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The Advantage of the K1 Fiance Visa
The real advantage of the K1 Fiance Visa is the relatively quick processing time for acquiring the visa. From start to finish, it takes about 6-7 months. By contrast the CR1 Marriage Visa takes 12- 13 months to obtain. The process of acquiring a K1 Fiance Visa begins with the filing of the I-129f Petition for an Alien Fiance with USCIS. If all goes well, you should have your initial approval in about 4 months. Then the application is sent directly to the US Embassy closest to where your fiancé is living. In about 30 days, the US Embassy will contact your fiancé and provide him or her with their instructions for continued processing. Once all US Embassy forms have been submitted, the Embassy will schedule the Fiance Visa interview. Most interviews are schedule within 30 days of completing the Embassy requirements. The process of working with the US Embassy takes about 2-3 months in total. Once approved, the Visa will be delivered to your fiancé in about 10 working days.
If you have questions about the K1 Fiance Visa or would like to discuss the benefits of a CR1 Marriage visa, please feel free to call me toll free at 1-888-515-3529.
Attorney Jeffrey C Pettys
Can my Fiance work once he or she arrives in the United States on a K1 Fiance Visa?
Yes. Once your fiancé arrives in the United States on a K1 Fiance Visa, he or she can immediately apply for permission to work by filing form I-765, Application for Work Authorization. If your fiancé applies for work authorization upon his or her arrival and before getting married, the permission to work would be good for about 90 days.
The better approach is for the fiancé to get married first and then apply for his or her Legal Permanent Residency and work authorization at the same time. Waiting to marry first and then filing for your work authorization along with your application for Legal Permanent Residency will give you permanent permission to work, so long as you remain a Legal Permanent Resident and/or Citizen of the United States. Plus, if you file for your work authorization along with your request for legal permanent residency, USCIS will waive the $380 filing fee normally charged to file form I-765, Application for Work Authorization. That’s a big savings.
If you have any questions about obtaining permission to work while in the United States on a K1 Fiancé Visa, you are welcome to call me anytime toll free at 1-888-515-3529.
Passport Photos for K1 Fiance and CR1 Marriage Visas
- The passport photos must be in color
Children born during the K1 Fiance or CR1 Marriage Visa application process
Many of my clients who travel overseas to spend time with their fiancés or spouses while waiting on a K1 Fiance or CR1 Marriage Visa, become fathers. After all of the excitement, the question becomes…….What do I need to do so my child can travel to the US with my fiancé or spouse?
The child of a US citizen born overseas only needs a US Passport to travel to the US. To obtain a US passport for the child, the couple must first file a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) with the nearest US Embassy and follow all the required instructions.
Proving US Citizenship for the K1 Fiance Visa
Scheduling the Embassy Interview for a K1Fiance Visa
Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all the great people and families that I have met throughout the years.
Every year I meet new people who are looking for Immigration help. All of my clients have meet someone special and were in need of a K1 Fiance Visa, CR1 Marriage Visa or help applying for an Adjustment of Status to become a Legal Permanent Resident of the United States. The best part of my job is getting to know my clients and sometimes, staying friends after the work is done. I try and follow the families that I have worked with to see how they are doing once the process has been completed and everyone is settled. I always look forward to the new pictures and updates that I receive every year. I especially like to hear about how my families have grown and how any children are doing after arriving in the United States. Its a big adventure for everyone and sometimes a big adjustment. I am always available to talk and consult with. And, you are always welcome to send me new pictures and updates. If you like, we can include your pictures in our new family Facebook page. Just email me your pictures and any news at pettysjeff@gmail.com. To see our new firm Facebook page, click the Facebook link on our web page.
Again, happy holidays to everyone. I wish you a great holiday season and a safe and prosperous new year!