K1 Fiance Visa for USA

A fiancé visa petition is a non immigrant visa issued to the fiancé of a U.S. citizen allowing the fiancé to enter the United States for the purpose of marriage. The K1 fiancé visa (K-1) will expire within 90 days of entry into the United States. The couple must get married before the expiration date. Once married, the fiancé can apply for adjustment to become a legal permanent resident.

General Requirements for a K1 fiancé visa for the USA:

• The K1 fiance visa (K-1) process starts by filing a petition for the fiancé
• The petition for fiancé visa must be filed by a U.S. citizen.
• Both the fiancé and U.S. citizen must be eligible to enter into a lawful marriage in the state of residence of the petitioner.
• The marriage must be legally possible according to the laws of the state in the United States where the marriage will take place.
• The couple must have met in person at least once within two years prior to filing the K1 fiancé visa petition.
• U.S. citizen must file an affidavit of support showing adequate financial support for the fiancé as part of the K-1 fiancé visa petition.
• The marriage must take place within 90 days of admission into the United States.

General Process for a K1 fiancé visa:

• Step one: Submit a properly executed I-129F, Fiancé Visa Petition along with all the necessary supporting documents to USCIS.
• Step two: Once the K1 fiance visa petition is approved, it is forward to the National Visa Center for a background check on the fiancé and then to an American Consulate having jurisdiction over the fiance’s place of residence. The American Consulate will notify the fiancé of the receipt and provide further instructions on how to apply for the K1 fiancé visa (K-1) for USA .
• Step three: Apply for the K1 fiancé visa at the American Consulate abroad.
• Step four: Visa Interview. The fiance will be interviewed with regards to the application.
• Step five: Upon approval, the foreign national will receive a stamp in the passport and is free to travel to the United States. The visa will indicate that your fiancé has six months to use the visa to enter the United States. Once your fiancé enters, however, the passport will be stamped with a ninety day entry. No extension of time is permitted. You and your fiancé must marry and apply to adjust status within ninety (90) days of entry.

Hiring a K1 Visa Lawyer

It is important to hire a K1 visa lawyer because more than one government agency is involved in your immigration process. One small mistake can cost your fiancé his/her opportunity to enter the United States. A competent K1 visa lawyer will first analyze your situation and provide you with the best legal advice possible. Sometimes, certain embassies do not process fiancé visas and therefore picking the best embassy for the completion of your process is extremely important. A Fiancé Visa Lawyer (K-1) is familiar with the requirements and procedures that occur at U.S. Embassies and Consulate abroad. The Visa Lawyer will have the resources necessary to obtain information necessary for your case.

If you would like to know more about our K1 fiancé visa services, submitting a fiance petition for visa to the USA or discuss your matter with one of our K1 visa lawyers please call us at (845) 353-3500, email us at info@visalawyergroup.com, or SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION. Our fiance visa lawyers are located in Nyack, New York and Manhattan, New York City.

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