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…
Obtaining a K1 Fiance Visa is essentially a two part process. First, you must file form I-129f and a G-325A for both of the parties. These forms along with several required documents must be filed with USCIS to obtain your Fiance Visa. Form I-129f will provide you with the current filing location and…