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The Law Office of Jason A. Dennis has the knowledge and experience to explain the opportunities presented by a K-1 fiancé visa and help you through the process from start to finish. If this is an option you have been considering, or if it is still a new idea for you, contact a dedicated K-1 fiance visa lawyer from our law firm for a free initial case evaluation.
A United States citizen engaged to a non-citizen may apply for a K-1 visa allowing their fiancé entry into the U.S. This particular visa grants the two of you the right to marry and for them to reside within the country. If the visa application is approved you will need to be married within 90 days of their entry or they will be required to leave the United States after an additional 30 days.
They may apply to change their legal status to a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. after the marriage. The K-1 visa application is typically a simple one, but if you have any concerns about it or are struggling to complete your application, contact a New York immigration lawyer from The Law Office of Jason A. Dennis for legal advice on your case.
The petitioner for a K1 visa must be a U.S. citizen. They must be able to show intent to marry within 90 days of the K-1 visa beneficiary’s (their fiancé’s) entry into the United States. They must have met their fiancé in person at least once within 2 years of filing for the K-1 fiancé visa application unless doing so would violate customs or cultural practices, or if it can be proven that meeting would result in extreme hardship.
There are a number of requirements that must be met for a successful K-1 application. They are as follows:
Remember that approval of the initial petition (form I-129F) does not guarantee that the visa is granted. Once the petition is approved the fiancé must still undergo a medical examination, criminal background check, and interview. The period of time required to run through the entire US visa process can vary but usually lasts around 8 months.
Petitioners can avoid an unnecessary delay or even an accusation of visa fraud by staying organized, making sure that applications and other paperwork are completed on time and accurately, and scheduling all necessary appointments as soon as possible. Hiring an experienced citizenship attorney or immigration law firm can help you keep the entire K-1 process in order and moving as quickly as possible.
Our law firm is available to explain the process of applying for a fiancé visa K-1 and give you legal support through the process. We can guide you through the paperwork and bureaucracy that can cause confusion or slow the application process and help you get the best result from your case as smoothly and quickly as possible.
For a case evaluation with a skilled immigration lawyer, contact the Law Office of Jason A. Dennis today. We are here to guide you through each step of the process so you can live a free, happy life here in the United States with your spouse.
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