When applying for a K1 Fiance Visa, I recommend that both parties, the petitioner and beneficiary of a fiance visa, write their own letter to USCIS describing how they met and what caused them to fall in love. Be sure to also describe what you did together when you met…
The US State Department has implemented a new form for applicants applying for a K1 Fiance Visa. The new form is called a DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application. It replaces the DS-156, DS-156k, DS-157 and part one of the DS- 230. Form DS-160 is submitted electronically to the Department of…
Every Petitioner for a K1 Fiance Visa must file an I-134 Affidavit of Support form along with a copy of their most recent tax return, W2 or 1099, bank statements, a few pay stubs, a letter of employment as well as any other relevant supporting financial documents. For those that…
Adjustment of Status – Green Card explained: Unlike the CR1 Marriage Visa, the beneficiary of a K1 Fiance Visa does not automatically become a Legal Permanent Resident upon entering the United States. Rather, the K1 Fiance Visa is a non immigrant visa that allows the fiance to enter the United…
Fiance Visa forms can be found at www.uscis.com. Once on the home page, click on the tab for “forms” and a list of the forms will appear. You can read and review the forms or download them directly to your computer. The instructions can also be found with the forms.…
The petitioner for a Fiance Visa must show that he or she has sufficient income or financial resources to assure that the fiance you are sponsoring will not become a public charge while in the United States. To meet this requirement, you must file form I-134 Affidavit of Support and…
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…