Frequently Asked Questions:
The following information should answer many of the questions you have about the "K-1 visa" / "Fiance Visa" process. Please contact 800-681-2311 to discuss any additional questions you may have.
How long will
it take to bring my fiance here?
The process usually takes 5-10 months
from start to finish.
After a "K-1 visa" / "Fiance Visa" is
issued, how long does my fiance have to come to the US?
The "K-1 visa"
/ "Fiance Visa" visa is valid for up to 6 months after it is issued.
For this reason, your fiance's passport must be valid for at least
6 months after his/her "K-1 visa" / "Fiance Visa" interview date.
How long do we have to get married?
Once your fiance enters
the United States on his/her "K-1 visa" / "Fiance Visa", you will
have 90 days to marry.
What happens if we don't get married
within 90 days?
If you fail to marry your fiance within 90 days, the
"K-1 visa" / "Fiance Visa" is expired and your fiance should leave
the country. You will need to start the entire "K-1 visa" / "Fiance
Visa" process over again and apply for a new "K-1 visa" / "Fiance
Visa" visa.
Can my fiance bring his/her children to the US?
Yes. The "K-1 visa" / "Fiance Visa" allows your fiance to bring his/her
children to the US at the same time s/he comes if they apply for a
K-2 visa. They may also be able to come up to one year after your
fiance's "K-1 visa" / "Fiance Visa" is issued if they apply for a
K-2 visa.
Can my fiance bring other relatives to the US?
No.
The "K-1 visa" / "Fiance Visa" does not allow your fiance to bring
other relatives to the U.S. Your fiance can only bring his/her unmarried
children who are under age 21 to the US until s/he becomes a citizen.
Once that happens, you fiance will be eligible to bring his/her parents,
married children, adult children, and brothers and sisters to the
US. Unfortunately, you cannot apply to bring your fiance's relatives
because people are not able to petition for thier in-laws.
Can
my fiance work on a K-1 visa?
Once in the US on the "K-1 visa" / "Fiance
Visa", your fiance can apply for a EAD - a work permit. However, the
work permit will take about 30-90 days to be issued and once you are
married, your fiance will need to apply again. Some immigration officers
will deny work permits because of this. Your fiance should wait until
after your marriage, when you file the adjustment of status paperwork
to apply for an EAD. There is no reason to waste $170.00 applying
for a work permit before your adjustment of status is filed.
Can
my fiance leave the country on a "K-1 visa" / "Fiance Visa"?
No. Your
fiance canonly enter the country one time on the "K-1 visa" / "Fiance
Visa". If s/he leaves before you are married, you will have to file
a new "K-1 visa" / "Fiance Visa" petition. After you are married,
your fiance will need to apply for "advance parole" to travel until
your adjustment of status application is approved. If your fiance
leaves the country without advance parole, s/he may not be allowed
to return.
How long after the interview will the "K-1 visa" / "Fiance
Visa" visa be issued?
Many countries issue "K-1 visa" / "Fiance Visa"
visas the same day or within 3 days, but some countries may take up
to 3 weeks to process the "K-1 visa" / "Fiance Visa" visa and return
it to your fiance. Each embassy is different.
Fees & Service Overview:
The
premium "K-1 Visa" / "fiance visa" processing plan includes the following
comprehensive services:
"K-1 Visa" / "Fiance Visa" Documentation
Advice
I will personally advise you on all aspects of "K-1 Visa" /
"fiance visa" supporting evidence collection and documentation. I
also provide clients with sample statements and other information
to aid you in the collection of your "K-1 Visa" / "fiance visa" supporting
evidence.
Personal Information Collection
Each client is provided
with easy to complete "K-1 Visa" / "fiance visa" intake forms that
allow me to complete your "K-1 Visa" / "fiance visa" petition with
the most accurate and up-to-date information from both you and your
fiance.
USCIS "K-1 Visa" / "Fiance Visa" Petition Preparation
Based on the information provided by you and your fiance, I will complete
your "K-1 Visa" / "fiance visa" petition and submit it to you for
signature. Upon receiving your supporting evidence and intake form,
most "K-1 Visa" / "fiance visa" visa petitions are prepared by me
in less than 7 days. After the preparation of your completed "K-1
Visa" / "fiance visa" package, I will email or fax a copy of the Biographical
data sheet to your fiance for signature and submit your completed
"K-1 Visa" / "fiance visa" package to you for review.
USCIS
"K-1 Visa" / "Fiance Visa" Petition Preparation Standards
Your "K-1
Visa" / "fiance visa" petition will be completed in adherence with
all USCIS standards and regulations for "K-1 Visa" / "fiance visa".
Each "K-1 Visa" / "fiance visa" petition includes a cover letter,
index, and tabbed sections for ease of review. In order to encourage
USICS to approve your "K-1 Visa" / "fiance visa" package immediately
upon review, I work one-on-one with my clients to develop a complete,
well-rounded "K-1 Visa" / "fiance visa" package of supporting documentation.
Client Package
For your records, you will receive a complete
duplicate "K-1 Visa" / "fiance visa" package prepared to the same
standards as the filed "K-1 Visa" / "fiance visa" petition for your
records at no additional charge.
Online Monitoring
Once the
receipt notice is received by my office, you will be enrolled in an
online "K-1 Visa" / "fiance visa" monitoring program. This service
will send you email notifications regarding your fiance's "K-1 Visa"
/ "fiance visa" case.
USCIS Support
I personally conduct all
correspondence with USCIS including any fax, email, or phone conversations
regarding your "K-1 Visa" / "fiance visa" petition. In some cases,
you may be asked to contact either USCIS or the embassy directly about
your "K-1 Visa" / "fiance visa" based upon my advice.
"K-1 Visa"
/ "Fiance Visa" Embassy Support
About 2 weeks before your fiance's
"K-1 Visa" / "fiance visa" petition is scheduled for review, I will
contact you to begin preparing the provisional "K-1 Visa" / "fiance
visa" embassy file. At this time, we will work together to complete
the affidavit of support, gather additional supporting "K-1 Visa"
/ "fiance visa" documentation. As soon as your "K-1 Visa" / "fiance
visa" petition is approved, I will submit a provisional "K-1 Visa"
/ "fiance visa" package with the embassy.
"K-1 Visa" / "Fiance
Visa" Interview Preparation
Your fiance will receive two complete
"K-1 Visa" / "fiance visa" embassy packages. One "K-1 Visa" / "fiance
visa" packet will contain original documents for the consulate's review
and the other copies. Your fiance is encouraged to review these "K-1
Visa" / "fiance visa" documents and familiarize him/herself with the
contents. My office will also provide advice about the interview itself
and answer any questions your fiance may have.
As fiance visa clients, both you and your
fiance should feel free to contact my office at any time to discuss
questions or concerns about the "K-1 Visa" / "fiance visa" process.
You will never be charged additional fees for those "K-1 Visa" / "fiance
visa" consultations. My goal is to make both you and your fiance have
a hassle free, low stress "K-1 Visa" / "fiance visa" petition experience.
