheless, should you wish to proceed on your…
When Do Age Differences Become An Issue In Applying For A K1 Fiance Visa
Large age differences between a couple who are applying for a K1 Fiance Visa can become an issue in the application process. Based on my experience, I would say that an age difference of 10 years or less is not an issue at all. An age difference of 10 to 20 years may be looked at…
What to do when your K1 Fiance Visa is denied
K1 Fiance visas can be denied at either the USCIS level or later at the US Embassy. In either case, a denial suggest that something is wrong with your application and you will likely need professional help to fix the problem. K1 Fiance visas that are denied by USCIS can be appealed.…
Working while on a K1 Fiance Visa
After entering the US on a K1 Fiance Visa, you can apply for permission to work. You must file form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. Once approved, you will be authorized to work for only a period of 90 days from the date that you entered the US. A better…
Your “love story” and the Letter of Intent for the K1 Fiance Visa
The application process for a K1 Fiance Visa requires both the Petitioner and the Beneficiary to describe how they met and what caused them to fall in love “the love story” and to express their intent to get married within 90 days after the foreign fiancé arrives in the US. Another requirement for the K1…
Proving the meeting requirement for a K1 Fiance Visa
The K1 Fiance visa requires proof that the Petitioner and the foreign fiancé have met in person at least once within a two year period prior to the filing of their visa application. The easiest and perhaps the best way to prove that you have met your foreign fiancé in person…